Rare Pictures - Official Topic

[drove all night]

On 5/3/2026 at 1:51 PM, CélineI'mAlive said:

Probably, this web is a malware web... 

I don't know. So far no malware was attached at my downloads. 

[emiliejolie]

[CélineI'mAlive]

On 5/3/2026 at 1:54 PM, drove all night said:

No lo sé. Hasta ahora no había malware asociado en mis descargas.

Just because you don’t see it or don’t notice any unusual behavior doesn’t mean you’re not infected. As for me, I haven’t been infected, but be careful—the website looks like malware.

[Unison Addict]

On 5/4/2026 at 12:27 AM, CélineI'mAlive said:

Just because you don’t see it or don’t notice any unusual behavior doesn’t mean you’re not infected. As for me, I haven’t been infected, but be careful—the website looks like malware.

Doesn’t look like a site with malware for me. I know a site with malware when I see one. Sites with malware tend to direct you to a random tab that eventually would download something random without your concern (+ the excessive advertisements). This doesn’t happen with that site so I don’t think it has malware 🤷🏻

[CélineI'mAlive]

On 5/4/2026 at 5:44 AM, Unison Addict said:

Doesn’t look like a site with malware for me. I know a site with malware when I see one. Sites with malware tend to direct you to a random tab that eventually would download something random without your concern (+ the excessive advertisements). This doesn’t happen with that site so I don’t think it has malware 🤷🏻

Yes, I understand your point, but malware often doesn’t come from the websites themselves, but from the files we download from them. Many PDFs contain malicious scripts such as Java, for example, and there are also things like buffer overflows in videos.

[Unison Addict]

On 5/4/2026 at 11:25 PM, CélineI'mAlive said:

Yes, I understand your point, but malware often doesn’t come from the websites themselves, but from the files we download from them. Many PDFs contain malicious scripts such as Java, for example, and there are also things like buffer overflows in videos.

And that doesn’t occur on downloads from that site. I’ve downloaded many PDFs from that site and most of them are safe.

[drove all night]

On 5/3/2026 at 7:27 PM, CélineI'mAlive said:

Just because you don’t see it or don’t notice any unusual behavior doesn’t mean you’re not infected. As for me, I haven’t been infected, but be careful—the website looks like malware.

I'm not an idiot! I check everything I download, and run malware detections. 

[Unison Addict]

On 5/6/2026 at 8:51 AM, drove all night said:

I'm not an idiot! I check everything I download, and run malware detections. 

Tried to tell them that the downloads from the site are considerably safe (I’ve downloaded bunch of PDFs there and never run across malware problem) but they insist that the PDF might contain malware. Each to their own I guess… 

[drove all night]

On 5/6/2026 at 7:12 AM, Unison Addict said:

Tried to tell them that the downloads from the site are considerably safe (I’ve downloaded bunch of PDFs there and never run across malware problem) but they insist that the PDF might contain malware. Each to their own I guess… 

Thanks. I guess it's a matter of personal experiences or deep IT-knowledge.

[CélineI'mAlive]

On 5/6/2026 at 3:51 AM, drove all night said:

¡No soy idiota! Reviso todo lo que descargo y ejecuto detecciones de malware.

Running malware scanners will only partially ensure that your system is clean. When malware is very new, it often cannot be detected. 

[drove all night]

On 5/8/2026 at 1:43 PM, CélineI'mAlive said:

Running malware scanners will only partially ensure that your system is clean. When malware is very new, it often cannot be detected. 

Please, stop this! Yes, you are the IT-expert and all the others know nothing. But this is the "Rare Pictures Topic", and not an IT-forum. Thanks!

[drove all night]

So, to return to topic, here are some pictures of Céline's first travel to Paris, taken bei Jean-Marie Mazeau. 

[Davey84]

On 5/8/2026 at 2:53 PM, drove all night said:

So, to return to topic, here are some pictures of Céline's first travel to Paris, taken bei Jean-Marie Mazeau. 

Oh wow! Interesting that this (seemingly) impromptu photoshoot lead to the cover of her first big hit in French "D'Amour Où D'Amitié". Slight variation on the second photo:

[CélineI'mAlive]

On 5/8/2026 at 2:49 PM, drove all night said:

Please, stop this! Yes, you are the IT-expert and all the others know nothing. But this is the "Rare Pictures Topic", and not an IT-forum. Thanks!

Well, he can’t be that stupid if he works managing all the IT and cybersecurity for one of the biggest universities in Spain.

[drove all night]

On 5/8/2026 at 4:59 PM, CélineI'mAlive said:

Well, he can’t be that stupid if he works managing all the IT and cybersecurity for one of the biggest universities in Spain.

I don't want to continue this conversation about this theme! Please stop it!

[drove all night]

On 5/8/2026 at 3:57 PM, Davey84 said:

Oh wow! Interesting that this (seemingly) impromptu photoshoot lead to the cover of her first big hit in French "D'Amour Où D'Amitié". Slight variation on the second photo:

Yeah! You are right. Interesting how they used pictures for covers way back then. Would be interesting if they planned that in a way, or just did the selection "by chance". It was definitively a totally different time - long before all those "huge-effort-promo-foto-sessions" with "zillions" of clothes/jewels at high class locations like that beautiful Amangiri Ressort in Utah.

[comingback]

On 5/8/2026 at 5:09 PM, drove all night said:

Yeah! You are right. Interesting how they used pictures for covers way back then. Would be interesting if they planned that in a way, or just did the selection "by chance". It was definitively a totally different time - long before all those "huge-effort-promo-foto-sessions" with "zillions" of clothes/jewels at high class locations like that beautiful Amangiri Ressort in Utah.

Du kommst doch aus Österreich oder? Ist dir aufgefallen, dass das neue Paris Projekt Project Sissi heisst? Wie eure geliebte Kaiserin Sissi. LOL

Edited May 8, 2026 at 04:17 PM by comingback

[celine_dion_faces]

On 5/8/2026 at 6:17 PM, comingback said:

Du kommst doch aus Österreich oder? Ist dir aufgefallen, dass das neue Paris Projekt Project Sissi heisst? Wie eure geliebte Kaiserin Sissi. LOL

Schon witzig! 

[comingback]

On 5/8/2026 at 6:22 PM, celine_dion_faces said:

Schon witzig! 

Die Schicksalsjahre der Celine Dion LOL.

[drove all night]

On 5/8/2026 at 6:17 PM, comingback said:

Du kommst doch aus Österreich oder? Ist dir aufgefallen, dass das neue Paris Projekt Project Sissi heisst? Wie eure geliebte Kaiserin Sissi. LOL

Ja, ich komme aus Österreich.Aber ich stehe momentan voll auf der Leitung: Welches neue Paris Projekt im Zusammenhang mit Céline heißt "Sissi"? Also natürlich weiß ich von den Konzerten ab September - aber "Sissi"? (Da muss ich wohl unter einem Baum geschlafen haben ...) 

Off topic eine kleine Erklärung: Eigentlich wurde Kaiserin Elisabeth von Österreich & Königin von Ungarn "Sisi" genannt - "Sissi" stammt aus den Romy Schneider Filmen der 50er Jahre, die mit der realen Person nur wenig gemein hatten (nicht desto trotz sehr geliebt wurden, auch von mir). "Sisi" genannt wurde sie von ihrer Familie, es gibt jedoch die Theorie, dass es eigentlich "Lisi" hieß, wenn man die Handschrift vergleicht mit dem Schreiben, das sie 1890 in die Kassette beigab, die alle ihre Gedichte enthielt, und wo sie verfügte, dass diese erst nach 60 Jahren geöffnet werden durfte. Da sieht man bei der Anrede "Liebe Zukunftsseele", dass das "L" wie das vermeintliche "S" ihrer Unterschrift aussieht - und das "S" vollkommen anders.
PS: Die Bilder stammen aus der großartigen Biografie von der mittlerweile leider schon verstorbenen Historikerin Brigitte Hamann aus dem Jahr 1982. Sie hatte sich sehr intensiv mit der Historie der realen Kaiserin auseinandergesetzt und mit diesem Buch ein absolutes Referenzwerk geschaffen, das weltweit millionenfach verkauft wurde. 

Edited May 8, 2026 at 05:36 PM by drove all night

[drove all night]

On 5/8/2026 at 6:32 PM, comingback said:

Die Schicksalsjahre der Celine Dion LOL.

Finde ich leider nicht lustig ...

[comingback]

On 5/8/2026 at 7:32 PM, drove all night said:

Finde ich leider nicht lustig ...

Ich meinte das auch nicht so. 

 

[comingback]

[drove all night]

On 5/8/2026 at 7:47 PM, comingback said:

Ich meinte das auch nicht so. 

 

Und warum hast du "LOL" geschrieben?

[drove all night]

On 5/8/2026 at 7:53 PM, comingback said:

Das ist mir tatsächlich entgangen! Vielen herzlichen Dank. 
Obwohl ich diese Bezeichnung saudumm finde! Aber, bitte, mich hat ja keiner gefragt! 

[drove all night]

On 4/27/2026 at 8:31 AM, woodstock said:

Sha had already her hair cut when this photo was taken. This is a wig actually (and a bad one !)

They wanted to keep the surprise of her new haircut for the launch of the album, that's why she wore this wig in this event a short time before.

 

On 4/27/2026 at 1:52 PM, Matias said:

I still believe that was a hair piece/wig to hide her new haircut and save it  to show it closer to the realese of TCOML

Hey, guys, I do have to apologize: You were right reg. the wig. Up til a few days ago I had wrong information reg. her hair in 1993. It was only now (while I'm revising my huge Céline collection, and reading/translating new found material) that I came upon this article in "7jours" of September 1993. And there it was revealed that she really wore a wig for some time after her hair was already cut - so now here's some verified information. I've made a transcript of the article and put it through Google translation, for all (who are interested) to read. And, yes, unfortunately, it was a bad wig: 

1993-09-18 7jours - Translated transcript:

The meeting took place in the picturesque setting of Quebec City. Céline Dion, once again, was keeping to a busy schedule. On her agenda was the filming of some of the footage—both exterior shots and live performances—that will be featured in a two-hour special dedicated entirely to her, airing in Quebec and across Canada on December 5 at 7 p.m. on the CIV network. The show, directed by Tony Greco, will be broadcast next spring throughout the United States by the prestigious Disney television network. This major event will confirm to Americans just how exceptionally talented the 25-year-old artist is. Also on her agenda in the coming weeks is the launch of her new album, a highly anticipated release which, according to those fortunate enough to have heard excerpts, is Céline's greatest artistic achievement since the beginning of her career. Has she reached what many call the pinnacle? "My God, no! The day I presume to say I've reached the pinnacle, the time will have come for me to retire from the music scene. Why? Because it will mean I've betrayed my ambition to always go further, to reach new milestones, in short, to grow and evolve. To be told you've reached the pinnacle is, in a way, to be condemned to inaction. It means that no one believes you're capable of going further. And that's something I don't want to happen to me," the artist explained, adding that she still has more than one dream to fulfill. Céline also took advantage of her visit to Quebec City to unveil her new look, which, even before its official reveal, was already the subject of much discussion. In an exclusive interview with 7 JOURS, the artist, accompanied by her manager René Angélil, explained in detail the reasons that motivated her to slightly change her image. 

Céline, why did you decide to cut your hair and sport a new look? 
CÉLINE DION: There are several reasons, but the main one is that it had become a need, not to say an imperative. You should know that I have temperamental hair that's very difficult to style. Over the past few years, every time I had to make a public appearance, I wasted two precious hours and a good part of my energy styling my hair, often—it must be said—to achieve a result that wasn't always satisfactory. And then, to be honest, I no longer felt beautiful with long hair. In fact, there were days when I was struggling so much that I felt like I looked like a drag queen. So, since my patience has its limits, I took drastic measures. 
RENÉ ANGELIL: People don't know how much trouble Céline had with her hair. One day, she could have a magnificent hairstyle, and the next day, despite all her and her hairdresser's best efforts, no one could make her hair look as good as the day before. I would describe her hair as unpredictable. 

So, wearing long hair meant wasting time that you could no longer afford? 
C.D.: Absolutely! I need my energy more and more, and honestly, wasting two hours a day doing my own hair or having it done, I just couldn't afford that anymore. Note that, if I'd had healthy, easy-to-comb hair, I wouldn't have cut it. But, since that was far from the case, I made the decision that seemed most logical to me. 

So you would have preferred to keep your hair long? 
C.D.: Of course! Personally, I'm crazy about long hair. If I'd had hair like Cindy Crawford's, I would never have agreed to have it cut. But, well, since it had become a nightmare to style... 

Are you happy with the result? 
C.D.: Very! I like it because it's practical and quick. It's the complete opposite of before. Now, when I get out of the shower, I just have to dry it well and give it a few strokes with a comb, and that's it! Today, you've chosen what's called a wet look. 

Will it always be like that? 
C.D.: No. I have a number of options. For example, when I wear them dry, they're a bit curlier because my hair is naturally curly. That makes a difference too. Let's just say I'll wear them depending on my mood. 

And you, René, what do you think of Céline's new look? 
R.A.: I love it! Personally, I think it's beautiful, fresh, and very modern. In fact, those who have had the chance to see Céline in person since she cut her hair think she made the right decision. 

But, initially, did you agree? With the idea that she'd get her hair cut? 
R.A.: Of course! I was even the first to bet her on it, six months ago. I knew her long hair was driving her crazy, and since we were working on her new album, I thought it was the perfect opportunity for her to show off a new look she'd be more comfortable with. 

A way, ultimately, to kill two birds with one stone... 
R.A.: If you like. But what I meant was that even back then, I knew she'd be more beautiful and more comfortable with short hair. 

How did you react the first time you saw her with that haircut? 
R.A.: I was shocked because, to tell you the truth, it was even better than I'd imagined. Actually, I knew she was going to get her hair cut, but I didn't know she was going to get it cut so short. It was the first time in my life I'd seen her with her hair that short. But, I repeat, I immediately loved the result. 

Céline, I imagine it took you a few days to decide to get your hair cut? 
C.D.: It took me a while, I admit. This whole thing actually started six months ago. I contacted some hairdresser friends in Montreal, Los Angeles, and New York, and we all came to the conclusion that I had to get my hair cut. The only question was which cut would suit me best. So, since I was going to be spending several weeks in Los Angeles recording my new album, and consequently would be away from the public eye, we thought it was the perfect time to do some experimenting. 
R.A.: What Céline did was, for a few weeks, she wore different short wigs. That gave her time to get used to different looks. 

Did you enjoy wearing wigs, Céline? 
C.D.: I won't deny that I found it exhausting. It was hot under those wigs, and, to be honest, I found it even more unbearable than the two hours I had to spend doing my hair before public appearances. 

And it was once in New York, finally, that everything changed... 
C.D.: That's right! It was in July. I was supposed to spend two days there, working on another stage of preparing my album. That's where I got fed up, as they say, and decided that I'd had enough of long hair. 

How did you end up calling on the famous hairdresser Frederick Fekkai?
C.D.: It was Anne-Marie, René's daughter, who told me about him. She was with me in New York, and since she knows all the top hairdressers and designers, she suggested I use the services of this internationally renowned hairdresser. 

Who are his most famous clients? 
CD: He styles Madonna, among others, and some of the biggest fashion models. 

How did you get in touch with him? 
CD: I asked René to call him. Luckily, he knew me. I admit that made it easier to get an appointment because, usually, his waiting list is three months long. 
R.A.: I explained to him that Céline was only in New York for two days and that she wanted to change her look. He was delighted, since he also thought she needed a new hairstyle. 

Once at the salon, how did things go? 
C.D.: For an hour, he played with my hair, combing it in a thousand and one ways. He even had me bare my shoulders. At first, I wondered what the result would be, but since he's an artist, I let him do his thing. Finally, after an hour, he had made up his mind. And that's when he started to work with the scissors. 

Did you receive any special treatment at the salon? 
C.D.: They asked me if I wanted a drink, if I wanted something to eat, if I wanted a manicure. They really take great care of their clients. 

And once your hair was cut, what was your first reaction? 
C.D.: Honestly, I wish it had been a little shorter. You should know that my hair was a little longer than it is now, so a bit more voluminous and curly. Once in Montreal, Louis Hechter, my hairdresser, agreed to cut it a little shorter so that, in the cut I'm showing today, there is, inevitably, his personal touch. 

After that, you continued to wear a wig. Why did you wait before presenting your new look? 
C.D.: We wanted to wait for the right moment and do it at the right time and place, during a press conference. 
R.A.: What Céline also needs to mention is that currently, in the United States, she is once again at the top of the Billboard magazine charts with her rendition of the song "When I Fall in Love," from the film Sleepless in Seattle. So, since she still has long hair in the music video and was recently invited to appear on The Tonight Show, we preferred to wait before revealing her new look. In fact, she wanted to maintain the image she'd had since the beginning of the song's promotion. 

So, she was wearing a wig during her most recent appearance on The Tonight Show... 
R.A.: Exactly! In fact, very few people noticed. 

But now that Americans recognize Céline, isn't it risky to change her look so radically?
R.A.: No, I don't think so! You have to understand that her next album will benefit from such a massive promotional campaign that people will get used to Céline's new look in no time. And besides, to be honest, this next album is so extraordinary that Céline's look will be secondary. After all, as far as I know, Céline's look has never been the main reason for her success. 

Are you, however, worried about the public's reaction? 
R.A.: No, not at all! This look probably won't be everyone's cup of tea, but I think Céline made the right decision. 

On another note, for a little over a year now, Céline has been increasingly bold in her clothing choices. She's moving towards a sexier image. Is that a reality you easily accept? 
R.A.: It's true that Céline is daring, but honestly, I prefer someone who's daring to someone who never dares to do anything. Now, as for Céline's clothing choices, I don't have a big deal to say about that. She knows a lot more about fashion than I do, and to be frank, I give her free rein in that area. 

Do you agree with all her choices? 
R.A.: Sometimes we have discussions. I've never been the type to say yes just to please someone, especially not with Céline. When I don't like something, I say so bluntly and I stick to my guns because I'm stubborn. But Céline is stubborn too, so... 

So, as for her outfits... 
R.A.: That's her business! Actually, all I want is for her to feel comfortable so she can work at her own pace. And besides, you know Céline, she dresses according to her mood. Some days she'll be very comfortable in sexy clothes, and the next day she'll wear something completely different. So, I leave that to her discretion. 

And you, Céline, would you describe yourself as daring? 
C.D.: Yes, I am daring. I'm daring in the sense that I'm always open to what's unconventional. I don't mind, for example, wearing sexy and revealing dresses. Not being prudish, I don't mind showing my body. However, when I do, it's never with the intention of saying, "Well, here, I'm going to show you my body!" Let's just say I'm not an exhibitionist. I do it simply because I enjoy it and I get a certain pleasure from it.
For example, in my most recent video, for the song "Did You Cive Enough Love," I wear particularly sexy clothes. Actually, I wear very little clothing. (laughs) But I didn't do it so people would say, "Look at her! She wants to show off!" 

It's not to create a stir... 
CD: Of course not! I agreed to do it simply because I thought the idea was fun. Sure, when I watch the video, I'm the first to be surprised by what I did, but there's nothing to write a novel about. People might be surprised because it's Céline Dion, but honestly, there's nothing shocking about it. 

In February, at the Grammys, you wore a dress that some described as quite revealing. In fact, we even saw a photo of you wearing that dress in the July issue of Playboy. How did you react when you saw your picture in that magazine? 
C.D.: It didn't bother me. After all, I didn't pose nude. That would have been a bit more worrying. But, as for that photo, I have to live with it. To tell you the story, that evening I was wearing a knit dress. Since I found it rather opaque, I decided to wear it without a bra. Actually, no one paid any attention until I stood in front of the photographers, who, with their flashes, made it see-through. It was only afterward that I realized the camera lights had played a trick on me. They completely exposed me. But, well, it didn't keep me up at night, and again, I want to make it clear that I'm not an exhibitionist. 

Do you have any insecurities about your appearance? 
C.D.: I have a few minor ones, like everyone else, but nothing major. Besides, in the line of work I do, I'd be very unhappy if I had insecurities because I feel like it would hold me back. I'd probably drag it around like a ball and chain. That's why I don't try to find more flaws than necessary and I accept myself as I am. In fact, I've always accepted myself physically. The only thing I've done over the years is try to improve myself and be more and more at peace with myself. That's all! As for the rest, I have never perceived my physical appearance as a burden or something that would prevent me from moving forward in life.
 

[comingback]

On 5/11/2026 at 8:35 AM, drove all night said:

 

Hey, guys, I do have to apologize: You were right reg. the wig. Up til a few days ago I had wrong information reg. her hair in 1993. It was only now (while I'm revising my huge Céline collection, and reading/translating new found material) that I came upon this article in "7jours" of September 1993. And there it was revealed that she really wore a wig for some time after her hair was already cut - so now here's some verified information. I've made a transcript of the article and put it through Google translation, for all (who are interested) to read. And, yes, unfortunately, it was a bad wig: 

1993-09-18 7jours - Translated transcript:

The meeting took place in the picturesque setting of Quebec City. Céline Dion, once again, was keeping to a busy schedule. On her agenda was the filming of some of the footage—both exterior shots and live performances—that will be featured in a two-hour special dedicated entirely to her, airing in Quebec and across Canada on December 5 at 7 p.m. on the CIV network. The show, directed by Tony Greco, will be broadcast next spring throughout the United States by the prestigious Disney television network. This major event will confirm to Americans just how exceptionally talented the 25-year-old artist is. Also on her agenda in the coming weeks is the launch of her new album, a highly anticipated release which, according to those fortunate enough to have heard excerpts, is Céline's greatest artistic achievement since the beginning of her career. Has she reached what many call the pinnacle? "My God, no! The day I presume to say I've reached the pinnacle, the time will have come for me to retire from the music scene. Why? Because it will mean I've betrayed my ambition to always go further, to reach new milestones, in short, to grow and evolve. To be told you've reached the pinnacle is, in a way, to be condemned to inaction. It means that no one believes you're capable of going further. And that's something I don't want to happen to me," the artist explained, adding that she still has more than one dream to fulfill. Céline also took advantage of her visit to Quebec City to unveil her new look, which, even before its official reveal, was already the subject of much discussion. In an exclusive interview with 7 JOURS, the artist, accompanied by her manager René Angélil, explained in detail the reasons that motivated her to slightly change her image. 

Céline, why did you decide to cut your hair and sport a new look? 
CÉLINE DION: There are several reasons, but the main one is that it had become a need, not to say an imperative. You should know that I have temperamental hair that's very difficult to style. Over the past few years, every time I had to make a public appearance, I wasted two precious hours and a good part of my energy styling my hair, often—it must be said—to achieve a result that wasn't always satisfactory. And then, to be honest, I no longer felt beautiful with long hair. In fact, there were days when I was struggling so much that I felt like I looked like a drag queen. So, since my patience has its limits, I took drastic measures. 
RENÉ ANGELIL: People don't know how much trouble Céline had with her hair. One day, she could have a magnificent hairstyle, and the next day, despite all her and her hairdresser's best efforts, no one could make her hair look as good as the day before. I would describe her hair as unpredictable. 

So, wearing long hair meant wasting time that you could no longer afford? 
C.D.: Absolutely! I need my energy more and more, and honestly, wasting two hours a day doing my own hair or having it done, I just couldn't afford that anymore. Note that, if I'd had healthy, easy-to-comb hair, I wouldn't have cut it. But, since that was far from the case, I made the decision that seemed most logical to me. 

So you would have preferred to keep your hair long? 
C.D.: Of course! Personally, I'm crazy about long hair. If I'd had hair like Cindy Crawford's, I would never have agreed to have it cut. But, well, since it had become a nightmare to style... 

Are you happy with the result? 
C.D.: Very! I like it because it's practical and quick. It's the complete opposite of before. Now, when I get out of the shower, I just have to dry it well and give it a few strokes with a comb, and that's it! Today, you've chosen what's called a wet look. 

Will it always be like that? 
C.D.: No. I have a number of options. For example, when I wear them dry, they're a bit curlier because my hair is naturally curly. That makes a difference too. Let's just say I'll wear them depending on my mood. 

And you, René, what do you think of Céline's new look? 
R.A.: I love it! Personally, I think it's beautiful, fresh, and very modern. In fact, those who have had the chance to see Céline in person since she cut her hair think she made the right decision. 

But, initially, did you agree? With the idea that she'd get her hair cut? 
R.A.: Of course! I was even the first to bet her on it, six months ago. I knew her long hair was driving her crazy, and since we were working on her new album, I thought it was the perfect opportunity for her to show off a new look she'd be more comfortable with. 

A way, ultimately, to kill two birds with one stone... 
R.A.: If you like. But what I meant was that even back then, I knew she'd be more beautiful and more comfortable with short hair. 

How did you react the first time you saw her with that haircut? 
R.A.: I was shocked because, to tell you the truth, it was even better than I'd imagined. Actually, I knew she was going to get her hair cut, but I didn't know she was going to get it cut so short. It was the first time in my life I'd seen her with her hair that short. But, I repeat, I immediately loved the result. 

Céline, I imagine it took you a few days to decide to get your hair cut? 
C.D.: It took me a while, I admit. This whole thing actually started six months ago. I contacted some hairdresser friends in Montreal, Los Angeles, and New York, and we all came to the conclusion that I had to get my hair cut. The only question was which cut would suit me best. So, since I was going to be spending several weeks in Los Angeles recording my new album, and consequently would be away from the public eye, we thought it was the perfect time to do some experimenting. 
R.A.: What Céline did was, for a few weeks, she wore different short wigs. That gave her time to get used to different looks. 

Did you enjoy wearing wigs, Céline? 
C.D.: I won't deny that I found it exhausting. It was hot under those wigs, and, to be honest, I found it even more unbearable than the two hours I had to spend doing my hair before public appearances. 

And it was once in New York, finally, that everything changed... 
C.D.: That's right! It was in July. I was supposed to spend two days there, working on another stage of preparing my album. That's where I got fed up, as they say, and decided that I'd had enough of long hair. 

How did you end up calling on the famous hairdresser Frederick Fekkai?
C.D.: It was Anne-Marie, René's daughter, who told me about him. She was with me in New York, and since she knows all the top hairdressers and designers, she suggested I use the services of this internationally renowned hairdresser. 

Who are his most famous clients? 
CD: He styles Madonna, among others, and some of the biggest fashion models. 

How did you get in touch with him? 
CD: I asked René to call him. Luckily, he knew me. I admit that made it easier to get an appointment because, usually, his waiting list is three months long. 
R.A.: I explained to him that Céline was only in New York for two days and that she wanted to change her look. He was delighted, since he also thought she needed a new hairstyle. 

Once at the salon, how did things go? 
C.D.: For an hour, he played with my hair, combing it in a thousand and one ways. He even had me bare my shoulders. At first, I wondered what the result would be, but since he's an artist, I let him do his thing. Finally, after an hour, he had made up his mind. And that's when he started to work with the scissors. 

Did you receive any special treatment at the salon? 
C.D.: They asked me if I wanted a drink, if I wanted something to eat, if I wanted a manicure. They really take great care of their clients. 

And once your hair was cut, what was your first reaction? 
C.D.: Honestly, I wish it had been a little shorter. You should know that my hair was a little longer than it is now, so a bit more voluminous and curly. Once in Montreal, Louis Hechter, my hairdresser, agreed to cut it a little shorter so that, in the cut I'm showing today, there is, inevitably, his personal touch. 

After that, you continued to wear a wig. Why did you wait before presenting your new look? 
C.D.: We wanted to wait for the right moment and do it at the right time and place, during a press conference. 
R.A.: What Céline also needs to mention is that currently, in the United States, she is once again at the top of the Billboard magazine charts with her rendition of the song "When I Fall in Love," from the film Sleepless in Seattle. So, since she still has long hair in the music video and was recently invited to appear on The Tonight Show, we preferred to wait before revealing her new look. In fact, she wanted to maintain the image she'd had since the beginning of the song's promotion. 

So, she was wearing a wig during her most recent appearance on The Tonight Show... 
R.A.: Exactly! In fact, very few people noticed. 

But now that Americans recognize Céline, isn't it risky to change her look so radically?
R.A.: No, I don't think so! You have to understand that her next album will benefit from such a massive promotional campaign that people will get used to Céline's new look in no time. And besides, to be honest, this next album is so extraordinary that Céline's look will be secondary. After all, as far as I know, Céline's look has never been the main reason for her success. 

Are you, however, worried about the public's reaction? 
R.A.: No, not at all! This look probably won't be everyone's cup of tea, but I think Céline made the right decision. 

On another note, for a little over a year now, Céline has been increasingly bold in her clothing choices. She's moving towards a sexier image. Is that a reality you easily accept? 
R.A.: It's true that Céline is daring, but honestly, I prefer someone who's daring to someone who never dares to do anything. Now, as for Céline's clothing choices, I don't have a big deal to say about that. She knows a lot more about fashion than I do, and to be frank, I give her free rein in that area. 

Do you agree with all her choices? 
R.A.: Sometimes we have discussions. I've never been the type to say yes just to please someone, especially not with Céline. When I don't like something, I say so bluntly and I stick to my guns because I'm stubborn. But Céline is stubborn too, so... 

So, as for her outfits... 
R.A.: That's her business! Actually, all I want is for her to feel comfortable so she can work at her own pace. And besides, you know Céline, she dresses according to her mood. Some days she'll be very comfortable in sexy clothes, and the next day she'll wear something completely different. So, I leave that to her discretion. 

And you, Céline, would you describe yourself as daring? 
C.D.: Yes, I am daring. I'm daring in the sense that I'm always open to what's unconventional. I don't mind, for example, wearing sexy and revealing dresses. Not being prudish, I don't mind showing my body. However, when I do, it's never with the intention of saying, "Well, here, I'm going to show you my body!" Let's just say I'm not an exhibitionist. I do it simply because I enjoy it and I get a certain pleasure from it.
For example, in my most recent video, for the song "Did You Cive Enough Love," I wear particularly sexy clothes. Actually, I wear very little clothing. (laughs) But I didn't do it so people would say, "Look at her! She wants to show off!" 

It's not to create a stir... 
CD: Of course not! I agreed to do it simply because I thought the idea was fun. Sure, when I watch the video, I'm the first to be surprised by what I did, but there's nothing to write a novel about. People might be surprised because it's Céline Dion, but honestly, there's nothing shocking about it. 

In February, at the Grammys, you wore a dress that some described as quite revealing. In fact, we even saw a photo of you wearing that dress in the July issue of Playboy. How did you react when you saw your picture in that magazine? 
C.D.: It didn't bother me. After all, I didn't pose nude. That would have been a bit more worrying. But, as for that photo, I have to live with it. To tell you the story, that evening I was wearing a knit dress. Since I found it rather opaque, I decided to wear it without a bra. Actually, no one paid any attention until I stood in front of the photographers, who, with their flashes, made it see-through. It was only afterward that I realized the camera lights had played a trick on me. They completely exposed me. But, well, it didn't keep me up at night, and again, I want to make it clear that I'm not an exhibitionist. 

Do you have any insecurities about your appearance? 
C.D.: I have a few minor ones, like everyone else, but nothing major. Besides, in the line of work I do, I'd be very unhappy if I had insecurities because I feel like it would hold me back. I'd probably drag it around like a ball and chain. That's why I don't try to find more flaws than necessary and I accept myself as I am. In fact, I've always accepted myself physically. The only thing I've done over the years is try to improve myself and be more and more at peace with myself. That's all! As for the rest, I have never perceived my physical appearance as a burden or something that would prevent me from moving forward in life.
 

Thanks Danke

Do we have an article about Celine's  blond Vegas hair? 

[Thomas]

On 5/11/2026 at 7:35 AM, drove all night said:

 

Hey, guys, I do have to apologize: You were right reg. the wig. Up til a few days ago I had wrong information reg. her hair in 1993. It was only now (while I'm revising my huge Céline collection, and reading/translating new found material) that I came upon this article in "7jours" of September 1993. And there it was revealed that she really wore a wig for some time after her hair was already cut - so now here's some verified information. I've made a transcript of the article and put it through Google translation, for all (who are interested) to read. And, yes, unfortunately, it was a bad wig: 

Great pics, she looks so cool!

I always loved her short hair era's. I even liked the short blonde. It was only when it went to grandma white hair it didn't suit her as much.

[drove all night]

On 5/11/2026 at 10:44 AM, comingback said:

Thanks Danke

Do we have an article about Celine's  blond Vegas hair? 

Could well be I discover something in the material I'm rearranging at the moment - but it's a lot of work since I don't speak French very well. So if an article looks interesting I need to convert it to text and then Google translate. And unfortunately mostly French article have the most interesting facts - foremost 7jours. Let's see. If I do discover something, I'll let you know. 
PS: I assume you do know the "A New Day: The Secrets" DVD, where René and Céline talk about it. The very first time I saw it, it really took a toll on me seeing her talk about it, and feeling her disappointment that the majority of fans (!!!) pushed her back to her long, brown hair. What kind of fans are those?! Gosh - I'll never get used to that.

 

[Thomas]

Awww yeah it was sad hearing how excited she was, and then everyone hated it. When I saw A New Day in June 2003, her hair was just like this. And it looked so cool with her red outfit, it really "worked" on stage, she looked amazing in person.