Tensions between Vito Luprano and Celine/René

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Vito Luprano: Céline Dion Kristina Maria

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Vito Luprano, who had recruited Céline Dion for CBS in 1986, is now dedicated to the career of Kristina Maria, young pop singer of Ottawa to Lebanese roots: "If there is a point on which René [Angélil] is right, it's that when you believe in an artist, must it be the seule.»"

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For the first time in 25 years, Céline Dion's next album will not be the signature of executive producer Vito Luprano. In 56 years, the latter dedicated now fully to the career of a new pop singer: Kristina Maria.En entering the apartment in downtown where he installed his Office, Vito Luprano refers to finger his computer screen: album of his new protected Kristina Maria - his business partner, corrects-, available for a few hours, is the 21st largest of the pop charts of iTunes. The 56-year-old man is all smile, him who, after a demi-retraite, decided to invest fully in the career of this young pop singer of Ottawa to Lebanese roots.

Four years ago, which recruited Celine Dion for CBS in 1986 was victim of cuts in the industry of the disc. "It removed key positions everywhere in New York as in the Canada and I earned a salary higher than that of the last four Presidents of Sony Canada for which I have worked," he said today. At the time, this decision was displeased to René Angélil Vito Luprano was the single contact at Sony/BMG Canada, and was the Executive producer of all the albums of Céline Dion, of Incognito to Taking Chances.

Luprano is not left empty-handed, far from it. He first tried to mount a musical in French around the character of Zorro with Director Franco Dragone, an adventure which aborted for a complex question of rights, but that he did not gave completely. He also intends to publish his biography and have already received calls about it on both sides of the Atlantic: "Céline has his book, René also;" I have a story to tell on each chanson.»

Luprano would have obviously liked to continue to solicit songs for future albums of Céline Dion, but not the he was not offered. "It's their decision." I am not frustrated, just confused, he said with a laugh. But it is correct: it will allow me to devote myself fully to my artiste.»

This is precisely what he promised Kristina Maria: never deal with another singer that she: "If there is a point on which René is right, it's that when you believe in an artist, must it be the seule.»"

With Crow

In 2009, Luprano received a CD of Mia Dumont, widow of French lyricist Eddy Marnay and close to the couple Dion Angélil. It took several weeks before the heed these four songs written and sung by Kristina Maria, but this first listening convinced him: "it had a sound to it and, in addition, she wrote songs, that Céline was not." "I always loved working with songwriters".

"From the first meeting, it clicked between us," said Kristina Maria. "It was really cool: Vito has even left my mother travel with us at the beginning.".

"I immediately knew that it could work together, resumed Luprano." I have three daughters and Kristina is my fourth fille.»

The impresario presented her with his friends, the songwriters (Aldo Nova, Billy Steinberg,...) with Kristina Maria signed 11 of the 14 songs of his album to the ambitious title (Tell The World), available since yesterday. Among them, the singer has found a mentor in the person of Swedish Kristian Lundin. It was he who introduced the ex - no Sync JC Chasez with which she has written a song and sang another.

It also a duo with Corneille, a bilingual adaptation of Co-Pilot that she first sung with a reggae artist from Los Angeles, Laza Morgan. With Crow, Luprano was the France. The French company of Corneille, Wagram, will soon distribute Tell The World.

Luprano believes that the launch of this album took an investment

Translate webpage http://www.cyberpresse.ca/arts/musique/201...stina-maria.php Clear All Rate this translation:

April 13, 2012 at 12:04 AM

http://www.cyberpresse.ca/arts/musique/201...stina-maria.php this is an article in French which explains that Vito Luprano is not going to produce the next album of Céline Dion, René thought that he was earning too much money, much more money than the directors of Sony Music in Canada. René decided to not contact him to choose the next songs for the next album of Céline, it could explain a lot of things. Now Vito is carring on a new singer in Canada. He explained that prefers to work with this singer than Céline because, Céline doesn't writte her songs. He explained too that he is going to writte a book to reveal his truth.
You can use google translation.

Wasn't Vito fired from Sony Music Canada at the beginning of 2008?

Vito was A&R and his job was to find the right songs for a singer. His departure means that the album might be delayed again. I bet Celine didn't like the covers he chose for "Dion Sings The American Songbook Vol. 1".

If he writes a book, Rene will buy all of them before they come out, just as he has done with rights on unofficial biographies, magazines...

April 13, 2012 at 12:14 AM

He'll probably marry this Kristina Maria and remortgage his house to produce her album...yawn.

Everything about Celine recording an album needs a kick up the arse

April 13, 2012 at 12:16 AM

Love your optimism Kate !!! :thumbsup2: We DO need more love and joy everywhere !!! :yes:

Now, about this news... I like what Vito and Celine has done together, but it's always nice to try different things with new people... I'm not saying "Celine needs to do it" cause that's something she should say and not me, it all depends on the direction they want to take or follow. :flowers:

April 13, 2012 at 12:43 AM

Vito was A&R and his job was to find the right songs for a singer. His departure means that the album might be delayed again.

How? He was never asked to work on the upcoming albums, period.

Edited April 13, 2012 at 12:43 AM by Your_Su_Phu

April 13, 2012 at 01:14 AM

If he writes a book, Rene will buy all of them before they come out, just as he has done with rights on unofficial biographies, magazines...

You are joking right?

kev x

April 13, 2012 at 02:08 AM

I think he was totally unprofessional when he was talking about Celine and Rene this way, probably Rene is very desappointed about the way Vito is acting. Out of ethics!

That what I was thinking. It like me saying that I don't want to employ someone who is 48 where I can hire some *CENSORED* who is 17 and won't cost me as much (in pay rates).

Maybe that how I'm looking at it though.

(Please don't take it that I'm calling anyone here any names, it just a example, one that happen all the time)

It looks like the forum doesn't like my swearing (not that I should be swearing anyway)

Edited April 13, 2012 at 02:15 AM by *Daniel

April 13, 2012 at 03:33 AM

Oh shizzzzz

April 13, 2012 at 04:16 AM

i can say the sony group... including film, eletronics...music

is cutting a lot of people...

http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry/le...006741582.story

even though they say is sony tv....i think the damage is worse...

a real crisis...

a part of this might have arrived at the music production office....

maybe they cant afford high costs anymore...

its time to celine shake things up with her team....an bring new people

sign another deal...

with more experienced people in todays music promotion....

i hate to say this.

but look at madonna...

she left warner when she knew the business model of record label was over...

she is signed to a concert promoter!!

she doesnt care if her album is selling...

she does new songs to sell shows....

millions and millions....

Edited April 13, 2012 at 04:18 AM by bruno_oliveira

April 13, 2012 at 05:08 AM

Good news!! Ciao Vito. Céline needs new blood and it starts with Vito being out of the project.

I think it's GREAT.

April 13, 2012 at 12:39 PM

Celine herself can produce her own album i guess... so why worry if Vito is out of her hands now :/

April 13, 2012 at 03:03 PM

Anyway, it will be interesting to see where this goes, even though - please don't shoot me - I honestly don't care about her music and what she does with it. I like what I like and don't pay attention to chart performances/producers/all that.

What? Seriosly? Why? I am trying to figure out why someone would be a fan of a singer and not like that singers music... What made you a fan then?

this is a wrong translation
it say that he was earning more money than the previous 4 directors of sony.
because of that he was let go.
René was not please by the fact that they let him go because he was his only contact in sony/BMG in canada.
he was not ask to work with celine (since sony is not working with him)
about the book, it say celine have a book, rené also and he's about to get his own book because he have a story to tell for each song
he also add that when you believe in one artist he or she have to be the only one.
he say that kristina is writing her own songs, not celine. he love to work with the writer/author.
He did not say that he rather work with kristina than celine and the book is not about to bash celine but just to tell us the inside of every songs.

Ororo Munroe just made a bad translation, mine is not great but more accurate

A! Explains it all. I sensed this was really odd. :thumbsup2:

Wasn't Vito fired from Sony Music Canada at the beginning of 2008?

Vito was A&R and his job was to find the right songs for a singer. His departure means that the album might be delayed again. I bet Celine didn't like the covers he chose for "Dion Sings The American Songbook Vol. 1".

What? That makes no sense at all. If he was fired in 2008, why would that delay her project in 2012?

He'll probably marry this Kristina Maria and remortgage his house to produce her album...yawn.

Haha! That's what I thought!

/fred

April 13, 2012 at 03:42 PM

http://www.cyberpresse.ca/arts/musique/201...stina-maria.php this is an article in French which explains that Vito Luprano is not going to produce the next album of Céline Dion, René thought that he was earning too much money, much more money than the directors of Sony Music in Canada. René decided to not contact him to choose the next songs for the next album of Céline, it could explain a lot of things. Now Vito is carring on a new singer in Canada. He explained that prefers to work with this singer than Céline because, Céline doesn't writte her songs. He explained too that he is going to writte a book to reveal his truth.
You can use google translation.

He needs to sell a book, so this is just an easy PR...and also who cares if some people write their songs but do not have the voice to sing.

April 13, 2012 at 04:05 PM

True is she was working very long time with the same people, maybe it´s time for change, hope new producer will mean succsess for new album(s).

Any new Celine album will not be successful until Celine decides to own her career and to prove something to herself, to her fans and to the world again. In the 90s she was successful as she had a goal for herself and she wanted to prove herself. Over the past decade she has repeatedly said (and I believe her) that she doesnt have anything to prove anymore. I think she needs to regroup and refocus her own career, cause she is the only one who can do that. As I see it her career has just been idly running along making money for other people over the past few years. I think this is true for everyone, something Ive noticed in my own life/career is that if I dont set a goal for myself, my career and life accomplishments will suffer.

Time and time again I have been surprised by Celine's lack of knowledge of things going on in the music industry and her career, as an example she had to ask Rene what the Ennio Morricone tribute album was called and the release date (in front of a camera on the Oscar red carpet!). Imagine Meryl Streep, an acting equivalent of Celine in the music industry, turning to her entourage asking "whats that Prada movie called again?" or "Iron Lady...who's it about?". Another example; when asked a few years ago Celine seemed to have no knowledge of who the producer Timbaland was/is.

As I started out, Celine needs to start owning her career again, no one can do that for her.

Perhaps Rene should retire and let someone else, someone younger, step in and manage her career?

April 13, 2012 at 04:45 PM

Any new Celine album will not be successful until Celine decides to own her career and to prove something to herself, to her fans and to the world again. In the 90s she was successful as she had a goal for herself and she wanted to prove herself. Over the past decade she has repeatedly said (and I believe her) that she doesnt have anything to prove anymore. I think she needs to regroup and refocus her own career, cause she is the only one who can do that. As I see it her career has just been idly running along making money for other people over the past few years. I think this is true for everyone, something Ive noticed in my own life/career is that if I dont set a goal for myself, my career and life accomplishments will suffer.

Time and time again I have been surprised by Celine's lack of knowledge of things going on in the music industry and her career, as an example she had to ask Rene what the Ennio Morricone tribute album was called and the release date (in front of a camera on the Oscar red carpet!). Imagine Meryl Streep, an acting equivalent of Celine in the music industry, turning to her entourage asking "whats that Prada movie called again?" or "Iron Lady...who's it about?". Another example; when asked a few years ago Celine seemed to have no knowledge of who the producer Timbaland was/is.
As I started out, Celine needs to start owning her career again, no one can do that for her.

Perhaps Rene should retire and let someone else, someone younger, step in and manage her career?

I don't think Celine would let any one else manage her because she would have to record and promote more if someone else was in control. Obviously she has a lot of sway with Rene and he just isn't pushing her to work as hard as she used to to stay on top.

April 13, 2012 at 05:29 PM

It's not a secret that Céline's career seems to be blocked. We are waiting for a new album to be released for five years already. The only things they have in mind are 'Vegas' and 'family'. We've said many and many and many times that Céline doesn't need to prove anything else to the world but - come on, let's be honest - she IS in showbusiness. She needs to renew most of the people - not all - who have been working with them- especially if they've lost a connection. She 'needs' new albums, new songs, new collaborations.. but that's an old story!

Vito Luprano, we can't deny it, it's a BIG part in Céline's career. But I don't think Céline and René ever said/did something wrong to Vito that he would change his mind all of a sudden. The couple is smart enough to take such a decision. I'm ready to listen to what Luprano has to say.

April 13, 2012 at 05:44 PM

I don't think Celine would let any one else manage her because she would have to record and promote more if someone else was in control. Obviously she has a lot of sway with Rene and he just isn't pushing her to work as hard as she used to to stay on top.

It's not a secret that Céline's career seems to be blocked. We are waiting for a new album to be released for five years already. The only things they have in mind are 'Vegas' and 'family'. We've said many and many and many times that Céline doesn't need to prove anything else to the world but - come on, let's be honest - she IS in showbusiness. She needs to renew most of the people - not all - who have been working with them- especially if they've lost a connection. She 'needs' new albums, new songs, new collaborations.. but that's an old story!

Vito Luprano, we can't deny it, it's a BIG part in Céline's career. But I don't think Céline and René ever said/did something wrong to Vito that he would change his mind all of a sudden. The couple is smart enough to take such a decision. I'm ready to listen to what Luprano has to say.

This may be true, although a new manager would be respectful of the talent. Celine is big enough to say "hey, Im older, cant run around the world like I used to, and I have three small children". Possibly the most worrying part of the article (in my view) is that Rene said that Luprano was his only (maybe I miss understood) connection at Sony Music Canada. After having represented one of the most successful singers and the most successful Canadian singer in the world, signed to Sony Canada since the 1980s how can Luprano be his only connection?

Also I think its natural Celine has sway with Rene, she is his wife. But I do not think she has sway over her career, she was so young when she started he probably has full control over that.

A new manager would bring new connections, fresh ideas to an established brand. What Dragone did for her stage show a new manager would do for her career.

April 13, 2012 at 05:57 PM

Celine herself can produce her own album i guess... so why worry if Vito is out of her hands now :/

She probably can...but I doubt.

April 13, 2012 at 05:59 PM

Any new Celine album will not be successful until Celine decides to own her career and to prove something to herself, to her fans and to the world again. In the 90s she was successful as she had a goal for herself and she wanted to prove herself. Over the past decade she has repeatedly said (and I believe her) that she doesnt have anything to prove anymore. I think she needs to regroup and refocus her own career, cause she is the only one who can do that. As I see it her career has just been idly running along making money for other people over the past few years. I think this is true for everyone, something Ive noticed in my own life/career is that if I dont set a goal for myself, my career and life accomplishments will suffer.

That she has nothing to prove anymore in her career doesn't mean that she has to feel totally demotivated and that she looks to have lost interest in delivering new music and recording new songs for her career. One thing is not incompatible with the other. She needs new music for her career, new songs. Every artist needs that to keep the attention alive from their public.

But like you say, her career has been running in circles and has gone nowhere for the last 10 years. She may have earned millions with the Vegas residency, but what achievement she has gained with that adventure for her career? How has Vegas contributed to her career, in what way? A marathonian concert which has erased her name from the music industry for 9 years (and counting?) :ermm:

Not so long ago she told in "For Keeps" book that she still wanted to act in a movie, record new music styles like jazz and in new languages like spanish. I wonder where all these goals and whises have gone during these 5 years of absence, and sorry, motherhood is not an excuse. She is not the only mother in the world who has to work. Of course, other thing is that she just doesn't want to anymore, which is OK because she can afford that. But then, don't build fake hopes in your fans when you know you really don't want to do that in the end :thumbsup2:

April 13, 2012 at 07:08 PM

I'm sad and happy at the same time. Vito and Celine made great music for a long time. We all wouldn't be here if that exact team of people wouldn't have worked together to achieve the success Celine has achieved. Vito was the perfect man at the perfect time.

But I'm happy because I also agree with the fact Celine needs someone fresh. Actually, I believe she should be her own executive producer for the album. She can have different producers for the different songs as she did so far, but keep the final decision for herself.

April 13, 2012 at 07:30 PM

Celine herself can produce her own album i guess... so why worry if Vito is out of her hands now :/

I'm 200% sure she can.

April 13, 2012 at 07:50 PM

I'm sad and happy at the same time. Vito and Celine made great music for a long time. We all wouldn't be here if that exact team of people wouldn't have worked together to achieve the success Celine has achieved. Vito was the perfect man at the perfect time.

But I'm happy because I also agree with the fact Celine needs someone fresh. Actually, I believe she should be her own executive producer for the album. She can have different producers for the different songs as she did so far, but keep the final decision for herself.

I too wish she would produce her own album and stop having Rene find everything.

She also should try to co-write a few of her songs as well. That will show people/and her fans that her talent can expand to another dimension.

Some of this stuff she can do herself.

Edited April 13, 2012 at 07:52 PM by Prima_Donna1

April 13, 2012 at 08:11 PM

Over the past decade she has repeatedly said (and I believe her) that she doesnt have anything to prove anymore.

I don't believe her. Sorry to be this frank, but if she hadn't had anything to prove why aim at setting world records in sold out shows (AND + the new show) and large touring span (TCWT)? I think the "nothing to prove" phrase is just a coverup which is used as an excuse not to be too inovative and risk anything at all.

Time and time again I have been surprised by Celine's lack of knowledge of things going on in the music industry and her career, as an example she had to ask Rene what the Ennio Morricone tribute album was called and the release date (in front of a camera on the Oscar red carpet!). Imagine Meryl Streep, an acting equivalent of Celine in the music industry, turning to her entourage asking "whats that Prada movie called again?" or "Iron Lady...who's it about?".

This is a very good point. :thumbsup2:

/fred

Edited April 13, 2012 at 08:13 PM by fred

April 13, 2012 at 08:19 PM

The idea of Céline being her own producer, picking the songs herself etc is great, but it ain't gonna happen I'm afraid: Céline has made quite clear that since she became a mother, she doesn't want to spend more time in the studio than the required to record the songs. And so we've seen it :confused:

April 13, 2012 at 08:39 PM

Celine and Rene vs Mariah and Nick are double couples (parings).

April 13, 2012 at 09:05 PM

I don't believe her. Sorry to be this frank, but if she hadn't had anything to prove why aim at setting world records in sold out shows (AND + the new show) and large touring span (TCWT)? I think the "nothing to prove" phrase is just a coverup which is used as an excuse not to be too inovative and risk anything at all.
This is a very good point.

/fred

I think I expressed myself a little to quickly. I think she feels that she has nothing left to prove to herself, and therefore is running on an idle engine. She loves performing so she does it and people show up. She probably doesnt aim for the records they just happen because she is Celine Dion. In the 90s though she was ambitious, wanted her career to reach new heights, and strived to reach new records.

April 13, 2012 at 09:51 PM

What? Seriosly? Why? I am trying to figure out why someone would be a fan of a singer and not like that singers music... What made you a fan then?

The person she is. Plain and simple. I love her voice and songs, but that's all secondary to me. She inspires me because of what she stands for.

Maybe I phrased that wrong when I said I didn't care about her music. Of course I do, but I don't care about everything around it, like how well an album does on the charts or who she works with. I'd rather listen to her music than discuss it, which is why I don't post in this section too often.

April 13, 2012 at 11:40 PM

I don't believe her. Sorry to be this frank, but if she hadn't had anything to prove why aim at setting world records in sold out shows (AND + the new show) and large touring span (TCWT)? I think the "nothing to prove" phrase is just a coverup which is used as an excuse not to be too inovative and risk anything at all.
This is a very good point.

/fred

I couldnt have said it better mr!

April 14, 2012 at 01:08 AM

I don't believe her. Sorry to be this frank, but if she hadn't had anything to prove why aim at setting world records in sold out shows (AND + the new show) and large touring span (TCWT)?

Um

Money money money

It's so funny. In the rich man's world.

April 14, 2012 at 01:50 AM

I want upbeat tunes for the new album, like what's in right now, a katy perry style, like it's very contemporary...she needs to re-invent herself like release a single with a rapper in it, Love The Way You Lie type...she needs to collaborate with younger generation performers like Chris Brown, Usher, Alicia Keys, even Rihanna and Kesha. It's gonna be a 360 degree turn but who knows, it might work and that way she can gain younger audience...let's be honest, we all grow up listening to her albums and as well we grew up with her...so i thinks it's time to work with a new team and just be thankful to Vito Luprano for all his contribution to Celine's success.

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