Celine to appear on the Katie Couric Show

[GoldenLeaf]

Really liked the interview, but i didn't like Veronic. Her voice, her "impression" of Celine, pulling faces etc. Sorry, just my opinion. She seems a nice enough person tho.

I agree. IMO Veronic's voice doesn't sound at all like Celine's.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FEePfMlW5c

Edited April 26, 2013 at 09:11 PM by GoldenLeaf

[Lindah1984]

I really liked the interview, she seemed very relaxed and very funny. I laughed out loud.

 

I was wondering for a long time who veronica was and thankfully Celine explained it.

[celinefanonline]

i love the show!!!

Veronic was just being funny so that's why she's doing all those faces, but i have to say i'm kinda impressed that she's not laughing while she's doing those faces lol hahaha

and yes the girl can really sing!! u guys should check her out on youtube especially when she's doing impression of Lara Fabian it's just like Lara!!!!!

[takeachance]

Celine and Rene are the producers of Veronics show which is commencing in Vegas June 20th

[takeachance]

woooowww!!!! that interview was amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just watched it, (and Veronic was absolutely amazing at impersonating BOTH Celine and Whitney!!!! WOWWW!!! I have booked tickets for this Girl in Vegas!!!! Very excited!!!

[divaslive98]

I really loved Celine's personality in this interview, she really showed us the "inner diva" that she often doesn't reveal in English interviews ... one thing I hated about it, though: when Celine said that she "doesn't have time" for the "vision" part of her career. Like, seriously? You're CELINE DION, your entire career is built around your own unique personal identity ... it is INCUMBENT upon you to take responsibility for your own creative vision; it does not require business experience to do this. Take some time out fro your day to listen to think about where you want to go as an artist; take some INITIATIVE in seeking out songwriters and producers YOU want to work with. it is not enough to tell Rene "I LOVE ADELE" and then expect to create something on that same level. YOU need to take responsibility for your artistry.

 

At this point, it feels like her entire career is a tribute to Rene and it is killing me. She should not have to wait until Rene is dead to record music she is truly passionate about.

[chocolatechip15]

I really loved Celine's personality in this interview, she really showed us the "inner diva" that she often doesn't reveal in English interviews ... one thing I hated about it, though: when Celine said that she "doesn't have time" for the "vision" part of her career. Like, seriously? You're CELINE DION, your entire career is built around your own unique personal identity ... it is INCUMBENT upon you to take responsibility for your own creative vision; it does not require business experience to do this. Take some time out fro your day to listen to think about where you want to go as an artist; take some INITIATIVE in seeking out songwriters and producers YOU want to work with. it is not enough to tell Rene "I LOVE ADELE" and then expect to create something on that same level. YOU need to take responsibility for your artistry.

 

At this point, it feels like her entire career is a tribute to Rene and it is killing me. She should not have to wait until Rene is dead to record music she is truly passionate about.

 

Interesting . .it's one way to look at it. I think she is truly passionate about many of her songs, and I think she was exaggerating when she said she has no time for vision . . she was quite involved in the planning of her current Vegas show, as we can see in the 3 boys and a new show documentary.

 

But Celine has always been very, very open to the direction of others, and I think it's part of her trusting nature and humble personality. And I don't think this is necessarily a bad thing, if it's a producer or director who really knows what he/she is doing and can create a spectacular vision. Look at her relationships with David Foster or Jean-Jacques Goldman -- both songwriting/producing geniuses who had definite visions of how they wanted Celine to sound -- Celine trusted them, listened and responded with what they wanted, and the results were spectacular. Does this mean she doesn't passionately feel the songs on D'Eux, because she worked with JJG on "dechanter"? Of course not! Part of the genius of the songwriter or producer is choosing the song that is right for the artist.

 

We don't expect each actor or actress in a movie to have a vision for the movie -- that's the job of the director, and the actors do *their* job, under direction. I don't think being a singer is that different.

 

And it's the manager's *job* to build a team around the singer, including producers and songwriters. And Rene is really, really good at that job -- and he knows Celine better than anyone, and can execute what she's looking for. I think their partnership is magical.

[Xpresso]

Céline always downplays her role in the decisions they make. But René has said many times that Céline is now the boss.

Just think about the big album launch/concert that René wanted to put together in Quebec for Sans attendre.

Céline is the one who make the decision to do a more intimate launch instead... And I'm convinced there's a lot more examples that we don't even know about.

[divaslive98]

Interesting . .it's one way to look at it. I think she is truly passionate about many of her songs, and I think she was exaggerating when she said she has no time for vision . . she was quite involved in the planning of her current Vegas show, as we can see in the 3 boys and a new show documentary.

 

But Celine has always been very, very open to the direction of others, and I think it's part of her trusting nature and humble personality. And I don't think this is necessarily a bad thing, if it's a producer or director who really knows what he/she is doing and can create a spectacular vision. Look at her relationships with David Foster or Jean-Jacques Goldman -- both songwriting/producing geniuses who had definite visions of how they wanted Celine to sound -- Celine trusted them, listened and responded with what they wanted, and the results were spectacular. Does this mean she doesn't passionately feel the songs on D'Eux, because she worked with JJG on "dechanter"? Of course not! Part of the genius of the songwriter or producer is choosing the song that is right for the artist.

 

We don't expect each actor or actress in a movie to have a vision for the movie -- that's the job of the director, and the actors do *their* job, under direction. I don't think being a singer is that different.

 

And it's the manager's *job* to build a team around the singer, including producers and songwriters. And Rene is really, really good at that job -- and he knows Celine better than anyone, and can execute what she's looking for. I think their partnership is magical.

 

I agree with you, and it's definitely true that over the past decade, Celine has slowly taken more and more responsibility for the creative direction of her career. I just wish Celine would be more confident in her creativity and talent when she talks about her career - it's the discourse, and not the reality it refers to, that bothers me. Celine always adopts this rather demure attitude towards her career in interviews, and ends up coming across as a passive instrument of a decidedly male creative master: Rene. This is one of the reasons so many people don't like Celine - she comes across as a regressive symbol of traditional femininity and it really turns people off! Celine needs to embrace the feminist spirit we all know she embodies, and talk about her albums as her albums, not hers and Rene's. Rene can still negotiate the contracts and advocate for his wife's decisions in front of her backers, but he doesn't need to be presented as the driving creative force behind Celine's career - Celine is one of the most powerful women in the world, and works week after to week to support an entire family of like ... a hundred people. She ought to present herself as she is seen by most of us: a feminist icon, a liberated, self-supporting woman who makes her own decisions and generates her own creative texts, not as the vocal dimension of Rene's "vision."

[isurrender]

I'm so glad they are taking Veronic to Vegas.

 

On one hand, it's clear that they used their influence in Vegas and I don't think that's fair because Veronic didn't do it on her own ( I mean the woman is unknown and she's gonna have her own show in Vegas? come on'...)

 

But on the other hand, thank God, she will be far away from Europe. As I can't stand her ( I think she is pretty bad... but well ) , we won't see her over here ! haha

[smash]

Wow, thank you for uploading this for us so quickly, and then still in HD. Thanks, much appreciated. Now to wait for the first single.

 

Sharon

[artistman2007]

She has to do that because one say shes going to depend on herself

[aafass]

I was really touched when she said she would represent both mom and dad once Rene was gone. It also reassured me a little that there still may be some sort of music career as well. I've been convinced for a while that after he has died, she will be completely lost (personally and in the music business). He is all she knows--he made her what she is. It just sounded like she is getting prepared for when he does go. In past interviews, she would completely shut it down, saying "I can't even think about it." Now, as they both get older, she seems to be taking on a more realistic, beautiful perspective of life and death.

 

 

Side note: I think rc should be her manager in about 10 years!

[DionFanAlways]

I was really touched when she said she would represent both mom and dad once Rene was gone. It also reassured me a little that there still may be some sort of music career as well. I've been convinced for a while that after he has died, she will be completely lost (personally and in the music business). He is all she knows--he made her what she is. It just sounded like she is getting prepared for when he does go. In past interviews, she would completely shut it down, saying "I can't even think about it." Now, as they both get older, she seems to be taking on a more realistic, beautiful perspective of life and death.

 

Yes that was beautiful. I still think though that she will stop when he goes.

[aafass]

Yes that was beautiful. I still think though that she will stop when he goes.

 

If he were to go in the next couple years, she is still tied to Vegas until 2019! I wonder if that could be part of why Rene got her such a long contract. Maybe he's trying to set her up for the long haul.

[DionFanAlways]

If he were to go in the next couple years, she is still tied to Vegas until 2019! I wonder if that could be part of why Rene got her such a long contract. Maybe he's trying to set her up for the long haul.

I would think there would be some out clause? If that were the case, of him setting her up for the long haul, I think that's kind of cruel in a way!? She doesn't need the money.

[Nmj]

I was really touched when she said she would represent both mom and dad once Rene was gone. It also reassured me a little that there still may be some sort of music career as well. I've been convinced for a while that after he has died, she will be completely lost (personally and in the music business). He is all she knows--he made her what she is. It just sounded like she is getting prepared for when he does go. In past interviews, she would completely shut it down, saying "I can't even think about it." Now, as they both get older, she seems to be taking on a more realistic, beautiful perspective of life and death.

 

 

Side note: I think rc should be her manager in about 10 years!

Yes that was beautiful. I still think though that she will stop when he goes.

 

 

If he were to go in the next couple years, she is still tied to Vegas until 2019! I wonder if that could be part of why Rene got her such a long contract. Maybe he's trying to set her up for the long haul.

I would think there would be some out clause? If that were the case, of him setting her up for the long haul, I think that's kind of cruel in a way!? She doesn't need the money.

I wish Rene lots of health for the long term but I think IF god forbid he passes not long from now that DAVID FOSTER would be the best choice for manager and he wouldn't turn it down!

 

[DionFanAlways]

I love her expressions in the eyeglass part! So playful! Definetely a very good English interview! So relaxed. I was looking forward to some of the other questions that didn't make it on air though.

[québecflower]

Céline always downplays her role in the decisions they make. But René has said many times that Céline is now the boss.

Just think about the big album launch/concert that René wanted to put together in Quebec for Sans attendre.

Céline is the one who make the decision to do a more intimate launch instead... And I'm convinced there's a lot more examples that we don't even know about.

 

i think it has to do with the catholic education or mentality, that has prevailed in Quebec up until the seventies, the people have kept some character traits, humility etc...And if you listen to the interview with Katie Couric , she said that her mother have done all she could to keep the family secure and happy, and i think herself do what must be done to achieve her goal. And since she is a person of integrity and faithfull, she continues to do so, in a show of gratitude and respect for all the person who have helpes through the years.

[DionFanAlways]

http://cdn.katiecouric.com/media/2013/04/131877_223_630.jpg they talked about the photoshoot, I guess?

[ryba]

http://cdn.katiecouric.com/media/2013/04/131877_223_630.jpg they talked about the photoshoot, I guess?

 

It's such a shame they've cut it out

Edited April 27, 2013 at 03:55 PM by ryba

[Xpresso]

I would think there would be some out clause? If that were the case, of him setting her up for the long haul, I think that's kind of cruel in a way!? She doesn't need the money.

 

I agree with aafass - the long contract in Vegas is probably René's way of making sure Céline's doesn't stop singing after he goes... I don't think it's really for the money. René surely knows that Céline would just stop everything... and this is probably his way of getting Céline to keep performing and keep her balance (professionally and mentally).

[Nmj]

It's so sad to even think about a POST rene, celine!

[aafass]

 

 

I agree with aafass - the long contract in Vegas is probably René's way of making sure Céline's doesn't stop singing after he goes... I don't think it's really for the money. René surely knows that Céline would just stop everything... and this is probably his way of getting Céline to keep performing and keep her balance (professionally and mentally).

 

Exactly. I don't see it as cruel. I see it as one more way in which he is looking out for her. He knows she won't function without him. I think he knows she would need some structure/normalcy to help her cope.

[smw]

It's confusing and distressing to think about Rene's passing. On the one hand, it seems completely disrespectful for us to even think about it as outsiders. On the other hand, it makes sense for her biggest fans to be concerned for Celine's well-being when the time does come. I'm sure they are both preparing now that he's getting older -- and I'm sure preparing Rene Charles has made them talk more about the future.

 

I know I speak for a lot of us when I say that we are more concerned about Celine's personal well-being than her career. If she makes the decision to stay at home and never sing again post-Rene, I would be completely supportive. She's given us so much.

 

I'm sure staying in Las Vegas over these next few years offers stability on all sorts of levels -- they can continue planning the future of Celine's career. It's not even about just the Vegas show. (That's the entity that brings in money, that's her "day" job, that's her connection to the fans, etc.) But remaining in Vegas allows them to be a family and to plot out some next steps: in Celine's personal and professional life.

 

Celine's situation is unique. She is married to a much older person. And the years keep passing by. Las Vegas makes more sense now than it ever has. We, as fans, often think of her career before we think of her professional life. But I think remaining planted in Vegas -- while doing some outside performances and projects -- is a wise move for their sanity and well-being. (I do hope that they've got at least one more world tour in the works as a team. But that's my hardcore fan speaking…)

 

Lastly, once Rene does pass (I know this is not the most uplifting conversation) -- there will be an outpouring of support for Celine. Just think of all of the artists she's worked with over the years. All of the people she's employed. Not to mention the tremendous support from her fan base who I know will send her a message of we're a fan of Celine, the woman (wife, mother, daughter) -- not just Celine, the singer. Most importantly, she'll have her huge family and her sons, who will always represent Rene.

 

I'm sure Vegas will embrace Celine as long as she wants to be there -- with or without Rene. And who knows if post-Rene Celine will continue touring, continue on in Vegas, or head back to Canada to be with family. But we'll be here for her……..

 

Okay -- enough of that. So many wonderful things coming our way as Celine fans this year! I think this Katie Couric interview just reminded us why we will remain Celine fans even if she never releases new material again. She's an icon with a golden heart.

[c4n4d4]

It's confusing and distressing to think about Rene's passing. On the one hand, it seems completely disrespectful for us to even think about it as outsiders. On the other hand, it makes sense for her biggest fans to be concerned for Celine's well-being when the time does come. I'm sure they are both preparing now that he's getting older -- and I'm sure preparing Rene Charles has made them talk more about the future.

 

I know I speak for a lot of us when I say that we are more concerned about Celine's personal well-being than her career. If she makes the decision to stay at home and never sing again post-Rene, I would be completely supportive. She's given us so much.

 

I'm sure staying in Las Vegas over these next few years offers stability on all sorts of levels -- they can continue planning the future of Celine's career. It's not even about just the Vegas show. (That's the entity that brings in money, that's her "day" job, that's her connection to the fans, etc.) But remaining in Vegas allows them to be a family and to plot out some next steps: in Celine's personal and professional life.

 

Celine's situation is unique. She is married to a much older person. And the years keep passing by. Las Vegas makes more sense now than it ever has. We, as fans, often think of her career before we think of her professional life. But I think remaining planted in Vegas -- while doing some outside performances and projects -- is a wise move for their sanity and well-being. (I do hope that they've got at least one more world tour in the works as a team. But that's my hardcore fan speaking…)

 

Lastly, once Rene does pass (I know this is not the most uplifting conversation) -- there will be an outpouring of support for Celine. Just think of all of the artists she's worked with over the years. All of the people she's employed. Not to mention the tremendous support from her fan base who I know will send her a message of we're a fan of Celine, the woman (wife, mother, daughter) -- not just Celine, the singer. Most importantly, she'll have her huge family and her sons, who will always represent Rene.

 

I'm sure Vegas will embrace Celine as long as she wants to be there -- with or without Rene. And who knows if post-Rene Celine will continue touring, continue on in Vegas, or head back to Canada to be with family. But we'll be here for her……..

 

Okay -- enough of that. So many wonderful things coming our way as Celine fans this year! I think this Katie Couric interview just reminded us why we will remain Celine fans even if she never releases new material again. She's an icon with a golden heart.

Everything you said is exactly how I feel too. Glad you were able to put it into words in such a beautiful, concise way

[DionFanAlways]

Exactly. I don't see it as cruel. I see it as one more way in which he is looking out for her. He knows she won't function without him. I think he knows she would need some structure/normalcy to help her cope.

Ok I can see it that way also. I didn't think of it that way!

[artistman2007]

As she said only god knows we dont know maybe shes the one to go first god knows, but may god give her long healthy happy life

[chocolatechip15]

I agree with you, and it's definitely true that over the past decade, Celine has slowly taken more and more responsibility for the creative direction of her career. I just wish Celine would be more confident in her creativity and talent when she talks about her career - it's the discourse, and not the reality it refers to, that bothers me. Celine always adopts this rather demure attitude towards her career in interviews, and ends up coming across as a passive instrument of a decidedly male creative master: Rene. This is one of the reasons so many people don't like Celine - she comes across as a regressive symbol of traditional femininity and it really turns people off! Celine needs to embrace the feminist spirit we all know she embodies, and talk about her albums as her albums, not hers and Rene's. Rene can still negotiate the contracts and advocate for his wife's decisions in front of her backers, but he doesn't need to be presented as the driving creative force behind Celine's career - Celine is one of the most powerful women in the world, and works week after to week to support an entire family of like ... a hundred people. She ought to present herself as she is seen by most of us: a feminist icon, a liberated, self-supporting woman who makes her own decisions and generates her own creative texts, not as the vocal dimension of Rene's "vision."

 

Your post is so interesting and thoughtful . .I agree with you that Celine is a strong woman who makes her own decisions about what she wants her life to be -- but I've never seen her as a feminist icon. In fact, I've often thought that part of her appeal is that she represents a somewhat anti-feminist fantasy -- the utter devotion to one man who loves and protects her; the glorification of motherhood as the ultimate fulfillment and happiness -- and even the way she is *always* sweet and pleasant . . . she can be this way *because* she has a team of people, led by Rene, who says "no" for her, advocates for her, and takes care of anything "unpleasant" (like firing people, which must surely happen when you run a business that size). This leaves Celine free to be always sweet and smiling and welcoming.

Edited April 28, 2013 at 12:12 AM by chocolatechip15

[Hilda]

brilliant interview! "im such a pusher" hands down best part for me! i laughed out loud haha - her face! otherwise it really was covering old ground. and was rene trying to say shes only sold 20 million albums world wide instead of over 200?? haha.

 

The whole veronic thing i find very bizarre...they've signed her? but shes a singing impersonator? i didnt really rate her whitney and even through it she looked like she was doing celine's mannerisms....and when she did celine unfortunately it was very accurate but i was angry because she was doing celine at her worst like when shes really nasal - which she isnt always and historically hasnt been but is a bad habit thats hasnt been kept in check recently, and i was sad that that was mostly what came across in the performance and thats not how i would want people to think of celines voice.