Random news, thoughts and common questions about Celine (closed)

[george_matei]

The whole internet is burning with those ,,news" about Celine and TC is coming in THE SAME day when, I repeat, when the whole internet is burning and people are saying that she is dead, with that? It's more than insane. I am working in PR and you just don't do that thing.

[comingback]

The whole internet is burning with those ,,news" about Celine and TC is coming in THE SAME day when, I repeat, when the whole internet is burning and people are saying that she is dead, with that? It's more than insane. I am working in PR and you just don't do that thing.

 

Yes, the news is everywhere and TC say nothing. It's embarrassing.

Edited August 5, 2023 at 04:53 PM by comingback

[comingback]

Yes, the news is everywhere and TC says nothing. It's embarrassing.

 

Edited August 5, 2023 at 05:17 PM by comingback

[Zofia]

I don't want to defend the strategy (yes, I'm kidding) of Team C. But...

 

I'm not interested in TC's commercial activity, but what better time to sell not-so-beautiful T-shirts than when the trashy media announces Céline's death? I even see in it a bit of perverse humor, and at the same time a wink: "stay calm, there's nothing dramatic going on, and here's the proof: we still suck"

[PuraVida]

So apparently, "Céline Dion dead" is going viral on TikTok, that's what many tabloids are spreading if you search the news section of Céline Dion google search.

 

It's been going on for weeks/months at this point.

[jpatdeleon09]

TC should redesign Céline's website.

 

I remember back in A New Day. Céline's website was so gorgeous. It was included as one of the best website design of a celeb. I remember going to that website because it's really fun to watch the loading screen. Then, there's a "now playing" at the upper right of her website where it plays different tracks of Céline.

 

Also, there's a band section, bio of her band, picture. And the boutique has so much compared to the new website.

 

 

 

 

Edited August 8, 2023 at 10:21 AM by jpatdeleon09

[Zofia]

Following his separation from Anne-Marie and the end of his career as a singer, Marc Dupré announces a return to his roots: “To mark his return to comedy in a solo show that will hit the road in January 2024, Marc Dupré intends to lift the veil on several aspects of his life, including his relationship with his ex-in-laws, Céline Dion and René Angélil.”

 

"When your in-laws and your children's grandparents are Céline and René, it's a bit special. I've lived through a lot of things that I've never told anyone"; "There are some fantastically funny stories with them. I've always kept that to myself, but in a comedy show, I think it's interesting. We all have a little voyeur side. Without going into things that can't be told, I've still experienced an infinite number of great stories with them"; "It's more me who's sometimes been unsettled and uncomfortable about them or what was going on”.

 

https://www.journaldequebec.com/2023/08/07/dans-son-spectacle-dhumour-marc-dupre-fera-des-blagues-sur-celine-et-rene---jai-vecu-de-belles-histoires-avec-eux

[ryba]

Following his separation from Anne-Marie and the end of his career as a singer, Marc Dupré announces a return to his roots: “To mark his return to comedy in a solo show that will hit the road in January 2024, Marc Dupré intends to lift the veil on several aspects of his life, including his relationship with his ex-in-laws, Céline Dion and René Angélil.”

 

"When your in-laws and your children's grandparents are Céline and René, it's a bit special. I've lived through a lot of things that I've never told anyone"; "There are some fantastically funny stories with them. I've always kept that to myself, but in a comedy show, I think it's interesting. We all have a little voyeur side. Without going into things that can't be told, I've still experienced an infinite number of great stories with them"; "It's more me who's sometimes been unsettled and uncomfortable about them or what was going on”.

 

https://www.journald...toires-avec-eux

cool, this will be interesting!

[Davey84]

Oh that will be very interesting indeed! But I am sure they'll be stories told with love, cos I do believe Marc is/was truly fond of them.

[Zofia]

Finally, there's the publisher's rectification about the "new biography" (to be published on August 23), which its author has presented from the outset as "authorized". Probably Céline's team finally intervened...

 

“The purpose of this press release is to inform the public of certain major clarifications concerning the book "Dis-moi Céline" by Laurence Catinot-Crost, due for publication in August.

We hereby confirm that this book was not created or written with the collaboration of Céline Dion.

Céline Dion is in no way connected with this book, and it is an unauthorized work by her. Céline Dion has not verified the accuracy of the information contained in the book about herself, and has never had the opportunity to do so.

Céline Dion has never consented to her reputation, image, name or private life being used or attached to this book.”

 

https://www.facebook...513791394079443

Edited August 10, 2023 at 08:17 PM by Zofia

[RosieBarron]

Finally, there's the publisher's rectification about the "new biography" (to be published on August 23), which its author has presented from the outset as "authorized". Probably Céline's team finally intervened...

 

“The purpose of this press release is to inform the public of certain major clarifications concerning the book "Dis-moi Céline" by Laurence Catinot-Crost, due for publication in August.

We hereby confirm that this book was not created or written with the collaboration of Céline Dion.

Céline Dion is in no way connected with this book, and it is an unauthorized work by her. Céline Dion has not verified the accuracy of the information contained in the book about herself, and has never had the opportunity to do so.

Céline Dion has never consented to her reputation, image, name or private life being used or attached to this book.”

 

https://www.facebook...513791394079443

 

 

Interesting. Hasn't the author always implied she had some link to Celine as you say? Sounds like there's a story there.

Edited August 10, 2023 at 08:54 PM by RosieBarron

[mebe]

Following his separation from Anne-Marie and the end of his career as a singer, Marc Dupré announces a return to his roots: “To mark his return to comedy in a solo show that will hit the road in January 2024, Marc Dupré intends to lift the veil on several aspects of his life, including his relationship with his ex-in-laws, Céline Dion and René Angélil.”

 

"When your in-laws and your children's grandparents are Céline and René, it's a bit special. I've lived through a lot of things that I've never told anyone"; "There are some fantastically funny stories with them. I've always kept that to myself, but in a comedy show, I think it's interesting. We all have a little voyeur side. Without going into things that can't be told, I've still experienced an infinite number of great stories with them"; "It's more me who's sometimes been unsettled and uncomfortable about them or what was going on”.

 

https://www.journald...toires-avec-eux

 

On Tuesday, Marc Dupré was hosting a comedy gala at the Comedy Festival ComediHa! in Quebec City.

Here is an article about it and the translation regarding a number dedicated to Celine:

 

https://showbizz.net/humour/marc-dupre-a-laise-comme-un-poisson-dans-leau-a-lanimation-dun-gala-comediha

 

He also discussed his relationship with his former mother-in-law, Céline Dion. The host mentioned that he doesn't know how Céline is doing, so there's no need to ask. "Guys, you don't call your mother-in-law to find out how she's doing, well, neither do I," he proclaimed. It was clear that the Quebec diva was one of the untouchables, as several gags about her were not as warmly received as others that didn't concern her. Marc Dupré also took the piss out of his former father-in-law, René Angélil, recounting some anecdotes about his driving skills, which apparently left something to be desired.

[Zofia]

Interesting. Hasn't the author always implied she had some link to Celine as you say? Sounds like there's a story there.

 

Yes, the story seems quite bizarre. Laurence Catinot-Crost, the rather poor but prolific author, has repeatedly claimed in the media that she has been working strictly with Céline since 2021; allegedly it was Hugues Aufray (the author of the song "Céline" and of the preface) who contacted them, and Céline's management ended up commissioning (sic) this biography. In February, LCC even gave "news" of Céline ("Right now, she's in Colorado. The mountain air must be doing her good") and never corrected when journalists called her "friend".

 

Today she deleted her FB account. If she's a mythomaniac, you've got to admit she's well advanced. Elisabeth Reynaud has a rival...

[Davey84]

 

On Tuesday, Marc Dupré was hosting a comedy gala at the Comedy Festival ComediHa! in Quebec City.

Here is an article about it and the translation regarding a number dedicated to Celine:

 

https://showbizz.net/humour/marc-dupre-a-laise-comme-un-poisson-dans-leau-a-lanimation-dun-gala-comediha

 

He also discussed his relationship with his former mother-in-law, Céline Dion. The host mentioned that he doesn't know how Céline is doing, so there's no need to ask. "Guys, you don't call your mother-in-law to find out how she's doing, well, neither do I," he proclaimed. It was clear that the Quebec diva was one of the untouchables, as several gags about her were not as warmly received as others that didn't concern her. Marc Dupré also took the piss out of his former father-in-law, René Angélil, recounting some anecdotes about his driving skills, which apparently left something to be desired.

Hahaha in Québec you don't F with Céline!!

 

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[PuraVida]

Yes, the story seems quite bizarre. Laurence Catinot-Crost, the rather poor but prolific author, has repeatedly claimed in the media that she has been working strictly with Céline since 2021; allegedly it was Hugues Aufray (the author of the song "Céline" and of the preface) who contacted them, and Céline's management ended up commissioning (sic) this biography. In February, LCC even gave "news" of Céline ("Right now, she's in Colorado. The mountain air must be doing her good") and never corrected when journalists called her "friend".

 

Today she deleted her FB account. If she's a mythomaniac, you've got to admit she's well advanced. Elisabeth Reynaud has a rival...

 

I personally can't keep up with all the characters and biographies

[ryba]

So is this new biography something to look forward to, or not really?

[ryba]

Finally, there's the publisher's rectification about the "new biography" (to be published on August 23), which its author has presented from the outset as "authorized". Probably Céline's team finally intervened...

 

“The purpose of this press release is to inform the public of certain major clarifications concerning the book "Dis-moi Céline" by Laurence Catinot-Crost, due for publication in August.

We hereby confirm that this book was not created or written with the collaboration of Céline Dion.

Céline Dion is in no way connected with this book, and it is an unauthorized work by her. Céline Dion has not verified the accuracy of the information contained in the book about herself, and has never had the opportunity to do so.

Céline Dion has never consented to her reputation, image, name or private life being used or attached to this book.”

 

https://www.facebook...513791394079443

oh well, in that case I don’t care about this book. I was looking forward to a new biography, but this is really disappointing.

[scielle]

Today she deleted her FB account. If she's a mythomaniac, you've got to admit she's well advanced. Elisabeth Reynaud has a rival...

 

Ugh. Ugly.

Elisabeth Reynaud keeps representing herself as an “official biographer” - never mind that most of her “scoops” come from tabloids - and media outlets keep platforming her as such, which only lends credence to her inventions. It’s infuriating.

Last thing we need is another one.

[Zofia]

I personally can't keep up with all the characters and biographies

 

At least I try to keep up with the French-language biographies. A good bio doesn't have to be authorized - even on the contrary, the more interesting ones are rarely authorized - but for the first time I feel like boycotting this one.

 

 

So is this new biography something to look forward to, or not really?

 

Given the author's mediocre talent, I'm guessing it's going to be a futile, poorly-written compilation of information that's been published a thousand times. So no interest.

 

 

Ugh. Ugly.

Elisabeth Reynaud keeps representing herself as an "official biographer" - never mind that most of her "scoops" come from tabloids - and media outlets keep platforming her as such, which only lends credence to her inventions. It's infuriating.

Last thing we need is another one.

 

Exactly. The more isolated Céline lives and the more discreet her circle is, the harder the media try to access the "news" coming from her entourage - hence the career of those who always answer the phone and pretend to be in the know: from Claudette to Elisabeth, all things considered. As for LCC, I hope she's burnt out after this affair, but who knows... What did she think? that she wouldn't get caught? that it was worth risking her reputation for five minutes of dubious fame? she's not a beginner after all... Besides, what was Hugues Aufray's real role in all this mess?

[scielle]

At least I try to keep up with the French-language biographies. A good bio doesn't have to be authorized - even on the contrary, the more interesting ones are rarely authorized - but for the first time I feel like boycotting this one.

 

Denise Bombardier’s book was great but I expected more from someone who followed Céline for a year.

 

The official biographies have good anecdotes, sure, but they’re far too hagiographic - probably Rene doing too much editing! That just doesn’t really make for great reading.

 

I think my favorite is still Carl Wilson’s book, the 2nd edition with all the additional essays.

 

If Céline ever does an autobiography again, I hope she finds a better ghostwriter. I haven’t read Spare (the prince Harry book) but thought its ghostwriter, J. R. Moehringer, did something really special with Andre Agassi’s autobiography, Open.

[Zofia]

Denise Bombardier's book was great but I expected more from someone who followed Céline for a year.

 

The official biographies have good anecdotes, sure, but they're far too hagiographic - probably Rene doing too much editing! That just doesn't really make for great reading.

 

I think my favorite is still Carl Wilson's book, the 2nd edition with all the additional essays.

 

If Céline ever does an autobiography again, I hope she finds a better ghostwriter. I haven't read Spare (the prince Harry book) but thought its ghostwriter, J. R. Moehringer, did something really special with Andre Agassi's autobiography, Open.

 

Yeah, for me too the Wilson 2 edition remains - and I fear will remain for a long time - unbeatable.

 

What struck me about Bombardier's essay was that Céline obviously kept her at a distance. Perhaps this was partly due to her school complex, partly to the general distrust that lurks behind her warmth... In the end Bombardier seemed to share much more with René, thanks to their shared passion for games and good food.

 

The official bios may pass for reference only, but the artifice makes itself felt. Plus, it seems that the first official biography was published far too early.

 

On the other hand, I was pleasantly surprised by Valentin Grimaud's "Céline Dion: vestale" (Le mot et le reste, 2022). It's not an in-depth portrait, but a solid, detailed and well-documented artistic monograph. Grimaud is an academician, a specialist in rhetoric and the author of a book on Mariah Carey; both books are intelligent and quite successful.

 

I don't know J. R. Moehringer, thanks for the suggestion!

[Zofia]

La Presse publishes an article by Marc-André Lemieux tracing the story of the so-called "official biography", whose author has just been unmasked.

 

On its website, Hachette Canada, Quebec distributor for the French publishing house City Éditions, announced: "For the first time, Céline Dion has confided in a biographer to tell her true story". Hachette Canada recently withdrew this summary.

 

As for how the book was originally promoted as an authorized biography, Fabienne Corriveau - head of Hachette Canada's press office - "doesn't know the story behind this astonishing about-face": "Perhaps there was some confusion between the notion of collaboration and authorization between the author and Ms. Céline Dion?" - she speculates (though the publisher's official press release clearly rules out this misunderstanding: "we confirm that this book was not created or written with the collaboration of Ms. Céline Dion").

 

Lemieux points out that in February, the French media gave wide coverage to Laurence Catinot-Crost's confession: "From Public to ELLE, via Gala, Closer and Télé-Loisirs, numerous media outlets relayed the writer's statements".

 

"Neither City Éditions, nor Sony Music, Céline Dion's record label, nor Laurence Catinot-Crost responded to our messages. Why did the latter take the risk of saying she worked with Céline Dion if this was not the case? Mystery."

 

And the other question Lemieux doesn't ask: why did Team Céline react so late, given that the false news was so widely distributed at the beginning of the year?

 

source: https://www.lapresse.ca/arts/litterature/2023-08-15/une-biographe-pretend-faussement-avoir-parle-a-celine-dion.php

[PuraVida]

Not surprised Team Celine as acting late.

 

And yet another example of numerous media outlets reporting falsehoods about Celine, right after the *very* widespread mis-reporting about her sister's words.

 

Such a freaking joke.

[Zofia]

Not surprised Team Celine as acting late.

 

And yet another example of numerous media outlets reporting falsehoods about Celine, right after the *very* widespread mis-reporting about her sister's words.

 

Such a freaking joke.

 

I can easily understand why her team doesn't deny most of the rumors about her health, family etc. - which would have meant letting herself be provoked and agreeing to play the tabloids' game, so it's best to ignore them.

 

However, the so-called "collaboration" is something different, especially as Laurence Catinot-Crost is not a "Closer" journalist, but a mediocre but serious writer. A very strange story.

[CourageProject]

Some things I'd love to see in a Céline Dion concert:

 

Dancers: even tho she doesn't need one, but sorry but songs like I'm Alive, Funk Medley, Imperfections, Flying On My Own just gets better with them

 

Lightings: Idk, but I think they can do way better than standard lightings they do for her concerts.

 

Audience: They could fill in more seats, maybe use more of the arena. Nowadays they have those bracelets that light according to the song. That's pretty cool! Would love to see that in a Céline concert sometimes.

 

I liked Courage World Tour stage and visuals but I think the team needs to be a bit creative with it. Fans are tired of the same rectangular stage with rectangular screen. Maybe a ramp stage or a triangular screen. Or something decorative like Cher's. Celine could've explored her realms with Courage.

 

 

 

[Shaun]

25 years ago today the “Let’s Talk About Love World Tour” began in Boston! Crazy how time flies.

[george_matei]

Do you think that we'll have another album in the future? EUS was released 7 years ago, Courage 4 years ago.

[ivo]

Do you think that we'll have another album in the future? EUS was released 7 years ago, Courage 4 years ago.

 

They still feel like new albums to me. Still enjoy them and happy that she released courage not long before everything stopped for her and us. I hope we will have a new album some time. Time will tell.

[Dancing_Queen]

A show will be held on September 3 in Quebec City to mark the 30th anniversary of Céline Dion's famous album, "D'Eux", which became the best-selling French-language album in music history.

 

Interesting fact: Scott Price will be artistic director. He will be accompanied by the team of musicians who follow the artist on tour and in Las Vegas.

 

The event, which will take place live from the Agora du Port de Québec, will be broadcast in Quebec on TVA and in France on the M6 group channels.

 

source: https://www.noovo.info/nouvelle/un-spectacle-pour-commemorer-les-30-ans-du-celebre-album-de-celine-dion-deux.html?fbclid=IwAR0eJgnVMWb55w7oytgvZhyHhWBLXYK7RSSGwI5_1fzwE5k4t_YUMGf_yUs

 

Starting to get a bit anxious about this as it's getting close. Will she send a video (or voice) message or not? With Scott and some of her musicians performing, with some of her siblings allegedly in attendance...if we don't see her, that will speak volumes and I'm honestly a bit afraid of the possible reality check.

Edited August 22, 2023 at 08:22 PM by Dancing_Queen

[No1IrishFan]

I also wonder if we’ll get an update at any point from Celine, even it’s not a good one. I feel like if it’s not improving there will be complete silence from now. She’s under no obligation to tell the world obviously but given she announced it on her socials, will they update sometime?