Céline Dion and the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games

[Céline RO]

Promoters will usually want to take out insurance covering cancellation, non-appearance, AD&D (among other things). Claim proceeds are used to cover refunds to ticket holders, venue rental, promo costs that can't be recouped, suppliers & contractors, etc.

 

Right, thank you! I just thought that ticket holders are reimbursed by the same people who registered that (unearned) revenue (which I believe is the artist and their production company?), and that they’re the same ones who rent the venue. But promo costs, yes, I understand.

[kaye2023]

About that, I've been wondering whether part of this "coming clean" in the interviews and doc is for insurance purposes, too.

Her shows will clearly be very difficult and expensive to insure now. And with the CWT and RW cancellations, the insurer for those had to pay out. But to do that, I'm sure they asked for a "doctor's note", so to speak. And what was she to provide, before her diagnosis? Every ENT told her she's fine, doctors couldn't figure it out, meanwhile she couldn't walk. I wonder if part of her frustration with not knowing had to do with that. She needed to prove it wasn't all in her head.

Excellent point.

[scielle]

So TF1 broadcast the Stade du France concert a few days ago and tonight they’re broadcasting Titanic? That’s a lot of Celine content…

[scielle]

It's from The Sun so to be taken with a massive grain of salt, bur this rumour has made it into English-language tabloids now: https://www.thesun.ie/tvandshowbiz/13249915/celine-dion-comeback-bizarre/

 

"Sources tell me she has received a formal offer from organisers of the Paris Olympics to perform ­during the huge opening ceremony next month.

The news comes amid whispers that a return to the Las Vegas strip is also on the table.

A source said: “Celine has made no secret of her desire to make it back to the stage, and Paris would be the perfect opportunity for her to do that.

“Unlike other offers which are full shows, making an appearance at the opening ceremony would see Celine performing just one song.

“The formal offer to perform was made earlier this year, and Celine is working around the clock to make it happen.

“She’s made huge leaps and is getting stronger every day, but she’s not out of the woods yet.

“Everyone has their ­fingers crossed it is able to happen. It will be quite the moment.

Remaining coy about Celine’s involvement, organisers for the Paris Olympics told Bizarre: “We want to ensure the opening ceremony is full of ­beautiful surprises. You’ll have to wait until July 26.”"

[scielle]

French sports minister when asked if Celine will be at the opening: “it’s in the domain of the possible”

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”Écoutez, ça fait partie du domaine du possible et je vais vous dire : moi, je le souhaite de tout cœur”, a-t-elle confié, face à un Thomas Sotto visiblement ravi : “C’est une hypothèse sérieuse alors ?” “C’est une hypothèse”

 

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[Nmj]

French sports minister when asked if Celine will be at the opening: “it’s in the domain of the possible”

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”Écoutez, ça fait partie du domaine du possible et je vais vous dire : moi, je le souhaite de tout cœur”, a-t-elle confié, face à un Thomas Sotto visiblement ravi : “C’est une hypothèse sérieuse alors ?” “C’est une hypothèse”

 

What does that even mean? LOL

 

Anything is possible, they sure want to keep running with this rumor, even Celine herself didn’t fully shut it down. It would be a sick joke if at the end she isn’t there.

[scielle]

What does that even mean? LOL

 

Anything is possible, they sure want to keep running with this rumor, even Celine herself didn’t fully shut it down. It would be a sick joke if at the end she isn’t there.

 

Basically everyone is beating around the bush when asked. Nobody gave a flat-out no, and clearly, if it was a yes, nobody would want to ruin the surprise nor confirm only to have her disease flare up at the last minute and make it impossible.

[Critiaslux]

I guess simply put, it is a yes, if her health permits, just like for the Grammys.

 

Now we just have to pray, cross fingers, or whatever each of us likes to do, to make this miracle happen 😊

[Nmj]

I guess simply put, it is a yes, if her health permits, just like for the Grammys.

 

Now we just have to pray, cross fingers, or whatever each of us likes to do, to make this miracle happen 😊

 

See I don’t like this narrative sometimes because we did it to ourselves over her “MET gala” appearance… so many signs pointed that way and yet she didn’t show up, and then it has us thinking the worst and the reason for not showing up was a bad SPS episode… when in reality it’s very possible that we received some bad info and Celine never intended on going. So let’s hope she attends the OC and if she doesn’t that she’s at least making a public appearance to push away the “relapse” narrative the media will almost certainly try to push.

[Critiaslux]

 

 

See I don’t like this narrative sometimes because we did it to ourselves over her “MET gala” appearance… so many signs pointed that way and yet she didn’t show up, and then it has us thinking the worst and the reason for not showing up was a bad SPS episode… when in reality it’s very possible that we received some bad info and Celine never intended on going. So let’s hope she attends the OC and if she doesn’t that she’s at least making a public appearance to push away the “relapse” narrative the media will almost certainly try to push.

 

 

Interesting. I guess the older I grow, the less disappointed I am. Things can change so quick, that well, it is what it is, even if I hoped for something totally different.

 

For what concerns Céline, I guess that knowing that her disease is manageable but not curable, even with the best treatments, a crisis may happen again. And if this is the reason of an appearance or a show cancelled, that will be that: a new life where she / we have to live with the unpleasant unexpected, which makes the happy moments so precious.

[scielle]

LOL the journalists aren't giving up on this and she seems so annoyed by the line of questioning!

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[tshlw]

LOL the journalists aren't giving up on this and she seems so annoyed by the line of questioning!

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They are all hoping for the scoop of the century lol.

[scielle]

Well the rumour has definitely crossed the pond -

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[scielle]

Her entourage confirmed she’d love to be there? To sing Hymne a l’Amour? Is that what they’re saying? But not confirming in case she’s not well & needs to pull out?

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[Ajax]

Her entourage confirmed she'd love to be there? To sing Hymne a l'Amour? Is that what they're saying? But not confirming in case she's not well & needs to pull out?

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Yes that's what they said

[juls75]

Yes, that is what they are saying.

[incognito]

Her entourage confirmed she’d love to be there? To sing Hymne a l’Amour? Is that what they’re saying? But not confirming in case she’s not well & needs to pull out?

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She struggled with that song 9 years ago. 😐

[manu23]

I wouldn't mind Hymne a l’Amour! I loved it the last time she did it, with its flaws (and we know why now), it's one of my favorite performances from Celine.

[Critiaslux]

 

 

She struggled with that song 9 years ago. 😐

 

9 years ago she had sps without knowing (hence how to manage the effects) and she was on the cusp of loosing her husband. That impacted her voice.

 

Actually singing it now again is so Céline: trying again to leave the perfect impression.

 

[scielle]

Well, Hymne a l'Amour is not new to this conversation. That particular rumour has been around for about a week - see my post here, but essentially the article in Le Parisien at the time said (Google translated):

 

“She could perform “The Hymn to Love” by Edith Piaf

This is a completely serious avenue. The 56-year-old Quebec star could even perform “L’Hymne à l’amour”. An official request for the use of Edith Piaf's song was made by Cojo, without giving the name of the artist who would cover it. The rights holders of Édith Piaf have also given their agreement for the free use of “La Vie en rose”, which could be covered by Aya Nakamura.”

[Nmj]

“I’m going to use an Olympic word”?

 

[karatedude317]

 

 

9 years ago she had sps without knowing (hence how to manage the effects) and she was on the cusp of loosing her husband. That impacted her voice.

 

Actually singing it now again is so Céline: trying again to leave the perfect impression.

 

Plus it would be playback, so it would be even better this time around

[comingback]

Le Pen's party RN is leading in the election at the moment. It doesn't look good in France right now. Will the election have an influence on the Olympic Games?

[celinexvocals]

Le Pen's party RN is leading in the election at the moment. It doesn't look good in France right now. Will the election have an influence on the Olympic Games?

 

Sadly, I believe it’ll truly have a strong impact on the OG ? Right now the country is divided.

[Critiaslux]

Le Pen's party RN is leading in the election at the moment. It doesn't look good in France right now. Will the election have an influence on the Olympic Games?

 

In terms of organisation per se, it should have no impact. In terms of engagement, it may impact though as elections discourse may have divided the French society more.

And what a shame if we (I am French) would have a far right prime minister at the opening ceremony. So Berlin 1936 ☹️

[comingback]

 

 

In terms of organisation per se, it should have no impact. In terms of engagement, it may impact though as elections discourse may have divided the French society more.

And what a shame if we (I am French) would have a far right prime minister at the opening ceremony. So Berlin 1936 ☹️

 

Yes, it would be horrible. Our German right wing party AFD is even more radical and very strong in Germany right now. I'm afraid of the election next year🙁.

[No1IrishFan]

Am I right in thinking the opening ceremony is 3 weeks from this Friday? Exciting few weeks ahead with the speculation!

[Nmj]

I’m not sure about this magazine but…

 

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[Critiaslux]

If by miracle, she does participate to the Olympics, I hope she sings at least one of her classics, as it would put light on her French material that I believe millions do not know yet (and that would be the perfect opportunity), and at the same time people in Paris would sing along with her, which would be a beautiful moment during the ceremony; and whatever other song if she sings several (a Piaf song, one specially written for the ceremony etc.

[MaiconSC]

If by miracle, she does participate to the Olympics, I hope she sings at least one of her classics, as it would put light on her French material that I believe millions do not know yet (and that would be the perfect opportunity), and at the same time people in Paris would sing along with her, which would be a beautiful moment during the ceremony; and whatever other song if she sings several (a Piaf song, one specially written for the ceremony etc.

 

S'il Suffisait D'aimer is BEAUTIFUL, and I think it does fit her new way of singing... it's not that demanding for her voice...