Celine Hits The Road (With The Help Of Some Vegas Drag Queens)

Celine Dion (screen capture)

Living in Las Vegas, I've grown accustomed to pop superstar Celine Dion being Sin City’s longest-running resident diva.

A New Day, her first residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, which ran from March 2003 to December 2007, is the most successful residency of all time grossing over $385 million. The 717 performances were attended by nearly 3 million people.

She took a break, but came back to Caesars Palace for a second residency, titled Celine, in March 2011.

That production will end on June 8, 2019, as she departs for her first North American tour in over a decade to support her upcoming new album, Courage.

To announce the news of the Courage World Tour, the 51-year-old singer enlisted some help from other Las Vegas ‘divas’ for a video.

In the clip, Celine is heading out of Sin City in a sixteen-wheeler with an Elvis impersonator marrying a couple, along with a senior still clicking away at a slot machine.

But when the big-rig truck breaks down, thankfully “Tina,” “Diana,” “Barbara” and a Celine queen look-a-like show up right in the nick of time.

Celine and her band climb into the queens’ vehicle, and the international recording artist is soon serenaded all the way to Los Angeles with a medley of her hits.

The video is cute, it’s kitschy, and a fitting ‘so long’ to Vegas.

The new album, Courage, is expected to drop sometime in November.

The Courage World Tour will launch on September 18 in Quebec City, and will play in over 50 cities through April 2020.

Click here for tour info, and you check out Celine and the queens below.

Céline Dion Creates New Gender-Neutral Fashion Line For Kids

Céline Dion in new ad for her new non-binary kids clothing line

Céline Dion has collaborated with fashion brand NUNUNU to develop a gender neutral line of children’s clothing.

The concept is to allow children to find their own personal style rather than be boxed into a traditional pink vs blue mindset.

Asserting that “fashion builds concepts deep within our minds,” the company says the new line (titled, CELINUNUNU) “aims to free the forces of creativity and imagination in children, nurturing equality and flexibility of thought that enable kids to fully embrace who they are.”

And speaking of ‘embracing who they are,’ the new ad spot for the fashion line casts Celine as a badass binary-busting ninja.

In the video, we see the “My Heart Will Go On” singer enter what appears to be a gender-segregated maternity ward.

Celine provides voiceover narration for the spot:

Our children. They are not really our children. as we are all just links in a never-ending chain that is life. For us, they are everything. But in reality, we are only a fraction of their universe. We miss the past. They dream of tomorrow. We may thrust them forward into the future. But the course will always be theirs to choose.

Reaching into her bag, she finds black glitter confetti (of course) and blows it across the room transforming the ward into a gender-neutral space. The children are suddenly decked out in bold black and white, non-gendered fashions.

Celine explained to PEOPLE that the new line “lets children choose outside stereotypes and norms so they can bring from within their own tastes and preferences.”

“We help them feel free, creative, inspired, respectful of one another and happy in the world,” she adds.

With that in mind, the line offers ‘fashion-forward’ looks utilizing bold prints (alphabets, stars, plus signs) in a palette of black, white, yellow and denim. The plus sign represents equality.

Most of the clothing is priced between $50 and $100, although there is a $290 leather jacket available for your 3-year-old to grow out of in a few months.

Back in the maternity ward, though, security has shown up and our heroine attempts to escape. But, curses, she’s felled by a flying tackle.

In a last ditch effort, she attempts to play the celeb card as she’s cuffed and being taken away: “Guys, relax, easy - I’m Celine Dion.”

But, alas, to no avail. The cop replies, “Yeah, girl, and I’m Beyonce.”

Watch the ad spot below. You can check out the new non-binary children’s line on celinununu.com.

Celine Dion & Deadpool Team-Up In New Music Video For DEADPOOL 2 Soundtrack

Pop superstar Celine Dion has recorded an original track, "Ashes," for the upcoming Deadpool 2 soundtrack and it's pretty much just what you'd want from the parties involved.

Celine sings her face off (no surprise there) and then, there's Deadpool himself who feels so moved by the song that he contributes an interpretive dance in high heels to the music video.

Over a million views in just a few hours, this is pretty terrific.

Deadpool 2 hits theaters May 15.

12 Seconds Of Celine Dion Happiness

I don't know why, but this makes me smile.

Go, Celine, go.

Celine Dion isn’t letting any of the pop girls breathe 😍 pic.twitter.com/1alRA1vS4C

— reggie (@1942bs) December 29, 2017

Céline Dion Wows Billboard Music Awards With 20th Anniversary Celebration Of "My Heart Will Go On"

Last night Céline Dion wowed the Billboard Music Awards audience with an epic performance of ”My Heart Will Go On” for Titanic’s 20th anniversary.

Her performance wasn't the only drama on stage, though. With clips of Leonard DiCaprio and Kate Winslet playing behind her, a gorgeous white couture gown by Stephane Rolland, and an enormous chandelier serving to reveal the diva, the moment was full of well-crafted theater.

Watch the master at work below.

Funny: Céline Dion Plays "Wheel of Musical Impressions" On The Tonight Show

Céline Dion, currently promoting her new French language album Encore un soir which drops August 26, showed that she's game for a good time as she took part in one of Jimmy Fallon's favorite Tonight Show games "Wheel of Musical Impressions."

As a "random generator" came up with famous singer/song combinations, Céline delivered her impressions of Cher, Rihanna, and Sia with abandon.

The best moment came as she pulled her hair over her face to deliver a Sia inspired "Hush Little Baby," and then thanked the audience with her back facing the audience.

The Canadian diva also dropped by The Today Show on Friday, belting out several of her hits. But this beautifully subdued version of "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" was particularly artful.

(h/t NewNowNext)

Celine Dion To Livestream Her Opening Show In #LasVegas

Celine Dion will livestream the first ten minutes of her show tonight at Caesar's Colosseum as a way of being closer to her fans as she returns to the concert stage for the first time since the passing of her husband René Angélil, and her brother, in January.

Word is her opening song will be Barbra Streisand's "With One More Look At You" from the film A Star Is Born.

UPDATE: You can watch the video - now archived - at CelineDion.com.

Las Vegas: Celebration Of Life Remembering René Angélil Tonight At The Colosseum

Celine Dion's Brother Daniel Passes Away At 59 Due To Cancer

Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images

UPDATE: TMZ reports that Céline Dion's brother, Daniel, died of brain, tongue, and throat cancer Saturday morning in Montreal.

He was 59.

Céline's husband, René Angélil, died after a long battle with throat cancer on just three days ago.

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Less than a day after Celine Dion's husband, Rene Angelil, passed away from throat cancer comes the news that the uber-famous singer's 59 year-old brother Daniel is critically ill and may be close to death.

Via TMZ:

Daniel, 59, has been fighting brain, tongue and throat cancer in Celine's native Montreal according to his sister, Claudette. He's surrounded by family, including their 89-year-old mother, but it's so bad the family doesn't think he'll make it through another week.

A family rep told HollywoodLife.com that “He was supposed to pass away already. It can happen at any moment.”

Celine Dion's Husband, René Angélil, Passes Away

From ExtraTV:

Singer Céline Dion’s husband and longtime manager René Angélil has died, reports People. He was 73.

His rep told the magazine in a statement, "Rene Angélil, 73, passed away this morning at his home in Las Vegas after a long and courageous battle against cancer. The family requests that their privacy be respected at the moment; more details will be provided at a later time."

TMZ reports that his death came as a shock because he had been feeling better lately, and had even planned to attend business meetings on Thursday.

Angélil is survived by Dion and their sons René-Charles, 14, and 5-year-old twins Nelson and Eddy, as well as his adult children from a previous relationship, Anne-Marie, Patrick, and Jean-Pierre.

Las Vegas: Celine Dion Knows How To Make An Entrance

Wow. @celinedion knows how to make an entrance. Amazing show last night in #Vegas #CelineDion https://t.co/eVvyb2RrAs

— J.Son - NakedBoyNews (@NakedBoyNews) January 7, 2016

Celine Dion Covers Adele's "Hello" Live In Las Vegas

Celine Dion gave her New Year's Eve audience in Las Vegas a special treat when she covered Adele's megahit "Hello."

Eye Roll Of The Day: Celine Dion On Being Compared To A Kardashian

Celine Dion's reaction is priceless here.

At an August 27th press conference in Las Vegas for Celine's return to the stage after a year long absence, a reporter "compliments" the diva on her hair calling it "very Kardashian."

Watch for the eye roll.

(h/t GayVegas)

My Favorite Thing Today: Jeremy Jordan Sings "It's All Coming Back To Me"

Broadway's Jeremy Jordan sings Celine Dion's "It's All Coming Back To Me"

On January 9th, Broadway’s biggest belters celebrated the best-selling Canadian music artist in history, Celine Dion, in an evening of epic power ballads, and classic pop tunes at the hot NYC cabaret spot, 54 Below.

The starry cast included Jeremy Jordan (Newsies, “Smash”) who brought his considerable vocal prowess to the enormous pop aria, "It's All Coming Back To Me."

Not only does Jordan's voice soar through the piece, he brings the right balance of humor to moments letting you know he doesn't take himself too seriously. WE, however, take Jeremy's uber-talent way serious.

Watch as he delivers passionate vocals and pops of comedic twinkle below. This is my favorite thing today :)

The writer of the song, Jim Steinman, had this to say: "As I wrote and produced the song for Celine - I'm very impressed and pleased with JEREMY'S ability to scale the Olympian operatic heights and imbue it with humor, seamlessly! All in all, BRILLIANT!! And thank you."

By the way, Jeremy co-stars with Into The Woods star Anna Kendrick in the upcoming film adaptation of the cult musical favorite The Last 5 Years. In theaters and VOD February 13.

"Three minutes left..."

Key change!

"There were moments of gold, and there were flashes of light"

"If I forgive you all this..."

Equal opportunity crooner - "When you see me like this..."

Listen to Celine Dion's new album "Loved Me Back To Life"

The new Celine Dion album "Loved Me Back To Life" comes out this Tuesday, but you can stream it right here. Take a listen.

Available on Amazon and all digital outlets Tuesday.

New music: Celine Dion "Loved Me Back To Life"

Celine's newest single recently leaked...

Girl can sing.

Celine Dion sings "The Greatest Love Of All" at Grammy Salute to Whitney Houston

Celine Dion cancels string of concerts due to throat infection

Celine Dion has announced that she has to cancel her current run of Caesars Palace shows through March 18 due to the throat infection she is battling. Medical specialists also have ordered her to rest her voice for 8 weeks to allow her a complete recovery.

She has been further diagnosed with weakness in her right vocal chord.

Celine flew to Los Angeles Monday afternoon for a thorough examination at UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Gerald Berke has now diagnosed Celine with weakness in her right vocal chord, secondary to the viral illness. Berke has prescribed 6 to 8 weeks of voice rest in order for Celine to completely recover from the condition.

“I tried to sing at my sound check last week, and I had no control of my voice whatsoever,” Celine said. “We thought that after a few days’ rest, I would improve, but it wasn’t getting any better. ... I guess it was worse than I thought.

“Obviously, this is the worst thing for a singer .... not being able to do your shows. I feel worse knowing that I’m disappointing my fans. I’m so sorry. ... I hope they forgive me.”
(source)

I Saw Celine's new show in Vegas

I don't want to give too many details away to spoil anything for the fans, but I will say up front - she sings like a dream. What an amazing, amazing vocalist.

We get lots of different styles of songs: her hits, a great James Bond movie song medley, some jazz, an amazing performance of a moving french song... great stuff.

The lighting is really fantastic. Completely what this diva deserves. The entire production is pure class.

A few tech issues - this was the second preview - but that will clearly be tuned before opening.

I seriously predict she's going to have another record setting run at Caesars.

My favorite, among many things: the whole presentation of "All By Myself". The vocal, the lighting, the dress. Perfect.

Book your trip to Vegas kids - she's really amazing.