Representatives representing the renowned Canadian songstress Celine Dion made it known on Saturday that the utilization of her iconic 1990s ballad “My Heart Will Go On” at a political gathering endorsing former President Donald Trump was done without her authorization.
In a light-hearted statement shared across Dion’s social media channels, her representatives quizzically questioned the choice of that particular song. A snippet of Dion performing the unforgettable theme song from the blockbuster film “Titanic” was showcased at a recent event in Bozeman, Montana, as well as at preceding Trump rallies.
Dion’s management team and record label, Sony Music Entertainment Canada, only became aware on Saturday of the unsanctioned usage of both video footage and musical performance of Celine Dion singing “My Heart Will Go On” at a campaign rally supporting Donald Trump and JD Vance in Montana. Her representatives stressed that such usage was not authorized, and Celine Dion unequivocally does not endorse this or any similar form of use.
The incident highlights a recurring issue where artists, such as the Rolling Stones, Adele, Neil Young, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler, and even R.E.M., have requested that Trump refrain from featuring their music at his political events. To comply with copyright regulations, political campaigns must obtain public performance licenses from organizations like Broadcast Music Inc. or the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers.
Apart from this controversy, the 56-year-old Dion recently surprised audiences with a breathtaking performance at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, her first since 2020. Earlier in 2022, she shared her battle with stiff-person syndrome. The report was jointly prepared by Kate Gibson and Reena Flores, with Faris Tanyos serving as the news editor for CBSNews.com. Tanyos brings a wealth of experience, having previously worked as a digital news producer in various regional news stations along the West Coast.
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