Monday, March 23, 2026

Celine Dion makes live comeback at Paris Olympics opening ceremony

Celine Dion, the world-famous singer, has made a comeback. She sang at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, her first performance in four years. After being ill with a health condition called Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS), she has worked hard in therapy to rebuild her voice. SPS makes muscles spasm and can affect a person’s voice.

Dion sang alone at the ceremony, next to the Eiffel Tower. Her powerful performance was the highlight of the event. Her song choice was Edith Piaf’s L’Hymne à l’Amour. The 56-year-old singer’s act has made people happy and hopeful that her therapy is working well.

Fans from all around the world were excited to see Dion perform again. Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, praised her talent and her bravery. He said, “Celine, it’s great to see you singing again”.+

Dion, known for songs like My Heart Will Go On and It’s All Coming Back to Me Now, is adored by many. She also holds the record for the most successful residency of all time in Las Vegas. After her performance at the Paris Olympics, Dion hinted at a new Las Vegas show. Her fans can’t wait to see her perform again.

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Syndrome/ˈsɪn.droʊm/noun
A group of symptoms that consistently occur together or a condition characterized by a set of associated symptoms.

Spasm/ˈspæz.əm/noun
A sudden involuntary muscular contraction or convulsive movement.

Highlight/ˈhaɪ.laɪt/noun
The most interesting or exciting part of something.

Bravery/ˈbreɪ.vər.i/noun
Courageous behavior or character.

Performance/pərˈfɔːr.məns/noun
The action or process of performing a task or function.

Residency/ˈrɛz.ɪ.dən.si/noun
The act of residing in a place; particularly referring to a long-term engagement or series of presentations in one location.

How much do you know?

What health condition has Celine Dion been battling?
Stiff Neck Syndrome (SNS)
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS)
Serious Performance Syndrome (SPS)
Sudden Performance Shutdown (SPS)
Where did Celine Dion perform for the first time in four years?
London
Paris
New York
Sydney
Which song did Celine Dion choose for her performance at the Paris Olympics?
My Heart Will Go On
It's All Coming Back to Me Now
L'Hymne à l'Amour
I Will Always Love You
Where did Celine Dion hint at a new show after her performance at the Paris Olympics?
London
New York
Las Vegas
Sydney
Which world leader complimented Celine Dion on her performance at the Paris Olympics?
Angela Merkel
Emmanuel Macron
Justin Trudeau
Donald Trump
What record does Celine Dion hold in Las Vegas?
Most Grammy Awards won
Most successful residency of all time
Best Album of the Year
Longest running show in a single casino
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Test Your Understanding

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Vocabulary List:
6 words · tap to reveal
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AccentSpeed
Syndrome/ˈsɪn.droʊm/noun
A group of symptoms that consistently occur together or a condition characterized by a set of associated symptoms.
Spasm/ˈspæz.əm/noun
A sudden involuntary muscular contraction or convulsive movement.
Highlight/ˈhaɪ.laɪt/noun
The most interesting or exciting part of something.
Bravery/ˈbreɪ.vər.i/noun
Courageous behavior or character.
Performance/pərˈfɔːr.məns/noun
The action or process of performing a task or function.
Residency/ˈrɛz.ɪ.dən.si/noun
The act of residing in a place; particularly referring to a long-term engagement or series of presentations in one location.

How much do you know?

What health condition has Celine Dion been battling?
Stiff Neck Syndrome (SNS)
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS)
Serious Performance Syndrome (SPS)
Sudden Performance Shutdown (SPS)
Where did Celine Dion perform for the first time in four years?
London
Paris
New York
Sydney
Which song did Celine Dion choose for her performance at the Paris Olympics?
My Heart Will Go On
It's All Coming Back to Me Now
L'Hymne à l'Amour
I Will Always Love You
Where did Celine Dion hint at a new show after her performance at the Paris Olympics?
London
New York
Las Vegas
Sydney
Which world leader complimented Celine Dion on her performance at the Paris Olympics?
Angela Merkel
Emmanuel Macron
Justin Trudeau
Donald Trump
What record does Celine Dion hold in Las Vegas?
Most Grammy Awards won
Most successful residency of all time
Best Album of the Year
Longest running show in a single casino
This question is required

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