Celine Dion is back in Paris, but her first song remains ‘a big secret’
PARIS (AP) — Celine Dion blew kisses and made a love-heart shape with her hands as she swept into Paris on Friday for her first series of concerts since revealing her diagnosis with…
Paris welcomed Celine Dion on Friday for her first series of concerts since disclosing her diagnosis with stiff-person syndrome. The Grammy-winning star, 58, made a triumphant return to the city of love as she settled into a hotel outside the western suburbs of the French capital, ready to embark on her residency at the Plenitude Arena.
Fans eagerly gathered outside, showering Dion with cheers of "We’re so happy to see you" and "We love you" as she settled in for 16 shows in September and October. The star appeared on French broadcaster BFMTV, expressing her excitement and acknowledging the long wait since her return to the stage. Dion, who has sold nearly 260 million albums worldwide, revealed that she cannot reveal the title of the first song she will perform on stage, maintaining that it remains a "big secret."
Her Paris concerts will be followed by 10 more shows next May, marking a significant milestone in her career since stepping away from touring due to the rare neurological disorder she disclosed in 2022. Despite the cancellation of her Courage World Tour as her condition worsened, Dion's resilience shone through, as she delivered a memorable performance at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony in 2024, singing "Hymne à l'amour" atop the Eiffel Tower during a rain-soaked spectacle.
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