{
  "id": 18654967,
  "title": "Céline Dion Plays Air Bass at Metallica’s Sphere Show",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/celine-dion-plays-air-bass-at-metallicas-sphere-show",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-07T06:01:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/celine-dion-metallica-sphere-air-bass-video-1236376892/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Céline Dion, renowned for her powerful ballads, was seen playing air bass at Metallica’s Life Burns Faster residency at Las Vegas’ Sphere on November 5, according to fan-filmed footage. The singer was captured enthusiastically mimicking the techniques of Metallica’s Robert Trujillo, moving her hands as the band performed a segment called “Kirk and Rob Doodle.” This moment took place during the band’s custom instrumental segment, which allowed guitarists Kirk Hammett and Trujillo to jam together. Dion’s appearance at the show was part of her return to full-length concerts after a six-year hiatus, following her diagnosis with a rare neurological disorder in 2022. Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash was also reportedly present in the suite, along with members of No Doubt.",
  "summary": "The singer showed off her air-bass skills during Metallica's Life Burns Faster residency at Las Vegas' Sphere.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}