Celine Dion is calling out Donald Trump and JD Vance for using one of her famous songs at a campaign rally without her permission.
In light of the former president playing “My Heart Will Go On” at his Montana rally on Friday, the singer’s management team took to X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday to release a statement condemning Trump’s use of the song in support of his political bid.
“Today, Celine Dion’s management team and her record label, Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc., became aware of the unauthorized usage of the video, recording, musical performance, and likeness of Celine Dion singing ‘My Heart Will Go On’ at a Donald Trump / JD Vance campaign rally in Montana,” the post reads.
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“In no way is this use authorized, and Celine Dion does not endorse this or any similar use. …And really, THAT song?” Dion’s team closed.
According to one social media user, Trump also played “Without You” by Harry Nilsson, “Mercy, Mercy Me” by Marvin Gaye, Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You” and several songs by Elvis among other titles.
Trump played Dion’s song at political events in the past, however, because he chose to also show a video of Dion performing the famous “Titanic” single at Friday’s rally, the republican candidate and his running mate could face legal consequences, PvNew reports.
The news comes shortly after Dion made a triumphant return to the stage amid her ongoing battle with stiff person syndrome, a rare and progressive neurological disorder.
After months of promising her comeback, the “Because You Loved Me” singer, who announced her diagnosis in December 2022, closed out the opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics in July, singing “Hymne A L’Amour” by Édith Piaf on top of the Eiffel Tower.
While initial rumors suggested she’d get paid $2 million for the performance, a spokesperson for the Olympic Games revealed to Pvnew that singers do not get paid a fee for their performance at the major sporting event.
“Their decision to perform under these conditions reflects their desire to be part of a historic event for France and for the world of sports,” the rep said.
We were told, however, that the organization would cover all expenses for the “technical production” and “costs for the performances, as is customary.”
