International music icon Celine Dion has sounded the alarm to her loyal fans, urging vigilance against a surge of impostors. Over the weekend, her meticulous team took to her official social media platforms with a stern message: "We have become aware of unauthorized, AI-crafted musical creations falsely claiming to feature Celine Dion's voice, name, and image, currently proliferating online and across diverse digital platforms. Beware, these recordings are deceptive facsimiles, unendorsed and not part of her official musical catalog." Peruse the post that follows for further details.
Among these forgeries, a soul-stirring rendition of the gospel hit "Heal Me Lord" has amassed an astonishing one million views. Additionally, fans have stumbled upon aphantom duet of "I Will Always Love You" with the late Whitney Houston and an imaginary collaboration with Charlie Puth on "See You Again," as reported by Canada's CBC, highlighting the plight of the native Québécoise artist.
Celine Dion boasts an extraordinary repertoire of timeless classics that have echoed around the globe, resonating deeply with audiences worldwide. Hits such as "My Heart Will Go On," "The Power of Love," "It's All Coming Back to Me Now," and "That's the Way It Is" have solidified her legacy as a musical icon. Her footsteps have gracefully traversed the world, with Las Vegas standing as a monument to her unparalleled success, where she delighted audiences with sold-out residency performances that captivated hearts and minds.
However, the artist's illustrious career encountered a formidable obstacle when, in December 2022, she bravely disclosed her struggle with Stiff-Person Syndrome, a rare neurological disorder. This condition has caused her to endure severe and persistent muscle spasms, drastically affecting her ability to walk and sing. This revelation marks a challenging and poignant chapter in her extraordinary journey, one that underscores her resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
Nonetheless, Dion orchestrated a breathtaking return at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, where she delivered a mesmerizing rendition of Édith Piaf's "L’Hymne à l’amour" from the iconic Eiffel Tower. This marked her triumphant stage return following her public revelation about her health battle.
Dion stands among a host of musicians who have taken a principled stance on the issue of AI. In April 2024, over 200 artists, including Billie Eilish, Pearl Jam, Stevie Wonder, and the estate of Frank Sinatra, lent their voices to an open letter urging companies to "cease devaluing music" and to discontinue training AI models with their works without consent. They also sounded the alarm against an "assault on human creativity."
In August 2024, Dion personally defended her creative endeavors by publicly lambasting Donald Trump for unauthorized use of a video featuring her singing the iconic love theme from Titanic at a campaign rally.
"Today, Celine Dion's management team and her record label, Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc., became aware of the unlicensed utilization of a video, audio recording, musical performance, and likeness of Celine Dion performing 'My Heart Will Go On' at a Donald Trump/JD Vance campaign rally in Montana," she posted on social media with astonishment. "This usage is in no way authorized, and Celine Dion does not condone this or any similar unauthorized usage." She added with a hint of disbelief, "...And seriously, THAT song?"
