It’s not every day that a global superstar finds herself at the center of controversy at a political rally, but Celine Dion has unexpectedly become the latest celebrity to clash with Donald Trump.
In a strange twist, the iconic singer’s hit song “My Heart Will Go On” from Titanic was played without her permission at a Trump rally, raising eyebrows and sparking heated debate about music, politics, and the ethics of copyright.
Celine Dion made it clear in a statement that she did not allow Donald Trump to use her song “My Heart Will Go On.” She adamantly stated that the use of her music in his campaign must stop and even questioned his choice of songs.
Earlier today, the singer’s management team released a statement revealing that Trump and classmate J.D. The Vances showed a video of Celine performing the “Titanic” theme during their rally in Montana.
The statement left no room for interpretation: Celine does not support political candidates using her music and did not give permission for it to be played.
Her team also asked Trump a pointed question about why he chose to use that particular song.
Admittedly, the choice is puzzling, and its pairing with the video feels even more bizarre. However, Trump is known for choosing unconventional songs for his pre-show playlists.
Social media users were quick to spot other odd choices, such as a song from “The Lion King.” However, as reports suggest, Celine’s music was only featured via video.
Tim Walz and Kamala Harris, meanwhile, are deliberately distancing themselves from Hollywood by limiting celebrity appearances at the DNC to avoid the perception that it’s a “liberal Hollywood event.”
While Democrats shun celebrities, Trump seems to embrace them — albeit without their approval. But Celine has made her position clear: she is not willing to mess with it.
We’ve reached out to Celine’s team for further clarification on her statement, but have yet to hear back.
Celine Dion’s strong stance against the unauthorized use of her iconic song serves as a reminder to politicians to respect the work and intentions of artists. Her clear disapproval not only calls into question Trump’s unconventional playlist choices but also highlights the broader issue of consent in political campaigns. As debates continue about the intersection of politics and entertainment, it’s clear that some celebrities, like Celine, aren’t willing to let their art be co-opted for agendas they don’t support. Whether Trump will heed the warning remains to be seen, but for now, the message is loud and clear: Celine’s music is banned.