Celine Dion Slams Trump Campaign Over Unauthorized Use of Music: “Really, That Song?”
On August 10th, Celine Dion’s team addressed the unauthorized use of her iconic song "My Heart Will Go On" at a Trump campaign rally by posting a statement on her Instagram. The statement made it clear that neither Dion nor her record label, Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc., had authorized the use of her music or likeness at the event. While Celine Dion usually stays away from direct political commentary, this statement not only rejected any association with the Trump campaign but also subtly mocked their choice of song.
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00:00Over the weekend, on Saturday, August 10th, Celine Dion released a statement to her Instagram,
00:05addressing the Trump campaign using one of her songs at their rallies.
00:09Celine Dion is a globally popular Canadian singer known for her powerful voice and emotional
00:15performances.
00:16With a career spanning several decades, she has become one of the best-selling artists
00:20of all time.
00:21While Dion primarily keeps her political views private, she has occasionally expressed support
00:26for various social causes.
00:28The singer has shown a commitment to humanitarian efforts, often using her platform to advocate
00:33for issues like disaster relief and children's welfare.
00:36Though she generally avoids partisan politics, she and her team just took to social media
00:40to call out and shade the Trump campaign.
00:43On August 10th, Celine Dion's team posted this statement to her Instagram, regarding
00:47the Trump campaign's use of My Heart Will Go On, which reads,
00:50Today, Celine Dion's management team and her record label, Sony Music Entertainment Canada
00:55became aware of the unauthorized usage of the video, recording, musical performance,
01:00and likeness of Celine Dion singing My Heart Will Go On at a Donald Trump-slash-JD Vance
01:05rally in Montana.
01:06In no way is this use authorized, and Celine Dion does not endorse this or any similar
01:11use.
01:12And really?
01:13That song?