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Khaleej Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Celine Dion attends Vegas Coldplay concert amid stiff-person syndrome diagnosis
Popular Canadian singer Celine Dion recently attended a Coldplay concert at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Celine, who has been battling with stiff-person syndrome, is now making headlines for attending the show. She posted several pictures on her Instagram handle and wrote in the caption, "What an unforgettable evening with @Coldplay at @ heart is still singing!" She added, "A heartfelt thanks to the band and their amazing team for welcoming my family with warmth and kindness. It was Recently, Dion was seen enjoying the show as Coldplay performed on the latest stop at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas for another night of their Music of the Spheres World Tour. One photo shows the Power of Love singer in a huddle with the band, while another captures her deep in conversation with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin. Other snaps in the post include her waving at members of the crowd and making a heart gesture with her hands after appearing on the concert's big circular screen, reported People. The setlist included Coldplay classics such as Paradise, Yellow, and Clocks. Dion appeared to have been joined at the show by her three sons — Rene-Charles, 24, and twins Nelson and Eddy, 14 — whom she shared with her late husband, Rene Angelil. Dion and Angelil's love story began in 1980 when a 12-year-old Dion auditioned for him. He became her manager, and their professional partnership lasted seven years before they started dating in 1987, when Dion was 19. At first, Dion kept their relationship private, worried about public opinion."I was afraid of what people would think," she told People in 1994. The couple also revealed their relationship publicly after being engaged for several years. "When I was at the age to be able to say to people [we were together] ... It was like bang! Love! Love always wins," Dion wrote in her memoir. The two were married on December 17, 1994, in a lavish ceremony at Montreal's Notre-Dame Basilica, which was broadcast live in Canada. In recent years, Dion has faced health challenges of her own. In December 2022, the singer shared her diagnosis of stiff-person syndrome, a rare neurological disorder, which has impacted her career. Earlier this month, Dion shared how her children have inspired her to fight stiff-person syndrome. She was diagnosed with the rare autoimmune and neurological disorder in August 2022, almost six years after Angelil died from throat cancer. "I barely could walk at one point, and I was missing very much living. My kids started to notice. I was like, 'OK, they already lost a parent. I don't want them to be scared'," said Dion. "I let them know, 'You lost your dad, [but] mom has a condition and it's different. I'm not going to die. It's something that I'm going to learn to live with," reported People.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Celine Dion thrills fans with surprise appearance at Coldplay concert amid stiff-person syndrome battle
Celine Dion delighted fans as she was spotted in the audience at Coldplay 's concert in Las Vegas, Nevada, amid her ongoing health battle with stiff-person syndrome. The singer, 57, was spotted in the stands at Allegiant Stadium and even received a shout-out from Coldplay frontman Chris Martin during a song. In a TikTok video taken by a concertgoer, the camera panned to the songstress causing the crowd to break out into loud cheers and applause. Celine became emotional as she took in the warm reception and stood up to send a friendly wave before placing a hand over her heart. Lead singer Chris paid tribute to the superstar as he sang: 'Oh Celine, my beautiful sister. You make my heart go on and on. 'Near. Far. You're a total superstar. Let's hear it for the legendary Celine Dion!' She was joined at the concert by her three sons Rene-Charles, 24, and twins Nelson and Eddy, 14 - whom she welcomed with late husband Rene Angelil. Another snippet showed Celine dancing on her feet as the band performed one of their hit tracks. Celine also shared photos from her time at the concert to both her Instagram and X accounts. In the caption, she penned to her followers: 'What an unforgettable evening with @Coldplay at @AllegiantStadium…My heart is still singing! 'A heartfelt thanks to the band and their amazing team for welcoming my family with warmth and kindness. It was all…fantastique❤️.' Social media users flocked to the comments to share their excitement of seeing Celine at the concert with her children. 'What a special night! Thank you for gracing us Queen Celine!' 'Wow! Two musical giants in one space!' 'You look so beautiful so happy to see you!!!!!' 'Couldn't be more happy for seeing you having fun with your sons.' 'So glad to see you having fun and looking so good.' 'This is so precious. You look so beautiful and full of joy! You deserve it all. Love you xx.' 'It's so good to see Celine out and about enjoying herself with her boys and looking fabulous.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Céline Dion (@celinedion) Bougie boogie: The singer was filmed by a fan throwing some shapes in the stands Over on X, others also gushed about the singer's rare appearance as one expressed their wish for a Celine and Coldplay collaboration: 'Please perform a song together with Coldplay.' 'Just two of the biggest music inspirations of my entire life together nbd. I'm glad you had an amazing time Celine.' 'The humblest music legend on earth. Long live the Queen of Vegas. We miss you!!' Back in 2022, Celine revealed her stiff-person syndrome diagnosis and canceled her remaining tour dates at the time. Stiff-person syndrome is a rare neurological disorder which 'causes muscle stiffness and painful spasms that come and go and can worsen over time,' per John Hopkins Medicine. In a video uploaded to her Instagram page, the singer emotionally explained: 'Unfortunately, these spasms affect every aspect of my daily life. 'Sometimes causing difficulties when I walk and not allowing me to use my vocal cords to sing the way I'm used to.' She added: 'I'm working hard with my sports medicine therapist every day to build back my strength and my ability to perform again, but I have to admit it's been a struggle. 'All I know is singing. It's what I've done all my life, and it's what I love to do the most.'
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Fans stunned by Celine Dion appearance at Coldplay concert amid stiff-person syndrome battle
Celine Dion sent fans into a frenzy as she made a surprise appearance at Coldplay 's Las Vegas concert over the weekend amid her ongoing health battle with stiff-person syndrome. The Grammy winner, 57 - who recently shared a moving message amid Eurovision's semi-finals - was spotted in the stands at Allegiant Stadium and received a sweet serenade from Coldplay frontman Chris Martin. In a TikTok video taken by one of the concertgoers, a camera panned to the songstress at one point during the evening - causing the crowd to break out into loud cheers and applause. Dion became emotional as she took in the warm reception and stood up to send a friendly wave before placing a hand over her heart. The Fix You hitmaker then began to give a special shoutout to the star as he sang, 'Oh Celine, my beautiful sister. You make my heart go on and on. 'Near. Far. You're a total superstar. Let's hear it for the legendary Celine Dion!' Martin concluded. She also appeared to be accompanied by her three sons Rene-Charles, 24, and twins Nelson and Eddy, 14 - whom she welcomed with late husband Rene Angelil. Another snippet showed Celine dancing on her feet as the band performed one of their hit tracks. Dion wore a pair of blue glasses as she grooved to the upbeat song and was also filmed making a heart symbol with her hands towards nearby fans. The Power Of Love songstress also shared photos from her time at the concert to both her Instagram and X accounts. In the caption, she penned to her followers: 'What an unforgettable evening with @Coldplay at @AllegiantStadium…My heart is still singing! 'A heartfelt thanks to the band and their amazing team for welcoming my family with warmth and kindness. It was all…fantastique❤️.' Social media users flocked to the comment section of the posts to share their excitement over seeing Dion at the concert with her children. One penned, 'What a special night! Thank you for gracing us Queen Celine!' while another typed, 'Wow Two musical giants in one space!' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Céline Dion (@celinedion) In a TikTok video taken by one of the concertgoers, a camera panned to the songstress at one point during the evening - causing the crowd to break out into loud cheers and applause Social media users flocked to the comment sections of the posts to share their excitement over seeing Dion at the concert with her children 'You look so beautiful so happy to see you!!!!!' a fan wrote, and one shared, 'Couldn't be more happy for seeing you having fun with your sons' Another added, 'So glad to see you having fun and looking so good,' while one commented, 'This is so precious. you look so beautiful and full of joy! You deserve it all. Love you xx' 'You look so beautiful so happy to see you!!!!!' a fan wrote, and one shared, 'Couldn't be more happy for seeing you having fun with your sons.' Another added, 'So glad to see you having fun and looking so good,' while one commented, 'This is so precious. you look so beautiful and full of joy! You deserve it all. Love you xx.' 'She is the most humble and beloved artist in the music industry,' a fan penned, and one shared, 'It's so good to see Celine out and about enjoying herself with her boys and looking fabulous.' Over on X, others also gushed about the singer's rare appearance as one expressed their wish for a Celine and Coldplay collaboration: 'Please perform a song together with Coldplay.' 'Just two of the biggest music inspirations of my entire life together nbd,' another typed, and one added, 'I'm glad you had an amazing time Celine.' A fan wrote, 'The humblest music legend on earth. Long live the Queen of Vegas. We miss you!!' 'This is how you respect legends,' another penned as they referenced to the standing ovation Dion received as well as Chris Martin's tribute. During the concert, Dion put on a stylish display wearing a chic gray suit while her locks were pulled back into a sleek bun. Back in 2022, Celine revealed her stiff-person syndrome diagnosis and canceled her remaining tour dates at the time. Stiff-person syndrome is a rare neurological disorder which 'causes muscle stiffness and painful spasms that come and go and can worsen over time,' per John Hopkins Medicine. In a video uploaded to her Instagram page, the singer had emotionally explained, 'Unfortunately, these spasms affect every aspect of my daily life. 'Sometimes causing difficulties when I walk and not allowing me to use my vocal cords to sing the way I'm used to.' Dion added, 'I'm working hard with my sports medicine therapist every day to build back my strength and my ability to perform again, but I have to admit it's been a struggle. 'All I know is singing. It's what I've done all my life, and it's what I love to do the most,' the mom-of-three continued. Last year in May, Celine gave a health update during an interview with Vogue and expressed that her 'happiness has come back.' She continued, 'It has been a big burden on my shoulders, and a lot of that weight's now I can just focus on reality. That's wonderful.' And during an appearance on Today also last year, the performer stated, 'I believe in myself, in my bravery' while adding that she will not let the disorder 'control my life'; seen above at 2024 Grammy Awards in L.A. And during an appearance on Today also last year, the performer stated, 'I believe in myself, in my bravery' while adding that she will not let the disorder 'control my life.' 'I'm going to come onstage because I'm ready. And my vocal cords will not scare me because I'm going to be ready, and I'm going to hit those notes.' Celine - whose experience with the disease was shown in her documentary I Am: Celine Dion - gave a moving performance at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics as she belted out L'Hymne à L'Amour by Edith Piaf. She also presented the Album of the Year award to Taylor Swift at the 2024 Grammy Awards.
