Celine Dion slams Donald Trump for 'unauthorised' usage of her 'Titanic' song at his rally
Canadian singer Celine Dion has slammed former US President Donald Trump for using her song "My Heart Will Go On" from the iconic 1997 film 'Titanic' at his campaign event in Montana without getting her consent or endorsement.
The 56-year-old issued a strong statement, after the Republican candidate played a video of the hit song about the sinking Titanic as a musical interlude, at his recent rally.
In a statement on her X, she wrote: "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."
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… pic.twitter.com/28CYLFvgER
— Celine Dion (@celinedion) August 10, 2024
She said, "In no way is this use authorized, and Celine Dion does not endorse this or any similar use.... And really, THAT song?"
Since being shared, the post has amassed several reactions on social media.
Notably, the song about the shipwreck in 1912 is more about love, sorrow, and perseverance. The song, written by James Horner and lyrics by Will Jennings, won four Grammys, including Song of the Year and Record of the Year, as well as an Oscar and a Golden Globe for Best Original Song.
During the song's interlude at his rally in Bozeman, Montana, Trump attacked his rival and Vice President Kamala Harris, who has been closing the gap on him in the polls. Meanwhile, Harris has been playing Beyonce's song "Freedom," which the pop star granted the Vice President permission to use.
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