Céline Dion slams Trump campaign for unauthorized use of Titanic hit
Canadian singer Celine Dion has criticized Donald Trump's campaign team for using her famous song during an election rally. Representatives for the artist have stated that Dion "does not endorse this or any similar use" of her song.
2:13 PM EDT, August 11, 2024
Donald Trump is seeking a return to the White House. During a campaign rally for the Republican candidate in Montana, a video featuring Celine Dion singing her hit "My Heart Will Go On" was shown on the big screen. Representatives for the singer quickly disapproved of the song's use in this manner.
A statement on the artist's official account on the X platform reads, "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."
"In no way is this use authorized, and Celine Dion does not endorse this or any similar use," the statement reads.
However, a touch of irony was also added to the serious tone of the statement.
"...And really, THAT song?" reads the statement.
This refers to the fact that the song was composed for the 1997 film Titanic. The film tells the story of the sinking of a famous ship and the great love between two young people who met on board. The song appears during the end credits of the film.
As a result, references to the Titanic as a symbol of Donald Trump's election campaign immediately appeared on social media.
"Is Trump's campaign being trolled from within? Someone from his staff decided to play Céline Dion singing 'My Heart Will Go On' from the Titanic at his rally in Montana. Many see the Titanic as a metaphor for Trump's sinking campaign," commented journalist Mike Sington.
"Perfect—because when your campaign’s headed for an iceberg, you might as well set it to music," added Democratic Party activist Marc Broklawski.
