Celine Dion biopic gets standing ovation at Cannes

Celine Dion's music has been a firm fixture in the industry for decades, and on Monday the My Heart Will Go On singer had an important milestone to mark.MORE: Celine Dion looks radiant as she celebrates very happy newsTaking to Instagram, the Canadian singer shared a montage of photos of her singing on stage throughout the years, from childhood to recent times, as she marked her 40th anniversary in the industry.She wrote: "Celebrating 40 years of an amazing career!" which quickly sparked

Matt Damon is opening up about getting emotional after his new film got a standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival.Damon walked the red carpet at the premiere of his new drama thriller,, on Monday, at the Rose Theater at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York, and he opened up to ET's Rachel Smith about how he got choked up earlier this month after the successful Cannes debut.«I mean, I turned to the director [Tom McCarthy] and I was like, »I'm thinking I am getting old because I am really

Celine Dion shared some joyous news with fans on Instagram stories and her appearance in the celebratory post was nothing short of stunning.The My Heart Will Go On hitmaker announced a major musical milestone with a heartfelt social media post.MORE: Celine Dion is almost unrecognisable in photo you'll want to see She wrote: "I don't pay too much attention to numbers but when Spotify let us know that I've reached 5 million (!!!!) followers, it definitely put a smile on my face.

Celine Dion has had to reschedule her remaining North American tour dates once again due to the coronavirus pandemic.

“Aline” is shaping up to be a hit.

Ramin Setoodeh Executive EditorSean Baker’s “Red Rocket” premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday afternoon to another standing ovation, as one of the stronger U.S.

Emiliano De Pablos French studio Gaumont’s Cannes player “Aline, The Voice of Love,” freely inspired by the life of Canadian pop star Céline Dion, was partially filmed in Andalusian provinces of Málaga and Almería in June 2019.Directed, co-written and starring France’s Valérie Lemercier (“Astérix and Obélix: God Save Britannia,” “Orchestra Seats”), “Aline” screened July 13 out of competition as part of Cannes’ Official Selection, earning a full five-minute standing ovation.Co-produced by

Peter Debruge Chief Film CriticYou know who does a really great Céline Dion? Kathy Griffin. Typically withering in her impressions, the comedienne clearly has a soft spot for the vocal superstar.

first trailer for “Aline,” which because they couldn’t use Celine Dion’s name but decided to use her songs anyway, changed her name to Aline Dieu, which in French means “Aline God.” The trailer had people’s brains “short circuiting” online and went viral. But that oddity was just the tip of the iceberg.

Ramin Setoodeh Executive EditorCeline Dion did not make the trip to 74thCannes Film Festival for the premiere of “Aline,” a French musical drama inspired by the life of the Quebecois superstar.But if she’d attended the premiere on Tuesday night in the South of France, it’s hard to know if she’d be flattered or horrified.

Pranks are always a little more fun with an audience, aren’t they? While Timothée Chalamet, 25, received a standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival in France on Monday July 12, Tilda Swinton, 60, decided to slap the name tag from her seat onto her French Dispatch co-star’s back. She also slyly turned his back to the camera for the whole auditorium to see. At least it wasn’t a “Kick Me” sign!

Manori Ravindran International EditorAs any Celine Dion fan will tell you, the Quebecois singer — also known as Canada’s National Treasure — is something of a comedian. Whether she’s remixing “My Heart Will Go On” with DJ Steve Aoki, using only her voice, or putting her own spin on “Baby Shark” in a “Carpool Karaoke” segment, Dion is hilarious.

The French Dispatch was given a nine-minute standing ovation following its premiere in Cannes.The film, described as a love letter to journalists, premiered at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival yesterday (July 12) ahead of its public release later this year.Bill Murray, Adrien Brody, Timothée Chalamet, Tilda Swinton, Elisabeth Moss and more star in the film, which follows an anthology format to tell several stories set in 19th century France.All the film’s stars were in attendance for the premiere,

Wes Anderson’s “The French Dispatch” on Monday night at the Cannes Film Festival, it almost felt like pre-pandemic times.The streets near the Palais were shut down. The crowds were screaming.

Variety. The film from director Pablo Larraín will also play in competition for the Golden Lion.

Sean Penn looked like he was about to cry at the Saturday night premiere of “Flag Day.”The drama earned a four-minute standing ovation broken up by remarks from Penn, praising his daughter, Dylan Frances Penn, for her debut lead role in a movie.Penn takes on double duties in the film, as both director and actor, playing John Vogel, a real life bank robber and con artist.

Lea Seydoux’s Trip to Cannes in Flux As Actress Tests COVID PositiveAccording to multiple media reports, the French actress tested positive for COVID and may have to cancel her trip to Cannes despite having four films, three of which are in competition, at the festival. While a spokesperson for Seydoux has not yet responded to TheWrap’s request for comment, Variety reported that she is asymptomatic and has been self-isolating for over a week at her Paris home.

The judges got a blast from the past thanks to a familiar contestant who appears on Tuesday night’s installment of “America’s Got Talent“.