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There are movie themes and then there are movie themes - songs that seem to not only perfectly define the film in which they were featured, but the time in society in which they were released.
It's the way for Whitney Houston's beloved I Will Always Love You cover from The Bodyguard, and it's the same for My Heart Will Go On, Celine Dion's blockbuster theme for Titanic, the highest-grossing film of all time for 12 years, from 1998-2010.
From the moment that My Heart Will Go On Starts, you can basically feel the overwrought emotion and dramatism dripping from Dion's voice. "Every night in my dreams, I see you, I feel you, that is how I know you go on..." we mean...come on. There is melodramatic and then there's that.
But My Heart Will Go On's un-dying passion was perfectly suited for Tiantic, a sprawling three-hour epic that seemed transplanted from another age; a Golden Age spectacle that somehow came out in 1997, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet. It's success was never, ever ensured; it was looked upon as James Cameron's biggest folly, a massive risk, until it suddenly became a global phenomenon.
It's also the defining song of Dion's career; an insurmountable ballad which couldn't have been sung by anyone else than her, with that voice. Funny, then, that she actually didn't even want to record the song at all - having to be forced into the recording booth by her husband and manager to cut the demo.
The story then goes that writer-director James Cameron was hesitant to include the song at the end of the film (fearing it would be "too commercial") until hearing the final product, co-produced by the film's composer James Horner and Walter Afanasieff (which explains why at points the track sounds very
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Celine Dion has been rather silent on social media since cancelling the remaining shows of her tour due to health reasons.MORE: What is wrong with Celine Dion? All we know about the singer's recent health battleThe singer has briefly returned at times to mark special occasions, such as her son René-Charles's 21st birthday and Valentine's Day – but on Monday she shared a very emotional statement in support of the people of Ukraine.WATCH: Celine Dion's health battle explained"To the dear courageous people of Ukraine, we are shocked and saddened, and truly inspired by your bravery," she began her statement.READ: Celine Dion shares emotional Valentine's Day message that has fans in loveRELATED: Celine Dion's $1.2m Vegas mansion where she's recovering from health problems"Our hearts are with you. We send you love and prayers for peace.
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Nicole Scherzinger has left fans stunned after sharing an incredible tribute to Celine Dion.MORE: Nicole Scherzinger entrances in a power suit for stunning new photosThe singer is the latest to partake in a viral TikTok trend using Celine's song, It's All Coming Back To Me Now.The trend sees people covered in blankets and feigning not looking their best, only to slowly take off their coverings and reveal glamorous looks as wind blows in their face, just as the chorus of the songs starts.WATCH: Nicole's latest glamorous hair transformationMORE: Nicole Scherzinger looks red hot in jaw-dropping top for Valentine's DayThe Pussycat Dolls alum's rendition is the most iconic yet, and her performance is seriously something else.The video starts off with Nicole wrapped in a plush white bathrobe, holding a hair brush for a microphone as someone holds a mustard yellow blanket in the background.Just as the "baby, baby, baby," lyrics that cue the chorus start playing, Nicole boldly rips off her robe to reveal a stunning yellow cut-out dress that matches her yellow eyeshadow.
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Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter“Spider-Man: No Way Home” has officially unseated director James Cameron’s 2009 science-fiction epic “Avatar” to become the third-highest grossing domestic release in history.After weeks of speculation over whether or not Peter Parker had the legs to bump the people of Pandora from bronze, “Spider-Man: No Way Home” collected the remaining $1 million on Monday to push “Avatar” — and its mighty $760.5 million at the North American box office — to fourth place in the record books.Sony’s latest Spidey adventure, a culmination to Tom Holland’s web-slinging trilogy, has grossed a stunning $760.9 million at the domestic box office since launching exclusively in theaters in December. Those ticket sales are three times as much as the next highest-grossing movie of the pandemic era, which is Disney and Marvel’s “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” with $224 million.
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Celine Dion gave fans a reason to get excited when she took to social media to celebrate a special day, soundtracked by one of her most memorable tunes.MORE: Celine Dion set for upsetting family anniversary this month - detailsThe singer shared a snippet from one of her most romantic tunes, The Power of Love in an Instagram Reel to celebrate Valentine's Day.WATCH: Celine Dion shares heartfelt message with her fans as she announces career newsWith it, there was an emotional message that read: "Today is the perfect day to tell all those you love how much they matter. Happy Valentine's Day, everyone! - Team Celine"Fans immediately took to the comments to gush about their memories of the song and wish her as well, with many bombarding the comments section with heart emojis.MORE: Celine Dion receives overwhelming news as she continues with her recoverySeveral dubbed her the "queen" of love songs, with one writing: "The only song anyone should be listening to today," and another saying: "Queen of ballads."A third added: "Celine is the queen of love songs," with another fan also commenting: "Thank you Celine.
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Celine Dion has been keeping a low profile after the singer was plagued once again with ill health, but over the weekend she shared some updates with fans.READ: What is wrong with Celine Dion? All we know about the singer's recent health battleThe first was to do with a viral hits playlist on Spotify, which featured her iconic song, It's All Coming Back to Me Now. Posting a green screen with the playlist on it, the superstar's social media team wrote: "A hit song that transcends generations… Over 25 years of It's All Coming Back to Me Now… and counting! Thanks to all of you for your amazing and very creative videos, and for giving so much love to this song."WATCH: Celine Dion shares unfortunate news in heartfelt messageThe message was then signed off with: "Team.
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