Celine Dion denounced Donald Trump and J.D. Vance for using her song, “My Heart Will Go On,” at a rally in Montana on Friday.
Her management team released a statement on behalf of the artist and her record label for the use of the Titanic hit.
“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 rally in Montana,” her official X (formerly Twitter) account posted.
The statement continued, “In no way is this use authorized, and Celine Dion does not endorse this or any similar use. …And really, THAT song? the statement concluded, much to the amusement of many on social media.
Dion’s song “My Heart Will Go On” served as the theme for James Cameron’s 1997 film “Titanic.”
Many online were pointing out that Trump’s use of the song at his rally was “ironic” given that it’s reminiscent of a sinking ship, and questioning if his campaign “can go on.”
Recent polling has shown Trump slipping behind Kamala Harris in key battleground states in recent weeks since she pulled ahead as the Democratic presidential candidate.
Dion reportedly refused to perform at Trump’s inauguration after he was elected president in 2016.
The Trump campaign has been slammed by several artists throughout his presidential runs for using their music without their permission, including Rihanna, Axl Rose and The Rolling Stones, the latter of whom threatened legal action against the former president. Neil Young actually sued the former president for using his music.
Prince and Sinead O’Connor’s estates disavowed
Trump’s use of their artists songs “Purple Rain” and “Nothing Compares 2 U” respectively. Tom Petty’s family also called out the campaign for using the singer’s “I Won’t Back Down” in 2020 without permission.
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