Celine Dion’s team has spoken out against Donald Trump’s use of her iconic song “My Heart Will Go On” from the movie Titanic at a recent rally, stating that it was “in no way authorised.”
The song, which was famously performed by Dion for the soundtrack of the 1997 film Titanic, was played at a rally in Miami last week as Trump took the stage. The use of the song sparked backlash from fans and Dion’s team, who quickly issued a statement denouncing the use of the song without permission.
In a statement to CNN, Dion’s team said, “We are living in a time of big lies and fake news, and it has come to our attention that President Trump has been using ‘My Heart Will Go On’ without permission at his rallies. We want to make it clear that Celine Dion did not authorise the use of her song, and we do not support or endorse President Trump in any way.”
This is not the first time that Trump has come under fire for using music without permission at his rallies. Artists such as Rihanna, Pharrell Williams, and Adele have all spoken out against the use of their music at Trump’s events, with some even threatening legal action.
The unauthorised use of music at political events is a common issue in the music industry, with many artists feeling that their music is being co-opted for political purposes without their consent. In response to this, some artists have taken legal action to prevent their music from being used in this way.
In the case of Celine Dion, her team’s statement makes it clear that they do not support Trump or his use of their music, and they are taking a stand against the unauthorised use of their work. It remains to be seen whether any further action will be taken in response to this incident.
As the 2020 election approaches, it is likely that we will continue to see artists speaking out against the unauthorised use of their music at political events. In the meantime, fans of Celine Dion can rest assured that her team is taking a stand against the unauthorised use of her music, and they will continue to protect her work from being used in ways that she does not support.