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'She's back': Celine Dion thrills fans with emotional comeback concert after rare illness

Headline from KRQE Albuquerque, on the newest of 4 developments

Celine Dion had not played a full concert since March 8, 2020.

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  1. Celine Dion poised for emotional comeback concert in Paris

    Headline from France 24 ·

  2. Céline Dion fans gather in Paris as singer prepares for sold-out comeback shows

    Headline from The Guardian ·

  3. Celine Dion makes long-awaited return to stage in Paris

    Headline from WFMZ Allentown ·

  4. Newest

    'She's back': Celine Dion thrills fans with emotional comeback concert after rare illness

    Headline from KRQE Albuquerque ·

Reports & sources

61 articles, oldest first.

  1. Independent Journal Review

    Céline Dion Returns to Stage in Paris (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Independent Journal Review's feed description

    Céline Dion is making a high-profile comeback to the Paris stage after years away due to stiff-person syndrome, with a 16-show residency kicking off September 12, 2026, amid immense fan anticipation and sold-out dates.

  2. The Guardian

    Céline Dion fans gather in Paris as singer prepares for sold-out comeback shows (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    More than 30,000 due to attend Canadian artist’s opener at Plenitude arena, as thousands without tickets plan Friday night karaoke More than 30,000 Céline Dion fans have gathered in Paris for the Canadian singer’s long-awaited return to performing on Saturday night – four years after she revealed he…

  3. France 24

    Celine Dion fever hits Paris! (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    The city of Paris transforms into the "City of Celine" as Celine Dion begins her much-awaited comeback tour. She'll be performing a series of sold-out concerts for the first time since revealing in 2022 that she suffers from stiff-person syndrome.

  4. France 24

    Celine Dion poised for emotional comeback concert in Paris (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Celine Dion is set to return to the stage in Paris on Saturday for her first full concert in six years, capping a years-long battle with a rare autoimmune disorder and marking a major milestone in the Canadian superstar’s comeback.

  5. NBC Los Angeles

    Celine Dion breaks down during emotional first concert in 6 years: ‘I missed you' (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    Celine Dion performs on the opening night of her residency at Paris La Defense Arena on September 12, 2026 in Nanterre, France.

  6. WFMZ Allentown

    'A legend': Celine Dion poised for emotional comeback in Paris (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    Celine Dion was on Saturday set to make her long-awaited return to the stage in Paris after years battling a rare neurological disorder, with fans counting down the hours until showtime.

  7. WFMZ Allentown

    Celine Dion makes long-awaited return to stage in Paris (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    Celine Dion on Saturday fulfilled her dream of returning to the stage after years battling a rare neurological disorder with a sell-out concert in an arena west of Paris.

  8. France 24

    Céline Dion makes historic Paris comeback, six years after last tour (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Beloved French Canadian singer Céline Dion on Saturday returned to the stage after years battling a rare neurological disorder with a sell-out concert in an arena west of Paris. The 58-year-old appeared visibly moved as she opened her first full concert in six years to a crowd of around 30,000 peopl…

  9. The Guardian

    Céline Dion performs first live show in more than six years (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    The singer’s triumphant return to the stage comes after health problems forced her to take a lengthy break Céline Dion wept on stage in Paris as she performed her first live show in more than six years after taking an extended break to deal with her health.

  10. CBS News

    Celine Dion overcomes rare neurological disorder to perform first concert in 6 years (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Celine Dion's return to the stage underscored a remarkable comeback after stiff-person syndrome, an incurable condition that causes stiffness and cramps, forced her to cancel shows and cast years of uncertainty over whether she would ever perform again.

  11. KIYU 88.1 Galena, AK

    Celine Dion returns to the stage after battling rare illness (opens KIYU 88.1 Galena, AK)

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    KIYU 88.1 Galena, AK's feed description

    The Canadian singer opened up her 16-show residency in Paris at the Plenitude Arena. The entire series is sold out. (Image credit: Aurelien Morissard)

  12. BBC News

    Critics celebrate Céline Dion's 'high-stakes' comeback show in Paris (opens BBC News)

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    BBC News's feed description

    The iconic Canadian singer kicked off her long-awaited comeback show in Paris on Saturday, after a six-year hiatus due to health issues.

  13. Rolling Stone

    Celine Dion Returns to the Stage in Paris With Elegance and Emotion (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    After more than six years away from the concert stage, singer makes a long-awaited comeback in Paris, in an operatic celebration of voice, movement and the extraordinary bond with her audience

  14. NBC News

    Celine Dion makes triumphant return in Paris after six years sidelined by rare diagnosis (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    PARIS — It’s all coming back to her now.

  15. KOB 4

    Celine Dion thrills fans with emotional comeback concert after overcoming rare illness (opens KOB 4)

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    KOB 4's feed description

    Celine Dion has returned to the stage, performing her first full concert in over six years. She sang “All By Myself” as an encore, a song she's been known for since 1996. Dion was diagnosed with stiff person syndrome in 2022, a rare disease affecting her throat.

  16. WFMZ Allentown

    Celine Dion completes her first full concert in 6 years after overcoming rare illness (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    Celine Dion has returned to the stage, performing her first full concert in over six years. She sang "All By Myself" as an encore, a song she's been known for since 1996. Dion was diagnosed with stiff person syndrome in…

  17. The Hollywood Reporter

    Celine Dion Makes Tearful Return to the Stage in Paris For First Concert in Six Years (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Dion opened her nearly 30-night residency at the Plenitude Arena on Saturday night, her first concert since revealing she'd been diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome back in 2022.

  18. Fox News

    Celine Dion breaks down onstage during emotional return after 6-year hiatus (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Celine Dion opened her 26-show Paris residency with tears of joy and a powerful promise fulfilled after six years battling stiff person syndrome.

  19. KRQE Albuquerque

    'She's back': Celine Dion thrills fans with emotional comeback concert after rare illness (opens KRQE Albuquerque)

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    KRQE Albuquerque's feed description

    Celine Dion had not played a full concert since March 8, 2020.

  20. FOX8 WGHP

    Celine Dion returns from rare illness in emotional comeback concert (opens FOX8 WGHP)

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    FOX8 WGHP's feed description

    Celine Dion had not played a full concert since March 8, 2020.

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