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Céline Dion begins Paris residency and comeback

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Céline Dion has officially commenced her highly anticipated Paris residency at the Plenitude Arena in Nanterre, beginning September 12, 2026. This return follows a multi-year hiatus necessitated by her diagnosis of stiff-person syndrome, a rare neurological autoimmune disorder characterized by muscle rigidity and spasms that affects mobility and vocal ability. Dion has attributed her ability to perform to an intensive rehabilitation program involving physiotherapy, vocal therapy, immunotherapy, Pilates, and ballet. The residency consists of 26 performances scheduled from autumn 2026 through May 2027. The initial phase includes 16 concerts running from September 12 through October 17, with further performances planned for May 2027. This residency format is intended to help the artist manage her physical well-being. The event is expected to draw over 800,000 spectators and has already drawn significant international attention, impacting local travel and tourism in the Paris region. During her opening performance, which marked her first full concert in six years, the 58-year-old singer became visibly emotional. Performing before an audience of approximately 30,000 to 35,000 people, she opened the show with ‘On ne change pas’. Addressing the crowd, she stated, ‘I promised myself I wouldn't cry; I don't keep my promises. These are tears of joy.’ She also noted that while the path to recovery had been ‘rockier than expected,’ she had learned to transform her fragility into strength. She expressed her gratitude to supporters, stating, ‘I made a promise that I would come back to the stage. So here I am, singing for you and singing for myself.’ Notable attendees included former U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama. During the show, Dion performed a repertoire of hits including ‘Love Can Move ~~Mountains’ and~~ Mountains’, ‘It's All Coming Back to Me Now’, ‘My Heart Will Go On’ and ‘All By Myself’, alongside her new song ‘Let’s Dance’. ~~The economic implications of the residency are substantial, with projections indicating the event could provide up to one billion euros in benefits to the French economy.~~

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