Celine Dion Delivers Tearful Speech on Opening Night of Paris Residency: ‘I Had Promised Myself Not to Cry’
Celine Dion kicked off her Paris residency with an emotional speech, marking her comeback to live performance. The event has generated significant public interest, though fans are warned about fraudulent ticket websites.
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The high demand for Dion's return has led to widespread media coverage and a surge in ticket scams, highlighting risks in the secondary ticketing market.
Celine Dion Delivers Tearful Speech on Opening Night of Paris Residency: ‘I Had Promised Myself Not to Cry’ Celine Dion shed tears as she kicked off her eagerly anticipated 16-date residency tonight at Plenitude Arena on the outskirts of Paris, marking her first major series of live shows since stepping away from the spotlight in 2022.
"I had promised myself not to cry," Dion told thousands of adoring fans in the opening moments of her show. "I don't keep my promises. But I'm so happy to see you all. I missed you. I'm going to sing like you without crying."
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