Samira Nasr’s September editor’s letter: Why Céline Dion is the ultimate icon

Bazaar’s editor-in-chief on the meaning behind this year’s Icons issue

Celine Dion overcomes rare neurological disorder to perform first concert in 6 years

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.

Celine Dion thrills fans with emotional comeback concert after overcoming rare illness

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.

See All of Céline Dion’s Looks From the Opening Night of Her Paris Residency

Including a sculptural pleated Dior gown with a long history

Céline Dion concerts in Paris: announced disruptions on RER A and RER E in the evening

The luckiest ones are still riding a high. On September 12, Céline Dion kicked off the first of 16 concerts planned for this autumn at La Défense Arena. The Canadian superstar is set to extend this impressive Paris residency from this Wednesday, September 16, through October 17. Céline Dion will then return to the French capital in spring 2027.
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Celine Dion kicks off her Paris 2026 residency with 29 songs: here’s the complete setlist from the first show

Celine Dion launched her Paris 2026 residency with a 29-song setlist, featuring major English and French hits, live debuts, returning favorites and songs performed for the first time in years.

Celine Dion played her first full concert in 6 years after stiff-person syndrome diagnosis. An incredible high note summed up her triumphant return.

The singer held the climactic high note in "All By Myself" after previously revealing that stiff-person syndrome had left her unable to sing as she had before.