WALKING onto the Grammys stage on the arm of her eldest son to announce Taylor Swift as this year’s album of the year award winner — 27 years after she herself took home the top prize — Céline Dion was overcome with emotion when the audience inside L.A.’s Crypto.com Arena welcomed her with a standing ovation Feb. 4. “It was very nerve-racking, but at the same time, a big honor,” she told Vogue France of the surprise appearance, one of just a few times she’s been seen in public since revealing a health crisis in December 2022. “That magic. That excitement. To see the fans, to see the crowd. To see show business again.”
The moment was bittersweet. More than a year after announcing her health issues were due to stiff person syndrome, a rare and incurable neurological and autoimmune condition that causes severe muscle spasms and stiffening in the limbs — and, in Céline’s case, issues with her vocal cords — she’s in the fight of her life. Her struggle is something she swore she’d never talk about, but sharing it has allowed her to connect with her beloved fans. “It’s the only way she can let fans in,” an insider tells Star. After canceling her world tour, her future as a performer remains uncertain. “My body will tell me,” the 56-year-old told the mag. “People who suffer from SPS may not be lucky enough or have the means to have good doctors and good treatments. I have those means, and this is a gift. What’s more, I have this strength within me. I know that nothing is going to stop me.”
AGONIZING REHAB
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Taylor &Travis: NEW RULES FOR THE NEW SEASON
IT’S GAME TIME! THE SINGER AND THE NFL STAR ARE SETTING SOME BOUNDARIES AS HE HEADS BACK TO THE FIELD.
KATE & CHARLES: Crisis Talks!
WILL PRINCE HARRY EVER MAKE IT BACK INTO THE ROYAL FOLD? AS HE TAKES STEPS, THE KING AND PRINCESS MAKE A PLAN.
Nikki's PRIVATE HELL
DANCING WITH THE STARS PRO ARTEM CHIGVINTSEV IS ARRESTED FOR DOMESTIC BATTERY THREE DAYS AFTER HIS WEDDING ANNIVERSARY WITH WRESTLER NIKKI GARCIA.
Adele's FAMILY TIME!
Adele is putting music on pause while gearing up to start a family with Rich Paul.
MARIAH HAUNTED BY HER PAST
“My heart is broken that I’ve lost my mother this past weekend,” Mariah Carey posted in late August. “Sadly, in a tragic turn of events, my sister lost her life on the same day.”
RYAN'S EGO TRIP
He’s known for his Canadian affability and whip-smart humor, but with Deadpool & Wolverine raking in $1 billion-plus globally — and counting! — Ryan Reynolds is a true Hollywood power player. Now sources are telling Star that it’s been hard for the 47-year-old — worth a reported $350 million — to stay humble.
ELLE'S CANCER CONTROVERSY
She was known as \"The Body\" in her supermodel days. And when Elle Macpherson was diagnosed with breast cancer seven years ago, the 60-yearold decided she knew what was best for hers.
MOM KNOWS BEST!
She's got a huge sparkler on her finger - but Lady Gaga recently revealed that she has her mom, Cynthia, to thank for meeting fiancé Michael Polansky.
RORY FEEK: CULT ACCUSATIONS!
THE SINGER GAINED SYMPATHY AFTER HIS WIFE DIED, NOW HIS ELDER DAUGHTERS ARE QUESTIONING HIS PARENTING.
The BRAD & GEORGE Show!
AMID BRAD'S CONTINUING DIVORCE DRAMA, THE OLD FRIENDS HAMMED IT UP ON THE RED CARPET AT THE VENICE FILM FESTIVAL.