Celine Dion is in top shape.

Reached in Las Vegas to discuss this Friday’s 3D theatrical re-release of the 1991 Disney classic Beauty and the Beast, the Canadian singer discussed the impact the title song had on her career.

The 1991 song Beauty and the Beast, which she sang in collaboration with Peabo Bryson and released on her 1992 album, Celine Dion, gained her a fan following in the United States.

“I think that this song gave me a name,” Dion said. “I had already released my first album in English (Unison). People knew my song Where Does My Heart Beat Now but didn’t know the singer. When I did Beauty and the Beast, people not only knew the song, but also knew who sang it. So I think that Beauty and the Beast put me on the map.”

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I would like to wish you all Happy New Year! I hope everyone will have safe, healthy, full of joy New Year’s Eve. Below summary of the 2011. This year a lot has happened, Las Vegas, the twins baptism and 1st Birthday, the Oscars, the last Oprah show, concert with Andrea Bocelli, news (and also lots of rumors) about new CDs.

I hope the upcoming year will bring us finally a new English CD! :)

Superstar Celine Dion and her manager husband Rene Angelil confirmed to Vegas DeLuxe in an exclusive interview that negotiations are under way for their Caesars Palace contract to be extended. “We are in talks,” Rene said. “It’s not finalized yet, but soon. We love it here in Vegas.

“Celine does here what she loves to do. She loves the Colosseum. It has the best conditions for a performer. We couldn’t ask for better. We are close to lots of people in Vegas, and we are here to stay. You will probably be the first to know when it’s signed and extended.”

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For the third consecutive year, at producer Denise Roberts’ initiative, the ‘Sapins des Stars’ campaign is back until December 15. It’s great opportunity to purchase items donated by different celebrities. This year, more than 180 items can be found under the ‘Sapins des Stars’ tree, including a baseball cap autographed by director Steven Spielberg, René’s poker glasses, and a pair of Prada shoes autographed by Celine, which have already found buyers. Proceeds will be shared between the Dr Julien Foundation and Sainte-Justine Hospital. The donations will help make treatments easier and assist parents that accompany sick children at the hospital.

source: CelineDion.com

During the past several weeks, Celine has been relaxing, enjoying time off with her husband and children. The happy family recently celebrated Nelson and Eddy’s first birthday with a Disney themed birthday party!

This month, Celine and René will celebrate their 17th wedding anniversary with a first-ever family ski trip to Utah. René-Charles will learn how to ski, the twins will play in the snow and Celine will make snow angels! Everyone is super excited!

After her much deserved break, Celine will return to Las Vegas for her next series of shows starting December 28! She will also be performing at the Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival on January 27, 2012. This will be Celine’s first concert in Jamaica!

I’ve added some HQ photos of the Dion-Angelil family, check them out!

In the dressing room of her new Las Vegas show, Celine Dion shares her secrets for success, how she juggles work and family life, and what she’s picked up along the way.

> Names are important.
“My mother called me Celine after her favourite song by Hugues Aufray; my childhood was drenched in music.”

> 14 is a magic number.
“I grew up the youngest of 14 kids in a tight-knit family, and all that love gave me a real self-confidence. The values instilled in me by my family made me a balanced person.”

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I just watched an advance review copy of Celine: 3 Boys and a New Show in preparation for my planned phone interview with Celine Dion Tuesday afternoon … which, sadly, was postponed to Friday, Sept. 16. The television documentary airs on OWN – that would be the Oprah Winfrey Network – on Sunday, Oct. 2 in Canada and on the same network Oct. 1 in the U.S.

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Celine Dion’s famous voice cracked and, unable to continue, she apologized for “getting so emotional.”

In a telephone interview on Sunday, the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks , the Caesars headliner was reliving what she characterized as one of the most difficult days of her career.

Ten days after 9/11, she had joined about 30 recording artists in New York City, where she was to sing the next-to-last song, “God Bless America,” at a live nationally televised benefit concert for the victims and their families.

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Police say a man broke into pop star Celine Dion’s home Monday evening and felt comfortable enough to prepare a meal and run a bath before he was arrested.

The 36-year-old suspect was arrested at the luxury home located on Gagnon island, a private piece of land in the Mille-Iles River between Montreal and suburban Laval.

Dion’s security personnel called 911 after the mansion’s alarm system went off. Police quickly arrived on the small, wooded island and a dog handler entered the house to look inside.

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