Post Malone recently opened up about his perspective on the immense fame of Taylor Swift and Beyoncé, expressing that he “can’t even imagine” reaching their level of stardom. During an interview, Malone shared his thoughts on the challenges that come with such high-profile celebrity status.
Reflecting on the incredible success and visibility of Swift and Beyoncé, Malone mentioned, “It must suck,” highlighting the immense pressure and lack of privacy that come with being in the spotlight at such an intense level. He admires their talent and achievements but recognizes that the constant scrutiny and public attention can be overwhelming.
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In other news, Disney has collaborated with the Austrian cable station ORF to broadcast Taylor Swift’s concert movie. The airing is scheduled for Saturday, August 10, and is anticipated to draw a significant audience, reflecting Swift’s widespread popularity and the global appeal of her music.
Céline Dion’s management team has issued a statement regarding the unauthorized use of her iconic song “My Heart Will Go On” at a campaign rally for Donald Trump and his vice-presidential running mate, J.D. Vance. The rally, which took place in Bozeman, Montana, featured a video of Dion performing the song, much to the dismay of her team and record label, Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc.
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In the statement released on Dion’s X (formerly Twitter) account, her team emphasized that the use of the song was unauthorized and that Dion does not endorse such use. The message concluded with a poignant question directed at the Trump campaign: “…And really, THAT song?”
Dion had previously declined Trump’s request to perform at his 2017 presidential inauguration, maintaining her stance on not associating her music with his political activities.
Céline Dion is not the first artist to oppose the use of their music by Donald Trump’s campaign. In 2020, John Fogerty of Creedence Clearwater Revival issued a cease-and-desist letter to Trump after the use of “Fortunate Son” at campaign events. Fogerty, a veteran, expressed his disapproval, stating that the song’s message was contrary to Trump’s actions and policies.
Similarly, Phil Collins’ team demanded that the Trump campaign stop using “In the Air Tonight” after it was played at an Iowa rally, citing the inappropriate context of the song’s use during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Other notable musicians and their estates, including Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, Tom Petty’s family, Leonard Cohen’s estate, and The Rolling Stones, have also objected to Trump’s use of their music at his events.
