Céline Dion criticizes Donald Trump for using ‘Titanic’ classic without permission

Canadian icon Celine Dion’s team has spoken out against President Donald Trump’s unauthorized use of her song ‘My Heart Will Go On’ during a campaign rally in Montana. The team stated that the use of the song was not authorized and Dion does not endorse its usage. This incident adds to a long list of artists who have objected to Trump’s use of their music without permission, including Woodkid, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Tom Petty, and Leonard Cohen. Trump’s lack of self-awareness when it comes to cultural touchstones has been evident in previous instances of using songs that do not align with his message. The estate of Sinéad O’Connor also recently requested that Trump stop using her hit song ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ at his political rallies, citing the artist’s moral code as a reason for objection. While US politicians have some legal leeway in using songs for campaign purposes, artists can remove their music from licensing packages that give politicians access to millions of songs. This incident highlights the ongoing issue of artists speaking out against politicians using their music without permission, and it serves as a reminder of the importance of respecting intellectual property rights in the music industry.

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