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Episode 13: Celine Dion: "Maybe I won't sing again..."

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Today marks the 58th birthday of global superstar Celine Dion — a record-breaking performer whose Las Vegas shows have become some of the most successful in music history.

After years of quietly battling a rare neurological condition that forced her off stage, she made a breathtaking return at the Paris Olympics — and now, a full comeback may be within reach.

HOT1027’s Natasha Thorp takes a look...

30 Mar English South Africa Music

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