Celine Dion has released a new song just a few short months after disclosing that she suffers from stiff-person syndrome, a rare neurological condition that hinders her ability to sing. The condition causes her voice to become hoarse when she tries to sing. The new movie, which also goes by the name “Love Again,” stars Dion, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Sam Heughan. The song’s title comes from the film’s title.
On April 13, 2023, Dion announced the release of her new song on her Instagram account. She also provided her fans with a sneak look at the movie by posting some footage from it. The ballad is one of five songs by the artist who won a Grammy and was included in the film soundtrack. Other songs by the artist, including her successes “It’s All Coming Back to Me Now” and “That’s the Way It Is,” are also included on the soundtrack.
The film “Love Again” is Dion’s debut feature film, and the song is her first single to be published since “Courage” in 2019. Additionally, it is her first single to be released since the month of December 2022, when she came forth with her health issue.
Dion said, when she announced her disease at the age of 54, that her medical team was still studying about stiff-person syndrome, but that they now had some answers to her regular spasms. This was mentioned at the announcement of her sickness. She said that the symptoms of her disease made it difficult for her to walk and made it difficult for her to utilize her voice chords.
According to Dr. Richard Nowak of the Yale School of Medicine, who spoke with NBC News, the severity of the symptoms of this neurological condition may determine whether or not the individual is able to function normally. However, there is a possibility that medicine might help some individuals manage their disease.
The symptoms of stiff-person syndrome manifest themselves when there is a breakdown in the communication routes that go from the brain to the muscles. As a result, the muscles become inflexible or stiff. It’s possible that many of these people have an autoimmune illness that causes stiffness. This condition’s symptoms include the potential for falling down or having trouble breathing, in addition to the stiffness and spasms that may occur in the muscles.
Dion claims that she is feeling better now that she has been diagnosed and is receiving therapy that is appropriate for her condition as a result. Nevertheless, the singer best known for her hit “My Heart Will Go On” revealed that her rehabilitation had been more sluggish than she had planned. When she is performing on stage, she has to be in the greatest condition possible, but she is not quite there yet.
Her role as Celine Dion in the film “Love Again” makes it so that she does not have to put in a lot of effort for her appearance in the film. Rob Burns, a journalist who is tasked with writing her profile, is the character that Heughan portrays in the show. After then, the character enlists the assistance of the singer in order to win over the affections of Mira Ray, who is portrayed by Chopra Jonas.
“I had a lot of fun doing this movie,” the hitmaker stated in a statement after finishing production on the film. “And to have the privilege of appearing with the beautiful and talented actors Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Sam Heughan in my very first feature film is a gift that I will cherish for the rest of my life,” the actor said. “I will never forget the experience.”
The song “Love Again” also addresses the feelings of loss that come after the death of a loved one. Due to the fact that Dion’s husband of 22 years, René Angélil, passed away from throat cancer in 2016, she is well acquainted with the sensation. Dion’s brother Daniel, who had been sick with cancer for many years and was receiving palliative care in his last days, passed away two days after the loss of Dion’s spouse. Daniel was also a cancer patient.
During an interview with “Good Morning America” in 2019, Dion said that in order to get over her loss, she needed to “go forward” and continue enjoying her life. After learning about the singer’s health issues, the singer’s friends claimed that her three boys with Angélil, René-Charles and the twins Eddy and Nelson, have been her rock. Her friends added that this is particularly true now that they know about her health struggles. Dion’s never-ending optimism is not only assisting her in the management of her health, but it is also increasing her fighting spirit and helping her get well.