Aug
Celine Dion Slams Trump Campaign for Unauthorized Use of Titanic Film Theme Song
Pop star Celine Dion has slammed the Trump campaign for using her hit song ‘My Heart Will Go On‘ in a campaign video without her permission. The song, which was the theme song for the 1997 film Titanic, was featured in a video posted to the Trump campaign’s official Twitter account. Dion’s team released a statement saying they were ‘not associated’ with the campaign and that the use of the song was ‘not authorized.’ The incident has sparked outrage among fans and critics, who have accused the campaign of copyright infringement. This is not the first time the Trump campaign has been accused of using copyrighted material without permission. In 2019, the campaign was sued by a photographer who claimed they had used one of his images without permission. The incident has also raised questions about the campaign’s use of music in general, with many artists speaking out against the use of their songs at Trump’s rallies.
Background
‘My Heart Will Go On‘ was released in 1997 as the theme song for the film Titanic, which starred Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet. The song became a massive hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and winning several awards, including the Academy Award for Best Original Song. Dion has since become one of the most successful artists in the world, known for her powerful vocals and hit songs like ‘Because You Loved Me’ and ‘It’s All Coming Back to Me Now.’
Reaction
The reaction to the Trump campaign’s use of ‘My Heart Will Go On‘ has been overwhelmingly negative, with many fans and critics accusing the campaign of copyright infringement. ‘This is absolutely disgusting,’ wrote one fan on Twitter. ‘Celine Dion did not give you permission to use her song.’ Others have pointed out the irony of the Trump campaign using a song associated with a film about a sinking ship, given the current state of the Trump presidency. ‘The Titanic song? Really? That’s the best you’ve got?’ wrote another fan. ‘The Trump campaign is sinking faster than the Titanic.’
Legal Implications
The legal implications of the Trump campaign’s use of ‘My Heart Will Go On‘ are unclear, but it is likely that the campaign will face legal action from Dion’s team. Copyright law prohibits the use of copyrighted material without permission, and artists have the right to control how their work is used. In 2019, the Trump campaign was sued by a photographer who claimed they had used one of his images without permission. The case was eventually settled out of court.
Conclusion
The Trump campaign’s use of ‘My Heart Will Go On‘ without Celine Dion‘s permission has sparked outrage among fans and critics, and raised questions about the campaign’s use of music in general. The incident is the latest in a long line of controversies surrounding the Trump campaign, and is likely to face legal action from Dion’s team. As the 2020 presidential election heats up, it remains to be seen how the Trump campaign will respond to these allegations, and whether they will continue to use copyrighted material without permission.
References
NBC Los Angeles: Celine Dion Slams Trump Campaign for Unauthorized Usage of Titanic Film Theme Song
The Hollywood Reporter: Trump Campaign Sued by Photographer Over Unauthorized Use of Image
