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Celine Dion announces Paris comeback concerts

C ELINE Dion is set to return to the stage with a series of concerts in Paris this year, marking a new chapter after stepping away from live performances. The singer announced 10 shows in the French capital, scheduled across September and October. The recent reveal coincided with her birthday, adding a personal note to the announcement. Leading up to the news, an ad campaign across Paris sparked speculation among fans, hinting at a possible return. The announcement was later amplified through a light display at the Eiffel Tower, drawing attention across the city. Speaking on France 2, Dion shared that performing again in

o Singer confirms 10 shows in French capital, marking return to stage following health-related hiatus

Dion performing on the Eiffel Tower during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. – PIC FROM POOL / OLYMPIC BROADCASTING SERVICES

to the stage during the Olympic Games opening ceremony, performing Hymne a l’amour , originally by Edith Piaf. The appearance reignited interest in a possible comeback. With the upcoming Paris shows, that return now takes shape – not as a one-off moment, but as a full series that signals her readiness to perform again. Pre-sale tickets begin on Tuesday, followed by general sales on Friday. – Reuters

cancellation of her Courage World Tour. Dion’s influence in music spans decades. She rises to global prominence in the late 1990s, with songs such as My Heart Will Go On from Titanic becoming defining moments in pop culture. Her career also includes long-running residencies in Las Vegas, widely regarded as among the most commercially successful live shows at the time. In 2024, she made a brief return

Formed in 2018, the group made its major-label debut in 2021 with the album Lens . Since then, it continues to build momentum in Japan and across the region. In 2025, Kroi took its music on the road with its first Asia tour, performing in cities such as Seoul, Taipei and Bangkok. By early 2026, the band stepped into larger venues with its first arena tour. The band also expanded its reach through anime collaborations. Tracks such as Method , Water Carrier , Sesame and Hyper feature as opening themes across several series, introducing its sound to a wider audience. Outside of music, the members remain active in other creative spaces, including design and modelling, reflecting a broader approach to artistry. Kroi continues this momentum with its upcoming tour, Kroi Live Tour 2026 “Jungle”, set to begin in August. The tour spans 10 shows across six cities in Japan. All performances take place at Zepp venues, with a mix of Paris feels like a meaningful milestone, describing it as a chance to reconnect with audiences through live music. The return follows a period of absence after she paused her career in 2022 due to health concerns. At the time, she reveals a diagnosis of Stiff-Person Syndrome, a condition that affects muscle control and leads to severe spasms, making it difficult for her to perform. The diagnosis led to the postponement and eventual

The Eiffel Tower is illuminated to celebrate Dion’s 58th birthday. – AFPPIC

Kroi taps jazz legacy with new single Kinetic meeting point – one shaped by a shared drive to create, rather than geography or era. hop, creating a sound that feels fluid rather than fixed. JAPA N E S E five-piece band Kroi has returned with a new single titled Kinetic feat. Incognito that leans into collaboration and musical heritage.

For Kroi, the collaboration also marked a shift. Bluey’s influence in shaping jazz funk and acid jazz since the 1990s added weight to the project, while opening up new directions for the band’s sound. The single arrived with a music video directed by Takuto Shimpo, extending the track’s energy into a visual format. The video draws from 90s aesthetics, with vivid colours and optical illusion-style backdrops that appear to move. The visuals mirror the rhythm of the track, creating a sense of motion that reflects the improvisational nature of the recording. It is less about narrative and more about atmosphere – a continuation of the track’s groove in visual form. S ound shaped by multiple influences Kroi’s identity has always been rooted in blending genres. The band moves between R&B, funk, soul, rock and hip

It brings the band together with Incognito, a long-time influence, in a collaboration shaped by shared sensibilities across genres and generations. The project takes shape following Kroi’s appearance at The Great Escape in Brighton in 2025. After the show, the band looks to work with a UK-based producer for its next release. The choice comes naturally. Incognito, a band all five members admire, becomes the starting point. The track is recorded at Bluey’s Colibri Sound Recorders studio, with Jean-Paul “Bluey” Maunick taking the lead on production. Rather than following a tightly structured process, the session leans into spontaneity. The focus stays on capturing the energy in the room. The result is a groove-led track layered with Incognito’s signature horn arrangements, built around what emerges during the session itself. The band described the release as a

Kroi’s latest single Kinetic brings the band together with Incognito’s Bluey, blending jazz funk influences with a groove-led, cross-generational collaboration.

legacy rooted in jazz funk, without leaning too heavily on either. Instead, it focuses on what happens in between – the moment when different styles, experiences and generations meet. In that space, the result feels less like a one-off collaboration and more like a natural continuation of both artistes’ evolving sound.

solo and two-man shows planned. The two-man format marks a return after nearly two years, with guest artistes expected to be announced at a later stage. Kinetic feat. Incognito sits at the intersection of influence and experimentation. It brings together Kroi’s genre-blending approach with a