'That should have been mine': Céline Dion wanted THIS Rihanna song to be hers

Céline Dion just gave fans a real treat this week: a playful Instagram video where she opened up about the music she loves, dropped a few jokes, and even showed off a wild Metallica impression.Let’s unpack the clip, posted on Friday, which feels like a peek into her living room: Céline being her warm, funny self, talking music, and letting her personality shine.

Céline Dion: What’s on her playlist?

Céline Dion, the 57-year-old legendary singer, took a casual stroll through her current favorites in the latest Instagram video. “I’m Céline, and this is what I’ve got on my playlist,” she said, all smiles. She laughed, saying it’s only a slice, and she went on to reveal that she listens to way too many artists to name them all.Right away, she zeroed in on Rihanna’s ‘Love on the Brain’. Not only did she gush about the song, but she cracked a joke: “That one should’ve been mine.” She grinned, made it clear she’s a big Rihanna fan, but you could tell she’d have loved to take a swing at that song herself.For better clarity, Céline wasn’t throwing shade at all; rather, she was just being honest about how much she connects with ‘Love on the Brain’.“I’m just saying. She did a great job. I love Rihanna so much, but it should’ve been mine,” she teased.

Then Céline went on to talk about Metallica’s ‘Until It Sleeps’, which is apparently a favorite of her son Eddy. Without missing a beat, she announced, “I want to sing a Metallica song now,” and launched into a hilarious, over-the-top Metallica impression. It wasn’t a serious performance, just a fun rendition where she cranked up the heavy metal drama and lit up the internet.But Céline didn’t stop there. She also shared a handful of other tunes she’s into right now. Think Lauren Daigle’s ‘You Say’, Guy Sebastian’s ‘Before I Go’, James Blunt’s ‘You’re Beautiful’, or Celeste’s ‘Stop This Flame’.She fangirled so heartily over Guy Sebastian that she even asked, “Do you write songs for other people?" James Blunt’s song got her so emotional that she half-joked that Blunt should write a song for her.

Who is Céline Dion?

Céline Dion, the ‘My Heart Will Go On’ crooner, is one of the biggest names in music. She’s an unmistakable voice, songs that cut straight to the heart, and a career that’s lasted for decades. Born outside Montreal in 1968, Céline went from a small-town kid to a superstar with over 200 million albums sold.

Her big breakouts came in the ‘80s and ‘90s with hits like ‘The Power of Love’, ‘Because You Loved Me’, and, of course, ‘My Heart Will Go On’ from Titanic.

That one’s up there with the best-selling singles ever, Céline Dion has racked up Grammys, respect from every corner of the industry, and fans who adore her in English and French, and her music crosses borders, generations, and pretty much any barrier you can think of.In late 2022, Céline revealed that she is suffering from stiff person syndrome (SPS)—an ultra-rare neurological disorder—a rare disease that only about one in a million people get. It causes intense muscle stiffness and spasms, making daily life tough and, for a singer like her, it’s devastating. She had to hit pause on her world tour and focus on her health. To fight back, Céline turned to physical, athletic, and vocal therapy.

She has also worked closely with her doctors, doing everything she can to manage the symptoms.