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ON INTERVIEW
In July 1996 Celine Dion appeared on interview during a segment aired on CNN channel in USA. Celine performed a fragment of the song "The power of the dream" that she performed later at the opening ceremonies for the 100th Olympic Games in Atlanta, USA.
ON TV SHOW
On July 15, 1996 Celine Dion appeared during the broadcast of the famous American late-night talk show "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno", hosted by Jay Leno and aired on NBC channel in USA. Celine performed the new single: "It´s all coming back to me now". Conan O´Brien and talent-contest-winner Marc John Jeffries also took part on this episode.
GALA OLYMPIQUE DES ATHLÈTES CANADIENS
On July 18, 1996, before the opening ceremonies of the 100th Olympic Games in Atlanta, USA, Celine Dion attended the Gala Olympique Des Athlètes Canadiens in Los Angeles, USA (a special gala dedicated to Canadian athletes). The purpose of the event was to announce the athlete who will carry the Canadian flag and lead the Canadian team into the Centennial Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony. The one-hour event was hosted by actor Leslie Nielsen and Quebec TV personality Sonia Benezra. Canadian artists whom performed during the show included Ashley MacIssaac, Bass is Base and Brent Carver. Liberty Silver and an Atlanta gospel choir performed the Canadian Olympic song, "The best you can be". Celine Dion and David Foster gave a message to the Canadian athletes. Celine spoke to them in English and French. The Canadian Olympic Association also took part in the event.
COCA-COLA´s CENTENNIAL OLYMPIC CELEBRATION
In July 19, 1996, in the afternoon, Coca-Cola, the anchor sponsor of the Centennial Olympics, needed to host a world-class event for the International Olympic Committee (IOC), dignitaries, and distinguished guests. It was to provide a memorable evening to kick-off the Centennial Olympic Games. Executive Visions Inc. exclusively provided and produced the celebrity entertainment that served as the world premiere of "The power of the dream", the theme song of the Atlanta Olympic Games. Celine Dion and legendary composer and producer, David Foster, inspired world dignitaries gathered performing the song live for the first time, at Coca-Cola´s Centennial Olympic Celebration for the IOC. After the perfomance, Celine was photographed with members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
IN ATLANTA
On July 19, 1996 Celine Dion was in Atlanta, USA to attend the opening ceremonies of the 100th Olympic Games. Celine received the oficial outfit from the Canadian delegation by Mme Letheren (from the Canadian Committee). Celine also met with Canadian TV and radio interviewer and personality Sonia Benezra and thay were photographed together.
OLYMPIC GAMES OPENING CEREMONY
On July 19, 1996, at the evening, Celine Dion performed at the opening ceremonies of the 100th Olympic Games at the Centennial Olympic Stadium in Atlanta, USA. This was the event which doubtless crowned Celine´s career. In front of more than 3.5 billion televiewers, Celine performed the hymn of the opening ceremonies titled "The power of the dream", with David Foster on the piano and a huge choir. This eminent honoring to the athletes, written by David Foster, Kenny "Babyface" Edmond and Linda Thompson, quickly becomes the theme song of the Games. Celine had reharsed the day before in front of 85,000 voluntary workers invited for the occasion, then she sang in front of more than 100,000 people around her, in addition to over 3 and a half billion of TV viewers from their homes. Celine said later it was the biggest moment in her career. Celine gave away the money she received for the occasion with a little extra to the Canadian team, to support Canadian athletes. Celine was attracted to the project because of the Games´ international importance and the example Olympic athletes represent. She has said "It is an honour to sing for the world´s athletes". "The sacrifices they made, their dedication and commitment to a single purpose and the hard work they have gone through makes every one of them a hero for having earned the priviledge of being on that field for the Opening Ceremony", Celine has said.
ON INTERVIEW
On July 19, 1996, at the evening, Celine Dion performed at the opening ceremonies of the 100th Olympic Games at the Centennial Olympic Stadium in Atlanta, USA. After the perfomance, Peter Mansbridge and Brian Williams interviewed Celine for a segment aired live on CBS channel in USA.
ON INTERVIEW
On July 19, 1996, at the evening, Celine Dion performed at the opening ceremonies of the 100th Olympic Games at the Centennial Olympic Stadium in Atlanta, USA. After the perfomance, Celine was interviewed by Marie-Josée Turcotte and Bernard Derome for a segment aired live on the news channel RDI in Quebec, Canada. Celine talked about her performance at the opening ceremonies and the meeting with Romanian gymnast, Nadia Comaneci.
ON MEETING
On July 23, 1996 Celine Dion performed at the Great Woods Center for the Performing Arts in Mansfield, USA with the "Falling Into You Tour". On backstage, Celine met with a fan named Brooke Biette.
IN MONTREAL
July 27, 1996 - Celine Dion in Montreal, Canada.
ON MEETING
On July 29, 1996 on the backstage of a concert at the Madison Square Garden in New York, USA with the "Falling Into You Tour", Celine Dion met with Donald, Marla and Ivanka Trump. They were photographed together.
ON TV SHOW
In July 1996 Celine Dion appeared during the broadcast of the live news and topical information TV show "Day & Date", aired on Syndication channel in USA. The hosters talked about Mathew Kosbob, a fan of Celine. Mathew was a little boy who suffered a vicious beating in July 1995 and died in November 1998. They broadcasted footage from Celine performing with the "Falling Into You Tour", during a concert at the The Meadows Music Theater in Hartford, USA on July 24, 1996. Celine performed the song "Because you loved me", specially dedicated for Mathew. After the show, Celine met with Mathew and his family on backstage. She talked with his parents and she signed an autograph on a t-shirt for Mathew.
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