Céline Dion cancels concerts due to ‘severe and persistent muscle spasms’

Canadian singer heartbroken' after being unable to rehearse for new concert residency in Las Vegas

Celine Dion has postponed the start of her latest Las Vegas concert residency after suffering what a statement describes as severe and persistent muscle spasms".

The Canadian singer was due to begin the new concert series, an update of her ongoing residency entitled Celine, at the Resorts World Las Vegas venue next month, but she has been unable to rehearse due to the illness. The dates, from 5-20 November and 19 January to 5 February, are intended to be rescheduled.