In a seismic moment for live entertainment, Celine Dion was announced as the groundbreaking Sphere’s inaugural Artist-in-Residence during a surprise appearance at the $2.3 billion venue. The iconic vocalist, 56, emerged from behind the Sphere’s 160,000-square-foot LED exterior—which momentarily transformed into a swirling Canadian maple leaf—to declare: “My heart will go on… and on… and on in this technological wonder!” Her historic residency will debut in November 2024, featuring AI-powered holograms of younger Celine duetting with present-day performances.

Sphere executives revealed Dion’s show will utilize every bleeding-edge feature of the venue: 4D sensory effects during “My Heart Will Go On” (including actual mist and deck-tilting to simulate Titanic’s sinking), scent diffusion for “The Power of Love” (custom “Parisian café” aroma), and a spherical 18K resolution recreation of her 1998 Vegas skyline for “It’s All Coming Back to Me Now.” “Celine’s voice was literally the first we tested in this acoustically perfect dome,” said Sphere CEO James Dolan. “She cracked three champagne flutes during soundcheck.”