CELINE DION CONTRIBUTES HEROIC VOCAL TO ‘ DEADPOOL 2’
That Céline Dion, the queen of lungbusting power ballads, has delivered a “My Heart Will Go On” for the 21st century is not surprising.
The movie soundtrack it’s on might raise an eyebrow or two, though: “Deadpool 2,” the sequel to 2016’ s violent, profane, R- rated Marvel adventure. Yep, you read that right. “Over the years I’ve received incredible songs and I’ve been involved in fun projects. ‘ Ashes’ is 1 of those songs and @deadpoolmovie is off- the- charts!” Dion, 50, tweeted Thursday. “Take the most insane ride of your life when it opens on 5/ 18! You’ll be laughing your ‘ ashes’ off!”
The performance video for “Ashes,” filmed on an empty stage at her Las Vegas residency venue, boasts all the dramatic, drag- queen worthy hand gestures you’d expect from Dion, who’s outfitted in a flowing power- blue gown and backed up by a dancer in full “Deadpool” regalia and dance shoes.
At the conclusion of her lung- busting revival anthem, Deadpool himself ( Ryan Reynolds) offers feedback: “That was the most beautiful performance I’ve ever seen in my life.”
He then bursts her bubble, telling her, “We need to do it again. It’s too good. This is ‘ Deadpool 2,’ not ‘ Titanic.’ You’re at like an 11. We need to get you down to five, five- and- a- half tops. Just phone it in.”
You can imagine how well that went down with Dion.
“This thing only goes to 11, so beat it, Spider- Man,” she sasses.
Guess he’s not getting that second take.