One would think that Céline Dion carries no musical regrets, yet history enjoys its irony. The architect of cathedral-sized power ballads like ‘My Heart Will Go On’ rarely misses a note. Yet upon her online return, the Queen of Ballads confessed envy over a Rihanna song that escaped her grasp.

Céline Dion recently named Rihanna’s ‘Love On The Brain’ as the rare song she wishes carried her voice. The comment appeared in an Instagram video sharing her current playlist.

“That song should’ve been mine, I’m just saying,” said Dion. She also clarified that she meant no disrespect and spoke with affection. The singer praised Rihanna’s performance, stressing admiration rather than rivalry, framing the remark as playful honesty rather than artistic regret or entitlement.

Rihanna may have sparked the headline, but Céline Dion’s playlist confession on Instagram had several notable co-stars. Dion paired Rihanna with Lauren Daigle, Celeste, Guy Sebastian, James Blunt, and even Metallica, proving taste still wanders freely when legends listen without guarding their own myth.

This was clearly a wink rather than a threat, as any real feud would jar her established image of elegance and kindness.

The reputation Celine Dion has built

Céline Dion has carefully cultivated a reputation for kindness and professionalism, rarely allowing industry rivalries to define her public persona. Colleagues, such as Josh Groban (via CityNews) frequently described her as humble, classy, and approachable, consistently treating peers and collaborators with respect regardless of status or fame.

Even when circumstances might invite gossip, Dion prefers silence and courtesy to controversy. During the era of rumored tensions with Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston, she remained unfazed, quietly signaling that decorum outweighs the tabloid’s appetite for scandal.

Her generosity extends beyond avoidance of conflict to mentorship. Adele, Ariana Grande, and Kelly Clarkson, who have all spoken warmly of Dion’s encouragement, prove that she elevates emerging talent rather than treating them as rivals.

Personal priorities reinforce this reputation for graciousness. By pausing her career to care for her husband, René Angélil, Dion demonstrated that loyalty, compassion, and personal values surpass the fleeting drama of the music industry.

Do you think Céline Dion should have gotten to sing 'Love On The Brain'? Let us know in the comments!

Written by

Iffat Siddiqui

Edited by

Itti Mahajan