Scholar Says Celine Dion's Appeal Bridges Generations, Cultural Divides

Nick Rees-Roberts, a professor of media, culture and communication at Sorbonne Nouvelle University in Paris, said Celine Dion's extraordinary return to the stage in Paris reveals something larger than the enduring popularity of a global pop star, France 24 reported.

Her appeal, he said, lies in an unusual ability to bridge generations, languages and cultural hierarchies, and even the apparent opposition between authenticity and carefully constructed stardom, according to the interview.