Celine Dion and her “inner circle” disputes reports her backup dancer and close confidant Pepe Munoz has too much control over her life.
Munoz, pictured with Celine in January, has been romantically linked to the star and The New York Post’s Page Six gossip column claimed her friends are “freaked out” that he had too much control over her.
In an open letter to Munoz posted on Celine’s Twitter account “members of her inner circle” denied the story, writing that there were no issues with Celine and the dancer.
“Dear Pepe, as the real members of Celine’s ‘inner circle,’ we are saddened and disappointed by an untruthful story that surfaced in the media on Monday, quoting multiple sources who claim they are part of the inner circle and that you have too much influence over Celine, and that you are isolating her,” the statement, originally penned in French, reads. “These ‘sources’ have nothing better to do than to spread untrue gossip. Don’t let it get you down, and keep up the great work. We love you!”
Munoz, 34, and the “My Heart Will Go On” singer’s relationship was the subject of intense speculation until she told fans he was her ghey best friend, and not her lover. They were rumored to have become close following the death of her husband of 22 years, Rene Angelil, in 2016.
Speaking about their friendship, Dion, 51, told Extra: “The thing is that he’s my best friend and we dance together and he did so much for me and even just holding my hand… it’s something that I haven’t had for a long time… A hug from a 6′ 3″ man, it was wonderful… and people really thought there was a romance going on.”
“He did so much for me, for my mental health, my spirituality, my strength… my inner strength,” she added.
Celine’s health has been a subject of concern for her fans. In paparazzi photos, she looks emaciated and frail. But she is an energetic performer in her sold out concerts.
According to Page Six, an insider close to the singer was worried about Munoz’s influence on her, saying: “People are freaked out by it. He has this clique that he keeps very small. It’s Celine, himself, a hair person and the stylist. That’s the group – even management goes to him when they need something.”
Photos by Jonathan Rebboah/News Pictures/WENN.com, Neil Lupin/WENN
That side pic is really….weird. I don’t want to say a worse word. Anyway, ‘open letters’ from people who claim to be in inner circles are always questionable to me. Why not just pick up the phone and call? If you’re in the inner circle, you got the digits.
Celine has never been much of a looker. Now, her looks are downright offensive. She really needs to eat and drop this dude. He seems like bad news.
Sad.
She always need someone to control her life.
That old man sucked the young life out of her when she was young. Now that she is old, a young man is sucking the old life out of her.
I should write poetry.
Her husband had been controlling her entire career until he died. This guy is taking his place. Some women are old fashioned and believe that the man should lead. She strikes me as that type.
Mariah has a dancer running her damn life currently as well. Whats the issue here? Mad pop tarts get close with/confide in/become a couple with their dancers.
Janet married hers
Britney married hers
J.Lo married hers
Mel B married hers.
Not just women either. Prince married Mayte.
I say folks need to tend to theirs.
I think she has arrested emotional development.
She met her husband when she was a teenager and I think she is still that same age emotionally now as she was then.
Sounds like somebody’s jealous to me. People in these celebrities’ “inner circles” can get really jealous and territorial sometimes. Especially when the woman gets a boyfriend and starts spending more time with him and leaning on him for advice. That’s her man, so she can do what she wants. These ‘insiders’ need to mind their own business.
So after all of those years taking care of a sickly husband Celine is making up for lost time and getting some young ding-a-ling.
If old men can do it then why can’t women?
So what! That old lady is living her best life. Maybe when I’m 65 I can have some 25 year old running mine and giving me life. How bout that!
This guy is bad news, and his spirit has trouble all over it. And honestly, she’s just smitten with something she’s never had before.
” it’s something that I haven’t had for a long time… A hug from a 6′ 3″ man”
I mean come on, her deceased husband wasn’t a looker, and she’s been with him since she was 15. Yes, 15 smh.
One thing about it, y’all can’t never say NOTHIN to turn me against my Celine Dion – that’s one.
2) I’m shame because I looked at the black dude in the pic of her with the feathered dress on and thought Cease, from Black Ank, was low on cash and doing securit.
As long as he’s sucking properly let him suck away.
Her husband started managing her at 14, I believe and he was like 50 at the time. The MINUTE she turned 18, he announced that they were “dating”, which many believe suggests he was boinking her the entire time… she has never dated anyone except a man who was her father figure her entire life. She probably is having a mid-life crisis, but I doubt she’s dating a gay.
Jealousy. That’s her life.
She’s only 51?
Her life belongs to her. Concerned friends don’t spread gossip to the blogs.
Her family basically pimped her out.
Yup. A year younger than Halle Berry, by the way. I love Celine… always been a fan, but unfortunately she’s not aging well at all.
She’s not aging well at all.
Don’t like her voice but I hope she starts eating more though and be healthy. The grieving is taking a toll on her body.
Tell the truth and shame the devil. Concerned “friends” dont spread gossip AT ALL. Smh.
Well you know they tend to age a little different.
Think… bananas and milk
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I can’t say for certain that they knew…
I think ? he does because her first husband does. Rene was with her from she’s was 13 allegedly lol ?
Not allegedly, she admitted it.
She looks OLD. I’m 44 and people never even BELIEVE me when I tell them. She’s only 7 years older than me and looks like THAT? Wow. Take care of yourself, Celine. U are not THAT old to be LOOKING so old. That ghey dancer dude is cute and I highly doubt they are romantically linked.
Yesterday, my mama kept aggravating the absolute $HIT out of me trying to be “hip”. I was talking to her about a new movie with Sherrie Shepherd that had a preview in Atlanta yesterday and I said, “it’s starring Sherri and the guy from the show on OWN, he-..”
Her: “50 Cent?!?”
Me: “… has dar-… no… what? Anyway, he’s the dark guy on the show on Oprah’s network but I can’t remember his na-”
Her: “Power?!”
Me: (taking a deep breath and closing my eyes WHILE driving) “He’s on the show on Oprah’s OWN Network…(slow and deliberate) he has a dark complextion and was in the movie with Queen Latifah and Jada Pinkett and -.”
Her: “50 Cent!?!”
I’m re-mad just thinking about that $hit!!
If their relationship makes her happy, so be it. If he’s not abusing her or stealing from her bag, let it be. I’m more concerned with her weight. She could use a healthy plate of collards, candied yams, black eye peas, rice, cornbread, and baked chicken…at least three times a week.
They knew what?
That an old man was taking advantage of their teenaged daughter?
If not they would be the stupidest parents on earth. Hell they had mouths to feed so they sacrificed Celine.
I think Moms likes her some 50 cent and Power…LOL
But I think you may be referring to Kofi Siriboe from Queen Sugar…
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I know that NOW, but it wasn’t even relevant to the story, so I don’t even remember why I was mentioning him… but the fact that she was determined to make it Power and 50 Cent (on OWN) had me HOT! LOL She don’t even HAVE Starz and I doubt she’s ever seen Power!
Most of these older Hollywood women have gay friends and boyfriends….they can still get “sum” from the gay man. But honestly, who cares? Celine prob’ly has her estate all wrapped up so her boys are taken care of should she pass.
Those harsh stage lights will do that to your face….as well as smoking.
I dont understand I love me some Celine…she does look frail and she’s definitely lost a few lbs these past few years…that leather outfit is everything tho!!!
When you lose folk that were very close to you, it is important to have someone be there to genuinely support and care about/for you. As long as dude on the up and up, no issue here.
Damn, she looks like Skeletor. To be fair, I’ve seen hwite women at 25 years old with crows feet like that.
Her not having Starz and possibly never even seeing Power makes your post even funnier!!!! Mom’s is #Team50 all day!!! LOL!
plus YT
Lol this is true
this is the funniest story!!!!I just love how you wrote it, i’m fully doing a rehearsal at my desk. mama wide eyed while she says 50 cent thinking she got it right.
Yes, I like her jacket and pants.
Celine is 51??? Good God
How would they know if they were secretive about it? He was her manager. I did plenty $hit at 15 that my parents didn’t know about – didn’t you? If you could have secks with other 15 year olds and your parents not know, it’s definitely possible to have secks with your manager (whom they likely trusted) and they wouldn’t have known.
Not knowing that your child is seckshually active doesn’t make you a neglectful parent.
I was a different parent. I found out Joey had secks through telepathy. I was dead assed sleep on the sofa and he came in at 1 am and woke me up to hug me and say goodnight. He was halfway up the steps before I sat STRAIGHT up and told him to come back downstairs and turn the light on… I glared at him and said, “YOU had secks tonight… take your NASTY a$$ upstairs and get in the shower and you BETTER be using those condoms I bought you!” and went back to sleep.
A month later, we were having dinner and I asked him if he and his girlfriend had discussed secks and he looked at me like I was crazy… turns out, that they had not only discussed it, but had DONE it. When I asked when he looked at me like I was crazy again and said, “Uhhh, it was the night you told me I had secks…”
My case was different because, apparently, I got the gift – and I got to use it.
and a year older than J LO. Celine looks really bad
Well that explains her guantly look at times and the weight lost. Pure stress….this woman can sing her asz off.
51????? Why is her skin so leathery?
O/T: Garden, have you ever just wanted to walk in and quite your job. Snatch out your 401K and just push restart on your life, consequences be what they may? I’ve been in my position for over 11 years. I love my people. I love what i do. There are some perks and some would even say, that i have entered a sweet spot or i have clout. But i am becoming more and more unsatisfied, inwardly. I feel like i want to just walk away. Any advice?
Sincerely yours,
A rose in need of some Garden Therapy
Your mom gots the hotz for FIDDY!!
Ain’t she childish? Her a$$ retired and now she’s become a Facebook professional snooper. I said, “If there were no facebook you’d be that old lady in the window peeping through the blinds – WHEN did you become this?!” I’m so sick of her ass on my iFoam talking about, “Every time I turn around, Resha on Facebook with her a$$ pointed to the camera!… What’s going on with Shell? She on Facebook every week talking about, “date night with my boo thang” – she got a new boo thang every two weeks – where she get this one from?… and then she’ll be like, “I can’t STAND them Kardashian girls. They ain’t nothin’ but some whores.”
Girl, you’re SIXTY FIVE – how do you even know what a Kardashian IS!?! Can you start taking your a$$ to bingo or something?
Then keep saying, “Are you going to accept my friend request on THE Facebook?”… ma’am, I had BLOCKED your nosy a$$… I had to unblock you because I’m the administrator of the family website and you couldn’t see the post!”
I asked this type of question about a year or two ago and the Garden was like don’t do it! I didn’t listen…they were right?. Unless you have another job lined up, find another way to deal with your feelings. It’s hard out here, the workforce is not what it used to be.
Love Celine. Huge fan. And I am concerned. She has been manipulated her whole life, sold by her parents to her late pedophile husband/manager. And now this young dude? He just looks like an opportunist. SMH.
Celine looks every bit of “51” in European years ?. She is rather frail, but I thought the weight loss was from an underlying health condition, tumors. Celine has made bank off that Vegas residency show. I’m sure she’s no fool ? coming from a family of hustlers. Interesting bio too!
Right it makes perfect sense for her to continue the pattern.
Let me share with you. When you are not happy it’s time to go. I was able to transfer from branch of service to the next by the Grace of God. Because management…..Hillbillies and The Hills have Eyes folks. I told them I was going to John Wick and Equalizer their @$$. LOL. I was able to make that move. I love what I do. I was off yesterday but still working….LOL…So my advice is to pray about it and get others input. Do what you love and don’t be stuck doing something if you aren’t happy or satisfied.
I thought she was at least 70years old. Her like her fashion. I thought she met that old ass dead husband of hers as a teenager-that always creeped me out.
I see why she’s wearing them shades, she has 1001 wrinkles on her face!! She’s not aging well at all. Sheesh
Yep, as long as he can fill also.
Was Celine’s manager even married when he started managing her?
Her parents didn’t know and they didn’t want to know.
They just handed their daughter over to him because all they saw were dollar signs.
Celine should gain 10-15 pounds.
Not John Wick AND Equalizer their A$$ friend? LMAO!
My heart says go…but my mind says literally everything you wrote
What is it that is making you feel unsatisfied with your job?
I started a new job and it’s the black women that is making me miserable; the job itself is really easy. Just remember it’s mess everywhere you go.
I feel like i’m in a loop. I’m feeling redundant.
why the black women?
i am 20-years or less from retirement. I am fearful of becoming the elderly person in the building that’s been around so long, they just keep her out of kindness. (like an old slave)
All these ppl in our community walking around looking like George Romeros Dawn of The Dead thanks to the crack and heroine epidemic as well as eating too much greasy shit and all anyone in these urban blogs can point out is when a white person looks “aged”…black does crack when u shoot crack into ur veins and we need to focus on rebuilding our own peoples physical and mental health b4 we bark at how horribly white ppl age….thanks
Chiiile yew tawkin bout pedophile behavior…she was between 12 or 14 when they first met and I think he was 28. That’s creepy asf
There are only a couple of yt women in here and they’re cool. The black women actually ran off one yt lady who started shortly befor me. They are horrible and are in leadership roles. God forbid you ask them a question it’s like you supposed to already know the answer.
I was just telling someone like a month ago, you don’t want jump out of the frying pan, into the fire.
There are pros and cons to every j.o.b.
My only comment would be that she’s fly lol
45lbs MORE!
? Since you want to clarify it like that ? Subject matter here is Celine. All races have vices of their environments, sorry to hear of those woes from your experiences. ?Ditto
So true. That was my concern.
I know exactly how you feel, but like someone said up top it’s a mess everywhere. Unless you plan on quitting to retire don’t do it! I wish I had transferred within the company first. I had options, but I didn’t exercise them because I was so hell bent on leaving. It can take mooonths to find a new position. Explore all your options within the company first. I don’t want you to make the same mistake I made. Also keep in mind that the benefits jobs are offering now are nowhere as good as they were 11yrs ago.
Yes…I was out of pocket and did threaten them but I didn’t care….
Celine Dion hasn’t looked healthy even before the death of her geriatric husband. I do believe she suffers from chronic anorexia. Poor lady.
I feel you on that. I’m starting on a plan to buy a bunch of rental properties one by one, and see if I can build up enough monthly income from those so I can quit this corporate hustle one day. It’ll probably take a few years to get to where I want, but I cant see myself being a corporate drone for the rest of my life. It’s very dehumanizing at times.
You really should. You already have the famous “name”. I read D.H. Lawrence short stories in high school. He was an amazing writer.
Creepy as hell! He should’ve been under the jail and her parents should’ve been protecting her. He was the original R Kelly.
“Celine looks every bit on 51 in European years…”……these are ur words…if the subject matter is Celine, then why bring up “european years?” Stick to Celine….thanks babe ? …..and ps…..i hope that Celine isnt goin the same route as Michael and Prince
Shut up clown. Celine only has room for one gay confidant.
“The Facebook” tho….. LMAO!!!!!!!!
Fiddy that just yesterday was shading someone on twitter to pay him his money. He’s just so petty.
Seeing a therapist to assist you with your feelings and where you might wanna go next might not be a bad idea. Good luck on your journey.
Thank God ive got a big dick…otherwise, my feelings would probably be hurt! #bigdickprivilege ?….now go eat sum breakfast bitch, its too early
That leather look is fuego?
I agree she could be suffering from an eating disorder. Health is the new weath in this day and age.
sometime you have to politic people. I would ask them my questions but remain friendly…it will make them self reflect how they’re responding to you.
I don’t understand WHY people think it is attractive to be that skinny. If I can’t count your damn rib bones in my head you need to eat some biscuits and gravy bish!! I just looks gross to me.
If she’d put a little weight on them wrinkles would fill in and ya wouldn’t see um like THAT!!
Pray about making the move. But, there is bullsh!t everywhere you go. If you have made it to the sweet spot and like the people you work with then think long and hard about making the move. Quietly look for you a new position that may be more fulfilling and if you find something THEN make the move.
Lmaooooo
Actually he was 26 years older than her meaning when she was 12 -14 he was 38-40 really creepy
From one extreme to another! (Old man to young boy) I pray she doesn’t marry him, or else that’s a majority of the kids’ inheritance gone! He probably doesn’t even rock that way (with women) probably prefers the hairdresser (assuming it’s a guy)
He was married.
Sang background for her at the Pacific Amphitheatre.
Her sis was running things. You stand ‘ere, you stand ‘ere,
I got one of those mama’s too. Mine is 73 on Facebook but said she’s NOT on Facebook because she doesn’t accept friend request ??????
I work in a quiet office, so everybody hear everything. I asked a coworker a simple question, she responded in the nastiest way. I replied back cool and calm. She effed herself cus other ppl came up to me like wow, she said X when you asked Y? I’m like ya heard for yourself right? She self regulated herslef after that day; realizing how she made herself look. No problems since.
Lol yes she’s pretty frail looking?
Send prayers for her. Why do women always have to get with their backup dancers? My theory has always been that men can’t work with ANY woman without one of them banging her. Check me where I’m wrong. The ONLY example that doesn’t conform to this (I think) is Gladys Knight and the Pips. Otherwise, all the groups always entail somebody from the camp hitting it. WHY do women need to let these guys get with them? Lauren Hill, Gwen Stefani, need I go on?
They did not begin a romantic relationship until she was of age.
The outfit surely is.
This is not a good enough reason to leave without having another job lined up ?
The pic showing her ribs also showcases that awful WEAVE or extensions. She has MORE than enough money to do better than that. Ugh. And then they always put ext and weave wearing on black women.
When your partner looks obviously younger than you and you don’t have a youthful look, it just looks like a setup.
Those are the only people they’re around all the time. Same reason why actors fall in love on the set.
51?? Celine is not aging well
Could be her new handler. I used to love Celine. She and Whitney are the only ones that I wanted to pay to see in concerts. But the agenda that she’s helping to pushing is a no for me. A gender neutral on kids is not cool. So I don’t care for her anymore. Bye girl!
I love this response and all the others. Thank you! ALL of YOU!! thank you for your impactful feedback
i don’t disagree. But sometime you just want to through caution to the wind. I am also a Sagittarius….we make knee-jerk decisions and hope it lands on the side of positive. but thank you for your feed back
Definitely praying. Thank you so much for your response.
your sentiment aligns with a few other colleagues i have shared my feelings with.
My french homegirls says she lying like a mf this nigg is def her new handler. Celine is aging like a chickken breast. She needs sunscreen water and food
absolutely, i totally utilize my benefits lol. sometime, I don’t want an educated response. Sometime i’m looking for the “Chile i know what you are going through” everyday people response. you feel me?
Property is the way to go! I hope you hang in there. I can see it being successful for you.
Right, she needed to regulate herself. She was out of line. Sometime the mean girl has to hear her meanness to see how stupid she sounds.
Not a problem. I had to do what I had to do but I sought God by praying and things went smooth for me. I emailed my Dr to tell her that I’m about to kill some white folks today…And she called me back so fast and told me to come to the ER…..And the funny thing is my Dr staff is white and they the ones that got the email….It was too funny but them Hill have Eyes folks push me to my limit. I had friends who were Po Po was ready to take care of them for a bottle of Hennessey….LOL..
Can you take a leave of absence or a sabbatical?
LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you are stupid!!!!!!!!!!! LMAO
Even in regular life, people fall for their classmates or coworkers. It’s common to just fall in love with whoever you are commonly around.
Celine looks like a raisin or the tip of your fingers when you stay in the water too long. Wrinkle.
both are ugly
Celine, I have a chicken dinner waiting for you will all the fixin’s.
That d got her. Power of the d. Especially having a old ass husband for mad years. Get your groove back Celine.
Exactly .Gross.
: )
One more thing, if you haven’t taken any time off in a while, take it. I did that at one of my places of employment…I took a week off and stayed home. It helped so much, when I got back I felt like I just started all over again lol.
I could possibly do FMLA. Sabbaticals are for teachers or teacher fellows. I don’t work on that side of the university system.
My big boss encourage us to do that. I’ve been taking the whole month of December nd the first part of January off. And it helps. I’ve been doing this since 2006. I just got back off a mini vaca and came back MADNESS….but it’s a must…I’m about to take some more time off
I’m not playing. My Dr is going to sign off on my puppy dog to become my emotional support dog.. My own Dr. said I was crazy when I told her that I was allergic to white peeps and Benadryl don’t help. She totally lost it and had to take a 15 minute break before she saw her next patient…..
Yess good for you!! There’s no point in dying from stress just because you were trying to save up vacation time.
Reminds me of my mother in law telling us a story, I asked where did you her that? She replies, “Facebook News”,
Celine is worth $800M! Soon has her Svengali relationship with Rene ended when he died I knew there was only a matter of time when an new handler or opportunist will start coming her way. Wow something is wrong tho, she’s aged too fast.. probably from mourning/grief.
Turkey with a mess of gravy, a whole bowl of mash taters, 10 sweet tater pies, 90 biscuits with butter.
Where there’s smoke there’s fire. Her sons had better get on top of this – and fast. B/c this lil gay con-artist will swindle their mother out of her fortune. Celine lived a sheltered life prior to marrying Rene at a very young age. She could be a bit naive to the ways of certain types of people. He looks shady AF.
That’s too funny! My momma was trying to describe somebody and she kept saying, “Baby what’s that ugly MotherSucker on that show?” I was like momma what show and who? She kept say that ugly MFer….who’s a rapper….And she then she said that look like a gorilla and I busted out laughing and she was talking about Fifty….LOL…
51???????????? She looks so much older
Health has always been wealth. It’s just these these people are just catching on now that everyone seems to he dropping like flies. Particularly younger folks. They don’t have the stamina as generations past.
Lol. She can wash that down with some Extra Sweet Tea.
whew chile!!! you have made my day TODAY
Celine is aging exactly as she should based on her genetics. Looks like she has refused to follow the usual route of botox and fillers.
He’s probably her handler. Just as Tommy Mattola was to Mariah Carey.
Maaaaann… Celine is .HARD LOOKING 51…. she can reprise the role of that TALES FROM THE CRYPT thing!
She looks like somebody open the casket of a burried body!
Well I’m glad that I could help make you day. I just finishing throwing a moving party/luncheon for our team….LOL…We are all full like deer ticks that are about to bust….LOL…I’m done in 35 minutes….Have a great rest of the evening.
She can’t get her hands on the adrenochrome any more. That is why she is drastically aging.
You are going to see that happen to a lot of celebs and famous people. Watch them seemingly age overnight.
Britney – Sam Lufti
Jeffrey Epstein – Ghislaine Maxwell
Katie Holmes – Tom Cruise (fascinating read about how and her Dad conspired to free her and set Tom up)
The Olsen Twins – anyone that they have dated since they were 16. You don’t really believe that they were in love with all of those 50 year old men do you?
There are a ton of handlers in Hollywood.
Pay attention to all of her songs, videos and genderless clothing line lately. The clues are all there if you know what to look for. She has aged badly in the last year since she can no longer get her hands on Adrenochrome.
City High..
Pepe le Pew needs to “control” her ass to eat some food.
She started dealing with her husband when she was twelve. Her family was poor and basically sold her to him. Let her have fun with a young man.
She looks terrible. Every since Rene died she has not been right. IDK I think Rene (sp) controlled her life not in a bad way. Now he is gone she suffers from Kanyeitis…She better give up that hitting her chest when singing. Crack her own ribs
True he kept her together she didnt hv to worry about anything. He died and I think she has given her trust to anyone that gives her that protected feeling. But her lare husband would hv NEVA let her out looking like this. Better check the will
She’s only 51?
I wanna dress just like that mother fucker. Cool ass white dude..???? that leather coat..?
The irony of ‘my heart will go on’…
evidently not for long.
LMFAOOOOO
You are exactly right. Most, if not all, have some handler who probably knows their trigger word or something to keep them in check. OR they are clones and the handlers need to make sure they don’t randomly malfunction like Hillary did. lol Or Al Roker.