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Céline Dion returned to the stage for the first time in six years, kicking off a sold-out 16-show residency at Paris's Plenitude Arena/Nanterre, following her long battle with stiff person syndrome. Thousands of fans turned out for the emotional Saturday show, during which Dion broke down in tears, and critics hailed the 'high-stakes' performance as a triumphant return. The comeback marks a major milestone after years of health struggles that forced Dion off the road, and reactions from fans and critics alike have framed the show as one of the year's most significant live-music moments.