Celine Dion Performs Emotional Tribute At The Billboard Music Awards

Celine Dion brought down the house at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards with an emotional rendition of Queen's "The Show Must Go On." The performance was especially personal for Dion, who lost both her husband, René Angélil, and brother, Daniel, this year to cancer. 

The 48-year-old was honored with the Icon Award at the show and received a warm welcome from singer Seal and a video tribute. Dion looked stunning in a gorgeous, sparkling gown with a dramatic slit. 

Dion's teenage son, René-Charles Angelil, surprised the singer by handing her the Icon award personally after her performance. 

"Rene, this one's for you," Dion said. "The show must go on." 

"René, This one is for you, the show must go on!" - @celinedion

Amazing. What a moment. #IconCeline #BBMAs https://t.co/4Zzg2gfy7G

- Good Morning America (@GMA) May 23, 2016

Touching moment Celine Dion's son presents her with the #BBMAs icon award https://t.co/R1eUMuWdi6 pic.twitter.com/8kxJirrH4G

- Daily Mail Celebrity (@DailyMailCeleb) May 23, 2016

Many celebrities tweeted their support and admiration for Dion after she sang and spoke. 

Just over here crying watching the amazing and graceful @celinedion at the @BBMAs .. We love you Celine❤️ #TheShowMustGoOn

- Lea Michele (@msleamichele) May 23, 2016

No one as stunning and classy as @celinedion. Wow.

- Kelsea Ballerini (@KelseaBallerini) May 23, 2016

celine dion's performance made me so emo #BBMAs

- aidan alexander (@aidan) May 23, 2016

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