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Céline Dion closes her first Paris concert run in Nanterre, returns in May
Céline Dion played the last of 16 Paris concerts at the Plenitude Arena in Nanterre on Saturday, 17 October. Ten more shows are scheduled for May 2027, and a new album is due from Sony in spring 2027.
- Oct 9
Victor Wembanyama backs French high-school protests, says he would join them
Speaking after the Spurs' preseason game against the Atlanta Hawks, the French NBA star said he hears the teenagers protesting conditions in state schools and supports them.
- Oct 8
Céline Dion recovers from stage fall and forgotten lyrics at 11th Paris concert
During her eleventh residency show at the Plénitude Arena in Paris, Céline Dion fell during a dance routine and later forgot the words to a hit song before the audience intervened.
- Sep 30
Live Nation completes acquisition of 45,000-seat Plenitude Arena in France
The American entertainment group finalized its takeover of Europe's largest indoor arena from Ovalto following an antitrust rule change in September 2026.
- Sep 23
French high court rejects Achraf Hakimi appeal and confirms rape trial
France's highest court has dismissed Achraf Hakimi's final appeal, ordering the 27-year-old Paris Saint-Germain defender to stand trial in the Hauts-de-Seine criminal court over an alleged 2023 rape in Boulogne-Billancourt.
- Sep 13
Céline Dion returns to the stage with 30,000-seat Paris concert after six-year hiatus
The 58-year-old Canadian singer performed a 27-song set at Nanterre's Plénitude Arena on Saturday, her first full live show since halting performances in 2020 due to Stiff Person Syndrome.
- Aug 28
Celine Dion opens 26-date Paris residency with first full concert in six years following neurological illness
The Canadian singer performed a 25-song set at Nanterre's Plenitude Arena on Saturday night, launching a 26-concert residency after recovering from stiff person syndrome.
- Aug 15
Patrick Bruel's travel ban lifted six weeks after rape charges, Nanterre prosecutor appeals
French singer Patrick Bruel, charged with rape and sexual assault in four cases, had his travel ban lifted on July 21. The Nanterre prosecutor appealed, calling the decision unjustified and excessive.
- Jul 28
Patrick Bruel faces two new rape and sexual assault complaints, bringing total to at least 31
Two women filed new complaints on 16 and 23 July with the Paris judicial police, one alleging a rape in autumn 1994 and the other a sexual assault in spring 2005. The singer's lawyer says he 'firmly contests' the accusations.
- Jun 13
French singer Patrick Bruel faces two more sexual assault complaints
Two women filed new complaints against French singer and actor Patrick Bruel on Friday, alleging rape and sexual assault dating back to 2007 and 2012, as the judicial investigation widens.
- Jun 13
US child protection body flagged Lyhanna murder suspect years before killing, but French police took no action
Years before the murder of 11‑year‑old Lyhanna, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children sent multiple alerts to French authorities about Jérôme Barella’s online activity, yet the warnings went unheeded amid chronic understaffing and a flood of reports.
- Jun 12
French high court annuls charge downgrade in Nahel shooting, reopens path to murder trial
The Cour de cassation has struck down the Versailles appeals court's decision to reclassify the officer's charges from murder to violence, sending the case back for reconsideration and raising the prospect of a murder trial three years after the teenager's death.
- Jun 11
French singer Patrick Bruel indicted for rape and sexual assault, released under strict court supervision
Patrick Bruel, 67, faces four formal charges of rape, attempted rape and sexual harassment following two days of police questioning. A judge released him on €500,000 bail but barred him from leaving France.
- Jun 10
French singer Patrick Bruel indicted on rape, attempted rape, sexual assault and harassment charges involving nine women
The 67-year-old French singer was indicted Wednesday evening after 48 hours in police custody. Prosecutors have also requested he be placed in pre-trial detention.
- Jun 8
French singer Patrick Bruel in police custody as two new rape complaints filed, bringing alleged victims to 13
The 67-year-old singer and actor was taken into custody on Monday in Paris for questioning over accusations of rape, attempted rape, sexual assault and harassment, with his detention extended by 24 hours on Tuesday.
- Jun 1
Céline Dion adds 10 Paris concerts for May 2027 after 16 autumn shows sell out in hours
The Canadian singer extends her Paris residency into spring 2027, responding to a pre-sale crush that saw 9 million fans chase 500,000 tickets for the initial autumn run.
