Celine Dion rocks out to Bon Jovi alongside her sons in surprise appearance at NHL game

Celine Dion was spotted playing air guitar to Bon Jovi's "Livin' on a Prayer" as she made a rare public appearance alongside her twin sons at the NHL game on Thursday.

The 55-year-old Canadian superstar enjoyed watching the Boston Bruins take on the New York Rangers at Boston's TD Garden. She was seen in the stands with her 13-year-old twin sons Nelson and Eddy who donned Bruins apparel.

The "My Heart Will Go On" singer donned a pink suit and matching blouse - but her elegant attire didn't stop her from letting loose at the game and cameras spotted her singing and dancing along to Bon Jovi's song. At some point, Celine was seen getting out of her seat in the stands for a solo imaginary guitar play.

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Before the game, Celine spoke to players in the changing room as she read out the team's starting line-up. A clip, showing the singer in the centre of the room, singing some of the names and making some jokes with the players, was shared by the Bruins online.

"Alright up front, Hei-noo, Hei-noo," she sang. "Hei-know you want to play." The game ended with New York beating Boston by a score of 5-2.

This was Celine's first public appearance since she took to the stage at the 2024 Grammys in February, presenting the trophy for Album of the Year to Taylor Swift. The singer has been out of the spotlight since revealing her Stiff Person Syndrome diagnosis in December 2022.

Last week, she commemorated International Stiff Person Syndrome Awareness Day talking about the "love and support" she has received from her family, team and fans since being diagnosed with the autoimmune disorder. In her Instagram post, which featured a photo of herself with her three sons, she sent words of encouragement to others living with the autoimmune disorder and revealed she is determined to one day get back on stage and "live as normal of a life as possible".

In the photo, Dion could be smiling with her arms wrapped around two of her children while the third sat in front of her as they all posed on a racing podium with a trophy. She wrote: "Today the world recognizes International SPS Awareness Day. As many of you know, in the fall of 2022, I was diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS). Trying to overcome this autoimmune disorder has been one of the hardest experiences of my life, but I remain determined to one day get back onto the stage and to live as normal of a life as possible.

"I am deeply grateful for the love and support from my kids, family, team and all of you! I want to send my encouragement and support to all those around the world that have been affected by SPS. I want you to know you can do it! We can do it! Love Celine xx..."

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Earlier this year it was announced a new Prime Video documentary is set to detail her battle with SPS and the lengths she has gone to to carry on performing. I Am: Celine Dion, captured over more than a year by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Irene Taylor, promises to provide insight into a pivotal period in the star's life.

Dion has sold more than 250 million albums during her 40-year career, earning five Grammys, two Oscars and the Billboard Music Award lifetime achievement Icon Award. The singer has spoken about having muscle spasms as a result of SPS and in 2021 she cancelled her Las Vegas residency due to health concerns.

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