Sultry-voiced Aki Yashiro, beloved as the “queen of enka” (Japanese ballads), died of rapidly progressive interstitial pneumonia on Dec. 30, her office announced on Jan. 9. She was 73.
After spotting Celine Dion at her Las Vegas residency show, superfan Adele burst into tears and went out into the audience to share a hug with the Queen of Power Ballads.
A touring tribute act will be bringing a new concert to Weymouth, paying homage to the “queen of power ballads.” Alexandra Darby will star as Celine Dion in the stage show Celine - My Heart ...