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Shania Twain Announces Fall Show Dates in Las Vegas

Submitted by Natalie Cullen, Online Editor
Monday, May 6th, 2013, 3:08pm
Shania Twain Announces Fall Show Dates in Las Vegas

 

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Shania Twain is announcing a new set of show dates this fall to round out the first year of her two-year Las Vegas Strip residency.

Twain announced Monday that she's scheduling 22 more performances between mid-October and mid-December. Tickets go on sale Friday.

The country superstar known for "Any Man of Mine" and "That Don't Impress Me" returned to the stage in December after nearly a decade in hiatus.

She's sold out her first 24 performances of "Shania: Still the One" at Caesars Palace, and begins another set of 12 shows on May 14.

The 47-year-old Canadian star made her grand entrance into Las Vegas on horseback amid a herd of horses on Nov. 14.

The nearly-4,300 seat Coliseum also hosts entertainers Celine Dion, Elton John, Jerry Seinfeld and others.

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Newest Nightclub and Restaurant Opens at MGM Grand

Submitted by Natalie Cullen, Online Editor
Thursday, April 18th, 2013, 4:28pm
Newest Nightclub and Restaurant Opens at MGM Grand

The ribbon has been cut on the newest dining and nightlife experience in Las Vegas.

Hakkasan Las Vegas opened its doors Thursday at the MGM Grand. The club features five levels entertainment.

"We just haven't built another nightclub. We've actually built an iconic piece of real estate on the corner of the Las Vegas Blvd," CEO of Angel Management Group Neil Moffit said. "I think we have something that really moves the needle, moves the barrier, pushes the boundaries of nightlife and entertainment. I think that is what Las Vegas is all about."  

The new club is a partnership between Angel Management Group, MGM Resorts International and Hakkasan Ltd.

Moffit said the Hakkasan is an international brand which is well known by global travelers.There are outposts in London, New York, Dubai and Mumbai.

The opening weekend parties will feature some of the biggest DJ's in the world.

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The Movie Biz on Display at CinemaCon

Submitted by Natalie Cullen, Online Editor
Wednesday, April 17th, 2013, 2:56pm
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Frankie Valli, The Four Seasons to Get Vegas Star

Submitted by Adam Candee, 8 News NOW
Monday, March 18th, 2013, 12:27pm
Frankie Valli, The Four Seasons to Get Vegas Star

 

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Cast members and casino officials plan to mark the fifth anniversary of the Las Vegas Strip headline show "Jersey Boys" with the installation of a "Las Vegas Walk of Stars" marker honoring Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.

Organizers say Valli and original Four Seasons backup singer Bob Gaudio will take part in the Thursday afternoon ceremony in front of the Paris Las Vegas resort.

"Jersey Boys" opened in 2008 and has played close to 2,000 performances. It recounts the rise of a blue-collar group from Newark, N.J., to stardom over the last 50 years performing songs like "Sherry" and "Walk Like A Man."

The star will be the 64th unveiled on Las Vegas Boulevard since Wayne Newton was honored with the first marker in October 2004.

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Statue of Liberty Wearin' the Green

Submitted by Natalie Cullen, Online Editor
Wednesday, March 13th, 2013, 2:06pm
Statue of Liberty Wearin' the Green

 

The Statue of Liberty at New York-New York is taking on a different hue in time for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.

The replica of the New York City landmark is now bathed in vibrant green light to commemorate Celtic Feis, the annual three-day Irish Festival that includes St. Patrick’s Day.

Celebrations will be held this weekend at the Nine Fine Irishmen and the Brooklyn Bridge.

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Cirque Gives Clues to Las Vegas Michael Jackson Show

Submitted by Natalie Cullen, Online Editor
Thursday, February 21st, 2013, 4:50pm
Cirque Gives Clues to Las Vegas Michael Jackson Show

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Las Vegas is combining its love of mega pop-stars and over-the-top theatrics for a new Michael Jackson Cirque du Soleil show opening this summer.

Cirque du Soleil CEO Daniel Lamarre announced Thursday that the company's newest show will be called "Michael Jackson ONE." The show at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on the Strip will start preview performances on May 23. It will officially premiere on June 29.

The show is the second collaboration between the acrobatic company and Jackson's estate. The first production was the traveling show, "Michael Jackson: Immortal World Tour."

The title is intended to evoke a central paradox of the king of pop's multifaceted persona and changing musical styles.

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Illness Forces Dion to Cancel Shows

Submitted by Natalie Cullen, Online Editor
Monday, February 18th, 2013, 3:26pm
Illness Forces Dion to Cancel Shows

 

Celine Dion is canceling her performances at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace starting Tuesday through Friday because of an illness.

According to Caesars Palace, Dion was recovering from the flu last week, when she developed sinusitis.

Her doctor has put her on antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medicine. The singer has also been told to rest for seven days to fully recover.

Performances for February 26 through March 16 will go on as scheduled.

People who bought tickets to the canceled shows with a credit card will automatically have those charges refunded. People who bought tickets with cash can get a refund by taking the tickets back to where they bought them. For those who bought tickets through Ticketmasters, call 1-877-4-CELINE (1-877-423-5463).

 

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