celinedream Posted February 14, 2011 at 09:49 PM Posted February 14, 2011 at 09:49 PM Exclusive: Celine Dion flying to L.V. earlier than planned for rehearsals, baptismBy Robin Leach More than 200 uniformed Caesars Palace employees will welcome back superstar Celine Dion to her Las Vegas home Wednesday afternoon. They will line the front fountains entrance shortly after she touches down at McCarran Airport after taping The Oprah Winfrey Show in Chicago, which airs Feb. 21. Celine will be with her manager husband Rene Angelil, their son Rene-Charles and the new twins Nelson and Eddy, now nearly 5 months old. They have set March 5 as the date for the baptism of the twins here. Celine’s sister Linda, Rene-Charles and Rene’s sons Patrick and Jean-Pierre and daughter Ann-Marie from his two previous marriages will be the godparents. “Caesars Palace is thrilled to welcome Celine’s fans from all over the world,” Caesars Palace President Gary Selesner said. “I can’t overstate the excitement among our team members, guests and partners, all of whom consider Celine and her husband Rene special members of the Caesars Palace family.” The Canadian songbird has been rehearsing the new Hollywood music-themed show at her Florida home, while the 31 musicians of her orchestra began rehearsals here Jan. 17. However, because of the Oprah taping, Celine decided to fly here earlier than planned. She was originally scheduled to arrive the first week of March, giving her two weeks of rehearsals before the March 15 gala opening premiere She expects to start rehearsals Thursday and has decided to live at the casino resort -- coincidentally in the Oprah Winfrey penthouse suite -- until her new show is running perfectly. Then the family will move into their home at Lake Las Vegas. “I’m coming back home to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, and I’m very excited about it,” Celine said. “With the orchestra and the band, we’re going to be able to perform our songs like never before. The repertoire is going to be extraordinary ... a mix of timeless Hollywood classics, along with all the favorites that my fans like to hear me sing. It’s going to be a very beautiful show, and I think we’ll be raising the bar higher than we’ve ever done before. There’ll be some truly wonderful moments. … I can’t wait!” Her surprise arrival Wednesday is expected to attract a media mob of TV cameras, photographers and reporters, many of whom also are covering the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition models who arrive the same day, but early morning. Those glamour girls will be at the nearby Monte Carlo at the same time Wednesday watching a performance by the Jabbawockeez at Diablo’s Cantina. It is Celine’s first return to Las Vegas since her New Day closed at Caesars Palace on Dec. 15, 2007, after a 5-year run of more than 700 shows for 3 million people. The show was one of the all-time highest-grossing concerts in music history, amassing more than $400 million in box office tickets. Celine originally signed for three years but extended for two more because of the success. Her show is contracted for three years, as well. Tickets have been an even bigger success than the earlier show, with many shows through the first 54 performances through Aug. 14 sold out. Hundreds of fans from all over have booked special travel packages from airlines and tour operators for Celine’s new residency. Over the weekend, I was reliably told: “Celine singlehandedly can help put Las Vegas back on the map again. Her presence at Caesars brings back excitement to the entire Strip. She will benefit everybody on The Strip, including the rival hotels.” “We are truly excited about the return of the Female Artist of the Decade,” said John Meglen, president and co-CEO of AEG Live/Concerts West, who along with Gary will be part of the welcoming contingent Wednesday. “Celine’s impact on the entertainment standard in Las Vegas is the bar all others compare to. We look forward to her return to The Colosseum. We are excited about continuing our success with Caesars Palace and are optimistic on the future of Las Vegas.” http://www.lasvegasweekly.com/blogs/luxe-l...ier-planned-re/ Quote An angel was looking through,It was you,Yeah you...it'sYou are the REASON.
Timster Posted February 14, 2011 at 10:07 PM Posted February 14, 2011 at 10:07 PM YAY! More rehearsal time for Celine Quote
Koolan Posted February 14, 2011 at 10:54 PM Posted February 14, 2011 at 10:54 PM Her voice will be in pristine tip-top shape come March 15th. Quote Please support the forum by ordering through our Amazon.com referral link below. Click here to go to the Amazon homepage.
celinefanonline Posted February 14, 2011 at 11:41 PM Posted February 14, 2011 at 11:41 PM oh and they going back to hollywood movie songs?????? Quote Courage don't you dare fail me now!
Saheel Shah Posted February 14, 2011 at 11:43 PM Posted February 14, 2011 at 11:43 PM thats great to hear Quote Saheel Shah
SuperLove4Celine Posted February 15, 2011 at 12:50 AM Posted February 15, 2011 at 12:50 AM oh and they going back to hollywood movie songs?????? That's what I wanna know! LOL Quote
celine-rc Posted February 15, 2011 at 01:17 AM Posted February 15, 2011 at 01:17 AM Wow. She never cesses to amaze me. Quote http://images.lpcdn.ca/435x290/201103/17/305341.jpg Merci Céline pour ces deux soirées inoubliables que j'ai passées à tes côtés. Je ne les oublierais jamais. J't'adore Céline. Merci. <3
Tyler1991 Posted February 15, 2011 at 02:51 AM Posted February 15, 2011 at 02:51 AM (edited) The holywood theme disappoints me. I've had enough covers from her to last me until I die. Though I will say if she does this theme, I won't *CENSORED* about it as long as she includes BABT, TYLAM, Calling You, and her songs. Those need to be included first and foremost. Edited February 15, 2011 at 02:52 AM by Tyler1991 Quote
SuperLove4Celine Posted February 15, 2011 at 03:02 AM Posted February 15, 2011 at 03:02 AM The holywood theme disappoints me. I've had enough covers from her to last me until I die. Though I will say if she does this theme, I won't *CENSORED* about it as long as she includes BABT, TYLAM, Calling You, and her songs. Those need to be included first and foremost. What about "Listen To The Magic Man?" Quote
Jennifer Posted February 15, 2011 at 03:13 AM Posted February 15, 2011 at 03:13 AM The quote from Celine about the "Hollywood" songs is an old quote! Please don't take this to mean that the show's theme has gone back to the Hollywood theme. Read this article from LAST YEAR - exact same quote. http://www.accesshollywood.com/celine-dion...s_article_28842 Quote http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v56/JenniferCeline/nextplaneout3_small.jpg
Tyler1991 Posted February 15, 2011 at 03:30 AM Posted February 15, 2011 at 03:30 AM Thank god. Phew! Quote
Celinefanatic07 Posted February 15, 2011 at 03:37 AM Posted February 15, 2011 at 03:37 AM "The Female Artist Of The Decade" gahhhhhh. CELINE IS A BEAST!!! SHE RULESS! I am sooo proud to contribute the The Celine Machine! Quote http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k124/oldies830/mgean_2.jpgDO NOT STEAL MY SIGNATURE"It's hard in a recording studio, because I'm infront of a microphone, I have to imagine all of you and then I'm able to sing the songs for you...Now I'm still infront of a microphone, with all of you right infront of me, to see all of your faces, That's why I still do it!" (wild applause) thankyou for the flowers - Celine after a flower moment 9-22-08
SuperLove4Celine Posted February 15, 2011 at 03:44 AM Posted February 15, 2011 at 03:44 AM The quote from Celine about the "Hollywood" songs is an old quote! Please don't take this to mean that the show's theme has gone back to the Hollywood theme. Read this article from LAST YEAR - exact same quote. http://www.accesshollywood.com/celine-dion...s_article_28842 I was thinking it was something like that, but with Celine's team you never really know. Quote
Nmj Posted February 15, 2011 at 03:58 AM Posted February 15, 2011 at 03:58 AM i think the hollywood theme is old unchanged news Quote
Alex_Incognito Posted February 15, 2011 at 04:05 AM Posted February 15, 2011 at 04:05 AM Bring on the movie songs!Or at least a change of her normal répertoire! Quote "People pay 20-25 dollars to see you."- Céline Dion, 1990
smw Posted February 15, 2011 at 04:07 AM Posted February 15, 2011 at 04:07 AM I'm thrilled that she is going to Vegas earlier than anticipated. It seems like she's finally focusing fully on the show. It's becoming more of a reality to her -- and she wants it to be GREAT! Quote
Nmj Posted February 15, 2011 at 04:35 AM Posted February 15, 2011 at 04:35 AM only thing bad about her early return is the dryness, i wish she would stay in florida til like the week before the opening lol Quote
smw Posted February 15, 2011 at 06:11 AM Posted February 15, 2011 at 06:11 AM only thing bad about her early return is the dryness, i wish she would stay in florida til like the week before the opening lol Better to adapt now… Instead of getting there and then having to cancel shows! Also, after living there for so many years… I'm sure she's prepared. They'll probably have her hotel room overflowing with humidifiers. Quote
smw Posted February 15, 2011 at 06:39 AM Posted February 15, 2011 at 06:39 AM (edited) …her dressing room too Edited February 15, 2011 at 06:40 AM by smw Quote
anewdayhascome Posted February 15, 2011 at 08:52 AM Posted February 15, 2011 at 08:52 AM hollywood theme?! maybe the quote is old but they might not have abandoned the idea after all Quote A New Day... 10th & 11th November 2006 Taking Chances World Tour, Antwerp 13th & 14th May 2008, Kraków 28th June 2008 Celine 25th & 27th & 31st August 2013 20th, 23rd, 24th, 27th & 28th September 2016 Sans attendre Tour, Paris 1st & 5th December 2013 Encore un soir, Paris 24th, 25th, 28th, 29th June & 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 7th, 9th July 2016 Live 2017 Stockholm 17th June 2017 Lille 1st & 2nd July 2017 Paris 8th & 9th July 2017 Berlin 23rd & 24th July 2017 Live 2018 Taipei 11th & 13th July 2018 Manila 19th July 2018 Bangkok 23rd July 2018 BST Hyde Park London 5 July 2019
mirage Posted February 15, 2011 at 09:55 AM Posted February 15, 2011 at 09:55 AM There will be no Hollywood theme!! It's an old quote and they never really 'cancelled' the theme officially!!We learned about it because in an interview with Mego? They said that it doesn't work right now for Celine. She will songs she likes to sing, some old, some never heard before ;-) Quote
Shamrock_1982 Posted February 15, 2011 at 10:36 AM Posted February 15, 2011 at 10:36 AM I knew she'd fly to Vegas straight after Oprah... Quote
CelineDionFan710 Posted February 15, 2011 at 06:38 PM Posted February 15, 2011 at 06:38 PM so amazing because she gets to stay in the Oprah Winfrey penthouse. i think that is cool. so kool and glad that she cant have more rehearsals! Quote http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj194/CelineFan710/11_perform_gown-pg-horizontal.jpgCeline is my idol
Dionesque Posted February 16, 2011 at 06:43 PM Posted February 16, 2011 at 06:43 PM Oh, so there won't be another baptism in Montréal which I expected. But it's good to hear to start her rehearsals now and esp. to start to adjust to the dry clima again, after these years of not lviging there anymore. Quote Visit me on Facebook 14th & 16th May 2008 - Antwerp Sportpaleis24th & 25th May 2008 - Paris Bercy2nd June 2008 - Amsterdam ArenA12th June 2008 - Berlin Waldbühne18th June 2008 - Köln Arena20th June 2008 - Hamburg Colorline Arena28th June 2008 - Kraków Błonia Park1st July 2008 - Vienna Stadthalle15th, 16th, 19th & 20th August 2008 - Montréal Bell Centre10th, 15th & 16th March 2011 - Las Vegas Caesars Palace ColosseumJ'étais là pour toi, Céline! Why has Javito been silenced ???
kathy4 Posted February 16, 2011 at 07:33 PM Posted February 16, 2011 at 07:33 PM do you think we will see pictures? Quote http://i425.photobucket.com/albums/pp339/Mia_84/Tumlum/Perfume/celine-dion-chic.jpg
Nmj Posted February 16, 2011 at 07:47 PM Posted February 16, 2011 at 07:47 PM Better to adapt now… Instead of getting there and then having to cancel shows! Also, after living there for so many years… I'm sure she's prepared. They'll probably have her hotel room overflowing with humidifiers. i hope your right! Quote
Nmj Posted February 16, 2011 at 08:12 PM Posted February 16, 2011 at 08:12 PM sorry if already posted! Traffic is likely to screech to a halt this afternoon on the world-famous Strip, and this will be no ordinary tourist rush hour. Call it a battle of the beauties or a clash of the titans, as their paths cross for the next 48 hours. Photographers and reporters will race between Celine Dion’s touchdown at McCarran Airport and her arrival at Caesars Palace. Simultaneously, the 17 magnificent models from Sports Illustrated’s annual Swimsuit Edition shuttle to Diablo’s Cantina at the Monte Carlo for their first autograph and photo session.Superstar Celine departed her Florida home this morning and landed in Chicago to tape a 1-hour TV show with Oprah Winfrey that airs Monday. Celine was set to meet what Oprah’s production execs describe as her most loyal fan. The Canadian songbird is then set mid-afternoon to jump a second private jet for the flight here. After landing, she immediately heads to Caesars. Her new show features 31 musicians in a full orchestra and separate band and debuts its 3-year run March 15. Although Celine has been rehearsing songs at her Florida home, full onstage orchestra rehearsals start tomorrow, and she says she’ll stay at Caesars until the tribute show to the music and memories of Hollywood’s greatest love themes is up and running perfectly. Then she and her family will move back into their home at Lake Las Vegas.More than 200 uniformed Caesars employees led by President Gary Selesner and AEG/Concerts West President John Meglen will greet Celine, manager-husband Rene Angelil and her sons Rene Charles and the new 4-month-old twins Eddy and Nelson at the hotel’s front fountains and porte cochere. The newborns will be baptized here March 5, and Celine’s sister Linda, Rene Charles and Rene’s sons Patrick and Jean-Pierre and daughter Ann-Marie from two previous marriages will be the godparents. “Caesars Palace is thrilled to welcome Celine’s fans from all over the world,” Gary said in a statement. “I can’t overstate the excitement among our team members, guests and partners, all of whom consider Celine and her husband Rene special members of the Caesars Palace family.” The executives promise her new show will be a groundbreaking concert performance and the most spectacular yet of her shows complete with her biggest hits and stunning visual presentations. http://www.lasvegasweekly.com/blogs/luxe-l...dels-face-las-/ Quote
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