[Source: Amazon]
Speaking from the Colosseum at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, where she is in the final days of her record breaking, 5 year, sell-out show, 'A New Day', Celine Dion
remarked that HV Love would be offering an exclusive collection of jewelry and related accessories, designed to reflect "the most wonderful, human emotion of all - love. Jewelry has the unique ability
to convey the power of love in a way that no other item can come close to duplicating. It is at once beautiful to behold, and precious to possess. There is a sense of joy and intimacy about
fine jewelry, and we intend to capture those feelings in the creativity and elegance of our collections. Each item is, essentially, a precious work of art, that never loses its meaning. It captures the heart
and only grows in personal value as time passes. Our goal is to create a collection of diamond and other fine jewelry and accessories that place elegance of design ahead of price.
HV Love has unique advantages to achieve that goal in China."
The company intends to develop its brand equity through establishing a sizable network of company-owned and select, retail storefront partners in key, urban markets, with a projected total number
of stores reaching over 200 outlets by 2010 and in order to immediately capture the potential sales benefits afforded by the upcoming, Beijing Olympics,
the new company will begin marketing its jewelry products via an exclusive Internet site at http://www.hvlove.com/.
[Source: PR Newswire]
(2:20 p.m. GMT) To help celebrate her long time friend Julie Snyder's 40th birthday, Celine will guest host an episode of Snyder's TV game show inspired by
"Deal or No Deal" called '' Le Banquier .'' In this episode, not only is Celine hosting, but also Rene Angelil is the banker and Julie Snyder is the
contestant. At the end of the show, they will donate all of their prize money to the Ste. Justine Hospital Foundation
as well as the ' Fondation pour la Recherche de la Moelle Épinière '. This episode, hosted by Celine, is scheduled to air on TVA on September 23rd at 7:00 p.m. ET.
(3:00 p.m. GMT)
Secondo Billboard, gli spettacoli di Céline dal 16 al 19 Agosto si classificano
al QUINTO posto della Billboard Boxscore Concert Grosses (la classifica degli
incassi dei concerti nel MONDO) di questa settimana. Guadagni delle vendite: 2.294.524 dollari;
Show tutti esauriti: 4 su 4; biglietti venduti nei 4 giorni: 16.592 su 16.592.
Con questi show, gli spettacoli tutti esauriti sono 486 su 681. Dall'inizio dell'anno, Celine si è esibita in 80 spettacoli
i quali hanno incassato un totale di 44.898.668 dollari con 325.791 presenze.
(3:00 p.m. GMT)
According to Billboard, Céline's shows from August 16th to Aug. 19th are at the
FIFTH position of this week's Billboard Boxscore Concert Grosses (the chart of concert
grosses in the WORLD). Gross Sales: US$ 2,294,524 ; Shows/ Sellouts: 4 out of 4,
Attend/Capacity: 16,592 out of 16,592. With these shows, Céline's sold-out shows are 486 out of 681 performed shows.
The 80 shows (since the beginning of 2007) grossed US$ 44,898,668 with 325,791 attendances.And she does just that on the album, getting a bit bluesy and rocking out when she’s not belting out her usual chest-pounding ballads.
Last week, Dion told USA Today the album would be called The Woman in Me, sparking a Celine vs. Shania debate online.
"I think this album represents a positive evolution in my career," Dion said of her album. "I’m feeling strong, maybe a little gutsier than in the past,
and just as passionate about music and life as I ever was."
On the new CD, Dion ventures into rock territory with a cover version of Heart’s "Alone" and guitar-driven tracks titled "This Time,"
"Shadow of Love" and "Can’t Fight the Feeling."
She sings the blues on "That’s Just the Woman in Me," showing off the rawness of her normally perfect voice. And while the vocals are pure Dion, some of the arrangements are decidedly
different. "Let Me Be Your Soldier" features military-style drums; "Right Next to the Right One" has the sound of folk instruments; and "Eyes On Me" is a beat-heavy track
with a touch of Bollywood. The singer has included several ballads, including "A Song for You" and "World to Believe In." In addition to the title track, there’s also
"Just Fade Away," "My Love," and "Surprise, Surprise."
[Source: Canada.com]
“I don’t get it,” sighs Groban over the phone from Pennsylvania, after being told of Dion’s dubious distinction. “She’s a powerhouse. In this day and age, when more and more
studio-produced, tiny-tiny voices are being rewarded ... she has this extraordinary instrument. She’s also one of the nicest people in the world. So over-the-top nice, I guess, that
people think it’s an act.”
Before stepping into Bocelli’s shoes, Groban was a simple theatre major at the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, where his vocal teacher happened to be an acquaintance of frequent
Dion collaborator David Foster. As luck would have it, the renowned Canadian producer happened to be shopping around for new voices, and after hearing a tape of Josh singing, Foster
enlisted Groban — then 17 — to perform a Phantom of the Opera number for a crowd of 20,000. Two weeks later, he called on Groban again, requesting his presence at the 1999 Grammy Awards,
where Bocelli had just backed out of his duet with Dion.
Groban says Dion’s very un-diva-like behaviour was of great comfort to a nervous teen, especially since everyone else he encountered backstage was as demanding as they come. “When
she came out, she could see my hand was shaking, so she took my hand in hers and ran the lyrics with me to make sure we got everything right,” he recalls. “It takes a lot of energy to be that
nice to everyone around you, but somehow, she makes it work.”
[Source: Jam!]
Amazingly, it may not just be cold, hard cash that motivates them. Timbaland has been attending Dion's $95m Las Vegas show on a regular basis. Prince has been at least three times.
Timberlake took a break from being pop's Mr Cool to come down, and Britney, Ice T and Alice Cooper have been spotted among the 4,100-strong audience (although Cooper, apparently,
just said he wanted to see what a $95m concert looked like).
Even Rick Rubin, another of the world's most revered producers, has been to the specially built "Roman Coliseum" at Caesars Palace to see 39-year-old Dion belt out My Heart Will Go
On, The Power of Love and Beauty and the Beast.
This is the man who founded Def Jam Records, revived Johnny Cash's career and still found time to produce Jay-Z's 99 Problems and the last three albums by the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
So what do they see in a woman who, according to those who have seen the show, feigns surprise at seeing the audience every time she comes on stage, and dedicates every performance to
"the children"?
"Celine has such a beautiful, mesmerising voice," Timbaland told Elle magazine. "She is so talented. I think we could create something that is a classic like she already is."
Dion may have other ideas: "It must not be too edgy," she said in a recent interview. "It must be comforting. So I'm not going to change."
If that doesn't mesh with Timbaland's skittish, rhythmic style, perhaps Robson and Jerome would welcome his input on a comeback.
To help celebrate her long time friend Julie Snyder's 40th birthday, Celine will guest host an episode of Snyder's TV game show inspired by "Deal or No Deal" called '' Le Banquier .'' In this episode,
not only is Celine hosting, but also Rene Angelil is the banker and Julie Snyder is the contestant!! At the end of the show, they will donate all of their prize money to the Ste. Justine Hospital Foundation
as well as the ' Fondation pour la Recherche de la Moelle Épinière '. This episode, hosted by Celine, is scheduled to air on TVA this fall. During her summer vacations in Quebec, Celine has also joined a private concert in Montreal's Bell Center to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Saint Justine Hospital (on August 4th).
She sang SIX songs among which: S'il suffisait d'aimer, Sous le vent with Garou and Si Dieu existe with Claude Dubois.
[Source: also Celinedion.com]