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In other Dion news, Columbia/Legacy will on Oct. 16 reissue the 1998 holiday album "These Are Special Times" with a bonus DVD of the artist's CBS
television special from Thanksgiving of that year. The show featured duets with Rosie O'Donnell and Andrea Bocelli as well as performances of hits like "Power of Love" and "My Heart Will Go On."
[Source: Billboard]
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Secondo Billboard, gli spettacoli di Céline dal 27 Giugno all'1 Luglio si classificano
al TERZO posto della Billboard Boxscore Concert Grosses (la classifica degli
incassi dei concerti nel MONDO) delle scorsa settimana. Guadagni delle vendite: 2.866.956 dollari;
Show tutti esauriti: 5 su 5; biglietti venduti nei 5 giorni: 20.740 su 20.740.
Con questi show, gli spettacoli tutti esauriti sono 482 su 677. Dall'inizio dell'anno, Celine si è esibita in 76 spettacoli
i quali hanno incassato un totale di 42.604.144 dollari con 309.199 presenze.
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According to Billboard, Céline's shows from June 27th to July 1st are at the
THIRD position of last week's Billboard Boxscore Concert Grosses (the chart of concert
grosses in the WORLD). Gross Sales: US$ 2,866,956 ; Shows/ Sellouts: 5 out of 5,
Attend/Capacity: 20,740 out of 20,740. With these shows, Céline's sold-out shows are 482 out of 677 performed shows.
The 76 shows (since the beginning of 2007) grossed US$ 42,604,144 with 309,199 attendances.
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Secondo Billboard, gli spettacoli di Céline dal 13 al 17 Giugno si classificano
al SESTO posto della Billboard Boxscore Concert Grosses (la classifica degli
incassi dei concerti nel MONDO) di QUESTA settimana. Guadagni delle vendite: 2.852.913 dollari;
Show tutti esauriti: 4 su 5; biglietti venduti nei 5 giorni: 20.647 su 20.740.
Invece, gli spettacoli dal 21 al 24 Giugno si classificano
al SETTIMO posto. Guadagni delle vendite: 2.294.297 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 478 su 672. Dall'inizio dell'anno, Celine si è esibita in 71 spettacoli
i quali hanno incassato un totale di 39.737.188 dollari con 288.459 presenze.
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According to Billboard, Céline's shows from June 13th to June 17th are at the
SIXTH position of THIS week's Billboard Boxscore Concert Grosses (the chart of concert
grosses in the WORLD). Gross Sales: US$ 2,852,913 ; Shows/ Sellouts: 4 out of 5,
Attend/Capacity: 20,647 out of 20,740. The shows from June 21st to June 24th are at the
SEVENTH position. Gross Sales: US$ 2,294,297; Shows/ Sellouts: 4 out of 4,
Attend/Capacity: 16,592 out of 16,592. With these shows, Céline's sold-out shows are 478 out of 672 performed shows.
The 71 shows (since the beginning of 2007) grossed US$ 39,737,188 with 288,459 attendances.To some in the music industry, Vegas is God's waiting room for has-been musicians. It is where one goes when he is past his prime and unable to keep up with modern trends. And while such accusations are baseless and out-of-touch, Vegas finally has another artist who has, once again, proven that Vegas is a place one goes to showcase talent, not to let it die. Five years ago, the landscape of the famed Strip changed dramatically when Caesars Palace opened its arms, and its pocket book, to internationally-acclaimed recording artist Celine Dion.
Dion, who has sold over 155 million records worldwide, and is best known for the "Titanic" theme song, "My Heart Will Go On," was approached by the gaming group and offered a permanent show
on the Strip.It did not take long for the singer to agree, for such an arrangement would permit her to do what she loves best - sing - and be with the people she loves most - her son and husband. The
sun rose on "A New Day," the name of her show.
As part of the deal, Caesars Entertainment Corporation built The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, a $95 million, state-of- the-art, 4,148-seat arena tailored to the needs of Dion and her audience. One
of the perks of the theater? Technology that vigilantly monitors humidity levels, to protect Dion's vocals from the dryness of the desert.
As one walks into the massive theater, one is greeted with a light misty smog that is the direct product of the artificial humidity levels. And while the mist creates a mildly eerie, yet somewhat mysterious,
environment, the concertgoer is immediately taken by the extensive layout of the stage, which is easily 100 feet deep.
While this author was seated center orchestra, there is clearly not a bad seat in the house. The design of the theater, which has two balconies, permits all of Dion's 4,148 fans - she is customarily sold
out every night - to enjoy the show. And it is definitely a show to enjoy. At 8:30 p.m. last Friday, the lights dimmed, the audience roared and Celine Dion, without the hassle of an opening act, took
to the stage for a 90-minute show of pure vocal power. Dion is not just a talented singer, she sets the bar for perfection and competence.
Throughout her set, which includes hits such as "A New Day," "The Power of Love," "I'm Alive" and "I Drove All Night," the vocalist is flawless. She tackles each note like a lion to a gazelle
and captivates the listener with her siren-like melodies. Unlike some singers of today, Dion does not hold back. She belts out song after song without breaking a sweat, clearly giving her audience
more than the cost of tickets, which range from $79.55 to 204.55. It is clear she is consumed by the show.
A benefit of the show is when Dion pays homage to Ol' Blue Eyes himself, Frank Sinatra. Dion sings "All the Way," intermingling her vocals with a recording of Sinatra, and she also covers
"I've Got the World on a String." The only drawback to the show, though, is Dion's lack of interaction with the audience and her use of dancers. "A New Day" was a quintessential Vegas show,
for it resembles a well-oiled machine, running smoothly and quickly. While Dion takes a few moments to chat with the audience, the show lacks that intimate interaction one expects in such a venue.
And as for the use of dancers - they are distracting. This is not to say the dancers are not talented, for clearly the show's dancers are among the finest in the industry. The problem, however, lies in the
fact that Dion is a vocalist who is powerful, consistent and not in need of distractions. Her voice is all that is needed to carry the show, and the dancing distracted from the one thing the audience
should be focused on - the vocal prowess of Dion. Nonetheless, Dion's contract is expiring and the curtain will fall on "A New Day" in 2008, drawing to a close a chance to experience a show that has
paid homage to the showmanship best associated with Las Vegas.
[Source: Joe Murray, The Bulletin.us]
(8:05 a.m. GMT) Da oggi comincia il break estivo di Celine dal suo show di Las Vegas! Durante queste vacanze Celine registrerà altre
canzoni per il suo prossimo album in inglese (in uscita tra Ottobre e Novembre 2007). Inoltre, il 4 Agosto sarà a Montreal ove
prenderà parte a un concerto (privato!) di beneficenza in favore del Sainte Justine Hospital di Montreal di cui Celine e René sono
rispettivamente madrina e padrino. Si prevede che canti 3 canzoni. La pausa estiva durerà fino al 15 Agosto. Si esibirà di nuovo al
Colosseum del Caesars Palace giovedì, 16 Agosto.
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Celine's summer-break starts today! During her holidays she will record more songs for her forthcoming album in english
(to be released between October/November 2007). Besides, on August 4th Celine will take part in a charity (and private!) event
for the Saint Justine Hospital that will take place in the soccer field at the Jean de Brebeuf College in Montreal (Canada). She is expected to perform three songs. Celine will be performing again at The
Colosseum at Caesars Palace on Thursday, August 16th.