Is Celine Dion returning?
11:41 AM PT, May 1 2008
Yesterday, Robin Leach broke on his blog a story that negotiations have begun to bring Celine Dion back to Caesars to headline again starting at the end of 2009 or early 2010. I reached AEG Live (which books the venue for Caesars) to get confirmation that it was in negotiations to return a Celine Dion show to Vegas. The official statement released to me:"Right now Celine's focus is on her worldwide tour. We (AEG Live) begin the North American tour in August. We love Celine and always keep the door open for her to return to Las Vegas if she wishes."
That, of course, implies AEG Live is somehow too busy and Celine too focused with the immediate future to worry about the long-term future, which, of course, is nonsense. And also significant is that this does not answer whether AEG Live is negotiating with Dion's people to return the show to Vegas?
At least AEG Live is clear that the ball is in Dion's court about a return engagement. Of course, that has always been the case. Celine Dion was almost unique among Strip shows in that she closed "A New Day" while still able to sell out every performance.
At least AEG Live is clear that the ball is in Dion's court about a return engagement. Of course, that has always been the case. Celine Dion was almost unique among Strip shows in that she closed "A New Day" while still able to sell out every performance.
So despite having time to send out a few score words of obfuscation (on what Celine is focused on, how much AEG loves Celine, when her North American tour starts, etc.), when it comes to trying to get a direct "yes" or "no" answer to the question of whether AEG and Dion are negotiating for a return to Vegas, it's: "The AEG spokespeople are unavailable to talk to you." (Photo by Sarah Gerke)
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I really do hope so
Her show in Vegas was Brilliant .
I'm sure it would continue to be huge if she decides to go back!
Celine made Vegas a hot spot again!
Posted by: Mike | May 21, 2008 at 05:40 AM
Celine Dion is the most amazing person ever. Her Las Vegas show was incredible! I have no doubt that Celine could stay in Vegas for a billion years & still sell out every single one of her shows! I would of course support Celine in whatever she decides to do, but if she did return to Vegas I would love if it wasn't for long, because the rest of us miss her soooooo much! Ever since seeing Celine in Croke Park Dublin on the 30th of May this year, I've been praying she'll return. Ireland need you too Celine!!! Tu est simplement le meilleur =) Xxxxx
Posted by: Alanna | August 21, 2008 at 01:45 PM
i live in las vegas i hope celine does return to vegas i seen a new day twice and was blown away and everytime i drive by caesars palace and see the colosseum i think of her since it was built for her so its only fitting
she returns there there is no place like home..........
god bless
Posted by: Adam | November 20, 2008 at 07:33 PM
Today I had someone call me and ask me if celine dions son has died , she said she heard it
please dear god i hope not, can someone please let me know if this is true or not,
Posted by: john | February 11, 2009 at 05:04 PM
please tell me celine dions son is not dead i had an friend call and ask me if this was true please let me know . i hope he is still alive please let me know
thank you john
Posted by: john jones | February 11, 2009 at 05:06 PM
Rene Charles is VERY MUCH ALIVE AND SPOILED!
Posted by: J.C. | February 16, 2009 at 09:46 AM