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Madonna tops WORLDWIDE tours in 2008
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) –
Madonna and Celine Dion
were the biggest worldwide concert draws in 2008, each selling more
than $200 million worth of tickets to their slickly produced shows,
trade publication Pollstar said on Tuesday.
The pop singers also took the top two spots in North America, which accounts for an estimated 40 percent of the concert business, Pollstar said.
French-Canadian balladeer Dion, launching her first world tour in more than eight years, earned $236.6 million fro...
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Celine Dion & Michael Jackson
Original at Celine Dion Discussions CC
• Tue, Jun 30
Era da un po di giorni che volevo aprire questo topic ma a causa degli impegni degli ultimi giorni riesco a farlo solo oggi. E' un comunicato stampa che Celine ha rilasciato a seguito della morte di Micheal Jackson, che in parte avevo sentito leggere alla radio in merito ai primi commenti del...
Rene Angelil, Mario Lemieux part of group named to Order of Quebec
Original at google.com
• Wed, Jun 17
QUEBEC QUEBEC — Hockey legend Mario Lemieux and Rene Angelil, the husband and manager of pop icon Celine Dion, were inducted Wednesday into the Order of Quebec. The honour added to an unforgettable week for Lemieux, the principal owner of the Pittsburgh ...
Potts inspired by Kipling's 'If'
Original at Korea Herald
• Wed, Jun 17
South Korea About who he would love to sing a duet with, Potts named Celine Dion and Leona Lewis. "Celine has an incredible technique, she's one of the best female singers in the last 30 years. If there's anyone who can do a long session, it's her and she's ...
Russell Peters: Now even he's watching the Junos
Original at Canada.com
• Tue, Jun 16
Canada A: Not so much make fun of, but I think to have fun with, will be Nickelback, Sarah McLachlan — and obviously I'll make the Celine Dion jokes again, because she's Celine Dion. Q: What do you think of the nominees this year? A: Well, I'm unfamiliar with ...
Commercial Break: The new run of "Hut?" Pizza Hut adverts
Original at TV Scoop
• Tue, Jun 16
UK You will never take the advice of someone who looks like they might listen to Celine Dion and Razorlight in their 4x4. These things tend to happen naturally... they come to pass because said products are so omnipotent that it's hard to reprogramme your ...
OASIS DRIES UP IN DOWNTURN - Las Vegas Review
Original at Las Vegas Review-Journal
• Sun, Jun 14
Las Vegas Review - Journal, NV With a man-made lake in the desert, an Italian-style village beyond the suburban sprawl and neighborhoods fit for diva Celine Dion, the Lake Las Vegas resort development flouted good sense and modesty in the tradition of all great Las Vegas dreams. ...
Canadian woman the gem of Paris jewelry-makers - The Gazette
Original at Montreal
• Sat, Jun 13
The Gazette (Montreal), Canada This is my tribute to Celine Dion. She doesn't know me, not yet, and I don't know her. But I'm waiting for her call. I will never call her. But the grace of life will bring her to me." Edeenne said she's always been moved by how "this little girl from ...
Splash on Oceans
Original at Trinidad News
• Fri, Jun 12
Trinidad and Tobago Anthony P Scott and Coty have for the past eight years launched many fragrance lines such as Nautica, Celine Dion, Baby Phat, Kate Moss, David and Victoria Beckham and Halle Berry, as well as mass brand Adidas and Playboy. Nautica Oceans is available ...
NORM: Impersonator's return celebrated - Las Vegas Review
Original at Las Vegas Review-Journal
• Thu, Jun 11
NORM: Impersonator's return celebrated Las Vegas Review - Journal Others from the tribute artist community, but not dressed as their alter egos, included Elvis (Greg Miller), Celine Dion (Elisa Furr), and Liza Minnelli ... and more »
Review: 'Fellowship!' at the Falcon Theatre
Original at latimes.com
• Tue, Jun 9
CA Moreover, Patterson's post-Celine Dion attitudes as Arwen make "One Moment (With You)," her duet with Matthew Stephen Young's pricelessly dude-speaking, guitar-wielding Strider/Aragorn, another high point. Actually, there are many high points, ...
Krill is Kill
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• Fri, Jun 5
By katyboo1 Usually in my stats chart there are some ever popular questions such as a) Has Celine Dion died yet? and b) what is an Alien Fizz Pod? People are still asking these questions you will be relieved to hear. The answers, as ever are a) not to my knowledge but we can live in hope, and b) I have no idea...
Falling Into You - Celine Dion @jonasbrothers should cover this...
Original at Megatokyo News
• Sun, May 24
Falling Into You - Celine Dion @jonasbrothers should cover this song. Joe's voice in place of Celine's would be AMAZING!!!
NORM: This could be it for local dancer - Las Vegas Review
Original at Las Vegas Review-Journal
• Wed, May 20
Las Vegas Review - Journal, NV Klapow, a Grammy-winning choreographer for "High School Musical," formerly danced in Celine Dion shows. Stecklein, of Colorado, has performed in Las Vegas, and Cox had a role in CBS' short-lived musical dramedy "Viva Laughlin. ...
Charice performs debut single on 'Oprah'
Original at ABS CBN News
• Mon, May 18
Philippines And the people will say, 'Oh, that is Charice's song,'" said the Filipino pint-sized singer, who became popular belting out Celine Dion and Whitney Houston hits. Winfrey, Warren and Foster were very impressed by the singer. Winfrey could only utter ...
The best song in the world (or at least a big chunk of it)?
Original at music-mix.ew.com
• Mon, May 18
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Charice wows crowd in Las Vegas charity concert
Original at ABS CBN News
• Sun, May 10
Philippines Charice belted out Celine Dion hits like “Power of Love” and “All By Myself” and a medley of songs from the popular film "Bodyguard." An estimated 12000 people, mostly Filipinos, were up on their feet dancing and cheering as Charice sang Gloria ...
'Titanic' stars help shipwreck's last survivor
Original at MSNBC
• Sun, May 10
BBC Berkshire I decided, therefore, at the opening of the exhibition, to publicly challenge James Cameron, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, 20th Century Fox and Celine (Dion) to match me dollar for dollar,.' He is still waiting on a response from Dion, ...
INTERVIEWS: David Foster - Las Vegas Review
Original at Las Vegas Review-Journal
• Fri, May 8
INTERVIEWS: David Foster Patrons of those benefits got early looks at Josh Groban, Michael Buble and Charlotte Church, performing alongside the likes of Elton John, Stevie Wonder and Celine Dion. "I sort of discovered late in my life that I do have a talent for finding talent ...
Singers bring something new to Yanni's music
Original at Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
• Wed, May 6
PA The decision to enter the realm of vocal music came about mainly because of an alliance Yanni forged with Ric Wake, a leading vocal producer who has worked with Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston and a host of other singers. ...
Celine TV appearances for sale
Original at Celine Dion Discussions CC
• Sun, Apr 26
This is Celine Dion These are special times chritsmas special Record of the year, my heart will go on Celine singing MHWGO on Christmas top of the pops 41st Grammy awards Celine dion spotlights ‘im your angel’ video Rosie O’Donnell MHWGO
How To: Celine Dion (Titanic) - My Heart Will Go On [piano tutorial]Original at YouTube
• Sat, Apr 18
By rss@youtube.com (gamemasternl) Author: gamemasternl Keywords: Celine Dion Titanic My Heart Will Go On piano tutorial Added: April 18, 2009
Celine Dion May Have The Habs Yet
Original at Idolator
• Fri, Apr 17
By Maura Perhaps hoping to assert her Québecois status even further, singer Céline Dion is interested in being part of a group that would buy the 24-time NHL champions the Montreal Canadiens, who are currently fighting their way through the first round of the NHL playoffs against their blood riv...
How To Play Titanic Theme on piano/keyboardOriginal at YouTube
• Wed, Apr 8
By rss@youtube.com (jordus) None Author: jordus Keywords: How To Play Titanic Theme on piano keyboard lesson tutorial My Heart Will Go On theme song Celine Dion Added: April 8, 2009
Who Will Follow Celine Dion And Carlos Santana To Las Vegas?Original at Idolator
• Wed, Apr 1
By Dan Gibson Oddly, the artist that came to mind first when I thought of Celine Dion's big, ridiculous "A New Day" was Kanye. While I doubt he would give up the opportunity to charge $50 for t-shirts in concert venues around America, he would no doubt have a lot of fun with elaborate staging that a single ve...
Opinion: In photos: 'Celine Dion performs in Miami'
Original at monstersandcritics.com
• Mon, Jan 26
By James Wray Jan 26, 2009, 14:22 GMT Celine Dion in concert during her "Taking Chances" tour at American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida January 23, 2009. ... Celine Dion sets attendance record and thrills fans in Miami concert MiamiHerald.com
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Madonna tops WORLDWIDE tours in 2008
Original at Madonnasworld.com
• Tue, Dec 30
By noreply@blogger.com (Madonnasworld) LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Madonna and Celine Dion were the biggest worldwide concert draws in 2008, each selling more than $200 million worth of tickets to their slickly produced shows, trade publication Pollstar said on Tuesday. The pop singers also took the top two spots in North America, which accounts for an estimated 40 percent of the concert business, Pollstar said. French-Canadian balladeer Dion, launching her first world tour in more than eight years, earned $236.6 million from 24 countries, with North America contributing $94 million. Pollstar said fewer people went to concerts in North America this year, and despite the incipient recession those who went were prepared to sharply pay more for their tickets. [read the full post]
Andrea Chalupa: If Life Gives You Limes, Make Margaritas
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• Fri, Nov 7
By Andrea Chalupa His island empire may be laid back but it's no fool's gold. In 2006, Buffett ranked number seven on Rolling Stone's list of Richest Rock Stars, beating out Celine Dion and rapper 50 Cent. His island empire may be laid back but it's no fool's gold. In 2006, Buffett ranked number seven on Rolling S...
Celine Dion Banned from Singing?
Original at www.gabbybabble.celebuzz.com
• Mon, Nov 3
By gdaysunshine November 3rd, 2008 Celine Dion Banned from Singing? Celine Dion has disappointed her fans because she had to cancel a concert in Chicago planned for tomorrow night. According to Female First, her doctors have “banned her from singing for five days.” For only five days? Aw! Dion is said to be...
Celine Dion: The Issue of Long Locks is Minimal
Original at Celebrity Baby Blog
• Wed, Oct 29
By Anya Thibault Camus/AP In the end, it comes down to what kind of person he is, not the length of his hair, says Celine Dion. Not surprised that son René-Charles' long locks is often a topic of conversation, the singer shares that "many times" people have broached the subject of taking... Thibault Ca...
Tracy Lea Carnes: Trying to Help This Country Makes Obama a Good Candidate, Not a Socialist
Original at Huffington Post
• Fri, Oct 24
By Tracy Lea Carnes Canada has a form of democratic socialism yet I don't see them suddenly amassing an army and marching across the border to impose their health care system, crazy accents, and Moulson beer on us. Inflicting Celine Dion on us was enough.
Opinion: Betting on CHER has downside for Aeg Live
Original at Cher Las Vegas
• Thu, Oct 9
By webmaster The success of both Cher and Bette Midler back up the long-term strategy of producer AEG Live, which accurately predicted the Strip needed a steadier presence of big names, not more production shows, when it opened Celine Dion’s “A New Day” in 2003. Source: Las Vegas Review
Shinan: Celine gives Bette Midler some humidifier advice
Original at A.M. A&E
• Mon, Sep 22
By NP Editor Thanks to Celine Dion, Bette Midler is breathing considerably better. Celine Dion might be known in pop circles for her saccharine ballads and emotional lyrics — but the diva knows her humidifying technology, too. Karim Sahib / AFP]
Boston 8/13 Review
Original at Celine Dion Discussions CC
• Wed, Aug 13
River Deep was so high energy and that place roared when My Heart Will Go On started. All in all, a fantastic night, by far the best concert I have ever been too. I don't care that we didn't get any new songs, I would not trade this for anything, I cannot believe I was so close to Celine. Boston loves h...
Saturday 7th June - Gillian McKeith in the Hotseat
Original at katyboo1 (WordPress)
• Sat, Jun 7
By katyboo1 Is that a statement, or are you looking for verification? I can’t say she’s hideous, because she’s too entertaining for that. Her hair is always in very good condition, I’ll give her that. I can say that were I of the lesbian persuasion (or shopping round the corner as my friend says!) that...
Celine Dion - The Final Word - Really, Honestly. That's All There Is To Say On The Matter, Probably
Original at katyboo1 (WordPress)
• Thu, Jun 5
By katyboo1 Now look here chaps. This Celine Dion thing is getting beyond a joke. I've hardly mentioned the poor woman except in passing for weeks and weeks, and still you bombard me with your ceaseless questions about the French Canadian pop diva minx. Why you think I will know anything about her when...
Celine Dion Perth concert review - PerthNow
Original at news.com.au
• Tue, Apr 8
Celine Dion Perth concert review PerthNow, Australia - The first section of the concert concluded with Taking Chances, during which heavy guitar distortion cut into Dion's vocal frequency, It's All Coming Back ...
Review: Lets Talk About Love By Celine Dion
Original at varun1800 (WordPress)
• Fri, Mar 14
By varun1800 The exceptionally talented Pop artist Celine Dion has released her CD entitled Lets Talk About Love. I am very confident and happy to announce that I believe Celine Dion fans, and Pop fans alike will be pleased with this one. With the release of Lets Talk About Love Celine Dion’s artistic exc...
IS NOTHING SACRED: The Story Behind
Original at Celine Dion Discussions CC
• Tue, Feb 26
When Celine Dion sings "It's All Coming Back to Me Now," she really means it: The bestselling superstar is collecting a hefty percentage of the publishing rights of songs she herself did not write but performs on her new album. The album, "Let's Talk About Love," has sold about 12 million co...
Celine Dion tickets: World Tour Taking chances concert review
Original at Blackysky world
• Tue, Feb 19
By Blackysky Celine Dion left Las Vegas and hit the world. After 5 years, in one place, she was able to push a concert to a new level. She had a classy and fancy costume, a stunning performance. I can understand why she sells out in South Africa so ...
Céline Dion Talks Touring the World
Original at TV Guide
• Fri, Feb 15
By Bekah Wright Are you trying to convey something specific about yourself by naming the new album Taking Chances and your CBS concert Céline Dion: That's Just the Woman in Me? Celine Dion: Yes. Maturity, stability, strength. Comfort zone. ...
Celine Dion One Heart Pop Music CD Review
Original at Articles by Clyde Lee Dennis
• Wed, Feb 13
By default@goarticles.com (Clyde Dennis) The super talented Pop artist Celine Dion has released her most recent CD on the Epic recording label, entitled One Heart. One Heart launches with a great track, I Drove All Night, that I anticipate will be heard on radio stations ...
Celine vs. Celine (and Avril and Feist) at the Junos - The Envelope
Original at The Envelope
• Tue, Feb 5
Celine vs. Celine (and Avril and Feist) at the Junos CA - The Junos — Canada's version of the Grammys — announced nominations Tuesday for the 37th annual awardsfest, and chanteuse Celine Dion leads with six nods, ...
"Sensational"
Original at Celine Dion Discussions CC
• Fri, Feb 1
Celine Dion and Coty Beauty are banking on Sensational to be the songstress' biggest fragrance hit, once it makes its worldwide debut this spring. All facets of the women's scent were fashioned with Dion and the rejuvenation of her touring career in mind, according to Steve Mormoris, sen...
I Hate Celine ... Or Do I? (Soundcheck: Thursday, 03 January 2008)
Original at WNYC
• Wed, Jan 2
By listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) Carl Wilson of Canada's Globe and Mail newspaper did what other music critics might find unfathomable: He listened to Celine Dion. A lot. In the book Let's Talk About Love: A Journey to the End of Taste , Wilson explores the gap between ...
Podcast: Bette Midler, Part I
Original at The Strip
• Thu, Dec 27
Bette Midler has been entertaining America and the world in her unique, varied way for more than 30 years. She’s won four Grammys, an Emmy and a Tony and was nominated for Oscars for her roles in “The Rose” and “For The Boys.” Now she’s following in the footsteps of Celine Dion and Bette’s one-t...
Podcast: Celine's Man Speaks! (206) 424-4737
Original at The Strip
• Thu, Dec 13
The queen of Las Vegas is abdicating. After nearly five groundbreaking – and highly profitable – years, Celine Dion is voluntarily flinging herself off her Colosseum throne and heading back out into the world of international touring, new albums and possible additional parenthood. So w...
Celine & Delta Goodrem to perform duet!
Original at Celine Dion Discussions CC
• Thu, Nov 15
After she wraps up her flashy five-year residency in Las Vegas in December, Dion yesterday announced she will tour Australia through March and April 2008. In a professional and financial boon for the Sydney star, Dion recently recorded a track Goodrem penned for inclusion on the Canadia...
taking Chances gets a nice review
Original at Celine Dion Discussions CC
• Thu, Nov 15
Celine Dion Taking Chances' Phone a mishmash of collaborators, from pop-mastermind Linda Perry to R&B artist Ne-Yo and super-producer Timbaland. Toss in an oldie-but-goodie Heart cover song. Release a sweeping, electric-guitar-laced lead single - appropriately titled "Takin...
Celine Dion “Taking Chances” review + watch videoOriginal at Band Weblogs
• Tue, Oct 30
By Jenny May Read the Celine Dion ‘Taking Chances’ album + DVD review.) Watch Celine Dion “Taking Chances” video: Celine Dion - Taking Chances on amazon.com “Taking Chances” video link Celine Dion Official Website Related: Celine Dion debuts new single “Taking Chances” + world tour
New Celine Dion album offers some suprises
Original at The Money Times
• Fri, Oct 12
By MT Bureau Los Angeles -- Songstress Celine Dion seems to be adopting an edgier image now that her Las Vegas show, "A New Day," is set to end its 4 1/2 year run in December. Story:. Dion's new album, "Taking Chances," due out Nov. ...