Celine Dion has hit the 1,000 mark for shows played in the Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Given that she plays to sold-out crowds in a 4,200-seat theater, that puts the ticket count at more than 4 million, generating proceeds that exceed the $658 million gross of “Titanic,” the movie that made her famous.
To put the milestone in perspective, Frank Sinatra played 425 shows in Vegas and Elvis Presley a devilish 666, though Vegas headliners with daily schedules have played more: Penn & Teller clock in at about 3,300, and Mac King’s 17 years of two-a-days puts him way out front, at nearly 8,200 shows played.
Osmonds re-up: Donny & Marie Osmond have extended their residency at the Flamingo through the end of 2017. The Osmonds have played more than 1,200 shows since they began their Flamingo run in 2008.
Michigan coffee: The Coffee Stand at the D has opened, featuring java from Zingerman’s Coffee Co. out of Ann Arbor, Mich. It’s the latest Michigan product to be brought to the downtown casino by its Detroit-bred owners, joining American Coney Island and Joe Vicari’s Andiamo Steakhouse.
Mars to the park: The soon-to-be-unveiled Park Theater at Monte Carlo has landed Bruno Mars as its New Year’s Eve act. Mars will play Dec. 30 and 31, then return for two dates in March. The affiliation is being billed as a miniresidency, so additional performances will likely materialize.
Fish & Chips: The long-awaited Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips has opened at The LINQ Promenade. Get three pieces of fish a la carte for $8.99 or two pieces for $7.99. Add chips and it’s $12.99 and $11.99.
Question: Are the celebrity DJs still a big deal in the clubs?
Answer: You be the judge. Forbes’ annual list of the highest-paid club DJs includes Las Vegas regulars in all of the first 10 positions, starting with Calvin Harris with earnings of $63 million in 2016, followed by Tiesto ($38 million) and David Guetta ($28 million) in the top three spots.
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