CELINE Dion is set to make a sensational live music comeback in Las Vegas, sources have exclusively told The US Sun.
The French Canadian superstar, 56, is said to be rehearsing in secret for a limited show that will see her return this fall after four years off the stage.
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It is claimed that she is planning to perform her biggest hits on stage for 70 minutes per show despite battling the debilitating neurological disease Stiff Person Syndrome.
US The Sun has been told that Celine is likely to perform at the Resorts World Theater around the time of the Las Vegas Formula One Grand Prix.
However, there are also plans to push the run to a later date next year if her health issues get in the way, insiders say.
Concert promoter AEG will host the events, with a “short run first” to see if she can handle the challenges of performing live.
Sources say the Sin City-based mom of three has been rehearsing with musicians and assisting a voice therapist for the past eight months.
She last performed live on March 8, 2020 in Newark, New Jersey during her Courage World Tour.
She was forced to cancel the tour after the Covid pandemic and was unable to perform due to her health issues.
The bombshell claims of her comeback come after fans were shocked last month by the portrayal of the singer’s health battles in the Prime Video documentary I Am: Celine Dion.
“Celine is coming back to perform,” said a live entertainment source in Las Vegas.
“It’s quiet at the moment, but an announcement is imminent.
“Celine has started singing for audiences again in November.
“She has worked incredibly hard to get back to a place where she can sing well and for some time.
“He believes he is ready to perform for more than an hour.
“Her desire to give back and entertain has been a huge driving force in her battle with health.
“She never gave up and has been secretly working on her vocal strength and control for months.
“It started as small sessions at his home with his musicians and has now grown to being able to sing a number of songs in a row to a standard that feels exhilarating and satisfying.”
The source added that Celine has the full support of AEG, with whom she has a long-standing business relationship.
Celine has started singing for audiences again in November.
Las Vegas live entertainment source
“Officials there are excited that she has made such progress,” the source added.
“They are beyond helpful and more than happy to collaborate to make sure everything is right for any return.
“He will do some limited dates to effectively check her health and well-being and mental health.
“There’s no doubt the fans will support him no matter what happens.
“Of course as in all these situations, Celine’s health and well-being comes first.
“But at the moment the focus is on the November return and then anything after that will be discussed.”
Celine returns to the stage
CELINE DION is said to be planning a short run of Las Vegas shows later in the year. Here’s what we know so far:
- Celine last performed on stage in New Jersey in March 2020
- His new show is said to be planning to go ahead in November, around the time of Formula One racing
- If Celine’s health issues persist, the show’s run could be moved to early 2025.
- Celine is claimed to have been rehearsing in secret for the past eight months with the help of musicians and a voice therapist.
- The show will be produced by global live music brand AEG and is expected to take place at the Resort World Theatre.
- The new claims come after Celine’s struggle with tough guy syndrome was revealed in a new documentary last month.
Celine was expected to debut a brand new show at the Resorts World Theater in Las Vegas in November 2021.
Those dates were canceled due to “unforeseen medical symptoms”.
Celine admitted that “severe and persistent muscle cramps” were to blame before going public with her SPS diagnosis in December 2022.
Another source – a veteran Vegas live music dealmaker – confirmed the claims that Celine is returning.
Meanwhile, a third insider who is a longtime Vegas concert executive who has worked with AEG said, “Everybody is pumped to work in November.
“But there is a bit of a caveat that early 2025 will still be an option if she’s not ready for it, because they want to make sure she and her medical advisers are 100% happy.
“This syndrome is not something that follows people’s schedules and plans and can flare up at any time.
“So this is a reality that everyone has to live with.”
Celine’s comeback will undoubtedly be one of the hottest tickets in Vegas history.
If it goes ahead at the same time as the high rollers descend on Sin City for Formula One racing from November 21 to 23, it could fetch tens of thousands of dollars.
In a recent Prime documentary, Celine allowed the pain she suffered during a physical therapy session in 2022 to be captured on camera.
She admits that her condition has affected her life and performances for 15 years, prompting her to retreat from the public eye.
As she has gotten stronger, she has started going out again and has appeared at NHL games and live events such as Katy Perry’s farewell at Resorts World.
In February, Taylor Swift received a standing ovation at the Grammys after presenting Album of the Year.
Last month, Celine expressed her desire to play live again in an interview with Today host Hoda Kotb.
“I’ll go back on stage, even if I have to crawl,” she said.
“Even if I have to hold hands and talk, I will. i will do I’m Celine Dion.
The US Sun has reached out to representatives of Celine, AEG and Resorts World to ask for comment.
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