Adele gives shout-out to Dion at show
SOME 3½ years after she left, Celine Dion’s influence is still felt at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The venue’s current resident headliner, Adele, reminded of Dion’s impact while calling out a message of support Friday night.
“On less of a light note, this week, there was some devastating news about Celine Dion’s ongoing health problems, which is absolutely devastating,” Adele said as she sat at the piano. “I saw her in this room — this room was built for Celine. I want to wish her a speedy recovery.”
Adele said of seeing Dion play the Colosseum, “It was one of the best shows I ever saw. We need to sing our hearts out extra loud for her tonight, so she can hear us, wherever she is.”
It was Adele’s first performance since Dion announced Wednesday she was suffering from Stiff Person Syndrome, canceling and postponing several tour dates in 2023. She has yet to schedule any shows at Resorts World Theatre, where she was originally due to premiere in November 2021.
Adele’s onstage tribute recalled New Year’s Eve 2015, when Dion unexpectedly covered Adele’s “Hello” at the Colosseum.
“Tonight, I would like Adele to be part of our New Year’s Eve,” Dion said that night. “So don’t panic, she’s not in the building.” She then said her mic was cutting out, using it as a cellphone. “Adele? Hello? Hello? Just for fun, OK?” Then she sang Adele’s hit, flawlessly.
Two-step with Lambert
Last week emailed a couple of Vegas-fashioned questions to country superstar Miranda Lambert, who has recently added dates next year to her fiery production at Planet Hollywood.
Here is the mini-q&a, with Lambert typing up the responses:
How are you dealing with the Las Vegas climate, vocally? Wayne Newton just Wednesday said his advice for anyone coming in to headline a Vegas residency was to take care of their voice.
“The dry air can be tough on vocal cords, so I’ve been proactively doing everything possible to take care of mine. This year I’ve also learned how to rest in a meaningful way where I can truly plug back into nature and recharge, and that’s been a noticeable change for my mental well-being, too.”
What revelations have you discovered about Vegas during your time here? Any attraction, location, restaurant, retail business, production that has been especially noteworthy?
“I’ve loved getting to explore Las Vegas and the surrounding area. We’re staying off the Strip, so it’s been cool to see that neighborhood element that you don’t necessarily experience when just coming in for an award show or oneoff concert. We’ve done a few really beautiful hikes out in the desert that have blown my mind. I’ve also gotten to see a few shows — we loved the Cirque du Soleil show ‘O’ — and, of course, the incredible dining options are endless!”
O, she’s right about all that. I love that Lambert is loving it here. She lights up the scene.
On the topic of rockin’ females …
Longtime column faves Kelly Vohnn and Jennifer Romas premiere “She’s making Herstory” at Notoriety Live 7 p.m. Jan. 22. The show runs Sunday in a four-week, limited engagement. Vohnn stars and Romas co-produces the show, which “celebrates women at every age and stage of their lives,” as a release announcing the show states.
The show follows a “mature” singer’s life and career in comedic fashion. Guest male vocalists rotate in. Popular Vegas performer Chadwick Johnson is the first.
Vohnn is a terrific singer and impressionist who has performed as Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton, Reba Mcentire and Shania Twain, though no characters are planned for “Herstory.” Vohnn is singing covers and originals, with a script and a pair of “show boys” in the mix.
Romas has created “Sexxy The Show,” which ran for six years at Westgate Cabaret, and “Exxite The Show” at Larry Flynt’s Hustler Club.
“Herstory” is suitable for all ages. Tickets start at $20; catch the info at notorietylive.com.
Game of tease
It appears “Game of Thrones” is going to appear in Las Vegas.
A cryptic social-media campaign indicates the first “Game of Thrones” attraction being developed for Las Vegas. The Instagram account @gotdragonslv links to the gotdragonslv. com website.
Both platforms are steaming a promotional video of a post-apocalyptic Las Vegas, the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign toppled and palm trees aflame.
“Dragons are coming to Las Vegas!” is the extent of the announced plans. The video is stamped with a Warner Bros. logo and one reading “SPIE,” which matches an international optics and phonics company.
The fantasy series based on the George R.R. Martin novels has been one of HBO’S most successful shows.
The “Thrones” attraction is billed as the first of its kind in Las Vegas, which it would be. But the hit HBO series has been featured in a multimedia show at Bellagio Fountains in April 2019, as it premiered its eighth and final season.
Cool Hang Alert
We would say the ultimate Garth Brooks experience would be seeing Brooks at the Colosseum a Caesars Palace in March. Until then, “The Ultimate Garth Brooks Experience” plays 8 p.m. Saturday at Chrome Showroom at Santa Fe Station. Nashville artist Shawn Gerhard stars. Tickets are $30 (not including fees), all-ages welcome with minors allowed when accompanied by an adult age 21 or older.
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