Celine Takes a Sickie
A New Day...is taking a sick day. Or two.
Celine Dion has been forced to cancel two performances of her Vegas spectacular this week, after being diagnosed with a viral infection.
"Celine is fighting a viral infection, which causes fever, muscle cramps, dehydration and a number of other discomforts," states a posting on her official Website. "She is on doctor's orders to rest and take in plenty of fluids in order to recover from the infection."
The 39-year-old French-Canadian chanteuse was forced to nix Thursday and Friday night's gigs as a result of the diagnosis.
It's not the first time Dion has been sidelined with a medical ailment. Last November, the Titanic-voiced singer canceled five shows due to mycoplasma bronchitis, a highly contagious respiratory infection, and in May 2006 she canceled a week's worth of gigs after contracting a rare ear disease called labyrinthitis.
Disappointed fans will be able to refund their tickets or exchange them for a later date...though not that much later.
Dion's final New Day performance will take place at the Caesar's Palace Colosseum, created in her honor, on Dec. 15 of this year. The show first opened in March 2003. She will be succeeded as the hotel's resident entertainer by Bette Midler, who begins her two-year engagement on Feb. 15.
The Grammy winner kicks off a new tour of South Africa and Europe on Feb. 14 in Johannesburg, in support of her new album, Taking Chances, due out Nov. 13.
The Big Picture
All Growed Up Guess Zac has officially adopted the smoldering look, 'cause we haven't seen a smile in weeks
More PhotosMost Commented
- Bitch-Back! Breaking News—Johnny's a Hottie (916)
- Rob and Kristen "Relaxed" Together in NYC (672)
- Costars and Suits Give Robsten Their Blessings! (650)
- Truth, Lies & Ted: Twilight Special (478)
- Why Won't Sarah Palin Go Away? (446)
- Adam Lambert: For Your Entertainment—or His? (436)
- Is New Moon Even Good? (423)
- Rob Flies Back to L.A. With Kristen (422)
- Review: New Moon Is Either Just Fine or Way Mopey, Depending On Who You Are (362)
- Bitch-Back! Is There Drama on the Gossip Girl Set? (345)
Top 10 Stories
- J.Lo's Ex: There's "Maybe One Spanking," but I'm Not Selling a Sex Tape
- Nicole Richie Back in Her Own Bed
- GMA Doesn't Want Adam Lambert's Sloppy Seconds...Cue The Early Show!
- Goodbye or Good Riddance to Jon & Kate Plus 8?
- Oprah's Mom Settles Clothes Call Lawsuit
- Rihanna Sings Threesome, Avoids Going Naked on GMA
- Michael Lohan Runs Out of Family Members to Alienate, Starts Leaking Jon Gosselin Tapes
- It's a Sexy Job, but Adam Lambert's Gotta Do It!
- Donny Discovers Parts He Never Had Before for Dancing With the Stars Finale
- End of a Weird Era: Jon & Kate Plus 8 Signs Off
Fashion Police
Sloppy SuitingGwyneth dares to experiment with hard-to-wear satin, but the result is dull and unpolished
More Photos
Latest Movie Reviews
Get Your E! News Now
0 Comments
Now loading...