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TeamCeline Exclusive!
April 1, 2003

Check out the latest edition of the monthly downloadable calendar, now on TeamCeline !

Céline Receives IFPI Award
March 31, 2003

At an post-show ceremony on March 25, Céline was presented with a special IFPI award to commemorate the sale 10 millions copies of 'Let's Talk About Love' in Europe and she received as second IFPI award in honour of a total of 50 million albums sold in Europe. Céline is the only artist to have received these awards.

Happy Birthday Céline!
March 30, 2003

Today is Céline's 35th birthday. She will be performing tonight at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in her spectacular show A New Day... with her proud parents and all her brothers and sisters in the audience. Happy birthday Céline!

Opening Night Photos And More
March 29, 2003

Check out the A New Day... section for opening night photos of Céline's spectacular new show in Las Vegas. You can also take a look at the song list and much more! Look forward to more new content in the upcoming weeks.

Céline Trivia
March 28, 2003

Céline has recorded duets with some of the music industry's most established and enduring professionals. Most notably, "Tell Him" (a duet with Barbra Streisand recorded for the album 'Let's Talk About Love'), "The Prayer" (a duet with Andrea Bocelli recorded for the animated film 'Quest for Camelot' and later included on 'These Are Special Times,' then performed during the 1998 TV special 'These Are Special Times'), "All The Way" (a virtual duet with the late Frank Sinatra recorded for the album 'All The Way...A Decade of Song' and performed during the "All the Way...A Decade of Song" 1999 TV Special) and "J'irai où tu iras" (a duet with Jean-Jacques Goldman recorded for the album 'D'Eux').

Céline Trivia
March 27, 2003

On New Year's Eve 1999, Céline gave her final public performance before beginning a temporary hiatus from show business to spend more time with her family and friends. 'La Dernière de Céline' took place at the Centre Molson in Montreal, Quebec. It was a unique and unforgettable show featuring performances by Bryan Adams and members of the sensational French stage musical, Notre-Dame de Paris, including Garou, Bruno Pelletier, Daniel Lavoie and Luck Mervil. Céline performed some of her best hits in front of 23,000 enthusiastic spectators. She closed the concert by performing the song written by her mother, her brother and herself when she was 12 years old, "Ce n'était qu'un rêve."

New Look!
March 26, 2003

You may have noticed that celinedion.com has been completely redesigned to reflect the release of Céline's new album 'One Heart' and the start of her three-year engagement in Las Vegas in A New Day... TeamCeline members will notice a brand new feature in the exclusive TeamCeline section allowing members to seek out and communicate with fellow members in this large worldwide fan community. Take a tour of the site, and we hope you enjoy!

Céline's Show Opens Tonight!
March 25, 2003

CÉLINE DION'S ALL NEW THEATRICAL SPECTACLE
OPENS TONIGHT!

"Let us give birth to a fragile or suspended moment in time,
during which we can touch the very soul of the world."

- Franco Dragone

Céline Dion's all new show, A NEW DAY..., opens tonight at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The show, an unprecedented combination of performance, passion and theatrical innovation, is created by DRAGONE, produced by Concerts West, an AEG Live company, and presented by Chrysler.

"Our goal with this project is to create a unique spectacle of song, theatre, dance and state-of-the-art technology," said Franco Dragone. "I see Céline as a satellite who captures images. She will use the stage to create her own universe and share it intimately with the audience. A NEW DAY... will show Céline's immense talent in a new art form. We hope to heighten and intensify the senses so that each spectator leaves the show seeing more than they did the day before."

Céline is thrilled with the opportunity to bring her music to a major theatrical production. "This show marks a turning point in my professional journey," she said. "It will guide me to self-discovery, to push the limits of performance and offer a new stage experience to my devoted fans."

A NEW DAY... will transport the audience to a unique world; each song will evoke a different visual experience. The show features the largest indoor LED screen in North America which creates an extraordinary illusion of depth and transcends the usual physical limitations of the stage. The fusion of eclectic movement, an intimate yet immense set, the subtle beauty of the costumes, dramatic lighting and spectacular surround sound work together to create a public place, an environment of energy and space, of everyday life. The music is not merely played, but lived.

Franco Dragone has united a team of diverse, highly-skilled designers for the creation of A NEW DAY... including choreographer Mia Michaels, lighting designer Yves Aucoin, associate director Pavel Brun, set designer and image creator Michel Crête, projection content designer Dirk Decloedt, musical director Claude (Mégo) Lemay, costume designer Dominique Lemieux and sound designer Denis Savage.

Céline is joined on stage by a cast of 48 dancers. The artists have mastered stunning choreographies but have also endured the challenges of physical and aerial training through intensive workshops in Belgium and in Las Vegas. The elite international cast was selected from among thousands at auditions in Montreal, London, Paris, Amsterdam, New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Chicago and La Louvière, Belgium.

The musicians and background vocalists - most of whom have been touring with Céline for nearly a decade - perform percussions, accordion, flute, cello, bass, drums, piano and guitar. Céline's longtime musical director, Claude Mégo Lemay, plays keyboards. The music ranges from classic Céline ("My Heart Will Go On", "Power Of Love") to beautifully-arranged standards ("The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face", "At Last"), to her latest hits ("I Drove All Night"). To date, Céline has sold over 155 million albums worldwide, making her the biggest selling female artist of all time.

The Colosseum at Caesars Palace was built by Caesars' parent company, Park Place Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: PPE), a leading owner and operator of world-class hotel-casino-resorts. A contemporary interpretation of one of antiquity's architectural wonders, the 4,000-seat entertainment and event venue has been specially created for A NEW DAY.... The Colosseum will feature a vast performance space and a feel that is at once roomy and intimate.

Park Place is building the $95 million Colosseum as the centerpiece of a new construction program at Caesars Palace that includes refurbished room product, new restaurants and entertainmnent venues, and a new Roman-themed facades on all the hotels four towers.

"A NEW DAY... and The Colosseum will permanently change the lanscape of the entertainmnent business," said Park Place President and CEO Wallace R. Barr. "Working with the most talented partners in the industry, we're bringing Las Vegas a show that is unique - a spectacular theatrical production that happens to feature a non-stop performance by the most popular female vocal artist in the world. No one has ever seen anything like it."

Based in Los Angeles, Concerts West is one of the world's largest producers and promoters of live music events and tours. Run by veteran tour promoters John Meglen and Paul Gongaware, the company's primary focus is indoor arenas and theaters, which allows for an extension of artists' tours and increased revenue by eliminating seasonality. Concerts West has promoted tours for everyone from Neil Diamond to Britney Spears, Eagles, Barry Manilow, Dixie Chicks and Yanni, to name just a few. Concerts West is an AEG Live company

New Album, New Show, New Fragrance!
March 25, 2003

Today marks the première of Céline's spectacular show A New Day... at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Céline's new album 'One Heart' is also being launched today in North America. Her new fragrance Celine Dion Parfums is also making its entry in stores.

New Shows On Sale!
March 24, 2003

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 24, 2003

NEW SHOWS TO GO ON SALE WEDNESDAY
FOR AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER PERFORMANCES

Las Vegas - Concerts West, an AEG Live company, today announced the release of two additional months of tickets for August and September performances of A New Day... featuring Celine Dion, created by DRAGONE and presented by Chrysler. The tickets will be on sale at 9 a.m. PST (12 p.m. EST) on Wednesday, March 26. A New Day... premieres on March 25 at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.

"We were thrilled with the demand for tickets for the first block of performances," said John Meglen, Co-CEO of Concerts West. "At this point, March, April and May shows are basically sold out with only a few single seats left. With seats available for July performances and the new on-sale for August and September, Celine Dion fans and Vegas visitors can plan their summer vacations around seeing this unprecedented show."
A New Day... created by DRAGONE, features Celine Dion and an international cast of 60 dancers, musicians and artists. Making its worldwide debut this week, the show is directed by Franco Dragone, director of the enormously successful Alegría, Quidam, "O" and Mystère shows by Cirque du Soleil, and is a combination of song, live performance and theatrical innovation.
Joining Franco Dragone is an equally impressive creative team including Mia Michaels, Choreographer; Yves Aucoin, Lighting Designer; Pavel Brun, Associate Director; Michel Crête, Set Designer and Image Creator; Dirk Decloedt, Projection Content Designer; Claude (Mégo) Lemay, Musical Director; Dominique Lemieux, Costume Designer; and Denis Savage, Sound Designer.
Performances of A New Day... will be presented 200 evenings a year, Wednesday through Sunday, at 8:30 p.m. Please call Ticketmaster at 1-877-4-Celine or visit www.ticketmaster.com, key word "A New Day." Tickets may also be purchased in person at The Colosseum Box Office open daily at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. For groups of 20 or more, call 800-933-7110. Ticket prices are $87.50, $127.50, $150.00 and $200.00. For more information on A New Day..., call 888-995-1555 or visit www.celinedion.com.

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One Heart In Stores
March 24, 2003

Céline's new album, 'One Heart,' featuring the single "I Drove All Night" is in stores around the world today except for North America, where it will hit shelves tomorrow. 'One Heart' also includes songs produced by Ric Wake, Anders Bagge, Kristian Lundin, Peer Astrom, Max Martin, Mark Taylor, Erick Benzi et Humberto Gatica.

Happy Birthday
March 23, 2003

Today is René's son Jean-Pierre Angélil's birthday. He shares his father's passion for music and studied in this field.

Happy Birthday!
March 20, 2003

Today is Céline's mother Thérèse Dion's birthday. She played a very important role in Céline's early career. She accompanied her daughter to her first meeting with René Angélil, the man who would become her manager and later on her husband. She also wrote "Ce n'était qu'un rêve" especially for Céline.

Céline Trivia
March 19, 2003

Georges-Hébert Germain, Quebec author and journalist, spent much time with Céline and her entourage before writing "Céline" (The Authorized Biography), and later collaborated with her to intimately narrate Céline's story through her own words. The result of this collaboration was the autobiography "My Story, My Dream". His credits include writing for La Presse and Canadian Geographic, as well as working as a screenwriter for the National film board Canada.

Céline Tribute In Variety
March 18, 2003

Variety magazine will feature a special tribute to Céline in its March 18 issue. Céline and other members of the creative team were interviewed by Variety for this piece. Look for it on newstands very soon.

Céline Trivia
March 17, 2003

'The Colour Of My Love' album was a resounding success in Japan. This 1994 album sold over one million copies in Japan, making Céline the country's top-selling foreign artist and the first non-Japanese performer in 12 years to reach Number One on the national singles chart.

A New Day... In Trade Magazines
March 16, 2003

Several trade magazines are featuring interviews with members of the creative team behind Céline's new show A New Day... this month. These include Live Sound, Dance Magazine and Showbiz Weekly, among others.

Céline Trivia
March 15, 2003

The song "Forget Me Not," one of the tracks from Céline's upcoming release 'One Heart' was written by Guy Roche and Shelly Peiken. This songwriting team also wrote the Christina Aguilera hit "What A Girl Wants." Guy Roche has previously worked with Céline as a producer on 'Celine Dion,' 'The Colour Of My Love,' 'All The Way... A Decade of Song' and 'A New Day Has Come.' Shelly Peiken has written or co-written songs for Michelle Branch, Meredith Brooks, Cher, Mandy Moore and Aaliyah.

Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame
March 14, 2003

Celine will be honored with the 2221st star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, March 21, at 11:30 a.m. The star for Dion will be unveiled in front of the historical Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.

New Poster In The Boutique
March 14, 2003

Check out the new One Heart double-sided poster, now available exclusively to TeamCeline members in The Boutique. Get yours now!

Céline Trivia
March 11, 2003

In March 1991, the first episodes of the mini-series "Des fleurs sur la neige" based on a popular book of the same name started airing on the Canadian network Radio-Canada. Céline played the main character Elisa T., a young girl who suffers at the hands of abusive parents. The mini-series was directed by Jean Lepage.

New Look And More!
March 6, 2003

Check out the redesigned A New Day... and The Boutique sections of the site. Inside The Boutique, you will find a wide selection of official Céline Dion merchandise, including new items!!! Go to the 'A New Day...' section of the website for information on tickets, The Colosseum, rehearsals, the cast and some insight into the making of the spectacular show A New Day... premiering in Las Vegas on March 25.

Céline On MSN.com
March 4, 2003

Check out a special feature about Céline, the Artist of the Month, on MSN.com! You can take a look at her latest video "I Drove All Night" and enter a contest to win a trip to see Céline perform in A New Day...Click here .

Céline Receives 4 Junos Noms!
February 13, 2003

Céline is nominated in the following categories at the 2003 Juno Awards : Single of the Year for "A New Day Has Come," Album of the Year for 'A New Day Has Come,' Artist of the Year and for the Juno Fan Choice Award. Canadian fans can vote for the Fan Choice Award online by clicking here . The Juno Awards will be held in Ottawa on Sunday, April 6, 2003 and broacast live across Canada on CTV.