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Grammy-winning singer Celine Dion has returned to Las Vegas for another run of musical shows at Caesars Palace .

Performing with a 31 piece orchestra, she offer us an incredible and unforgettable new show at the Colosseum. More details here.

Celine Dion just took the red carpet at the 83th Academy Awards ceremony, on February 27, 2011, four months after giving birth to twin baby boys.

Celine performed Charlie Chaplin’s “Smile” during a tribute to celebrities of the film industry who have passed on in 2010.

Celine Dion and her husband Rene Angélil waved to their fans on February 16, 2011, when they arrived at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.

Their return to Nevada means Celine will soon resume her new show there, "Celine", but it also marked the introduction of her 3-month-old twins, Nelson and Eddy, to Sin City.

Nelson and Eddy's big brother Rene-Charles, 10, was on hand to smile with his parents as well. Celine starts rehearsals very soon, and she'll officially open with a performance on March 15.

It's also confirmed that Celine Dion will perform "Smile", at the Academy Awards ceremony on February 27.

On October 23, 2010, Celine Dion gave birth to twin baby boys at St. Mary’s Medical Centre, West Palm Beach, Florida.

The twin who arrived first, that is one minute earlier to the next, weighed six ounces more. The first twin weighs 2.55 kgs whereas the second one weighs 2.38 kgs.

René Angélil was heard saying, “This is the greatest thing that could happen to us”.

In a poll conducted in March 2010, by Harris Interactive, Americans declared Celine Dion as their favourite singer. She topped the list ahead of U2 who came in second as Elvis Presley and the Beatles who tied for third.

Celine Dion, the international superstar and best-selling female artist of all time, has toured around the world and back again, and now, Sony Pictures Releasing's special programming division, The Hot Ticket, will let audiences follow her everywhere. For a limited engagement beginning early next year in wide release, Celine: Through the Eyes of the World will bring Celine Dion's 2008-2009 Taking Chances World Tour to theaters. This special motion picture event gives Dion fans who attended the extremely popular tour - which placed Dion second only to Madonna in ticket sales in 2008 - another chance to experience the magical event, this time from a vantage point unparalleled by any ticket.

Join Celine as she travels to five continents and 25 countries, putting on show-stopping performances of some of her biggest hits. However, this world tour is different as Celine is traveling with her husband, her 8-year-old son, her mother, and her extended family. Intercutting concert performances with behind the scenes footage, audiences will get the chance to really know Celine, her family, and her co-performers as well as those fans that she meets and performs for around the world. Inspirational, moving, honest and surprisingly funny, Celine: Through the Eyes of the World captures Dion's deft balance between the demands of an elaborate and extensive year-long worldwide tour and Dion's top priority - caring for and enjoying time with her family.

On her Taking Chances World Tour, which took place between February 2008 and February 2009, Dion played concerts in South Africa, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, China, South Korea, Australia, Malaysia, the UK, Belgium, France, Ireland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Germany, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Poland, Austria, Italy, Monaco, Canada, Mexico, and 41 cities in the United States. The 5-continent, 25-country, 93-city tour - Dion's first in nine years - was wildly successful, selling over three million tickets.

"I am so devastated by this terrible news. From the beginning of my career, he was my idol in show business. He was a genius and an incredible artist!

"I remember when I was growing up and watching him on TV, and all his videos... I had his poster on my wall...he was so amazing...his singing, his writing, his dancing.

"We had the same record company, and they knew I was a huge fan, so when things started to happen for me, they arranged for us to meet. I was so nervous, and so excited at the same time, and Michael was so nice. He autographed one of his hats for me... I was so thrilled.

"Years later, he came to see my Las Vegas show and we spent some time together... and we were really looking forward to seeing his show in London. It's unbelievable that he's no longer with us. It still hasn't sunk in.

"I guess we're just finding out what happened, but all I can say is that he must have been under an enormous amount of pressure... to do the shows, and to keep on top of everything, plus this was going to be his big comeback. This is a lot of pressure and it can be overwhelming for anyone. I'm sure it was just too much to handle.

"Right now, along millions and millions of others I am so sad... and I just want to send my prayers and love to Michael's family. I can't imagine how difficult this is for them... to lose someone so special. And it's the same for everyone in the world who loses a loved one. It just keeps reminding us of how precious life is, and that we never know when it's our time. God Bless his soul."

Global superstar Celine Dion has chosen Quebec reality show Star Academie as the site of her final public appearance, on March 1st, 2009, before taking an 18-month career sabbatical

Celine Dion's greatest hits album is available in 2 different editions: a one-disc edition called "My Love: Essential Collection", as well as a two-disc edition called "My Love: Ultimate Essential Collection."

Both editions were released on October 27th in Europe and on October 28th, 2008 in North America.

On August 22nd, 2008, Québec celebrated its 400th Birthday on the famous Plains of Abraham, in Québec City. This glamorous event was crowned with the unique concert event "Céline Sur Les Plaines".

The crowd for the show was estimated at around 250,000! Celine Dion has presented a total of 31 songs - all in French - from solo performances up to duets and even trios, with guests including Eric Lapointe, Claude Dubois, Nanette Workman, Dan Bigras, Mes Aïeux, Zachary Richard, Garou, Marc Dupré, Jean Pierre Ferland, Ginette Reno and Dion's family.

The DVD with Celine's historic Quebec City concert was released in Canada, on November 11th, and features over three hours of amazing concert footage, never seen before bonus material, exclusive behind the scenes clips and much more! Click on the picture for details.

Celine Dion buys a luxurious estate in Paris for an incredible 47 million euros!

According to the French press, Celine Dion is on the point of acquiring a superb house in prestigious Villa Montmorency for 47 million euros.

When asked by a Canadian journalist who he dreams of collaborating with in the future, rock guitar legend Carlos Santana, talked about his love of Dion.

"I'd like to do something with Céline," he said. "It's just (a matter) of finding the right song where, when you hear the first note, your hair stands up and you get goose bumps and you start crying even though you don't know why." (Source: Ottawa Citizens, early September 2008)

Celine recently recorded the theme song for an upcoming Japanese movie. The chosen track, "A World To Believe In", originally appeared on her "Taking Chances" album, but was translated to Japanese for the film.

The movie, titled "Maboroshi no Yamataikoku", will feature Celine's Japanese version of the song in a dramatic and poignant scene.

In a festive ceremony, on August 21, 2008, internationally acclaimed artist and philanthropist Celine Dion received a Doctorate Honoris Causa, from the Laval University.

During the ceremony the rector of the Laval University, Monsieur Denis Brière, described the singer as "an exceptional artist, a remarkable ambassador for Quebec abroad, a model of professionalism, determination, and humanity driven by deep family values, and a source of inspiration for our students and all of us."

In addition Celine also received a honorary medal of Québec's City Mayor Régis Labeaume as an award for her cultural achievements. Monsieur Labeaume said: "Dion is an example of talent, discipline, simplicity, and great generosity, as such, she is a great source of inspiration for the people of this country. The Government of Canada is very proud of this wonderful ambassador for our country. She is a model of success and remarkable dedication."

Celine Dion thanked everyone from family to fans and dedicated the degree to her husband and manager René Angelil for the role he played in making her career a success.

On February 14th, Celine's World Tour has celebrated it's debut in Johannesburg, South Africa, giving a benefit concert for the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund. She does another 8 shows in South Africa during the month of February, contributing additional proceeds from these shows to Mr. Mandela's Children's Fund.

From South Africa the tour makes stops in the Middle East, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Europe and North America, playing both stadiums and arenas throughout.

The year-long tour will visit 5 continents, over 20 countries, and more than 100 cities.

While in South Africa, singer Celine Dion met Mr. Nelson Mandela, and on February 15, she and her family visited the school children feeding programme in Soweto township near Johannesburg, South Africa.