Celine Dion and her “A New Day” cast have begun their fifth and last year performing at the Colosseum in Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.

Over two million fans have come to see the production created by Franco Dragone since it first opened in March 2003 at the Colosseum, which cost $95 million to build and was designed specifically for Dion’s show.

Dion in a statement said, my fans have been very supportive.  I want to thank all of them for going on the journey with me.  Being able to work with Franco Dragone, the director, and wonderful cast made up of amazing artists has provided me with the chance to provide new interpretations of my music in very profound and different ways.  Every night I have been able to share with my audience a unique experience.  Four years ago when I started on this adventure, I had absolutely no idea of just how magical the experience was going to be.  As we are preparing to say our goodbyes, I know this year will be our best one yet.

In a statement AEG Live president John Meglen said, the highly successful “ A New Day” has exceeded everybody’s expectations.

The fact that Celine continues to sell 4,000 seats every night after nearly four years is a reflection of her passion, artistry and connection she makes with her fans.

“A New Day” will close on December 15.  Currently dates are set through July.  On March 1 tickets for the last block of performances running August to December will be going on sale.

Dion will be taking a break January 30 to February 17, when Elton John will be performing at the Colosseum.

“A New Day” on January 17-21 will be filmed for a DVD and TV special in high definition.  According to a recent press release, bonus behind the scenes footage will also be included.

According to Concerts West, an event producer, Celine Dion’s May 8th Mother’s Day performance of her “A New Day” Las Vegas production raised over $1 million for South Asian tsunami victims.

The funds were raised from show proceeds, sponsorship packages, collection boxes set up at the venue, a program book, and silent auction before the show.  The proceeds raised were donated to the UNICEF Tsunami Recovery Fund, set up to help with rebuilding and relief efforts for the region affected by the tsunami.  Larry King, talk show host from CNNN and Honorary Committee Member of UNICEF, was the show’s Master of Ceremonies on Sunday.

Dion debuted her show in Las Vegas in March 2003.  During the first year she played 150 shows approximately at The Colosseum.  The Caesar’s Palace venue was built specifically for her production.

The show, featuring 48 dancers, each night played in front of over 4,000 fans in 2004 and sold 1 million tickets.

Generally “A New Day” runs on Wednesdays through Sundays.  It is scheduled to run for select weeks to the end of 2007.  The schedule this year is set until early September.  Currently tickets can be purchased for shows that run through July.

The Las Vegas production of Celine Dion’s has been scheduled for another year of residency.

In March 2003 Dion debuted her show in Vegas called “A New Day” and during the inaugural year played about 150 nights at a venue called The Colosseum that was specially built at Caesar’s Palace for her production.

The show features 48 dancers in the cast and each night plays in front an audience of over 4,000 people.  According to organizers, the 1 millionth ticket was recently sold.

During select weeks the production runs Wednesday through Sunday.  It ranked second in Pollstar’s 2003 year end list for highest grossing live shows with its take of $80.5 million.

Currently tickets can be purchased for the Dion Las Vegas shows that run through early February.

Recently Dion released “Miracle,” a collaborative effort with Anne Geddes, baby photographer.  It consists of a book, DVD and CD.  Thirteen songs were recorded by Dion for the project.  They include the title track along with renditions of classic songs including “Beautiful Boy,” “What a Wonderful World,” and “Brahms Lullaby.”

Celine Dion, Alicia Keys, 50 Cent and The Foo Fighters are the artists that have been recently added to perform at the Grammy Awards next month.

Richard Marx and Chick Corea have been added onto the bill also.

Previously announced acts are part of the lineup as well, including Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Earth, Wind & Fire, OutKast with Parliament Funkadelic and George Clinton, The White Stripes, Sean Paul and Sting, Justin Timberlake, Martina McBride, Black Eyed Peas and Christina Aguilera.

This year 50 Cent has received five nominations, including Best Rap Album for “Get Rich or Die Tryin’,” Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group along with Lil’ Kim for “Magic Stick,” Best Rap Song for “In Da Club,” Best Male Rap Solo Performance and Best New Artist.

The Foo Fighters, winner of three Grammy awards, will be performing with Chick Corea, the jazz legend and Grammy winning artist.  For “One By One” they have been nominated for Best Rock Album and for “Times Like These” the Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals award.  For “Matrix” Corea has been nominated for the Best Jazz Instrumental Solo award, Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Individual or Group for “Rendezvous In New York,” and with Bobby McFerrin for Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalists.

Marx, Keys and Dion will be on stage together for the tribute to Luther Vandross, four time Grammy award winner.  They will be performing two hits of the singer’s.  Last year Vandross had a serious stroke.  This year he received five Grammy nominations.  For “Dance With My Father” he has been nominated for Best R&B Song, Song of the Year and Best Male R&B Vocal Performance.  With Beyonce on “The Closer I Get To You” for Best R&B Performance By a Duo or Group with Vocals and for “Dance With My Father,” Best R&B Album.

Joe Perry and Steven Tyler of Aerosmith, Carlos Santana, Brian McKnight, B.B. King, Faith Hill, Kurt Elling and Hilary Duff have joined the award presenter roster that also includes Ambert Tamblyn, Sean Astin, Pharrell Williams, John Mayer and Norah Jones.

The Grammy Awards ceremony will be taking place February 8 in Los Angeles at Staples Center and air on CBS live.