Celine Dion's best Las Vegas moments

<a href="/tags/0/celine-dion/">Celine Dion</a> is one of the most celebrated musical icons in the world. With massive hits like <em>Titanic</em>'s "My Heart Will Go On" and fashion-forward outfits as jaw-dropping as her over-the-top performances, the Canadian chanteuse changed the game for the Las Vegas entertainment world when she signed on for her first-ever residency, <em>A New Day</em>... <p>For the last 15 years, she's been wowing fans from across the globe between her two Sin City residencies, the more recent of which is <em>Celine</em>, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Over 1000 shows and 4.5 million concert-goers later, her time in the Nevada desert is <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/music/02018092447439/celine-dion-end-las-vegas-residency/">coming to an end on June 8, 2019</a> with her final show. <p>As Celine prepares to say "au revoir" to the Las Vegas chapter of her story, we're taking a look back at some of her most epic moments, from charity concerts to introducing her twin boys to the city...</strong> <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
Celine belted out a note at the 1997 Andre Agassi Fundraiser, where she performed alongside Elton John. <p>Photo: &copy; Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
Sixteen years ago, The Colosseum in Caesars Palace was built <em>specifically</em> for <em>A New Day...</em>, Celine's first residency. So naturally, being the fun-loving woman she is, she donned a hard hat and picked up some tools to chip in! <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
Anastacia, Mary J. Blige, Ellen DeGeneres, Celine and Cher rehearsed together for the 2002 VH1 Divas concert, each looking cooler than the next! <p>Photo: &copy; Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc.
Thumbs up! Celine and Anastacia posed backstage during the VH1 Divas concert in 2002, where they tackled ACDC's "You Shook Me All Night Long." <p>Photo: &copy; KMazur/WireImage
VH1 Divas was the place to be in 2002! Along with many other incredible women on stage, Celine had a fun moment with Cher (disguised as Elvis!). <p>Photo: &copy; Michael Caulfield/WireImage
Scandalous! After giving her hair a chop and dye job, Celine debuted a hip-revealing look for the Billboard Music Awards in 2003. <p>Photo: &copy; Kevin Mazur/WireImage
Answering the prayers of her beauty-loving fans, Queen Celine celebrated the launch of her namesake Coty perfume in her beloved city of Las Vegas, all the way back in 2003. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
What a show! Celine did the most at her dress rehearsal for <em>A New Day...</em>, her first Sin City residency that opened on March 25, 2003! <p>Photo: &copy; George Bodnar/CDA Productions Inc./Getty Images
Ever the fashion risk taker, Celine wore a dramatic silver fringed cape and matching eye shadow as she cuddled up to her longtime love and manager Rene on opening night of <em>A New Day...</em> <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
The pop star showed off her incredible summer glow in a fuchsia gown for the <em>VH1 Divas Duets: A Concert</em> in 2003 to benefit the VH1 Save the Music Foundation. <p>Photo: &copy; KMazur/WireImage
Before her 500th performance of <em>A New Day...</em>, the chanteuse helped unveil her new wax figure. Her statue, created by the Grevin Museum in Paris, is dressed in the outfit she wore at the 1998 Academy Awards where she sang her hit track "My Heart Will Go On". <p>Photo: &copy; Ethan Miller/Getty Images
Celine stunned in an all-black ensemble at the Nevada Ballet's 2004 Woman Of The Year Awards. <p>Photo: &copy; Denise Truscello/WireImage
The singer brought a gaggle of dancers to the stage for a show-stopping performance at the World Music Awards in 2004! <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
She's always been the queen of facial expressions, especially during her 500th performance of <em>A New Day...</em> in 2006. This performance saw many outfit changes, including this stunning, glittery halter-neck dress. <p>Photo: &copy; Ethan Miller/Getty Images
Celine showed off her dance moves with Shaggy during the Chris Aire Fashion Show at Pure Nightclub in 2006. <p>Photo: &copy; Chris Weeks/WireImage
The duo to remember! Elton John and Celine brought the funk during <em>HEART: Harrah's Entertainment Artists Rally Together</em> to provide aid for hurricane-affected families in 2006. <p>Photo: &copy; Denise Truscello/WireImage
One of Celine's most iconic looks was this amazing gold halter-neck gown, which she wore to the 7th Annual Billboard Music Awards, where she was nominated in 13 categories. She went on to wear quite a few more legendary designs to the same awards show. <p>Photo: &copy; Jim Smeal/WireImage
Celine and her late husband, Rene Angelil, had some fun at a masquerade-themed party at Caesars Palace on Sept. 10, 2007 in Las Vegas. It was to say goodbye to her show <em>A New Day</em>..., which closed on Dec. 15 of that year. <p>Photo: &copy; Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Caesars Palace
Roses for Celine! The teary eyed star hugged her late husband and their son, Rene-Charles, after the final performance of her show <em>A New Day...</em> at The Colosseum. <p>Photo: &copy; Ethan Miller/Getty Images for AEG Live/Concerts West
What a spectacular day! The mother of three waved while introducing her four-month-old twins to Las Vegas. With Nelson in her arms, Rene-Charles by her side and hubby Rene close by holding little Eddy, the singer prepared for her next residency in 2011. <p>Photo: &copy; Ethan Miller/Getty Images
Happy Lunar New Year! Celine enjoyed the festive celebration at the Octavius Tower Grand opening in Caesars Palace back in 2012. <p>Photo: &copy; Denise Truscello/WireImage
Celine celebrated the 10th anniversary of The Colosseum at Caesars Palace and her 847th performance at the venue since its opening in 2003! Talk about leaving a legacy. <p>Photo: &copy; Denise Truscello/WireImage
The Queen of Pop showed off her amazing figure in a green leather dress while arriving at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards. <p>Photo: &copy; Steve Granitz/WireImage
Celine got emotional in a beautiful turquoise gown during her highly anticipated return to The Colosseum in 2015. <p>Photo: &copy; Denise Truscello/WireImage
Four months after René Angélil's passing, Canada's golden girl stunned in an one-shoulder gown as she accepted her ICON Award at the Billboards with a tearful speech. She clutched her son Rene-Charles' hand after he presented her with the honour. <p>Photo: &copy; Steve Granitz/WireImage
Now <em>that</em>'s a milestone! Confetti filled The Colosseum at Caesars Palace as the mother of three celebrated her 1,000th show in Las Vegas on October 8, 2016! <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
We don't know what we loved more about this evening – the performance or the outfit! Celine wowed the crowd in a white avant-garde Stephane Rolland Haute Couture gown. <p>Photo: &copy; John Shearer/BBMA2017/Getty Images for dcp
Two Canadian icons in one room! Drake bowed down to Queen Celine at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards. <p>Photo: &copy; Kevin Mazur/BBMA2017/Getty Images for dcp
#VegasStrong is a hashtag developed in honour of the lives lost during the tragic attack on Oct. 1, 2017. Showing off her big heart, Celine pledged proceeds from the show at the Colosseum in Caesars Palace to the families of victim of the Route 91 Harvest country music festival shooting. <p>Photo: &copy; Denise Truscello/WireImage
This was a night to remember! The Grammy winner and Steve Aoki posed for an energetic photo during a concert benefitting the Las Vegas Victims Fund, which raised over 1 million dollars at OMNIA Nightclub. <p>Photo: &copy; Denise Truscello/WireImage
© 2001-2021, HELLO! - All rights reserved