Gloria Estefan Launches New CD ``Unwrapped'' with Exclusive Performance and V.I.P. Reception at Caesars Palace.Entertainment Editors LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 13, 2003 SATELLITE NEWSFEED A collection of discussions or headlines that are published for distribution to the general public. See newsgroup and syndication format. UPLINK: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13 (FEATURE: ENTERTAINMENT) Feed: Galaxy 10K Transponder 24, (KU Band) Downlink Frequency: 12180 Mhz Horizontal 4:30-4:45 ET 3:30-3:45 CT 2:30-2:45 MT 1:30-1:45 PT REFEED AT SAME COORDINATES 8:00-8:15 ET 7:00-7:15 CT 6:00-6:15 MT 5:00-5:15 PT Five-time Grammy Award The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards) are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States for outstanding achievements in the record industry. The current President of the Academy is Neil Portnow. winner, Gloria Estefan launched her latest CD "Unwrapped" with a special performance and V.I.P. reception at Caesars Palace Caesars Palace is a luxury hotel and casino located on the Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada. Caesars Palace is owned and operated by Harrah's Entertainment. Caesars is located on the west side of the Strip, between the Bellagio and the Mirage. Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. . Her first CD after a six-years hiatus, "Unwrapped" has garnered wide-spread critical acclaim and the first single titled "Wrapped"/"Hoy" hit the #1 position on the Billboard Latin Charts making this Estefan's 12th #1 hit, the most of any female artist on the Billboard Latin Charts. Estefan is in the midst Adv. 1. in the midst - the middle or central part or point; "in the midst of the forest"; "could he walk out in the midst of his piece?" midmost of an exclusive seven show engagement, choreographed by renowned film and television director Kenny Ortega, which runs until October 19 at The Colosseum Colosseum or Coliseum (both: kŏləsē`əm), Ital. Colosseo, common name of the Flavian Amphitheater in Rome, near the southeast end of the Forum, between the Palatine and Esquiline hills. at Caesars Palace. Estefan, famous for her energetic and fun-filled concerts, is accompanied by a 23 piece band and a percussion section Noun 1. percussion section - the section of a band or orchestra that plays percussion instruments rhythm section, percussion section - a division of an orchestra containing all instruments of the same class jammed with over 200 rhythm instruments. A specially-designed 40' x 80' video display on the Colosseum's giant LED screen, moving set pieces, and over a dozen dancers compete the spectacle. Some tickets for this exclusive engagement are still available at the Caesars Palace box office and are priced at $175, $150, $127.50 and $87.50. Tickets may also be purchased through Ticketmaster at 702.474.4000 or online at www.caesars.com. FEED ELEMENTS: B-roll and bites expected in this transmission: (free for unrestricted use) -- Video: B-Roll: Gloria Estefan Concert Footage from The Colosseum at Caesars Palace -- Video: B-Roll: CD release party footage -- SOT: Gloria Estefan soundbites regarding CD "Unwrapped" -- Video: B-Roll: Gloria! Gloria! Gloria! Vegas Billboards, Marquees, Casino Chips & More! |
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