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lton John, Calvin Harris, Backstreet Boys, Kendrick Lamar, Wu-Tang Clan, Jennifer Lopez and Lionel Richie Ring in the New Year with Spectacular Shows Boasting one of the hottest entertainment line-ups in the Entertainment Capital of the World, Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas Resorts were the place to celebrate New Year’s Eve with some of the most accomplished artists from across the globe.
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Caesars Palace Global superstar DJ and music producer, Calvin Harris, performed an exclusive DJ set during a private engagement for Caesars Palace. Over 3,600 guests watched the GRAMMY® Award-winning artist perform his most popular hits.
To help ring in the New Year, several Caesars Entertainment headliners performed during special holiday broadcasts to celebrate with fans around the world.
Following Calvin’s electronic dance phenomenon, guests were treated to yet another larger than life performance when Backstreet Boys took the stage. The best-selling boy band of all time captivated the audience with iconic songs including “Everybody” and “I Want It That Way.” The performance was a sneak peak of what is to come as Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, AJ McLean and Kevin Richardson prepare for their exclusive headlining residency at The AXIS at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino beginning Wednesday, March 1. World-renowned singer, songwriter and performer, Elton John returned to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace with his critically acclaimed show, “The Million Dollar Piano.” Elton was accompanied by his band, which includes Davey Johnstone on guitar, Matt Bissonette on bass, John Mahon on percussion, Nigel Olsson on drums and Kim Bullard on keyboards, with a special appearance by percussionist Ray Cooper. The end of the year party continued at the iconic resort when Calvin Harris entered his element at OMNIA Nightclub inside Caesars Palace. Just after midnight, the turntable sensation made his way to the DJ booth and played an unstoppable set as guests celebrated an unforgettable start to 2017. Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Bottles popped as the ball dropped as legendary rap group Wu-Tang Clan rang in 2017 at The AXIS at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino with HOT 97.5’s Wu Year’s Eve. The high energy show featured RZA, GZA, Method Man, Inspectah Deck, Raekwon, U-God, Masta Killa, Ghostface Killah and Cappadonna as they performed their classic hits including “C.R.E.A.M,”
The Cromwell Kendrick Lamar took over Drai’s Nightclub in his Drai’s Live debut atop The Cromwell on New Year’s Eve. The GRAMMY® Award-winning rapper shared his poetic lyrics at the luxurious nightclub for an all-night celebration, jumpstarting 2017 with an eclectic full-length performance.
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Global superstar Jennifer Lopez brought viewers of NBC’s “New Year’s with Carson Daly” to Las Vegas as she performed a medley of songs from her record-breaking headlining residency, “JENNIFER LOPEZ: ALL I HAVE” at The AXIS at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” featured multi-platinum-selling artist, four-time GRAMMY® Award winner and music icon, Lionel Richie, performing “All Night Long” at his headlining residency at The AXIS at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.
Celebrity Sightings Seen in the crowd at Elton John’s New Year’s Eve performance of “The Million Dollar Piano” at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace was Lady Gaga. Ringing in the New Year in style, the singer / songwriter danced to Elton’s hits all night with a group of friends. Nick Carter and Howie Dorough were spotted at Nobu Restaurant and Lounge at Caesars Palace prior to their performance at Caesars Palace. The two singers with a group of friends dined on several signature dishes including Yellowtail Sashimi, Alaskan Black Cod and Rock Shrimp. As the evening continued, Backstreet Boys members Nick Carter, Kevin Richardson, and Howie Dorough celebrated at OMNIA Nightclub following their special live performance at Caesars Palace. Dressed in all black, the members of the iconic boy band joined Harris in the DJ booth where they were seen in high spirits celebrating the New Year into the early hours of the morning. HOLLYWOOD WEEKLY 17