Three of the world’s most popular entertainers - Celine Dion, Elton John and special guest host Jerry Seinfeld- will join for a one night-only performance at Caesars Palace, on Monday, February 20, 2006.

The Presidents Day evening gala in The Colosseum at Caesars Palace will benefit the recovery fund for hurricane-affected employees of the resort’s parent company Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc.

At Caesars Palace, Celine Dion stars in “A New Day…” Elton John performs “The Red Piano,” and Jerry Seinfeld presents his acclaimed stand-up comedy. The three international superstar performers form the core of entertainment at Caesars Palace, which has been responsible for Pollstar magazine ranking the resort’s Colosseum among the top two-ticket selling venues of any size in the United States.

Shortly after Hurricane Katrina closed Harrah’s resorts in Gulfport and Biloxi, Mississippi, and in New Orleans, Louisiana, the Harrah’s Foundation seeded an Employee Recovery Fund with a donation of $1 million. With added donations from employees, guests and industry associates, the total has grown to more than $3 million. All funds will go directly to Harrah’s hardest-hit employees, providing them with badly-needed financial assistance as they begin the process of recovery.

The Recovery Fund is one piece of a comprehensive relief effort for the nearly 8,000 employees who worked at the three properties. The company guaranteed employees’ pay for 90 days, continued health insurance benefits, opened employee information and recovery centers in Mississippi and Louisiana, gave affected employees first preference for available jobs at the company’s 35 operating casinos across the united States, and provided financial assistance to employees relocating to other properties. When Hurricane Rita closed Harrah’s Lake Charles in September 2005, relief benefits were extended to the 1,400 employees of that property as well.

Tickets are on sale now, priced from $100 to $1,000 (plus tax and handling fee), available at Ticketmaster outlets, online at ticketmaster.com and in person at the Caesars Palace Box Office.

Sponsor packages that include luxury hotel accommodations, premium seating and a pre-show VIP reception in PURE nightclub at Caesars Palace also are available online at caesarspalace.com and by phone at 888-21-HEART. Packages range from $ 3,000 (two orchestra seats and access to pre-show reception) to $100,000 (backstage celebrity meet-and-greet for four, 26 orchestra seats and three suites).

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