For the second time in just two weeks, Elton John is back in Las Vegas -- for charity. But Las Vegas Weekly is hearing solid rumors that the legendary entertainer has begun seriously thinking of a return residency there.

Just 14 days ago, Elton wowed Andre Agassi’s guests at the 15th Annual Grand Slam at the Wynn. Now on October 24, 2010, he’s set to dazzle again as the headliner of an all-star lineup for Justin Timberlake’s Shriners Hospitals for Children.

In recent years, Elton didn’t have too many complimentary things to say about Las Vegas, but times have changed and as the years ticked on -- he’s often said favorable things about Sin City nowadays. Maybe he’d like to cut back on his traveling and settle there?

That’s the word Las Vegas Weekly is hearing, and his business folks have talked with Las Vegas entertainment directors about a possible return here next fall -- 2011 or spring 2012. It would be far less scheduled than he had during the three-year contract he signed with AEG at The Colosseum in Caesars Palace. It would be a guaranteed number of weeks or long weekends similar to Garth Brooks’ deal with Steve Wynn -- and this time it might be at another property.

It’s definitely a story to watch, and Elton might be here again in another two weeks to check out fellow British star Rod Stewart, who begins his own testing of the waters. Rod has said his engagement starting November 7, 2010 will be looked at to see if he would agree to regular concerts here.

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