[From Billboard.com] Dion, Houston, Others Join 'Divas' Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Beyonce Knowles, and Lisa Marie Presley have all been added to "VH1 Divas Duets" benefit concert special. As previously reported, the May 22 event will be hosted by Queen Latifah and include performances by Mary J. Blige, Chaka Khan, and Jewel. Set for the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, "VH1 Divas Duets" will air live on the cable music channel beginning at 9 p.m. ET. Additional performers, presenters, and special guests will be announced in the coming weeks. "Divas Duets" will raise funds for VH1's Save the Music Foundation,
which has donated more than $25 million worth of musical instruments to public schools
since 1997. Tickets priced at $175, $125, and $60 are available the MGM Grand Garden Arena
box office and Ticketmaster. Information on VIP ticket packages is available by calling
212-846-7882. NEWSFILE: 28 APRIL 2003 |