LAS VEGAS, April 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Hundreds of
adoring fans came out to the famed Las Vegas Strip in front of
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino today to welcome
multi-platinum recording artist Gwen
Stefani to Las Vegas.
Caesars Entertainment President and CEO Mark Frissora and Live Nation Las Vegas
President Kurt Melien greeted the
global pop star and fashion icon, who will launch her residency
show, "Gwen Stefani – Just A
Girl" inside Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood
Resort & Casino on Wednesday,
June 27, 2018.
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Stefani's arrival to Planet Hollywood Friday morning was nothing
short of spectacular. The celebration kicked off with an all-girl
drum corps from local Foothill High School. The event also featured
a troupe of dancers, skaters, cheerleaders and skateboarders who
performed to a medley of Stefani's greatest hits. Decked out in
attire reflecting Stefani's recording career and fashion evolution,
the dancers delighted the crowd of well-wishers as they anxiously
awaited the star's arrival.
Minutes in to the dance medley, the crowd's attention turned
toward The Strip, where a full-size semi-truck made its way down
Las Vegas Boulevard. The truck, wrapped in "Gwen Stefani – Just A Girl" show art, drew gasps
of delight from fans who were treated to a colorful daytime
pyrotechnic show. Stopping in front of Planet Hollywood, the truck
halted traffic along The Strip, allowing the dance performance to
spill out into the street. Another group of dancers emerged from
the truck, as showgirls lined the truck's staircase in feathers. To
the surprise of the crowd, as the showgirls pulled their fans back
Stefani stood at the top of the stairs to reveal her grand entrance
as more fireworks set off. Making her way up the steps to the
property, Stefani stopped to greet fans and sign autographs as her
most iconic hits, including "Sweet Escape" and "Hollaback Girl,"
played overhead.
Greeted by Caesars Entertainment, the parent company of Planet
Hollywood Resort & Casino, and Live Nation executives, Stefani
humbly addressed the crowd promising to deliver a great show.
"I am so excited to have this opportunity to share my story and
my music here in Vegas and am honored to be able to bring my show
to the Zappos Theater," said Stefani.
Caesars Entertainment's Frissora noted Stefani's contribution to
pop culture with a nod to the event's theme, saying: "We could not
think of a more perfect artist to add to our already amazing roster
of legendary performers. Gwen
Stefani is an inspiration to so many creative spirits and
her passion for empowering others is remarkable. These are traits
Caesars Entertainment greatly values and we are honored to welcome
Gwen to the team."
While Live Nation's Melien remarked, "There is only a short list
of artists that meet the criteria for a headlining Las Vegas residency. They must have a deep
catalogue of hits, top-notch production and status as a
globally-recognized artist. Gwen, like those handful of other
artists that are immediately recognized by just one name, meets all
the criteria and more. We couldn't think of a more fitting
Las Vegas property for a
Southern California girl to call
home than Planet Hollywood."
Designed exclusively for Zappos Theater, Stefani will take the
stage with a spectacular show like no other, celebrating the
breadth of her illustrious musical career. The show, promoted by
Live Nation and Caesars Entertainment, will further cement
Las Vegas as the entertainment
capital of the world.
Stefani, Live Nation Las Vegas and Caesars Entertainment have
also announced their partnership with Cure 4 The Kids Foundation,
where $1 of every ticket purchased to
"Gwen Stefani – Just A Girl" at
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino will be donated to the
non-profit organization. Cure 4 The Kids Foundation is a
Las Vegas-based nonprofit
organization that provides medical treatment to children facing a
number of life-threatening conditions. The donation will also allow
Cure 4 The Kids Foundation to move into a state-of-the-art
building, increasing the number of exam rooms and improving the
patient treatment experience.
Tickets to "Gwen Stefani – Just A
Girl" are now on sale for the following performance
dates:
June 2018: 27, 29, 30
July 2018: 3, 6, 7, 11, 13,
14, 18, 20, 21
Dec. 2018: 27, 29, 30, 31
Feb. 2019: 27
March 2019: 1, 2, 6, 8, 9, 13,
15, 16
General ticket prices begin at $59, plus applicable tax and fees, and may be
purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com/gwen or in-person at
the Planet Hollywood box office. All shows begin at 9 p.m. For more information on the show, visit
gwenstefani.com.
GWEN STEFANI
A
three-time GRAMMY® Award winner, Stefani has achieved
worldwide success as a performer, songwriter, and recording artist
who has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide with No Doubt
and as a multi-platinum solo artist. In 2016, Stefani released her
critically praised third album This Is What The Truth Feels
Like which debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 and featured
the No. 1 single "Used To Love You." This Is What The Truth
Feels Like followed her other solo albums —
Love.Angel.Music.Baby and The Sweet Escape
- which featured the hit singles "Rich Girl," "Sweet
Escape," "What Are You Waiting For?" and the Pharrell
Williams-produced No. 1 hit "Hollaback Girl." Stefani returned
to the road that summer with her acclaimed headlining This
Is What The Truth Feels Like Tour that traveled
throughout North America wrapping
at the famed Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre marking the
end of the venue's 35-year history.
Scores of awards honor Stefani's accomplishments. In addition
to her three GRAMMY® Awards, Stefani has
been honored with four MTV Video Music Awards, two Billboard
Awards, an American Music Award, Brit Award and much more. Stefani
took her passion for music to encourage young singers as their
coach on three seasons of NBC's four-time Emmy Award-winning
musical competition series "The Voice."
Stefani released her first holiday album, "You Make It Feel
Like Christmas," last fall. The set featured a mix of originals and
classic holiday tunes and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Holiday
Album chart. Following the album release Stefani starred in
"Gwen Stefani's You Make It Feel
Like Christmas," a modern take on traditional Christmas specials
that aired on NBC. Featuring music performances and fun
holiday themed sketches, the hour-long program captured Stefani's
infectious spirit and iconic style and delighted audiences around
the country.
Trendsetter Stefani is also widely recognized as an accomplished
fashion designer and entrepreneur, having created much-loved
lifestyle brands L.A.M.B. and Harajuku Lovers. In addition to her
fashion and music ventures, Stefani launched her first children's
animated television series Kuu Kuu Harajuku on Nickelodeon.
Co-created and executive produced by Stefani, the show follows
the adventures of the all-girl band HJ5 -- Love, Angel,
Music, Baby and G -- through their super cute fantasy
world of music, fashion and style. Stefani wanted to create
an animated series for young girls that celebrate creativity,
imagination and individuality.
LIVE NATION LAS
VEGAS
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the
world's leading live entertainment company comprised of global
market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation & House of Blues
Concerts, LN Media and Artist Nation Management. Live Nation
Las Vegas produces residency shows from Gwen Stefani, Jennifer
Lopez, Backstreet Boys, Lionel
Richie and Pitbull at Zappos Theater at Planet
Hollywood Resort & Casino; Bruno
Mars and Ricky Martin at
the Park Theater at Monte
Carlo; and Il Divo, Rascal Flatts, Styx & Don Felder, Chicago, ZZ TOP and Earth, Wind & Fire at
The Venetian Las Vegas. Live Nation Las Vegas also brings
other world-famous artists to many of the city's other premier
concert venues including T-Mobile Arena, Mandalay Bay Events
Center, MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas
Village, Pearl Concert Theater at the Palms, House of Blues,
Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel
& Casino Las Vegas, and more. For additional information,
visit www.livenation.com. Find Live Nation Las Vegas
on Facebook, Instagram and follow us
on Twitter.
PLANET HOLLYWOOD RESORT
& CASINO
Celebrating 10 years, Planet Hollywood Resort
& Casino is the centerpiece of the famed Las Vegas Strip, with
2,500 beautifully redesigned guest rooms and suites showcasing some
of the best views in town, along with endless options of
unparalleled shopping, distinguished dining, popular entertainment
and a bustling nightlife. A bright, bold addition to the resort's
portfolio, the new Ultra Hip Rooms feature contemporary elegance
and luxury bedding. Known as the place to play for its roster of
A-list celebrity guests, Planet Hollywood's 231 newly restyled
suites feature stunning views of the glittering skyline and daring
décor elements such as suspended sofas, lounge-style living spaces
and oversized modern artwork. The resort encompasses more than
100,000 square-feet of gaming, several lounges, ten restaurants
including Gordon Ramsay Burger, KOI,
Strip House, the award-winning Spice Market Buffet and LA's Pink's
Hot Dogs, an intimate wedding chapel and the Planet Hollywood Spa
by Mandara. Home to the first pop music residency in Las Vegas, Zappos Theater showcases resident
headliners Jennifer Lopez,
Lionel Richie, Pitbull, Backstreet
Boys and Gwen Stefani (opening
June 2018). The property is encircled
by Miracle Mile Shops with more than 170 specialty stores and
restaurants. Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino is operated by
Caesars Entertainment (NYSE: CZR). For more information, please
visit planethollywoodresort.com or the Caesars Entertainment Las
Vegas media room. Find Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
on Facebook and follow on Twitter and Instagram.
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