Vegas' Home of the World's Largest Ferris Wheel

A new development project on the Las Vegas strip that includes the world's largest Ferris wheel has been given the go-ahead.

The $500 million project, named "Project Linq," will link center-strip resorts Imperial Palace and Flamingo Vegas and is expected to take around 18 months to complete.

As part of the project, a new 550-foot (167.6-meter) high observation wheel carrying 28 cabins with 40 people in each will be constructed, in an attempt to broaden the attraction of Las Vegas further than existing casinos.

If it measures up as planned, it will top the world's existing tallest Ferris wheel, the Singapore Flyer, by just nine feet (2.7 meters).

Also on offer will be restaurants, shops and entertainment venues, reports the Las Vegas Sun.

As part of the project, both the Imperial Palace and O'Sheas will be "re-skinned," getting new facades which the company behind the project, Caesar's Entertainment, says will help to revitalize the area of the famous Strip.

Las Vegas is one of the most popular tourism destinations in the US, attracting nearly 30 million visitors every year, according toForbes -- second only to New York's Times Square.

Read the story: http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2011/aug/03/caesars-set-break-ground-500-million-strip-project/

JLO back in American Idol

Jennifer Lopez has officially signed on for the next season of American Idol.

Executive producer Nigel Lythgoe broke the news on host Ryan Seacrest’s radio show today, ending weeks of speculation over the songstress’ return.

The only female judge on the panel was originally reported to be undecided about whether to return for Season 11 of the hit talent show, but the deal has now been signed.

“I am delighted to say that all three judges, along with the brilliant host of American Idol are back for the next season,” Nigel confirmed.

She will join the other returnee judges Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson. The stars will continue the chemistry they built last season when they first worked together as a threesome.

Jennifer reportedly got a huge pay rise to return and her last year’s salary of $12 million was increased to $20 million.

The show is currently in the audition stage for the next season and will begin airing on Fox in the US in January 2012.

The 42-year-old mother of twins Max and Emme, three, announced her separation last month from husband Marc Anthony after seven years of marriage.

The Latin singer appeared many times on last season’s show and even performed on one episode where Jennifer served as his backup dancer.

Disney Live! MICKEY'S MUSIC FESTIVAL

Mickey Mouse and Friends rock the world with the stars from The Little Mermaid, Aladdin and Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story in their new touring show Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival. Disney hits are remixed to the hottest sounds of today featuring hiphop, pop, reggae, rock, country and much more! The irresistible lineup of performers including, Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy, Ariel, Sebastian and Ursula; Jasmine, Aladdin and Genie, Woody, Buzz and Jessie are among the more than 25 Disney Stars featured in this jam session fit for the entire family! You can’t resist dancing, singing, playing your air-guitar and laughing with this band of characters! Come join them at Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival for a lively concert experience guaranteed to deliver enough rockin’ memories to last a lifetime.

Show Dates: Venue:
September 23-25, 2010 Waterfront Cebu City Hotel 

Showtimes: 
September 23, 2011 (Fri) 4PM, 7PM 
September 24, 2011 (Sat) 1PM, 4PM, 7PM 
September 25, 2011 (Sun) 1PM, 4PM


Ticket Prices: 
VIP Center- P2630 
VIP Sides- P2210
Gold Center- P1890 
Gold Sides- P1580
Silver (Lower Box and Upper Box) - P1260 
Bronze- P950

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Disney Live! is a series of Broadway-quality, interactive touring theatre productions featuring Disney-themed stories to families with young children. Disney Live! Inspires children and their parents to jump out of their seats to sing, dance and play along with Disney characters in three dimensional stage productions.