Celine Dion Cancels Shows This Week

According to her website, singer Celine Dion has cancelled her Caesars Palace performances through Wednesday due to illness.

"Celine is battling a virus that has caused inflammation of her vocal chords. She is currently receiving treatment for this condition, and has been instructed to rest for the next 7 days, in order to fully recover."

Dion told the website that she is worried about disappointing her fans. She said, "I feel terrible about not being able to do these shows. I feel so bad for the fans. I don't like to let people down....it's the thing that bothers me more than anything. I really hope everyone understands how sorry I am.”

Performances are scheduled to resume on Saturday, March 3.

To read the full announcement, click here.

The glamorous show, directed by famed Grammy Awards producer Ken Ehrlich, features a 31-piece orchestra and band and includes Celine's biggest hits mixed with timeless classics that pay tribute to some of the most celebrated songs and artists of all time.

For more information about the show visit http://www.celineinvegas.com/.