Celine Dion Joins Harrah's And Caesars Executives for Augustus Tower Opening

LAS VEGAS - SEPTEMBER 01: Rene Angelil, and his wife singer Celine Dion prepare to cut a ribbon marking the opening of the 26-story, 949-room Augustus Tower at Caesars Palace September 1, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dion, who performs in her show "A New Day..." at Caesars, also announced that she and Angelil pledged $1 million to the American Red Cross to help deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Gary Loveman, Chairman, CEO and President of Harrah's Entertainment, also announced at the event that all of the 8,000 employees at the three damaged casino properties Harrah's operates in the Gulf Coast area will get their salaries for 90 days from the hurricane and that Harrah's will pick up the costs for all of their health care premiums indefinitely. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)