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Acrobat sues Cirque du Soleil for $16M after 11-bone fall in Portland

A Cirque du Soleil acrobat, Mariia Konfektova, has filed a lawsuit seeking about $16.75 million after a 15-foot fall during a KOOZA performance in Portland, Oregon (August 2024) that left her with multiple fractures, including facial and skull injuries, a concussion, and long-term complications. She alleges the show lacked adequate safety mats, nets or fall protection and says she had raised concerns about the rigging and weight beforehand. OSHA fined Cirque du Soleil for safety violations (which the circus appealed), and Konfektova says she was fired over concerns about her mental fitness; a GoFundMe has been used to cover medical costs.

via The Independent|

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entertainment1 year ago•1 min saved

Blue Man Group to Conclude Iconic Runs in NYC and Chicago After 30 Years

The Blue Man Group will end its New York City run in February 2025 after over 30 years and 17,000 performances. Known for their unique performance art, the group will also conclude its Chicago shows in January but continue in cities like Las Vegas and Berlin. The New York closure comes amid broader challenges for theaters post-pandemic. Blue Man Group, acquired by Cirque du Soleil in 2017, debuted in New York in 1991.

via The Guardian|

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entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Cirque du Soleil's Beatles-Themed Las Vegas Show to Close After 18-Year Run"

Cirque du Soleil's iconic Beatles-themed show "The Beatles Love" will end its 18-year run at the Mirage in Las Vegas on July 7 as part of the hotel-casino's rebranding. The show, which brought together Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr for public appearances, has been seen by over 11.5 million people and features an energetic portrayal of the Fab Four's history and music with aerial stunts and whimsical dance numbers. The specialized soundtrack earned Cirque two Grammy Awards in 2008, and the show's final act closes with the Beatles' hit "All You Need is Love."

via The Associated Press|

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entertainment2 years ago•4 min saved

"The Beatles Love" Show Closure: Cirque du Soleil's Decision and Ongoing Changes

Cirque du Soleil's "The Beatles Love" show at The Mirage/Hard Rock Las Vegas is closing on July 7, a decision made by the venue officials due to the need for major renovations. Cirque CEO Stéphane Lefebvre expressed that the decision was not theirs and confirmed that there are no plans to tour the show internationally. The closure will result in 230 cast and crew members losing their jobs, leaving a void among Cirque shows in Las Vegas. The future of the entertainment landscape at The Mirage is also undergoing shifts, with the closing of "Love" marking the end of an 18-year run for the production.

via Las Vegas Review-Journal|

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entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

Heidi Klum's Spectacular Peacock Costume Steals the Show at Halloween Party

Supermodel Heidi Klum celebrated Halloween by dressing up as a peacock, complete with prosthetics and Cirque du Soleil performers as her wings. Her husband, Tom Kaulitz, joined in the fun by dressing up as her egg. Klum is known for her extravagant and creative costumes each year.

via Vulture|

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entertainment3 years ago•4 min saved

Michael Jackson's Sons Blanket and Prince Reunite for Rare Appearance on Late Father's Birthday

Michael Jackson's sons Prince and Blanket made a rare appearance in Las Vegas on what would have been their late father's 65th birthday. The brothers attended a Michael Jackson ONE by Cirque du Soleil show at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, where they were seen chatting with guests. Prince sported a casual outfit and a well-trimmed beard, while Blanket wore a black button-up. Their sister Paris Jackson was not present as she is currently touring with her band. Michael Jackson died in 2009, and his sons paid tribute to him on social media on his birthday.

via Daily Mail|

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entertainment3 years ago•3 min saved

Blanket Jackson Honors Michael Jackson on His 65th Birthday

Blanket Jackson, along with his brother Prince, made a rare appearance in Las Vegas to honor their late father Michael Jackson on what would have been his 65th birthday. The siblings attended the 10th anniversary celebration of the Cirque du Soleil show "Michael Jackson ONE" at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, where they greeted fans and shared favorite memories of their father. The event included a public Q&A session, a special performance, and a book signing by Michael Bush. This is not the first time the Jackson children have attended an event honoring their father's legacy, as they previously attended a birthday celebration in 2018.

via Yahoo Entertainment|

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