Bette Midler, "The Showgirl Must Go On"

Bette Midler announced today that the final performance of her critically acclaimed Las Vegas show The Showgirl Must Go On will be Sunday, January 31, 2010. The final performance will mark the end of her two-year residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace which began on February 20, 2008.

“What a fabulous two years this has been, and I thank AEG and Caesars Palace for the best partnership a showgirl could imagine. Who knows? These legs have had such a great run in the desert—it may be time to haul them to places with more humidity and fewer slot machines. But first I need to finish recording my album of the sexiest new love songs that only a showgirl could sing,” stated Midler.

“Bette is one of the most talented, hard working professionals in the business and we would have loved for her to stay longer, said John Meglen, co-CEO and President of AEG Live/Concerts West. “All of us at AEG Live thank Bette and the entire cast, crew and staff for a great two year run at The Colosseum.”

“Like every one of her performances, the approaching finale of Bette’s two-year engagement leaves us applauding for more,” said Gary Selesner, president of Caesars Palace. “Bette always will have a home at Caesars Palace.”

The Showgirl Must Go On will perform November 7 -15 and December 30 – January 31, 2010. The show is dark Monday, Thursday and occasional Fridays. Tickets for these final performances are on-sale now at Ticketmaster.com, keyword “Bette Midler”, by calling 1-877-7BETTEM (723-8836), or in person at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace Box Office, which is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

One of America’s favorite funny girls, Jenny McCarthy, hosted a night at PURE Nightclub at Caesars Palace.   She walked the red carpet and posed for photographers before heading inside Saturday night.

Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA

Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA

The Pussycat Dolls’ Nicole Scherzinger, Jessica Sutta, Melody Thornton, Ashley Roberts and Kimberly Wyatt peformed with Britney Spears at MGM Grand on Saturday night.

Later, they strutted down the red carpet at PURE Nightclub.   They were joined by the creator of the Pussycat Dolls, Robin Antin.  Waving to fans and dancing with friends and family, the girls each enjoyed couture lollipops from the Sugar Factory as they sipped on Grey Goose Vodka cocktails and Moet Rose Champagne until the early morning hours.