CANADA AM Goes To Vegas, Baby! Nov. 26 – 30 on CTV

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Toronto, ON (Nov. 21, 2012) –The show-stopping entertainment ofLas Vegas comes to CANADA AM allweek with some of the biggest names changing the face of the entertainmentcapital of the world. From Monday, Nov. 26 to Friday, Nov. 30^th, CANADA AM takes viewers down the famous strip includinginterviews with the city’s biggest movers and shakers.

“We’re givingviewers an insider’s look at Las Vegas, where Canadians not only enjoy visitingbut are making a tremendous impact,” said Lis Travers, Executive Producer, CANADA AM. “From Celine Dion and Shania Twain to Cirque du Soleil,Canadian acts take centre stage in Vegas, making invaluable contributions tothe city’s artistic scene and attracting tourists from all over the world.”

CANADA AM’s Vegas Week highlights include:

Monday, Nov. 26

CELINE DION – MADE IN CANADA:Close to two million Canadians visit Las Vegas each year. But there areothers who have helped make Vegas thego-to destination, and no one more so than Celine Dion. CANADA AM’sBeverly Thomson speaks to the undisputed Queen of Vegas, who talks about makingLas Vegas her home, on and off the stage, and how she balances family and staysgrounded.

Tuesday,Nov. 27

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL & CANADIANSIN VEGAS: Canada’s Cirque du Soleil has taken Las Vegas by storm. Marci Ien gets abehind-the-scenes look at Cirque du Soleil’s newest Las Vegas spectacular –Zarkana – and a lesson in what it takes to be a Cirque acrobat performing forthousands.

CANADIANS STIRRING UPVEGAS: They mix, they serve, they cook, they manage – Canadians are shaking upVegas from the top of the world famous Bellagio Hotel – to the prestigious JoelRobuchon Restaurants. We will take you behind the scenes at Vegas hotspotswhere some exceptionally talented Canadians are leaving their mark.

Wednesday,Nov. 28

ROBERT DE NIRO & HIGHROLLIN’ IN VEGAS: Legendaryactor Robert De Niro tries his hand as hotelier with the world’s first NobuHotel Caesars Palace. De Niro sits down exclusively with CANADA AM, sharing how Vegas has changed since hestarred in the film Casino, and howhe balances all of his roles these days, from actor to grandfather. Also, fromgolden sundaes to racing Ferraris on the speedway, Marci Ien explores the highroller’s experience in Vegas.

Thursday, Nov. 29

DONNY & MARIE OSMOND:CANADA AM headsbackstage to chat with Donny Osmond minutes before show time, where he reminisceswith Marci Ien about the Jackson 5 and DONNY AND MARIE days, and even serenadesher. And, after more than five decades in the business, Marie Osmond hasn’tlost her spark. She opens up to Ien about performing, battling depression,giving back, and how she lives life to the fullest. 

Friday, Nov. 30

SHANIA TWAIN: Saturday, Dec. 1 marks the openingnight of the biggest show in Shania Twain’s career. Touted as thebest-selling female country artist of all time, Twain is set to begin atwo-year engagement at Caesars Palace, where she kicks off her stage comebackwith Shania: Still The One, the firstlive performance for the megastar in eight years.  CANADA AM speaks to the newest name on the strip who talks about thepressures of performing, her move to Vegas, and how her humble Canadian rootskeep her grounded.

Airing weekdays on CTV, and CTV News Channel across Canada, CANADA AM is Canada’s most-watched national morningnewsmagazine. Now in its 40^th season, CANADA AM has brought Canadians a unique blend of hardnews and lifestyle stories, featuring in-depth interviews with top newsmakers,celebrities, and musical stars. Lis Travers is the Vice-President and ExecutiveProducer for CANADA AM and Wendy Freeman is thePresident of CTV News.

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For more information, please contact:

Patricia Garcia, Bell Media, 416-384-2645 or patricia.garcia@bellmedia.ca

Renee Dupuis, Bell Media, 416-384-3154 or renee.dupuis@bellmedia.ca