Three of the world's most popular entertainers -- Celine Dion, Elton John and special guest host Jerry Seinfeld -- will join for a one-night-only performance at Caesars Palace, on Monday, February 20, 2006. The Presidents Day evening gala in The Colosseum at Caesars Palace will benefit the recovery fund for hurricane-affected employees of the resort's parent company, Harrah's Entertainment, Inc.

"We are deeply grateful to Celine, Elton and Jerry for the generosity that will create a once-in-a-lifetime entertainment experience for our guests and sustain the important work that is helping thousands of Gulf Coast families get their lives back," said Gary Loveman, chairman, president and chief executive officer for Harrah's Entertainment.

At Caesars Palace, Celine Dion stars in "A New Day...," Elton John performs "The Red Piano," and Jerry Seinfeld presents his acclaimed stand-up comedy.

With Fox's "American Idol" showing no sign of going flat, NBC is planning a singing competition based on a 50-year-old European show that helped launch the careers of Celine Dion and ABBA.

The U.S. version of “Eurovision Song Contest” will combine broadcast and online elements. As with “American Idol,” which itself was patterned on the hit British series “Pop Idol,” the winner will get a recording contract.

“‘Eurovision’ is the granddaddy of all talent shows and the Super Bowl of singing,” said Ben Silverman, chairman of series producer Reveille.

As described by the network, the show will include an online competition to find singers from each state, with the winners advancing to the broadcast series to vie for the title. Voting will be in the hands of viewers.

NBC did not announce an air date for its new series.

In 1974, ABBA won the “Eurovision” contest for Sweden with “Waterloo.” Dion won for Switzerland in 1988, and Olivia Newton-John competed for the United Kingdom in 1974. In 1958, an Italian singer performed the show’s most widely recorded song, “Volare,” NBC said.