Saturday, August 18, 2007

Cher

Cher (born Cherilyn Sarkisian on May 20, 1946) is an American actress and singer of Armenian descent (from father's side). She rose to prominence in the 1960s as a member of the duo Sonny & Cher, then as a solo artist when the duo ended in 1974. She has sold over 100 million records worldwide since the start of her solo career.

In a career that has now surpassed 40 years, Cher has established herself as a pop icon. She is one of the most enduring entertainers of her time, having sold over 100 million records solo and 80 million records as half of Sonny & Cher.

From sequined spectacle to luminous Oscar-winner; TV vamp to Billboard's longest running chart-topper, Cher's success in music, film, television, and on stage qualifies her as one of the most enduring entertainers of our time. In a career defined, and redefined as much by dramatic missteps and spectacular recoveries, the chief constant has been her seemingly limitless determination.

Cher recently completed her 4 year Farewell Tour, to which she played over 325 Shows around the world! The Guinness Book of World Records dubbed it the Highest Grossing Tour by a female artist.

Recently it was announced that Cher is to replace Celine Dion in Vegas when Celine's run at Caesar's Palace is up in 2008.

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