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August 21, 2006

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BARRY MANILOW TICKETS GO ON SALE AUGUST 26 FOR FIRST FOUR MONTHS OF PERFORMANCES IN 2007 AT LAS VEGAS HILTON
FOUR SHOWS ADDED TO SUPERSTAR’S DECEMBER 2006 SCHEDULE

LAS VEGAS— Tickets for the first four months of superstar and Emmy nominee Barry Manilow’s 2007 schedule at the Las Vegas Hilton go on sale August 26, it was announced today by Hilton executives. Manilow has also added four shows to his December 2006 schedule.

Manilow is now taking a few weeks out of his long-term engagement at the Las Vegas Hilton to undergo outpatient arthroscopic surgery on both of his hips at a Southern California Hospital. He recently tore the labrum (cartilage) in both of them.

Before undergoing surgery, Emmy nominee Manilow will perform a special musical tribute to Dick Clark on the Emmys, which airs on Sunday, August 27, 2006 on NBC. He co-wrote the lyrics with Bruce Sussman and sang the words to the catchy "American Bandstand" theme song "Bandstand Boogie."

He will return in mid-October for “Manilow: An Evening of Music and Passion,” two one-night concerts in Atlantic City (October 14) and Chicago (October 21), the launch of his new album “The Greatest Songs of the Sixties,” then returns to the Las Vegas Hilton on November 8. (The four shows added for 2006 at the Hilton are December 27-30.)

His PBS television special “Manilow: Music and Passion,” taped at the legendary Hilton Theater to celebrate his 100th performance of his hit show at the Hilton earned two Emmy nominations. Manilow was nominated for his first individual Emmy in the "Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program" category and the special was nominated for "Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Variety or Music Special."

The Las Vegas Hilton recently joined Manilow in celebrating the “platinum” certification of “The Greatest Songs of the Fifties” (with sales in excess of 1,000,000 units) and his one-year anniversary at the classic resort by extending his exclusive long-term engagement at the Las Vegas Hilton through 2008. His “Greatest Songs of the Sixties” hits the stores October 31.

“Manilow: Music and Passion” is an exciting, multi-faceted production that features contemporary hi-tech music and effects mixed with the classic entertainment values of Las Vegas legends such as Sinatra, Presley, Davis, and Martin. It stars Manilow and a cast and band of 14, offering not only a full scale production but also the intimacy of a state-of-the-art 1,700-seat theater, unique “on-stage” seating, incredible songs and a concert that changes on a nightly basis.

Manilow opened Music and Passion at the Las Vegas Hilton on February 23rd, 2005. The show and the Las Vegas Hilton was a perfect next step for Manilow since his sold-out 2004 “One Night Live! One Last Time!” tour was thought to signal the end of his concert career. “One Last Time” played to more than 250,000 fans in 23 arenas throughout the U.S. and the U.K.

The Las Vegas Hilton ranks among the world’s most famous and popular resort destinations, located blocks from the Las Vegas Strip and adjacent to the Las Vegas Convention Center, offering 3,000 luxurious rooms and suites situated on 59 acres. The property is one of the largest hotels in the world and features top-name entertainment, 16 distinctive restaurants, a full-service health club and spa, Star Trek: The Experience and much more.

Resorts International Holdings is a diversified gaming company operating six unique and dynamic casinos in key gaming markets that comprises the Las Vegas Hilton (Nevada), Atlantic City Hilton and Resorts Atlantic City (New Jersey), Resorts East Chicago (Indiana), Resorts Tunica and Bally’s Tunica (Mississippi).

“Manilow: Music and Passion” performs Tuesdays or Wednesdays (depending on weekly schedule), Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. in the legendary Hilton Theater. Stage seat tickets are $225 (plus tax and service charge); front orchestra tickets are $175 (plus tax and service charge); center orchestra tickets $135 (plus tax and service charge); rear orchestra tickets are $95 (plus tax and service charge) and balcony tickets are $110 (plus tax and service charge). Tickets can be purchased at the Las Vegas Hilton box office. Also visit www.lvhilton.com or phone 702-732-5755 or 1-800-222-5361.

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