We already know that Beyoncé closed her “I Am…Tour 2009″ with a limited run in Las Vegas at the trendy hot spot The Wynn. Now she’s in talks with the venue for a possible long-term run. USA Today reports that although rumors persist, the deal is not yet done. While this may not seem like much of a big deal, it actually is. If Bey does indeed ink this deal, she’ll be putting herself into another celebrity category. One in which she really won’t be thinking about any female R&B solo or Pop act for that matter. Nor will she be enduring the intense touring schedule which has been her norm. Instead she’ll be walking in the shoes of an unlikely role model, Celine Dion. (Note: I can’t say Prince because his Vegas run was totally unpredictable and he’s in a category all by himself.)

Yes, folks gave Dion the side eye when she first started her Vegas run back in March 2003—mostly because Vegas was considered the place retired singers went for gigs. But jokes turned to amazement and respect. According to People Dion grossed a staggering $400 million after a close to five year run. Since then Vegas has seen everyone from Garth Brooks to Bette Midler looking to make bank in a similar way. But let’s just say that most of these artists have reached veteran status. In signing Beyoncé, however, the Wynn (and Las Vegas) that they’re the destination for all things young and hot. (In entertainment you might want to talk about—not the strippers and out-of-control parties.)

Anyway, this all boils down to how Beyoncé wants to play it (or should I say her over-involved management aka her parents). Does she think it would slow down her momentum or put her in the position to be say in the legendary company of Cher? Would performing from a regular venue be good for her marriage? Is she thinking about a family? If there’s one thing Beyoncé does have is a reason for doing just about everything. If Vegas is in her future we’ll find out her reasoning soon enough.

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