Sun Herald, MS
Aug 12 2004

Cher returns to Biloxi

THE SUN HERALD

Cher, reigning queen of aged glitterati, returns to the Coliseum this
week for an encore performance.

The celebrated singer/personality, who vowed her last show was really
her last, said in a press release that, due to consumer demand, she
would play several venues “one last time.”

A veteran singer and actress, Cher’s stature continued to rise over
the years, eventually reaching icon status.

If her show last fall at the Coliseum is any indication, Saturday’s
concert will feature a multi-media experience reaching back to the
early days, including film and television clips, still photos, and
basically encompass all things Cher.

In case you’re interested, here are a few random facts about the
erstwhile performer, courtesy of the Internet Movie Database:

Cher was diagnosed with dyslexia at the age of 30.

She was offered the part of Thelma in the 1991 film, “Thelma &
Louise.”

Cher’s father was Armenian, and her mother part Cherokee.

She legally changed her name from Cherilyn Sarkisian LaPierre Bono
Allman to Cher.

Beat out Celine Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On” for best selling single
of 1998 with “Believe.”

If you go
What: Cher.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday.
Where: Coliseum.
Cost: $33.25, $73.25 and $93, plus Ticketmaster and facility fees.
Details: 594-3700.