Guy Laliberte
Singer Sarah Brightman to become space tourist
Oct 10, 2012 14:29 EDT
British singer Sarah Brightman revealed on Wednesday that Russia will launch her as a space tourist to the International Space Station (ISS) in a multi-million dollar voyage aimed at "realising dreams".
Singer Sarah Brightman to be next space tourist
Oct 10, 2012 09:24 EDT
British singer Sarah Brightman announced in Moscow on Wednesday that she will blast off next year as a space tourist to the International Space Station (ISS) in a voyage aimed at "realising dreams".
Singer Sarah Brightman could be next space tourist: report
Aug 22, 2012 15:11 EDT
British soprano Sarah Brightman could become the next space tourist to blast off to the International Space Station (ISS), a senior official at the Russian space agency hinted Wednesday.
Las Vegas poker game set for record payout
Apr 16, 2012 17:47 EDT
A Las Vegas poker game will deliver a record payout of over $12 million to the winner, and make at least $3.3 million to help charity water projects worldwide, organizers say.
Cirque du Soleil eclipsing traditional Russia circus
Jan 20, 2012 07:25 EST
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Once as highly regarded as cosmonauts, ballerinas and nuclear scientists, Russian circus stars have wowed generations.
Rodeo, Cirque are like twin entertainers - well, fraternal
Dec 07, 2011 19:00 EST
They seem not at all alike, these performers and performances. One is a carnival of dancers, gymnasts and acrobats famously donning sequined Spandex costumes, their faces painted in brightly colored makeup.
Fans get a feel for Jackson at ÔImmortal' premiere
Oct 04, 2011 20:00 EDT
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On this night, lots of ÔLove' for Beatles
Jun 09, 2011 20:00 EDT
Red-carpet arrivals are often the speed dating of entertainment coverage. A few seconds, then, whoosh! The moment passes.
Cirque chief gambles on 'millionaires' poker game'
Jun 03, 2011 09:36 EDT
Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberte and the World Series of Poker announced plans Thursday for a special 2012 tournament that would require a record $1 million entry fee.
20 former world leaders discuss looming water crisis
May 31, 2011 18:35 EDT
Twenty former heads of state, including former US president Bill Clinton, warned Tuesday of an impending "water crisis" and agreed to establish a panel that will tackle a worldwide leadership gap on the issue.
Cirque du Soleil cashes in on magic
Mar 20, 2011 02:43 EDT
For the first time ever, the Cirque du Soleil is forecasting that this year its special brand of circus melding death-defying feats with plot-driven theater and haunting music will bring in over $1 billion in revenues.
Russia to sell new tourist rides to space in 2013
Jan 13, 2011 11:40 EST
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia will start selling multimillion-dollar tourist tickets to the International Space Station again in 2013 after a four-year hiatus, the U.S.-based firm that organizes the paid trips said on Thursday.
Russia to reopen space tourism in 2013: company
Jan 12, 2011 12:02 EST
Russia will reopen its Soyuz space ships to paying tourists in 2013 after a hiatus since 2009, the US-based company that organises the trips with Russia's space agency said Wednesday.
Russian company to build 'space hotel' with home comforts
Sep 29, 2010 13:53 EDT
A Russian company on Wednesday announced plans to launch a comfortable space hotel for tourists who up to now have shared cramped accommodation with astronauts, the RIA Novosti news agency reported.
Russian to offer space tourists an orbiting hotel
Sep 29, 2010 10:57 EDT
Russian private company vows to fill vacuum in space tourism market with orbiting hotel. A Russian company on Wednesday announced an ambitious bid to fill the vacuum in the space tourism market by stationing an orbiting hotel in the cosmos.
Russian to offer space tourists an orbiting hotel
Sep 29, 2010 09:42 EDT
Russian private firm vows to fill vacuum in space tourism market with orbiting hotel. A Russian firm on Wednesday announced an ambitious bid to fill the vacuum in the space tourism market by stationing an orbiting hotel in the cosmos.
Russian to offer space tourists an orbiting hotel
Sep 29, 2010 09:37 EDT
Russian private firm vows to fill vacuum in space tourism market with orbiting hotel. A Russian firm on Wednesday announced an ambitious bid to fill the vacuum in the space tourism market by stationing an orbiting hotel in the cosmos.
Seats on Boeing spaceships could go up for sale
Sep 17, 2010 15:49 EDT
Space tourism company aims to sell seats on proposed Boeing craft. Boeing and a space tourism company have announced a deal to sell tickets on rocket rides to the International Space Station. Now Boeing just has to build a spaceship.
Boeing inks deal to put tourists in space by 2015
Sep 16, 2010 11:27 EDT
US aerospace giant Boeing has forged an alliance with marketing firm Space Adventure to put tourists into low-level orbit in a futuristic capsule by early 2015.
Boeing plans to send passengers into space
Sep 15, 2010 23:36 EDT
ATLANTA (Reuters) - Boeing Co plans to offer passengers the chance to fly into space on a craft it is developing for travel in low-Earth orbit, the aerospace company said on Wednesday.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Guy Laliberté | |
|---|---|
 Laliberté at the $25,000 World Poker Tour No Limit Hold'em Championship. | |
| Born | September 2, 1959 Quebec City, Quebec, Canada |
| Occupation | Chief Executive Officer |
| Net worth | ▲$2.5 billion 2009 |
| Website Cirque du Soleil | |
