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CNN reported yesterday that Linda Ronstadt was escorted out of the Aladdin Casino after dedicating "Desperado" to filmmaker Michael Moore for his film Fahrenheit 9/11. Rondstadt was performing a one-night-only gig at the Las Vegas Strip Casino.
Without a doubt, it's the Aladdin's choice whether or not to showcase the singer in the future, but if the Aladdin is typical of the type of venue Ronstadt can get, maybe she should have thought twice before espousing her political views. Madonna or the Dixie Chicks can get away with alienating audiences and still be largely successful. If you're on the b-list casino circuit, not so much.
Considering one-quarter of the audience walked out after the dedication, "Don't Know Much" might have been a more popular song choice.
Without a doubt, it's the Aladdin's choice whether or not to showcase the singer in the future, but if the Aladdin is typical of the type of venue Ronstadt can get, maybe she should have thought twice before espousing her political views. Madonna or the Dixie Chicks can get away with alienating audiences and still be largely successful. If you're on the b-list casino circuit, not so much.
Considering one-quarter of the audience walked out after the dedication, "Don't Know Much" might have been a more popular song choice.
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