Celebrities On Show In Chicago

Bette Midler performed in Chicago to mark the opening of a new casino resort at the weekend.

A new Chicago casino staged a star-studded event to mark its opening at the weekend.

Veteran entertainer Bette Midler topped the bill at the Horseshoe Casino's first night, with singer-songwriter Josh Kelley also performing.

Actress Tara Reid and soap star Esai Morales were among the celebs to attend the ceremony, while guests were treated to some high-profile barmaids, as Countess Luann de Lesseps and Bethenny Frankel served cocktails in the VIP area.

The new Harrah's-owned venue arguably fell short of the standard for gala events set when the MGM Grand at Foxwoods opened earlier in the year.

Alicia Keys was the headline performer on the Connecticut venue's first night, with rapper P Diddy DJing to an exclusive crowd.

Stars from the New England Patriots turned up en masse and were joined by Catherine Zeta Jones, Michael Douglas, Jenny McCarthy, Quincy Jones, Kim Kardashian and Jamie-Lynn Sigler.