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Jennifer Lopez sets Las Vegas residency Jenny from the Block is heading to the Strip for a series of concerts at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The residency, called "Jennifer Lopez: Up All Night Live in Las Vegas," will be the week of New Year's with shows on Dec. 30 and 31, as well as Jan. 2 and 3. Concerts will continue in March for eight additional performances. Tickets go on sale for Citi card members on June 2 at 10 a.m. PT. Fan club tickets go on sale the following day, with the general public getting access on Friday, June 6 at 10 a.m. PT.
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