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PurplePeopleEater · Guru

RE: Confirmed: Shania to guest judge on American Idol!

Tommy · Guru

I don't think judging in Chicago has any significance.

Tommy · Guru

-- Here's a name I haven't heard in a while: People reports that Shania Twain will fill the guest judge's spot in Chicago on Aug. 30-31. Having spent quite a bit of time interviewing Shania Twain over the years, I feel confident in saying that -- with names like Jessica Simpson and Mary J. Blige also swirling around -- she could be a great addition to the judges' panel. I think Paula will be missed more than people realize, but if Idol could get Shania full-time, you wouldn't hear me complaining at all.

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/idolchatter/post/2009/08/tuesday-tidbits-jason-castro-katharine-mcphee-adam-lambert--shania-twain/1?csp=34

kelc317 · Guru

I don't see any significance in her going to Chicago,i do think this is the beginning of a comeback.New website blogging and now A.I. it looks to me as if she is trying to getting back into the public's eye.Plus doing A.I. she won't have to answer any questions about divorce or Fred but will be seen.Once she releases new music she can do those interviews and it will help with sales.

twain2country · Guru

Shania enjoyed visiting Chicago the last time round as it's a fun city. As for doing any interviews, she will probably stay reclusive just as she was before the divorce and to avoid bringing up the whole Frederic thing.

-- Edited by twain2country on Tuesday 18th of August 2009 02:17:17 PM

PurplePeopleEater · Guru

..so you think she will hide Frederic in the closet till she is ready to let him out?

Tommy · Guru

twain2country wrote:

Shania enjoyed visiting Chicago the last time round as it's a fun city. As for doing any interviews, she will probably stay reclusive just as she was before the divorce and to avoid bringing up the whole Frederic thing.

-- Edited by twain2country on Tuesday 18th of August 2009 02:17:17 PM

Hopefully she'll talk to the local media like FOX 32 in Chicago.

Tommy · Guru

Talk about pressure. Not only do the people have to get up and sing in front of Shania but in this round of auditions she'll have say in whether or not you go on to Hollywood to compete.

twain2country · Guru

Is Shania Twain on the comeback trail?

August 18, 2009

With new albums on the horizon from Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey snaring much of the mainstream press, there's one leading lady of pop music who could easily steal their thunder. Shania Twain will guest judge on "American Idol," it was confirmed Monday, in what was the latest quiver of action from what's been a rather quiet Twain camp of late.

A Twain return couldn't be better timed. The artist is one of the most responsible for broadening Nashville's pop appeal. It's Twain's songs such as "Man! I Feel Like a Woman" that fostered a country landscape that's open to everything from Miley Cyrus's "The Climb" to Taylor Swift's "Picture to Burn." Right now, with young country darlings such as Carrie Underwood and Kellie Pickler dominating the scene, the window is open for Twain to storm right in.

Will it happen next week? Twain's website is holding a countdown to her birthday Aug. 28, promising fans "a present." For now, you can stop by and leave your own wishes, and even submit a picture of yourself. Hopefully she's too busy in the studio to review each and every offering.

But there may not be reason to get too excited.

While Pop & Hiss hasn't received any indication from Twain's label reps that new music is on the way (we didn't exactly expect any, either), Twain's MySpace page may have spoiled the surprise. The site revealed that Twain's all-new fan club will launch Aug. 28. If that's it, then Twain is guilty of abusing the pop-culture countdown.

Yet one doesn't go on "American Idol" without something to promote -- the show in itself is a four-month-long promotional cycle. And back in June, Twain posted a note apologizing to fans for a lack of new music, writing, "I wish like crazy that I had new music by now since I dream of how fun it would be to see you all again out on tour with new songs to sing, but as most of you know, I have been side-tracked slightly over this past year."

Twain noted in dealing with her divorce from producer Robert John "Mutt" Lange she has returned to writing. But at the time, there wasn't any indication that anything was eminent. "Time has a way of making everything right, and it is my hope that good music will eventually come out of it."

Here's hoping it's before "American Idol" dumps some more kids upon Nashville (no offense, Bucky).

-- Todd Martens

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2009/08/shania-twain-on-the-comeback-trail.html

-- Edited by Tommy on Tuesday 18th of August 2009 03:19:34 PM

twain2country · Guru

PurplePeopleEater wrote:

..so you think she will hide Frederic in the closet till she is ready to let him out?

No, but Shania values her privacy and bearing in mind, some fans find their relationship weird to say the least, with him being the mistresses' ex.

twain2country · Guru

Tommy wrote:

Talk about pressure. Not only do the people have to get up and sing in front of Shania but in this round of auditions she'll have say in whether or not you go on to Hollywood to compete.

It's going to be a challenge, but I think Twain can handle it.

twain2country · Guru

The newest star added to the guest panel is Shania Twain, and if she happens to break out into song with "That Don't Impress Me Much" following some wretched performance, you can just consider me the happiest girl in the world.

http://www.televisionwithoutpity.com/telefile/2009/08/todays-twop-news-august-18-200.php

-- Edited by twain2country on Tuesday 18th of August 2009 02:49:58 PM

Tommy · Guru

twain2country wrote:

Tommy wrote:

Talk about pressure. Not only do the people have to get up and sing in front of Shania but in this round of auditions she'll have say in whether or not you go on to Hollywood to compete.

It's going to be a challenge, but I think Twain can handle it.

I'm talking about the pressure on the people auditioning.

PurplePeopleEater · Guru

twain2country wrote:

PurplePeopleEater wrote:

..so you think she will hide Frederic in the closet till she is ready to let him out?

No, but Shania values her privacy and bearing in mind, some fans find their relationship weird to say the least, with him being the mistresses' ex.

If she valued her privacy so much she would not have sashayed around the USA with him in tow.

twain2country · Guru

Tommy wrote:

I'm talking about the pressure on the people auditioning.

I know what you meant. That, too.

PurplePeopleEater · Guru

The times they are a-changing for her, it appears, mi amigo. ashamed

xxsarahnade · Senior Member

WOW! she killed Katy Perry and Beckam in that poll, I must say I was a little shocked, I thought Katy Perry was going to lead, not because i think shes better but just because she has more attention than Shania at the time. Shania's still shining

twain2country · Guru

xxsarahnade wrote:

WOW! she killed Katy Perry and Beckam in that poll, I must say I was a little shocked, I thought Katy Perry was going to lead, not because i think shes better but just because she has more attention than Shania at the time. Shania's still shining

Katy Perry, you gotta be kidding me. She's got nothing on Shania!!

kelc317 · Guru

PurplePeopleEater wrote:

twain2country wrote:

PurplePeopleEater wrote:

..so you think she will hide Frederic in the closet till she is ready to let him out?

No, but Shania values her privacy and bearing in mind, some fans find their relationship weird to say the least, with him being the mistresses' ex.

If she valued her privacy so much she would not have sashayed around the USA with him in tow.

I have to agree,That whole situation is strange,not one picture of the two of them at the swiss gala.If she hadn't showed up with Fred in NY no one would know they were a couple.

EveryBodyLovesKevy · Guru

Tommy wrote:

I don't think judging in Chicago has any significance.

I do, she says she loves chicago and of course she has a huge fanbase there.

Tommy · Guru

EveryBodyLovesKevy wrote:

Tommy wrote:

I don't think judging in Chicago has any significance.

I do, she says she loves chicago and of course she has a huge fanbase there.

I mean business/music wise.

Tommy · Guru

Shania Twain set as `American Idol' guest judge

By LYNN ELBER (AP)

LOS ANGELES — Shania (shuh-NY'-uh) Twain is joining the ranks of "American Idol" guest judges.

A spokesman for the show said Tuesday that the country singer will take part in the Chicago auditions set for the end of August.

Kelly Clarkson, the original "American Idol," and one of the Jonas Brothers also may end up as guest judges. But they had yet to be confirmed Tuesday.

"American Idol" began enlisting visiting celebrities after a contract dispute led Paula Abdul to announce she was quitting the show. There's been speculation that Abdul still could reach a deal and return for the ninth season, starting in January.

Copyright © 2009 The Associated Press

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gF-zrkhejamDk5uXXHeKK1FHqo_QD9A5GTJ01

Butters · Guru

I hope this coincides with new music because AI is such a useless show to be on. It is all hype and nothing else. I think Shania should concentrate on actually writing and putting out music instead of signing up for crap like AI.

twain2country · Guru

They no doubt offered Shania a substantial amount of money to be a guest judge, but I don't think she would have accepted the offer just for financial gain, she doesn't do any public appearances unless it's associated with her music and she's intent on releasing new material even if it won't be this year.

Tommy · Guru

Shania Twain Heading for American Idol

Shania Twain presented the “Entertainer of the Year“ award at “The 42nd Annual CMA Awards,“ on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008. Photo courtesy of CMA.

August 18, 2009 - Looks like Shania Twain is going to help fill the shoes left empty by Paula Abdul on American Idol. Well at least for a couple days anyway. People.com is reporting that Shania has committed to sit in as a celebrity guest judge during the auditions being held in Chicago on August 30 and 31. Other celebrities signed on to guest judge include R&B superstar Mary J. Blige, former Spice Girl Victoria "Posh" Beckham and pop star Katy Perry.

And by the way, it looks like Shania Twain has some other surprises coming this month. We just checked Shania's official website and found the following message:

"Shania's giving you a present on her birthday! Join us on August 28 for the excitement!"

Shania Twain will turn 44 on August 28 and if you want in on the action, you can leave a personal birthday message for her, just head over to www.shaniatwain.com »

Still no confirmation on when we can expect new music from Shania, but it looks like best case scenario will be sometime next year. Shania hasn't released an album of new material since 2002's "Up!"

http://www.gactv.com/gac/nw_headlines/article/0,3034,GAC_26063_5945329,00.html

Loonie Echo · Senior Member

yippee! I am so excited - this means we will see press photos of Shania in and around Chicago as she travels back and forth to the auditions! We haven't see much of Shania since Key West, so this is great news!

loverdude23 · Veteran Member

Hello I am very excited because I think Shania Twain made the right decision to appear as a guest and the reasons are where she has been away for so long I think she is figuring I need to put my self out some way and American Idol is a way to get back on top. I am also thinking Shania Twain when her website opens in a few days will be making a new album announcement for next Year it's been a long time and now She is ready to come back stronger than ever I am so excited.

PurplePeopleEater · Guru

Cowell, the often-acerbic British judge, has cast doubt on his own future with the show after his contract expires in May 2010 after repeated comments that he was getting bored with it.

Jackson's contract also expires in 2010 but he has not publicly indicated his wishes.

Despite sliding viewership, "American Idol" is still America's most watched TV show, drawing an average 26.3 million viewers to each episode in the last season that ended in May.

"American Idol" is seen in more than 100 countries and is a joint production between 19 Entertainment, a unit of CKX Inc, and FremantleMedia, a unit of British-based RTL Group, which is controlled by media giant Bertelsmann AG.

http://www.reuters.com/article/entertainmentNews/idUSTRE5740V020090805

-- Edited by PurplePeopleEater on Tuesday 18th of August 2009 11:06:30 PM

Tonto · Guru

Someone pointed out to me that by the time Idol airs it will be over 5 months so maybe by then who knows what Shania will have done. Don't want to get my hopes up but all this back in the public eye is not being done for no reason or is it? That is Shania always guessing and never for certain on anything except that she the greatest entertainer ever!!! Also Shania is on the MSN homepage as one of the top people.

Warmest regards as always,
Tonto

-- Edited by Tonto on Wednesday 19th of August 2009 05:38:05 AM

twainee · Senior Member

It's the biggest show on tv, she'll be great! I hope she stays for a while on the show. It could also be a platform for her to release new music. Maybe Simon wants to be her new producer. They would make a cute couple.

Tommy · Guru

Twain to guest judge 'American Idol' auditions

Country music star Shania Twain will be the next to fill Paula Abdul's empty seat during "American Idol" auditions.

The Fox network is confirming that Twain will sit in on the Chicago rounds Aug. 30-31. Victoria Beckham and Mary J. Blige have already wrapped their appearances.

Still trying to schedule time on the judges panel? Katy Perry.

Tribune Newspapers

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/chi-ft-shania-twain-0819aug19,0,6666541.story

Loonie Echo · Senior Member

Well, it is just exciting to know that Shania will once be in the public eye, in a BIG way by being a Guest Judge on the Chicago auditions of American Idol.

I think the ratings for any episode Shania participates on will SKYROCKET - not that A.I. needs better ratings, but they do monitor ratings, and any ratings boost is appreciated.

I think Shania might offer to sing a duet with one of the singers later on in the semi finals. Just a guess.

Maybe her 'present' to us will ask us to audition for her and she will choose a winner. Who knows? Just guessing.

Shania is coming out of the retreat. She's coming back! Yippeee!

twain2country · Guru

Loonie Echo wrote:

Well, it is just exciting to know that Shania will once be in the public eye, in a BIG way by being a Guest Judge on the Chicago auditions of American Idol.

I think the ratings for any episode Shania participates on will SKYROCKET - not that A.I. needs better ratings, but they do monitor ratings, and any ratings boost is appreciated.

I think Shania might offer to sing a duet with one of the singers later on in the semi finals. Just a guess.

Maybe her 'present' to us will ask us to audition for her and she will choose a winner. Who knows? Just guessing.

Shania is coming out of the retreat. She's coming back! Yippeee!

I echo your words, I bet ET Canada, E-talk and Star Daily will do some coverage of Shania on Idol. I'm thinking the suprise could be a meet/greet contest in Chicago. But if that is the case then fans outside the US would feel neglected.

-- Edited by twain2country on Wednesday 19th of August 2009 03:44:27 PM

PurplePeopleEater · Guru

Some are more patient than others.

Tommy · Guru

Shania Twain headed to Idol

Country music star Shania Twain is now apart of the American Idol family according to entertainment gossip sites.

Twain will serve as a guest-judge alongside Simon, Randy and Kara in Chicago, Illinois for two days, Aug. 30 & 31. She joins the ranks of Victoria Beckham, Katy Perry, and Mary J. Blige, who will also serve as guest-judges on this season of Idol.

Shania Twain is a great face for country music and knows a thing or two about selling records, especially number one records. After a period away from the spotlight, Twain recently reported that she is working on new material and looking forward to getting back on the music scene. There is no doubt that appearing on Idol will boost both the shows ratings and Twain’s fan base. Her appearance has no air-date set yet.

http://www.examiner.com/x-10390-Buffalo-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m8d18-Shania-Twain-headed-to-Idol

Tommy · Guru

Shania Twain: American Idol's Newest Judge

I thought it would be almost impossible to fill Paula Abdul's shoes as a judge on American Idol. Even temporarily. Because she was always the nice one. The one who tempered criticism with praise. But now it looks like the folks at American Idol have found someone just as sweet to sit behind that judge's table: Shania Twain. She is reportedly the latest guest judge and will be taking part in the auditions in Chicago on Aug. 30-31. It's not the coming-out-of-retirement move I would've expected from her, but she's always been a vital part of what makes country so pop, so she's a good fit for this competition. Fox Entertainment Chairman Peter Rice says guest judges like Twain will be in place until they find the right permanent replacement. "What we need to find is someone who has great chemistry," he said. "It's really a casting job."

http://blog.cmt.com/2009-08-18/shania-twain-idols-newest-judge/

Loonie Echo · Senior Member

^ ^ That is funny when they say 'It;s not the coming-out-of-retiremtn move I would've expected from her' - Shania has done a few thing I never would have expected. The most baffling thing she ever promoted for me was the FeBreeze Scent Stories. I never understood that. I know some of it went to charity, but she's alwas supported charity anyway.

I can't wait to see new Shania photos and her new 'behind the scenes' video! :)

twain2country · Guru

That's the mystery of Shania, you never know what she's going to do next, you only have to look at her music videos to see how shocking and different each one is. Shania has carefully chosen which products to endorse over the years and when Proctor & Gamble offered her the Febreze Scentstories thing, she no doubt thought it would be a great way to raise awareness of child hunger and didn't they present her with a donation on the Tony Danza show?

-- Edited by twain2country on Thursday 20th of August 2009 04:59:04 PM

PurplePeopleEater · Guru

Tommy wrote:

Shania Twain: American Idol's Newest Judge
I thought it would be almost impossible to fill Paula Abdul's shoes as a judge on American Idol. Even temporarily. Because she was always the nice one. The one who tempered criticism with praise. But now it looks like the folks at American Idol have found someone just as sweet to sit behind that judge's table: Shania Twain. She is reportedly the latest guest judge and will be taking part in the auditions in Chicago on Aug. 30-31. It's not the coming-out-of-retirement move I would've expected from her, but she's always been a vital part of what makes country so pop, so she's a good fit for this competition. Fox Entertainment Chairman Peter Rice says guest judges like Twain will be in place until they find the right permanent replacement. "What we need to find is someone who has great chemistry," he said. "It's really a casting job."

http://blog.cmt.com/2009-08-18/shania-twain-idols-newest-judge/

Chemistry with who? Simon is thinking of quitting in May as he is bored with the show.

kelc317 · Guru

I think they signed Simon to a 10 million dollar deal.It has also been reported that they offered Paula 4 but she wanted 10.And they are going to use these guest judges to see how fans like the show without Paula.

Tonto · Guru

twain2country wrote:

Loonie Echo wrote:

Well, it is just exciting to know that Shania will once be in the public eye, in a BIG way by being a Guest Judge on the Chicago auditions of American Idol.

I think the ratings for any episode Shania participates on will SKYROCKET - not that A.I. needs better ratings, but they do monitor ratings, and any ratings boost is appreciated.

I think Shania might offer to sing a duet with one of the singers later on in the semi finals. Just a guess.

Maybe her 'present' to us will ask us to audition for her and she will choose a winner. Who knows? Just guessing.

Shania is coming out of the retreat. She's coming back! Yippeee!

I echo your words, I bet ET Canada, E-talk and Star Daily will do some coverage of Shania on Idol. I'm thinking the suprise could be a meet/greet contest in Chicago. But if that is the case then fans outside the US would feel neglected.

-- Edited by twain2country on Wednesday 19th of August 2009 03:44:27 PM

I love the idea of a meet and greet in Chicago contest and would love to be a winner and go but wouldn't that take longer to set all that up. Maybe it will be after the AI taping. I guess really it would depend on how long Shania is planning on being in town. She should have a contest and go to Disney with all the winners and take Eja also. That would be a fun meet and greet for a week type deal. I know dream on.
But what a fun dream.
Warmest regards as always,
Tonto

twain2country · Guru

Fans will also be able to watch Twain on US TV later this month when she appears as a guest judge on American Idol.

http://tvnz.co.nz/entertainment-news/shania-twain-plans-big-surprise-2936350

PurplePeopleEater · Guru

twain2country wrote:

Fans will also be able to watch Twain on US TV later this month when she appears as a guest judge on American Idol.

http://tvnz.co.nz/entertainment-news/shania-twain-plans-big-surprise-2936350

Boy did they screw that up - the show will not air until January.

PurplePeopleEater · Guru

kelc317 wrote:

I think they signed Simon to a 10 million dollar deal.It has also been reported that they offered Paula 4 but she wanted 10.And they are going to use these guest judges to see how fans like the show without Paula.

Can you give us a link? I had heard nothing like that.

kelc317 · Guru

http://x17online.com/celebrities/simon_cowell/simon_cowell_finalizes_idol_deal_gets_paulas_money-08112009.php Tmz reported that AI is going to see how people react to the show without Paula and if its a negative response they will negotiate with her,so she still maybe on the show.But dancing with the starts has made a offer to Paula.

kelc317 · Guru

Here's some of what TMZ reported on Paula,they talked more about her on the show.http://www.tmz.com/2009/08/16/paula-abdul-american-idol-comeback/

-- Edited by kelc317 on Friday 21st of August 2009 04:11:55 PM

Tommy · Guru

American Idol should hire Shania Twain to replace Paula Abdul

August 22, 6:45 AMFresno TV/Movie/DVD ExaminerMichael McGuire

Shania Twain will judge American Idol hopefuls later this month. She should do well and I hope American Idol producers will hire her as Paula Abdul’s replacement.

Even after several years of self-imposed exile for an extended period of rest and relaxation, Shania is not forgotten and remains in high demand.

She is the ultimate in versatility, which American Idol looks for. Three of her four studio albums were Top 10 country and pop hits, and several of her singles were in the Top 10 of both charts.

Shania has won dozens of major awards for not only her singing but songwriting ability.

Her stage presence is unbelievable.

Shania understands what a good song is, the best way to sing it and the best way to present one’s self while performing it.

What are your thoughts?

http://www.examiner.com/x-2232-Fresno-TVMovieDVD-Examiner~y2009m8d22-American-Idol-should-hire-Shania-Twain-to-replace-Paula-Abdul

twain2country · Guru

Paula Abdul back on American Idol? Perez Hilton speaks out

Who can forget the spacey statements, standing ovations, and sugary nice comments from Paula Abdul in America’s favorite show, ‘American Idol’! Paula shocked the world Tuesday when she announced that she will no longer be appearing on the sensational FOX singing contest.

She posted on her twitter account, “With sadness in my heart, I’ve decided not to return.” FOX released a statement that said that Abdul was “an important part of the ‘American Idol’ family over the past eight seasons, and we're saddened that she has decided not to return to the show.”

A recent poll from Rasmussen Reports says that 17 percent of Americans think the show will be worse now that Abdul has decided not to return. 47 percent say the show will remain the same. While, 30 percent say they don’t know what is going to happen to the hit show’s ratings.

More men, nine percent, think the show will improve now that Abdul is gone. However, only three percent of women think the show will get better. Rasmussen Reports states that ‘Dancing with the Stars’ has asked Abdul to appear as a guest judge, and the CBS show, ‘Ugly Betty’ has offered her a guest appearance.

Perez Hilton, blogger, spoke to MTV News yesterday and said, “Paula will swallow her pride and agree to a pay raise, but not as much as she wanted.” Hilton, like many Idol fans, is staying hopeful she will return.

He thinks that although she is weighing other options at the moment, returning to ‘American Idol’ is in her future this year. Hilton is unimpressed by the line-up of guest judges for next season and thinks no one can quite match up to Abdul.

There are several guest judges in store for the 9th season of American Idol such as Joe Jonas, Mary J. Blithe, Katy Perry, Shania Twain, and Victoria Beckham “Posh Spice.”

But will these judges be able to take Paula’s place? What do you think?

http://www.examiner.com/x-21300-Rasm...ton-speaks-out

Tommy · Guru

Who Needs Paula When You Can Have Shania Judge American Idol's Karaoke Wannabes? - A Top Story This Week

Who Needs Paula When You Can Have Shania Judge American Idol's Karaoke Wannabes? was a top story for this week. Here it is again: (AP) Shania Twain is joining the ranks of "American Idol

" guest judges.

A spokesman for the show said Tuesday that the country singer will take part in the Chicago auditions set for the end of August.

Kelly Clarkson, the original "American Idol," and one of the Jonas Brothers also may end up as guest judges. - more on this story

http://www.antimusic.com/news/09/aug/re19Who_Needs_Paula_When_You_Can_Have_Shania_Judge_American_Idols_Karaoke_Wannabes.shtml

twain2country · Guru

The new season of The X Factor started in the UK tonight. Simon said he wanted the live audience for the auditions, because of the atmosphere and audience response. So, I wonder if they will change the format for the auditions for the ninth AI?