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Tommy · Guru

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

kelc317 · Guru

That's probably for the beat that there isn't a live audience.I do love watching all the bad singers and nut cases but there are times i feel bad for some of them.I think a live audience could really rub it in.

twain2country · Guru

Tommy wrote:

twain2country wrote:

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?

They've already had auditions in a few cities and it's the same format as previous seasons. The singers walk into a small room one-by-one and audition in front of the four judges only.

No change then.

twain2country · Guru

‘American Idol,’ we have your Paula Abdul replacement: Jody Watley!

By Leslie Gray Streeter | American Idol, Music | August 22, 2009

No one likes to feel replaceable, but somewhere out there, Paula Abdul probably is feeling just that as she watches a parade of celebrities — including Victoria “Posh Spice” Beckham, Shania Twain and Mary J. Blige — settle into the fourth judge’s chair at auditions for the upcoming ninth season of American Idol.

After Paula’s Twitter announcement of her departure from Fox’s star-making phenomenon, the show’s producers have yet to name a permanent replacement for the spot next to Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi.

Names like Cyndi Lauper and Jessica Simpson have been thrown around, but I’ve been pushing a better candidate for years.
Like Paula, she came to fame first as a dancer, then as super-popular ’80s singer of awesome catchy hits (13 No. 1 Singles on the Pop, R&B, and Dance/Electronic charts). She’s not only kept her looks, but (and we apologize, Paula) can actually sing. And this dancing/singing diva also happens to have a few recent dance chart hits under her belt.

America, meet my candidate —
Jody Watley!
Miss Watley is the former Soul Train dancer who became famous for Looking For A New Love (which originated the phrase “Hasta la vista, Baby” years before Ah-nuld appropriated it in Terminator 2), plus Don’t You Want Me, Everything and several hits with the group Shalimar.

I wanted her to replace Paula because I was sick of Paula yammering on, spacing out and generally being kooky. But when Miss Abdul began to make noise that she might, indeed, not be Forever Your Judge, I started to wonder if my Jody dreams might finally come true.

Of course, I don’t actually know Jody Watley, and have absolutely no pull in the Idol judge picking. None of that, however, stopped me.

Surprise! It turns out that I’m not the only one who thinks that Jody, now a very fine 50, would make a very fine replacement for Paula. I put a feeler out to her people (all good divas have people) and in a few days, I was on the phone with Miss Watley herself, making my pitch to her, finding out what she’s been up to (she had some dance hits from her recent album The Makeover, just finished a summer club tour and releases a new album, Chameleon, next year) and what she’d do if she did find herself making small talk with Ryan Seacrest and suffering through another tone-deaf rendition of I Will Always Love You.

Shockingly, Jody’s got some ideas.
Q: So, for years, we’ve been pitching you as a judge on Idol, even though we had no idea if you would want to, or if you even watch the show. Do you?

A: I do! In fact, I went to the show as a guest during … what season was that? Season 2, in 2003, because one of the kids on the show at the time had mentioned me. I don’t even remember which one! Anyway, I’m a huge fan of the show. I have a love-hate relationship with it.

Q: How so?

A: You know, my friends and I, like most people who watch the show from season to season, see things that absolutely drive you nuts, like when someone gets the boot quicker than they should have. The season with Jennifer Hudson and Fantasia was the year where we said we were never watching that show again. But we go back and forth. It’s a lot of fun. On Facebook, I write posts about it and engage with my fans about it.

Q: We knew it! You’d be perfect! What do you think the judge’s job is?

A: I think that they steer the (voters’) consciousness. It’s clear that they each have people that they root for, and in their own way they guide the people. We laughed a lot this season that (judge favorite and runner-up Adam Lambert) always had the best lighting.
Q: While Kris Allen, who won, was practically singing under a lightbulb sitting on an apple crate every week.

A: (Laughs) Exactly. Personally, for some reason, I think Paula will be back, because it is a business. I think that with the press and everything surrounding it, she’ll work it out. The fans really do love her for her quirkiness. She brings a genuineness — the way she nurtures the kids is a nice balance for the rest of the judges. And like I said, her quirkiness adds to the show. She does add a lot. And if she doesn’t come back, it’ll be interesting.

Q: Which brings us to you! If you were an American Idol judge, what would you add to it? We notice that like Paula, you have a dance background as well as a singing background, making you an overall performer.

A: If I considered it, more of my (advice) would involve singing, although I do have a dance background. As an artist, songwriter and producer, being in business for three decades, I would bring my experience, and my sense of humor. I would have a way of giving constructive criticism without killing someone’s dream. I would know how to balance that, but be honest at the same time.

Q: So … have you thought about it?

A: It’s nothing I’ve ever had my reps look into. I’ve never thrown my hat into the ring. I’ve been working. But I’ve always gotten e-mails from fans saying “You should be a judge! You would make a great mentor.” That makes me smile.

Q: So would you be on the show if they asked you?

A: Absolutely! I did Randy Jackson’s radio show this year and I told him, “Yo, Dawg! When am I gonna be a mentor on the show?” And he was like “I know, I know.”

Q: Yay! If you were a judge, or a mentor, what kind of advice would you give the kids? You probably have some extra insight, having been on a TV show, Soul Train, when you were young.

A: Number one, they have to recognize that it’s a platform. When I was on Soul Train, I knew I always wanted to be a singer, so I conducted myself professionally. I wasn’t one of the dancers who was causing trouble. I was working on making myself better, thinking “What can I do to stand out?” In that situation, on Idol, it’s so huge, such an opportunity. Once you get it, you can get a little bit of exposure, pull up your sleeves and work it. Don’t wait for the machine to work it for you.

Q: Speaking of working, I read some reviews of shows you did this summer. They sound fun.

A: We were all around the East Coast — New York, Chicago, D.C. It was fantastic … it was a show, encompassing some of my classics and then newer stuff. It was really cool. Don’t You Want Me, which I co-wrote with Franne Golde, still rocks the house.
Q: You’ve had a long, long career, something the kids on Idol probably all aspire to have.

A: It doesn’t happen a lot! My solo career began in 1986, whether it was R&B, pop or dance. That all enables me to grow and try new things. The dance music I do — I’ve been doing more dance lately — is more of a soulful jazz, not disposable cheesy stuff. I love electronica music. At my shows, I see everyone from the ’80s babies to the new kids that just like music from the underground. My career has been about not getting stuck in a rut, to keep things moving forward.

http://www.pbpulse.com/music/2009/08...t-jody-watley/

Tommy · Guru

PopEater Poll Results

· Shania Twain is going to be a guest judge on 'American Idol.' And PopEater readers really like the idea of the country star appearing on the show -- 79 percent over 38,000 believe she will make a great 'Idol' judge.

http://www.popeater.com/2009/08/23/popeater-poll-results/

twain2country · Guru

Being a judge is something new and fun for Shania to do, but I can't see her wanting to step into Paula's shoes on a permanent basis.

-- Edited by twain2country on Sunday 23rd of August 2009 05:16:30 PM

twain2country · Guru

HOT DISH: Grades Vary on Mainstream Media's Coverage of Country Music
Pondering the Attention Given to Brooks & Dunn, George Strait, American Idol

August 24, 2009; Written by Hazel Smith

Hot Dish(CMT Hot Dish is a weekly feature written by veteran columnist Hazel Smith. Author of the cookbook, Hazel's Hot Dish: Cookin' With Country Stars, she also hosts CMT's Southern Fried Flicks With Hazel Smith and shares her recipes at CMT.com.)

Nothing gets under my fingernails (and toenails) faster and deeper than somebody who doesn't know country music and doesn't care about the stars but still goes headstrong into flapping computer keys while finding new and different ways to take cheap shots at our music and artists.

For instance, news of Brooks & Dunn's "hanging up of the spurs" broke via Entertainment Tonight even before the duo said a word -- much less made an official announcement. This caused hurt, but ET did not give a flip. Fans and friends of country music have feelings.

And Scott Brown, who writes the "Hit List" column for Entertainment Weekly thought he was being funny, cute and smart when he wrote, "Brooks & Dunn are done. Well, there goes my weekend. I've got about 50 posters to cut in two." That's just a smart aleck putdown. (Yuk, yuk.) Brown knows how to spell Dunn two ways -- as in "done." Big deal.

I sure don't think I'm smart, not even clever. Lord knows, I make mistakes. But I want to make a point here. If somebody needs to say something funny or to simply poke fun over the Brooks & Dunn split, it ought to be someone who has some long-term understanding of country music.

Also in Entertainment Weekly, Whitney Pastorek wrote a review of George Strait's new album, Twang. I have to give her credit because she correctly called the Strait man's voice "hallowed" in her first sentence and even calls him "King George" in the first paragraph. Pastorek is somewhat of a fan or at least did her homework in mentioning some of Strait's career achievements. She did not criticize the album or the contents, although I felt she should have mentioned Dean Dillon's contribution since he's made a real fine living penning hits for George Strait through the years. Other than that, I have no complaints about her review.

However, I do have a question for Pastorek: Why the hell did you give him a "B" grade? "B" is average -- and Twang isn't an average record. He earned an "A." And with 155,000 copies sold the first week, the Strait-man's brand new album zoomed to No. 1 on Billboard's country chart and knocked Michael Jackson's Number Ones from the top of the Billboard 200. That's an "A-plus" achievement for sure. Yeah, big George!

Shania Twain, Paula Abdul and American Idol
Yes, there were times during almost every American Idol show when Paula Abdul seemed loopy. She came to Nashville and appeared on the CMT Music Awards, where she slurred words and seemed to be ... well ... not so quick on her feet and not so quick with her words. But if Ryan Seacrest is worth $10 million annually to host AI, I'd say Paula is well worth more than the $5 million she was reportedly offered to judge the next season.

If Paula was a Hollywood male who had an accomplished career equal to hers, there would be no question about it. The powers that be would have offered her a lot more money. (Of course, if somebody wanted to give me the $2 million she was reportedly making already, I'd gladly accept the offer on hands and knees in front of Grauman's Chinese Theatre wearing my birthday suit.) Simon's salary is obscene -- around $30 million a year, according to The New York Times -- but he's worth it. People watch that show to recall his antics the next day around the office coffee urn or water cooler.

It is peculiar, though, that Randy Jackson's salary has not been mentioned anywhere I've seen. It makes me wonder if it's a "pay the female less" issue.

Now, I read where they've approached Shania Twain about filling Paula's seat. If nothing else, Shania is scheduled to be a guest judge during the preliminary auditions in Chicago. Shania would definitely work for the show. She's a beauty. And she won't take any crap from Simon because she's smarter than he is.

Underage Drinking Can Ruin Concerts for the Rest of Us
In country music, we are so fortunate to have fans of all ages. Since the genre took root in the 1920s through the 1950s with radio shows, young fans would follow those axle-deep mud holes in rural areas to where the highway began just to see their favorites perform live. These days, we see stars on TV, computer, DVD and in concert. And we hear them on the radio, CDs, MP3 players and Lord knows what all.

Country music fans are the greatest people on this earth. Just come to Music City during the second week of June and look at the fans of all ages enjoying the CMA Music Festival. I love the fans, but I'm a little out of sorts because of the Boston Globe newspaper headline reporting more than 100 people being arrested at Kenny Chesney's recent concert at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.

Most of the offenses involved underage drinking, which saddens me. Kenny is crazy over his fans and knows a lot of them by name. I'm sure it hurt Kenny's heart when he read about these underage kids arrested at his concert. What if the city of Foxborough decided to blame Kenny for the incident? What if those teenagers' night of boozing prevented Kenny from returning to Gillette Stadium. And, more important than that, what if one of those drunks got behind the wheel of their car or truck and killed themselves or somebody else. (That's what happened last year.) How would you feel? Well, Kenny would feel a lot worse.

More than 56,000 fans turned out to see Kenny and his opening acts, Sugarland, Montgomery Gentry and Miranda Lambert. It's a shame that a relatively small group of fans could cause such a ruckus. And it's so sad that a handful of young people could not enjoy music on a Saturday night without drinking and puking and going to jail.

Mad About Brad ... and Charlie
Have you seen Brad Paisley's new video for "Welcome to the Future"? What a great piece of work. I love that it includes Charlie Nagatani, a Japanese country artist who founded the Country Gold Festival in Kumamoto, Japan. I've seen Charlie perform on the Opry, and I've seen photos of some of my favorite singers performing on Charlie's Country Gold stage in Kumamato, Japan, with thousands screaming.

Billy Currington Praised by David Letterman
"God is great. Beer is good. And people are crazy," Billy Currington sings every day and night these days, especially after it hit No. 1. But when he sang it on The Late Show With David Letterman, the show's host allowed, "This song will be played on jukeboxes for the next thousand years." He called Billy "my hero" as he slid his arm around his back. "I dearly, dearly love this song," Letterman added. "It's absolutely perfect. ... If I was the people running country music, I'd shut it down now!" Bobby Braddock wrote the song with Troy Jones. I'm proud to say that Bobby Braddock is the best country songwriter alive today. He's been writing hits -- such as "He Stopped Loving Her Today" -- for more than 30 years.

http://www.cmt.com/news/hot-dish/1619246/hot-dish-grades-vary-on-mainstream-medias-coverage-of-country-music.jhtml

Tonto · Guru

twain2country wrote:

Being a judge is something new and fun for Shania to do, but I can't see her wanting to step into Paula's shoes on a permanent basis.

-- Edited by twain2country on Sunday 23rd of August 2009 05:16:30 PM

No. Me either. Nice dream for fans but she won't leave Switzerland or Eja for that long. It's her home. She only manages to come to the US for days at a time. Not extended stays like that would require. I don't blame her. Who would want to leave their family behind so far away just for a job? The only way I could see that happening would be if they were to tape the shows over the summer and she brought Eja with her. Don't see that happening either.

Warmest regards as always,
Tonto

-- Edited by Tonto on Monday 24th of August 2009 05:52:25 AM

-- Edited by Tonto on Monday 24th of August 2009 05:52:53 AM

Sam · Senior Member

I agree she won't leave Switzerland, or Eja to do the show regularly. She would need to be living in the States to do this. Everything she has ever displayed throughout her life shows that family comes first.

She would be an awesome addition to the show because I think she could handle Simon easily and her quick wit could make for some interesting television alongside Simon.

Tonto · Guru

Sam wrote:

I agree she won't leave Switzerland, or Eja to do the show regularly. She would need to be living in the States to do this. Everything she has ever displayed throughout her life shows that family comes first.

She would be an awesome addition to the show because I think she could handle Simon easily and her quick wit could make for some interesting television alongside Simon.

Yes she has the wit to keep up with Simon and I wonder if he will keep his hands to himself. Maybe Shania could guest judge a couple of times a season just to mix things up a bit. They could get rid of the other girl judge and let that be a guest position. I would like to see Paula, Simon and Shania do one show together and see what it would be like to have Simon in the middle of those two with them tag teaming Simon. Just think of the laughs. biggrin biggrin biggrin

Warmest regards as always,

Tonto

Sam · Senior Member

Tonto wrote:

Sam wrote:

I agree she won't leave Switzerland, or Eja to do the show regularly. She would need to be living in the States to do this. Everything she has ever displayed throughout her life shows that family comes first.

She would be an awesome addition to the show because I think she could handle Simon easily and her quick wit could make for some interesting television alongside Simon.

Yes she has the wit to keep up with Simon and I wonder if he will keep his hands to himself. Maybe Shania could guest judge a couple of times a season just to mix things up a bit. They could get rid of the other girl judge and let that be a guest position. I would like to see Paula, Simon and Shania do one show together and see what it would be like to have Simon in the middle of those two with them tag teaming Simon. Just think of the laughs.
Warmest regards as always,
Tonto

YES......Simon stuck in between Shania and Paula would be quite a show!

twain2country · Guru

Sam wrote:

Tonto wrote:

Sam wrote:

I agree she won't leave Switzerland, or Eja to do the show regularly. She would need to be living in the States to do this. Everything she has ever displayed throughout her life shows that family comes first.

She would be an awesome addition to the show because I think she could handle Simon easily and her quick wit could make for some interesting television alongside Simon.

Yes she has the wit to keep up with Simon and I wonder if he will keep his hands to himself. Maybe Shania could guest judge a couple of times a season just to mix things up a bit. They could get rid of the other girl judge and let that be a guest position. I would like to see Paula, Simon and Shania do one show together and see what it would be like to have Simon in the middle of those two with them tag teaming Simon. Just think of the laughs.
Warmest regards as always,
Tonto

YES......Simon stuck in between Shania and Paula would be quite a show!

And I'm sure with Shania being an opinionated woman, she wouldn't be afraid to give him a piece of her mind

-- Edited by twain2country on Monday 24th of August 2009 05:29:51 PM

kelc317 · Guru

I can't wait,I do like Randy to,and Kara isn't bad either but Simon Randy,Paula and Shania would have been great.

-- Edited by kelc317 on Monday 24th of August 2009 05:31:19 PM

Tommy · Guru

Shania Twain will guest judge for American Idol

Fans of American Idol should know that Paula Abdul stepped down from her role as judge on the show earlier this month. Since her departure Idol has had various musical celebrities filling her empty chair as guest judges as auditions go on without Abdul.

This weekend country fans trying to become the next American Idol may get excited to see Shania Twain sitting next to Randy, Simon and Kara in Chicago two days after her August 28 birthday. Maybe some belated birthday wishing may put hopefuls in her good graces? It’s something to think about when trying to stand out amongst hundreds of auditions.

Twain is the top selling female artist in history with album sales of over 41 million in the U.S. few can argue that she’s not qualified for the position of offering critique to amateur singers and musicians.

American Idol has found some great country stars in the past, maybe Twain will help uncover the next big country superstar.

http://www.examiner.com/x-20863-Baltimore-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m8d25-Shania-Twain-will-guest-judge-for-American-Idol

PurplePeopleEater · Guru

Tommy wrote:

Shania Twain will guest judge for American Idol
Fans of American Idol should know that Paula Abdul stepped down from her role as judge on the show earlier this month. Since her departure Idol has had various musical celebrities filling her empty chair as guest judges as auditions go on without Abdul.
This weekend country fans trying to become the next American Idol may get excited to see Shania Twain sitting next to Randy, Simon and Kara in Chicago two days after her August 28 birthday. Maybe some belated birthday wishing may put hopefuls in her good graces? It’s something to think about when trying to stand out amongst hundreds of auditions.
Twain is the top selling female artist in history with album sales of over 41 million in the U.S. few can argue that she’s not qualified for the position of offering critique to amateur singers and musicians.
American Idol has found some great country stars in the past, maybe Twain will help uncover the next big country superstar.

http://www.examiner.com/x-20863-Baltimore-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m8d25-Shania-Twain-will-guest-judge-for-American-Idol

I guess they fail to understand this show will air in January next year as opposed to when it is taped the end of this month - a minor glitch in their reporting I guess.

EveryBodyLovesKevy · Guru

How many cities does AI audition in?

Tommy · Guru

EveryBodyLovesKevy wrote:

How many cities does AI audition in?

I think 8.

EveryBodyLovesKevy · Guru

Okay thanks. I was just wondering how many guest judges they will have and if they will have one for every city.
I know posh spic,Marry J Blig,Shania,kelly Clarkson ,Katie Perry and Joe Jonas for sure will be guest judges.

PurplePeopleEater · Guru

And Faith Hill.

Tommy · Guru

Faith Hill? I haven't heard that yet.

Tommy · Guru

Idol judges in Orlando
Friday

Updated: Tuesday, 25 Aug 2009, 5:40 PM EDT
Published : Tuesday, 25 Aug 2009, 5:40 PM EDT

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35) - Round two of the Orlando American Idol auditions will take place this Friday and Saturday at a secret location.

About 100 contestants will perform for Simon, Cara, Randy and a mystery celebrity judge who has not been named yet.

Judges auditions are also taking place in Dallas this week and Chicago next week. Joe Jonas and Neil Patrick Harris are the celebrity judges in Dallas, and Shania Twain will be in Chicago.

http://www.myfoxorlando.com/dpp/entertainment/american_idol/082509idol_judges_friday

PurplePeopleEater · Guru

You need to pay more attention mi amigo.

Tommy · Guru

PurplePeopleEater wrote:

You need to pay more attention mi amigo.

What article did they say Faith Hill will be a guest judge?

PurplePeopleEater · Guru

Tommy wrote:

PurplePeopleEater wrote:

You need to pay more attention mi amigo.

What article did they say Faith Hill will be a guest judge?

I have seen it on another message board without source attribution and here:

http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2009/08/exclusive-american-idol-praying-faith-%E2%80%93-faith-hill

Tommy · Guru

Oh yeah, I know they'd like Faith to be a judge but nothing has been confirmed yet like with Shania and the others.

PurplePeopleEater · Guru

Tommy wrote:

Oh yeah, I know they'd like Faith to be a judge but nothing has been confirmed yet like with Shania and the others.

Here is another piece about this subject:

http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/entertainment/stories.nsf/0/8B4AB2D1418FF18686257619000BF53F?OpenDocument

Tommy · Guru

UpUpUp · Guru

^^^^ Before anyone gets too excited, that's a fake fan-made image.

twain2country · Guru

It's taken from a Barry Hollywood shoot, done in 1998.

-- Edited by twain2country on Wednesday 26th of August 2009 01:14:39 PM

kelc317 · Guru

Neil Patrick Harris was a judge in Dallas.Kind of odd since he doesn't have any musical background.http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1619609/20090826/story.jhtml

twain2country · Guru

Yeah, I read that, an odd choice. I remember him best as Doogie Howser MD.

twain2country · Guru

From Friday's Globe and Mail
Last updated on Friday, Aug. 28, 2009

Fox confirmed last week that Canadian Shania Twain will sandwich herself between Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson as a guest judge on American Idol this season. The crooner joins the ranks of Victoria Beckham and even the first Idol winner Kelly Clarkson, all of whom will fill in for Paula Abdul. Producers anticipate guest judges will draw more viewers than ever, which could help contestants win lucrative record contracts. Here are the top 10 albums from former Idol stars.

1. Carrie Underwood, Some Hearts (2005) - 6.7 million

2. Kelly Clarkson, Breakaway (2004) - 6.1 million

3. Chris Daughtry, Daughtry (2006) - 4.5 million

4. Carrie Underwood, Carnival Ride (2007) - 2.9 million

5. Clay Aiken, Measure of a Man (2003) - 2.8 million

6. Kelly Clarkson, Thankful (2003) - 2.7 million

7. Ruben Studdard, Soulful (2003) - 1.8 million

8. Fantastia, Free Yourself (2004) - 1.8 million

9. Clay Aiken, Merry Christmas With Love (2004) - 1.4 million

10. David Cook, David Cook (2008) - 1.2 million

Dakshana Bascaramurty

Source: davidcookofficial.com

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/television/the-numbers/article1267649/

Kringlesforall · Veteran Member

Fox Chicago-refused to state where the auditions are at. The "celebrity" newscaster even stated he couldn't state where.

Tommy · Guru

Kringlesforall wrote:

Fox Chicago-refused to state where the auditions are at. The "celebrity" newscaster even stated he couldn't state where.

Thanks. Keep us updated with anything you see/hear on local Chicago TV.

Tonto · Guru

Check the website. Is that the present the song and video You're still the one???!!!!

Warmest regards as always,
Tonto

Tommy · Guru

Which website?

twain2country · Guru

Check out the homepage of CMT.com

http://www.cmt.com/videos/shania-twain/26511/youre-still-the-one.jhtml?id=1619492

Shania's American Idol dates have changed....she'll be a guest judge for the new season of AI, on August 31 - September 1. The ninth season of AI premieres January 2010. Don't miss it!

-- Edited by twain2country on Friday 28th of August 2009 02:54:01 PM

PurplePeopleEater · Guru

Tonto wrote:

Check the website. Is that the present the song and video You're still the one???!!!!

Warmest regards as always,
Tonto

What made you say that?

Tommy · Guru

RE: Shania to guest judge on American Idol! - NEW DATES: Aug. 31 & Sep. 1

Tonto · Guru

PurplePeopleEater wrote:

Tonto wrote:

Check the website. Is that the present the song and video You're still the one???!!!!

Warmest regards as always,
Tonto

Went to her website at 2:00 PM and the video was posted of You're Still the One. Did she give us Mutt's old song?? The one she wrote for him??? But now it's not there. I don't know maybe it was a glitch but I went there about 3 times and that was what was on there and I couldn't access the message she left. Don't know I wonder if that is her way of saying that although it's been a long time we've still made it referring to her relationship with us. I don't know just guessing but that is what was there at that time when I checked it.

Warmest regards as always,
Tonto

What made you say that?

Tonto · Guru

Tommy wrote:

Which website?

The fan club website but it is not there now. Wonder if anyone else saw it??

Warmest regards as always,
Tonto

Kringlesforall · Veteran Member

I SO want to make a "donkey" out of myself in front of her. Just try to get my 15 minutes of fame & see what type of reaction from her. Bust out a ST song.

Then on the other hand, I would laugh if a openingly gay guy was to bust out "MILAW." Now, that would be interesting reaction.

barebackwarrior · Senior Member

Kringlesforall wrote:

I SO want to make a "donkey" out of myself in front of her. Just try to get my 15 minutes of fame & see what type of reaction from her. Bust out a ST song.

Then on the other hand, I would laugh if a openingly gay guy was to bust out "MILAW." Now, that would be interesting reaction.

hee, hee. I'd like to see that one. Better yet, the gay guy could be dressed as Shania in drag. The biggest laugh would come where he starts singing about short skirts and mens shirts.

Tommy · Guru

"American Idol" - SHANIA TWAIN CHICAGO (AP) Shania (shuh-NY'-uh) Twain is taking Paula Abdul's place today. Twain is the guest judge for "American Idol" auditions in Chicago. It's a two-day job: today and tomorrow.

http://www.kxmb.com/News/429083.asp

Loonie Echo · Senior Member

Tommy, I hope that the press get some good photos of Shania en route to the AI auditions and back to her hotel. Let's keep our fingers crossed. We might need a whole new 'Chicago' thread for it!

PurplePeopleEater · Guru

Loonie Echo wrote:

Tommy, I hope that the press get some good photos of Shania en route to the AI auditions and back to her hotel. Let's keep our fingers crossed. We might need a whole new 'Chicago' thread for it!

There is a little difference 'tween the press and the paparrazzi, eh? biggrin

twain2country · Guru

Don't know if there is any truth to this or not, but I read that shania may be doing a live interview on this site.

http://www.myfoxchicago.com/

Tommy · Guru

twain2country wrote:

Don't know if there is any truth to this or not, but I read that shania may be doing a live interview on this site.

http://www.myfoxchicago.com/

Where did you read that?

Here is a mention of Shania on this morning's news.
http://www.myfoxchicago.com/dpp/good_day/good_day/American_Idol_in_Chicago

twain2country · Guru

I can understand why they have to keep the location a mystery, it will be a mad house if word got round where Shania is.

Loonie Echo · Senior Member

look on 'twitter' to see who has seen Shania 'spicyboy84' just met her and said 'Shania is SO beautiful'

tune into Entertainment Tonight etc...tonight, as they might have some footage.

...and 'press' and 'paparrazzi' used to be different, but not anylonger. Barbara Walters is like a pitbull, I wouldn't want to go up against her.

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