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Shania Twain Centre Closes After Costing Taxpayers More Than $10 Million

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:00:21 +0000

A tourist attraction devoted to country star Shania Twain in the singer's tiny hometown of Timmins, Ont. was supposed to be the local answer to Dollywood -- an attraction celebrating their most famous export that would bolster the struggling local economy. Instead, the Shania Twain Centre closed its doors without fanfare on Feb. 1 of this year after failing to meet financial expectations virtually since the day it opened, ultimately costing taxpayers more than $10 million.

Shania Twain Centre May Close Shop

Cory Stromblad — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 16:00:10 +0000

Shania Twain‘s Still the One Las Vegas concert extravaganza is off to a strong start, but the fate of the Shania Twain Centre, the tourist attraction located in the Canadian singer’s hometown of Timmins, Ont., is uncertain. According to Country Music Tattle Tale, the shrine to country music’s best-selling female artist may have to close [...]

Simon Cowell Trying to Lure Shania Twain for 'X Factor'?

Sterling Whitaker — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 11:00:33 +0000

It looks like maybe Blake Shelton and Keith Urban have started a trend. Shelton became the first major country star to appear on a mainstream reality TV singing competition when he signed on as a coach for 'The Voice,' while Urban is appearing as a judge on the upcoming season of 'American Idol.' Now, according to reports, Simon Cowell is trying to woo country superstar Shania Twain for 'X Factor.'

Shania Twain's 'Up!' Turns 10

Billy Dukes — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:00:22 +0000

Shania Twain proved she was still the most popular country music singer in the world when she released 'Up!' in 2002. The album features hit singles like the titletrack, 'I'm Gonna Getcha Good' and 'Forever and for Always.' The sad news related to this anniversary is that it also means it's been an entire decade since Twain has released a new album.

Shania Twain Stalker Released After Day of Testimony and Outbursts

Billy Dukes — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 03:36:38 +0000

Shania Twain stalker John Palumbo is now a free man and will remain free as long as he doesn’t come within a half kilometer of the famous singer. The Toronto Sun reports that Palumbo was sentenced to time served and placed on three years probation after a long trial which featured many sensational outbursts.

Shania Twain Stalker Hearing Resumes Today

Billy Dukes — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 02:59:12 +0000

The case against alleged Shania Twain stalker Giovanni (John) Palumbo is in its third month, with testimony expected on Tuesday, Nov. 15 to decide if the defendant is mentally fit to continue. Psychiatrist Dr. Helen Ward will testify about her recent court-mandated evaluation of Palumbo. The Vancouver Sun reports that Ward had determined that Palumbo [...]

Shania Twain Stalker Lashes Out at Court After Being Denied Bail

Nancy Dunham — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:53:57 +0000

Shania Twain‘s accused stalker had another outburst in court today, October 19, screaming “shame!” at the judge that denied his request for freedom. Former Ottawa physician Giovanni (John) Palumbo, 51, swore under his breath when Justice Richard Schneider made the decision, reported the Associated Press. The judge was reluctant to keep Palumbo jailed, mainly because [...]

Shoes That Tripped Up Shania Twain Sold for $9,000 for Singer's Charity

Jeff Giles — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 13:43:55 +0000

You can hardly blame Shania Twain for wanting to get rid of the shoes that tripped her up when she fell during the 2011 CMT Video Music Awards ceremony in June — and you’ve got to hand it to her for raising some money for a good cause in the process.

After autographing the infamous heels, Shania put them up for auction on eBay two weeks ago, and after a 63-bid frenzy, she sold them for $9,000 — which will go to her Shania Kids Can charity, benefiting underprivileged children in Canada.

Shania Twain Wedding Photos

95.7 KEZJ — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 17:43:13 +0000

We're finally getting a first look at the photos from Shania Twain‘s romantic, sunset wedding on New Year's Day, as she's just posted them on her official site. Twain, 45, married Swiss businessman Frederic Thiebaud (pronounced "tee-bow"), 40, on Saturday in Rincon, Puerto Rico.