Shania Twain Last night, the second episode of Shania Twain’s personal journey docuseries Why Not? debuted on Oprah Winfrey’s OWN network. Last week’s premiere gave OWN its highest rated show outside launch week with 840,000 total viewers. Shania’s series, as I wrote last week, deals with a fundamental problem—the megastar singer has lost her ability to sing—but it also explores the ongoing emotional repercussions of her divorce from her husband, producer Mutt Lange, and the … [Read more...]
Will Ferrell to Receive Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
May 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
He's already conquered television and film, now Will Ferrell will join the ranks of comedy royalty such as George Carlin, Richard Pryor and Bill Cosby as the 14th recipient of the Mark Twain Prize. The award, which is named for the famous writer and honors the best of American comedians, will be presented to Ferrell on October 23 at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall in Washington, D.C. In response to the news, Ferrell released a statement saying, "I am truly honored to receive this … [Read more...]
Why Shania Twain Can’t Sing
May 10, 2011 By 1 Comment
Last night, Shania Twain’s documentary cum reality series, Why Not? With Shania Twain, debuted on Oprah Winfrey’s fledgling network, OWN. In the series, Shania tries to find the answer to why she can no longer sing. That’s right, the woman whose 1997 album Come On Over became the best-selling album of all time by a female musician can’t sing anymore. Well, she can, but she kind of sounds like me singing in the shower—not exactly a voice that will fill stadiums. So why can’t … [Read more...]
