Aguilera Joins ''The Voice'' as Judge

AGUILERA JOINS ''THE VOICE'' AS JUDGE
Christina Aguilera has been announced as a judge on new singing competition show ''The Voice.''

The "Dirrty" singer - who was arrested for public intoxication on Tuesday (March 1, 2011) alongside boyfriend Matthew Rutler who was charged with driving under the influence (DUI) - will be the third member of the judging and mentoring panel on the new TV show alongside Cee Lo Green and Maroon 5's Adam Levine.

She said in a statement: "I am so excited to be part of such a wonderful project that celebrates music and the talent behind it. To be given the opportunity to help shape new artists' careers and mentor them to see their dreams come to fruition is a task I welcome with open arms."

"I am so happy to be working with fellow Grammy Award winners Adam and Cee Lo as I feel there is so much we can all bring to 'The Voice.'"

The NBC show is set to rival "American Idol" and Simon Cowell's US 'X Factor' when it launches in America later this year.

"The Voice" is to be produced by Mark Burnett and John de Mol, who created "The Voice of Holland," the Dutch show it is based on and late night talk show host Carson Daly has been lined up to present.


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Jacobi's lost voice cancels play

26 February 2011 Last updated at 15:20 GMT Sir Derek Jacobi Sir Derek Jacobi has lost his voice and is unable to perform Three sell-out performances of King Lear starring Sir Derek Jacobi at a Conwy theatre have had to be cancelled because the actor has lost his voice.

Three thousand theatre goers were due to attend two performances at Venue Cymru in Llandudno on Saturday which have been cancelled because of the illness.

Friday's performance of the Shakespearean play was also affected.

Venue Cymru said it was trying to get in touch with customers to inform them.

The Donmar Warehouse production opened in Llandudno on Tuesday and Saturday was due to be its last day there, before moving onto Belfast.

Richard Jones, marketing and box office manager at Venue Cymru, said they were trying to contact as many people as possible to inform them of them about the cancellation.

He said: "A lot of people have travelled to Llandudno to see the production.

"At this stage we are just trying to get in touch with people. Those who have bought tickets for King Lear will be able to get a full refund from the box office over the coming days."

Gina McKee plays King Lear's eldest daughter Goneril in the production.


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