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Famous as :
Classical & pop singer, songwriterBirth Name :
Joshua Winslow GrobanBirth Date :
February 27, 1981Birth Place :
Los Angeles, California, USAClaim to fame :
Single "You Raise Me Up" (2003)
Josh Groban and Katy Perry Not Dating, Just 'Very Close Friends'
March 25, 2009 09:03:52Contrary to the on-going rumors on the street, Josh Groban and Katy Perry are not dating. A representative for the male singer has set the record straight on the extent of the stars' relationship, telling People, "Josh and Katy are very close friends and hang out, but they are not a couple."
Gossip blogger Perez Hilton broke a report earlier this week, claiming Josh Groban and Katy Perry were dating. Giving no single evidence of the twosome's alleged romance, the site cited one of the multiple sources who claimed to be aware of their love relationship, saying Josh and Katy were trying to keep their romance private.
Katy Perry Rumored Dating Josh Groban
March 23, 2009 04:03:49Perez Hilton claims in a report on its site that Katy Perry and Josh Groban are dating. Citing one of the multiple sources who are aware of the music stars' romance, the site writes the alleged lovers are trying to keep their romance private. No single evidence is provided though.
Katy Perry, who claims her fame in music industry with single "I Kissed a Girl", previously dated Gym Class Heroes frontman Travis McCoy. They first met through her music producer in 2005. Reports of them breaking up surfaced in early 2009. Though so none of them has spoken publicly about their split.
Josh Groban's Live Performance at 2008 Emmy Awards
September 22, 2008 03:09:42Josh Groban took the stage at this year's grand ceremony of the annual Emmy Awards. He performed a group of theme songs from 30 famous television shows that are played as a single piece of music at Los Angeles' Nokia Theatre on Sunday, September 21.
"Nothing I'm singing I've ever sung before, except for South Park with friends," Josh said before his live performance. "There's a lot of stuff that allows me to just be me, then there's a lot of stuff that allows me to let my multiple personalities to go play for a bit."
Kate Hudson Tops People Magazine Most Beautiful People List
May 02, 2008 11:05:54Kate Hudson graces the cover of People magazine this week, not for her rekindled romance with ex-boyfriend Owen Wilson, but for the release of the publication's annual "100 Most Beautiful People" list. Telling the magazine she can't remember the last time she had a manicure or a facial, the Oscar-winning actress indeed lands the No. 1 spot on the list.
Joining her on the list among others are teen sensation Miley Cyrus and "High School Musical" star Vanessa Hudgens, who both have been criticized for their racy pictures. New celebrity-mothers Isla Fisher, Salma Hayek, Jennifer Lopez and Halle Berry are all included in the list as well, making it their 12th time to be listed among People's Most Beautiful.
Josh Groban's Live CD/DVD Arrives in May
April 09, 2008 11:04:31Josh Groban will on May 6 release a live CD/DVD combo that features the tenor's performance at Salt Lake's EnergySolutions Arena back on August 28, 2007 that supports his 2006 album "Awake". The Reprise Records release will be titled "Awake Live" and boasts direction from MTV director, Hamish Hamilton.
The package features songs from the American singer's three best-selling albums, with the majority off of "Awake". Among those included are his 2001 debut single "You Raise Me Up", and the 2003 single "Remember When It Rained" as well as the charting "You are Loved (Don't Give Up)".
50th Grammys Add Fergie and Josh Groban as Performers
February 06, 2008 10:02:0850th Annual Grammy Awards which is around the corner is taking shape with the addition of Stacy Ferguson aka Fergie and John Legend to its performers line-up. The February 10 event will see a duet performance by the two acts plus the first time big duet between two tenors, Josh Groban and Andrea Bocelli.
According to The ShowBuzz, jazz maestro Herbie Hancock and pianist Lang Lang will also take the stage for a composition by John Mauceri. Hancock will play the piece by George Gershwin called "Rhapsody in Blue". There will also be a tribute and salute segment to rock and roll legends by Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard and John Fogerty.
Josh Groban's "Noel" Broke Record Sales
December 21, 2007 10:12:24Josh Groban has just broken CD sales records with his Christmas album "Noel" on Wednesday, December 19. According to Nielsen SoundScan data, "Noel" became the first Christmas album that stays in the number one position on the Billboard Top Ten for four consecutive weeks selling 669,661 albums in this past week ended December 16.
Groban's album has succeeded in becoming the second Christmas album that spent a total of four weeks at number one tying with the record made by Elvis Presley's "Elvis' Christmas Album". Still, Groban has managed to surpass the old record made by Elvis' Christmas Album since though spending four weeks at #1, the latter album only spent three consecutive weeks at the peak position.
Josh Groban Remains Strong on Album Sale, in Tie With Elvis Presley
December 13, 2007 10:12:22New releases this week are still unable to kick Josh Groban's 'Noel' down from his comfortable position at #1 on Billboard Hot 200 chart. The album moved 581,000 copies, an 8 per cent increase from last week, making it the longest Christmas record to stay in the position. Only Elvis Presley ever did this with his season album in 1957.
Coming in at #2 on the chart is Alicia Keys' 'As I Am' that climbs one place after moving 234,000 copies. Eagles' 'Long Road Out of Eden' replaces her album's position at #3 by shifting 204,000 copies, followed by Now 26 compilation (158,000) that remains tight in its fourth position.
Josh Groban's 'Noel' Claims #1 Spot in Christmas Spirit
November 29, 2007 10:11:52What a big difference an Oprah Winfrey can make. Apart from the building Christmas spirit, an appearance in her show has triggered Josh Groban's season album to fly off the shelves in rapid rate. 'Noel' was sold 405,000 copies, overtaking last week's champion Alicia Key's 'As I Am' to claim the #1 spot.
Keys' album that set the second biggest number this year, had a 53 per cent decrease in sale this week by moving 349,000 units. Entailing behind hers is NOW compilation Vol. 26 that climbs 4-3 after selling 234,000 copies. Garth Brooks' 'The Ultimate Hits' is still strong on the Top 5 position, taking the fourth with 192,000 units sold.
Hollywood Stars to Cheer the Walt Disney World Christmas Special
November 13, 2007 05:11:01The annual Disney Christmas parade is just around the corner and everyone is in their best spirit and mood to welcome the celebration. The so-called Christmas Fantasy Parade will have its first performance kicked off next Friday at 3:30 p.m. and Hollywood stars are in line to give hand to cheer up the momentous event.
With Ryan Seacrest on host duty, performers list comprised of everyone from Josh Groban to the cast of High School Musical. HSM stars, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Monique Coleman, and Corbin Bleu were all at Disneyland on Saturday November 10th to film a Christmas segment for Disney and together they also sang the hit song "What Time Is It?" from "High School Musical 2."
American Idol Absorbed Votes, Kept the Contestants
April 26, 2007 10:04:48
After the competition yesterday, Idol "Gives Back" its 6 contestants for next week round. Nobody was going home during the charity week. Seemingly announcing the result Ryan Seacrest who was accompanied by Kelly Clarkson and Celine Dion said, "All your favorites are still in the competition. How could we let anyone go on a charity night?"
This week, the Fox production switched its regular contest program to a fundraising night whereby huge stars were hand in hand to help raise the number of votes. For each vote coming in last night, a dollar will go to poor and starving children in States and Africa.
Josh Groban Extends "Awake" Tour
April 23, 2007 10:04:23
Seemingly addicted, Josh Groban extends the tour dates to support "Awake" (2006) in Canada and US. The first additional date will be July 17 in Greenville, South Carolina.
The trek will continue up to August 31 in Omaha, Nebraska with 4 Canadian dates in between. These Canadian dates are Aug 12 in Winnipeg, MB, Aug 14 in Edmonton, AB, Aug 15 in Calgary, AB and Aug 17 in Vancouver, BC. Beninese singer Angelique Kidjo will still support Groban all along the extended dates.
"Idols Give Back" in Place of Success Gained by American Idol Show
March 10, 2007 11:03:30
To celebrate the show's 200th episode, American Idol will hold a two nights show called "Idol Gives Back". Performers such as Gwen Stefani, Pink, Sacha Baron Cohen, Bono, Michael Buble, Annie Lennox, Josh Groban and Il Divo have been tapped in support of the show.
Introduced by host Ryan Seacrest in the Result Show on March 9, the performances that will be aired on April 24th and 25th are conducted in benefit of children in US and Africa. Its basic concept is to relief the poverty by raising money from every vote via phone or text message that comes in. As sponsors, Coke and AT&T will donate the money to several organizations including UNICEF, Global Fund, Save the Children, Nothing but Nets, and Malaria No More.
The U.S. Pop Album Charts' 10 Best Bows
December 28, 2006 02:12:17
The Christmas spirit brings good luck charm for New York rapper Nas as he has just scored his first No. 1 on the U.S. pop charts in seven years Wednesday Dec 27th with his eight studio album, "Hip Hop Is Dead", sold 355,000 copies in the week ended December 24. Back in the years before now, the star once topped the Billboard 200 with "I Am...The Autobiography" in 1999 and "It Was Written" in 1996.
The chart's next best bows among others are the soundtrack to the Disney Channel series "Hannah Montana" which climbs one to 2nd spot sold another 349,000 copies, the multi-artist compilation "NOW 23" which also moves up one to No. 3 with 313,000, and Carrie Underwood's "Some Hearts" ups two places to No. 4 moving 292,000 copies. Rounding out the Top 5 is The Beatles' "Love" which bounces three to No. 5 with 282,000.
The Top 10 on the US Album Charts in the Week Ended December 20th
December 21, 2006 10:12:55
Young Jeezy's sophomore album, "The Inspiration: Thug Motivation 102", debuted at No. 1 on the U.S. pop album charts Wednesday Dec 20th, selling over 350,000 units in its first week. Thanks to its single "I Luv It" which has entered the Top 10 on the R&B charts and has a successful run in the video market that the LP could reach the top spot on the Billboard 200.
Debut at No. 2 on the chart is Taylor Hicks' self-titled album selling 298,000 copies. Fellow American Idol winner Carrie Underwood, in the meantime, has her LP "Some Hearts" scoring the 6th spot, with another 199,000 copies sold.
The 10 Best Albums on the US Charts
December 07, 2006 03:12:08
The US album chart sees the rising of a new champ as last week's chart-topper, Jay-Z's "Kingdom Come," slips five spots to No. 6, selling another 140,000 copies in the week ended Sunday Dec 4th. Winning the top spot of the week is rock group Incubus whose sixth studio album "Light Grenades" rocketing into the No. 1 spot of the Billboard 200, sold 165,000 copies.
Elsewhere on the chart is former chart-topping soundtrack to the Disney Channel's "Hannah Montana" which bounces five places to No. 2 with 157,000 units. DAUGHTRY's "Daughtry", in the meantime, slips one to No. 3 with 156,000 in its second week, just one place ahead of hits compilation "NOW 23" which is at No. 4 with 154,000. Also slip one to No. 5 is The Beatles' "Love" with 146,000.
The Billboard 200 Occupants for Nov 22nd
November 23, 2006 09:11:50
The Game leads the pack in busy album release week. The California rapper occupies the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 with his sophomore effort "Doctor's Advocate" moved 358,000 copies in the United States in the week ended Sunday Nov 19th, according to Nielsen SoundScan. A significant drop off from the 587,000-unit first week of the Game's "The Documentary", the new album's total however was more than enough to debut the LP at No. 1 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts.
Meanwhile, hip-hop singer Akon debuts at 2nd spot with his sophomore album "Konvicted" sold 284,000 copies. The multi-artist hits compilation "NOW 23" falls to No. 3 after its No. 1 start last week, selling 194,000. Josh Groban's "Awake" slips two to No. 4 with 150,000, ahead of the soundtrack to Disney's former chart-topper "Hannah Montana" which remains at the 5th spot for a second week with another 114,000 copies. Keith Urban's Capitol Nashville release "Love, Pain & the Whole Crazy Thing" drops from No. 3 to No. 6 with 103,000.
Josh Groban Announced North American Arena Tour Dates
November 17, 2006 02:11:59
Subsequent to his success in reaching the US pop album charts, with his new LP "Awake" debuted at No. 2, Josh Groban has on Thursday November 16th announced his spring tour dates.
Beginning on February 17th next year in Verona, N.Y. at the Turning Stone Casino, the so-called "Awake Tour" will run through April 7th in Las Vegas. Tickets for the tour will be available for purchase at LiveNation.com beginning November 17th at 10am for select dates.
Top 10 Debut on the U.S. Pop Charts November 15th
November 16, 2006 10:11:59
"Now That's What I Call Music! 23", the latest hits compilation boasting tracks from Stacy Ferguson, Justin Timberlake, Nelly Furtado, Christina Aguilera, Jessica Simpson, and Nickelback just to name a few, debuts at No. 1 on the US pop album charts Wednesday November 15th. The Sony-distributed set sold 337,000 units during the week ended November 12, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
Classical pop singer Josh Groban's latest LP, "Awake" opens at number 2 with 270,000 units. Following behind at the 3rd spot is country crooner Keith Urban, who is now still in rehab, whose latest effort "Love, Pain & the Whole Crazy Thing" sold 270,000 copies. Another popular country act, Sugarland lands at number 4 with its second album "Enjoy The Ride" selling nearly 211,000 discs during its first week in stores.
Josh Groban & January Jones "Taking A Break"
June 27, 2006 02:06:41
American singer known for his mature, and versatile baritone voice, Josh Groban, is reported split from actress girlfriend January Jones.
After three years together the couple are "taking a break" from one another, his rep, Liz Rosenberg, tells People. Though so, "They remain friends" so Rosenberg said while won't provide any further details.
