Random Josh (2014 edition)...

I'm always excited when I see something relating to Josh in a random and unexpected place. Today was one of those moments - while watching footage of Prince Harry sending his first tweet to raise awareness for the Invictus Games, a Paralympic-style games for injured service men and women that's modeled on the US's Warrior Games, I noticed a familiar logo on the @InvictusLondon twitter account that was on a screen the background of the announcement.

Yes, at the top of the "Who To Follow" recommendation is "Grobanites for Charity".  If you don't already do so, you can follow them at @gfctweets.

Josh on Mornings (Australia) Interview & Performance...

Here's @joshgroban's performance on @mornings9 today if you missed it (or just want to hear it again!) tinyurl.com/ceqowte

— MORNINGS (@Mornings9) April 10, 2013

Watch the interview and performance here. (Sorry, but there's no link to embed the clip in this post.)

Josh on Sunrise (Australia)...

The charming @joshgroban on @sunriseon7 this morning. Now that's a voice. twitter.com/melissadoyle/s…

— Melissa Doyle (@melissadoyle) April 10, 2013

You can also watch the clip here which I'm hoping it's not region blocked.

Happy Valentine's Day...

(Source - Warner Music Australia's Facebook)

Vogue Italia - Look of the Day...

Josh is featured on the Vogue Italia website in their "Look of the Day"...

Check it out here.

New album...

Well folks, it looks like this new album is actually happening and we won't have to wait 4 years like we did for Illuminations.

Josh had the album cover photoshoot yesterday; and just tweeted this... (Seriously, can this man be anymore adorable?)

This is what happens when you wake up after sleeping in photo-shoot hair. Zoinks. twitter.com/joshgroban/sta…

— josh groban (@joshgroban) October 13, 2012

Josh at the Emmy's...

To the surprise of just about everyone, Josh made an appearance at the 2012 Emmy awards to sing an "In Memoriam" tribute to the host of the night, Jimmy Kimmel.

Before the show, Josh tweeted:

Who's excited to watch the emmy's??!! I am. #snuggy #popcorn #television
— josh groban (@joshgroban) September 23, 2012

It certainly threw many off the scent that he would in-fact be performing a stripped back, piano only cover of One Direction's "What Makes You Beautiful".  And as for the result, watch below:

After the show, Josh took once again to Twitter to apologize for keeping the secret.

Ok sorry had to keep it secret. So much fun!! Happy to sing the 1D to the not-late, great @jimmykimmel. Will miss you everyday. Eventually.
— josh groban (@joshgroban) September 24, 2012

And this picture was posted on his facebook page -

So now Josh's tweet from a few days ago about getting a hair cut makes total sense.

2013 Calendar...

Both Amazon and The Book Depository are advertising a Josh Groban Calendar for 2013. There's not a lot of details and from the cover shot, it looks like the pics might be those used for the "Straight To You Tour" tour book.

It's available on pre-order from:

The Book Depository (includes free shipping worldwide)

Amazon.co.uk

(At time of publishing, The Book Depository price was cheaper than Amazon - which may change over time.)

There's no news yet if the calendar will be included with any upcoming fan club renewals packages.

**Edit - Josh has responded to a tweet from a fan about the calendar and advised that it isn't official. It has been subsequently been removed from the US amazon site. Many members how had ordered it through this site have been emailed that their orders have been cancelled. However, it still appears to be available on the Amazon UK site as well as the Book Depository.

@fallingleaves4 it wasn't a proper calendar, haven't done new pics yet!

— josh groban (@joshgroban) September 21, 2012

Josh at the Tony Awards...

Josh joined Broadway's biggest night, the "Tony Awards" on Sunday June 10th...

Red carpet interview - 1

Red carpet interview - 2

Looks like Josh got one of the best seats in the house...

Front row?? Are you kidding me?! I'm not worthy, but very grateful for the view. #TonyAwards twitter.com/joshgroban/sta…

— josh groban (@joshgroban) June 11, 2012

And a tweet from after the show.

I didn't trip!! Had such a good time!! Shook Mandy Patinkins hand and sat next to Ellen Barkin! All in all a wonderful, sweaty night. #Tonys

— josh groban (@joshgroban) June 11, 2012

Now the big question is when will Josh be in a show that will be up for a Tony? I kind of hope it won't be too long...

Picture Source

Sweeney...

This is just the cutest thing...

It's raining in NYC. But we are prepared. twitter.com/joshgroban/sta…

— josh groban (@joshgroban) May 15, 2012

Top Albums Of Last 10 Years...

Some amazing stats from Nielsen SoundScan are being reported from the Yahoo Music Blog - Josh is the only artist with two albums among the 20 best-sellers of the last 10 years.

Closer came in at 16th on the list while Noël came in at 19th.

(Source)

Paul Newman's Dream Benefit...

Josh joined a host of other celebrities including Jake Gyllenhaal, Jimmy Fallon, Joanne Woodward, Paul Simon & Elvis Costello a benefit for Paul Newman's Association of Hole in the Wall Camps at Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center . New York City on April 2nd.

Josh sang "Changing Colors" and "Smile"...

(Image Source - 1, 2 & 3)

Here's a video of the stars arriving and leaving Avery Fisher Hall. Josh is seen very briefly at 1:14

You can also see Josh's performance of Changing Colors which is part of the EPK here.

In this video from the red carpet, Josh talks about being in the Tenacious D "To Be the Best" clip.

MSN World's Most Eligible Bachelors...

Josh has made the list and according to MSN, he's the crooner with the massive voice that not only sells millions upon millions of albums but he could play you to sleep on his piano. Swoon!!!!

(And let's be honest, who's going to disagree with that?)

(Source)

Room 101 (Pt. 1)...

See Josh's views of people who dress their pets up as humans...

United Way of New York Red Carpet...

Josh was in the audience at a benefit concert at Carnegie Hall on February 7th. Proceeds of the benefit went to United Way of New York City and the Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation, which helps low-income students cover college costs.

And in this clip we get to see Josh on the red carpet -

(Image 1 & 2 - Source)

(Image 3 - Source)

Back in the studio (2)...

From Josh's twitter updates, it looks like things are progressing with work on the new album. While there's been no hints as to the direction of the album, the producer or any other tidbits, it's great to see him back in the studio.

I am LOVING these orchestra sessions. Everyone just "gets it". It's a rare and wonderful thing when everyone gels so quickly. #notajinx

— josh groban (@joshgroban) February 2, 2012

I am LOVING these orchestra sessions. Everyone just "gets it". It's a rare and wonderful thing when everyone gels so quickly. #notajinx

— josh groban (@joshgroban) February 2, 2012

We are go for liftoff! twitter.com/joshgroban/sta…

— josh groban (@joshgroban) February 3, 2012

(Source 1, 2 3)

Wish list....

So what's on your fan wish list & what have you been able to check off? Here's mine...

Back in the studio...

Yes, you are reading correctly.  Josh is back in the studio.  Of course, it still could be 4 years until we hear any new music, but I'm hopeful we'll get the new album without the 4 year wait we had for "Illuminations".

Josh's tweeted about his excitement of going back to the studio.

This particular tweet saw Josh receive a large number of suggestions, including a number that Josh retweeted including:

RT @SawyerGB: @joshgroban a radio comedy set in 1959 in Wales!

RT @Dracholos: @joshgroban Bacon. Record bacon.

RT @Symphanie_: @joshgroban Andrea bocceli's spaghetti commercial song, you know the one?

RT @theleslie: @joshgroban YOUR FACE. That's right. Find a way.

RT @adimike55: @joshgroban Record something to get our minds off of the damn Mayans. They are threatening to ruin baseball with their silly calendar.

Then he tweeted:

And finally:

(Source 1, 2, 3)

New Video Update - "If I Walk Away"...

Exciting news, the new video for "If I Walk Away" that was shot and directed by Josh's brother Chris will be released to the public on AOL Thursday and then on YouTube Friday.

Both Josh & Chris also shared the news on Twitter:

Chris filmed footage from on the road as we as live footage from the tour, and was shot in black and white.

Josh's official site has released a few stills from the video and they're below for your viewing pleasure. They were originally released to FoJG members before being made public a few hours later.

Enjoy!

(Source)

(Twitter Source 1 & 2)

(Images source)

Live! with Kelly...

(Yes, I'm back after some time away, so regular posting will hopefully be returning)...

Back from South Africa now the tour is over, Josh has been a guest co-host on LIVE! with Kelly. So far he's done two days, and returns for the final day tomorrow (US time).

Day 1 (Dec 7th) - Click this link for host chat.

Day 2 (Dec 8th) - Click this link for host chat.

Josh singing "I'll be Home for Christmas" - click this link (sorry, but I can't embed the clip)

Day 3 (Dec 9th) - Click this link for host chat.

Also - I'll be updating this post with more pics and videos as they show up, so check back over the next couple of days.

(Picture source - Josh's Official Facebook Page)