Congratulations again, to Josh as he will be inducted into the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame! This fantastic event will take place tonight, Friday, June 19th.

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NEW YORK HOSTS THE FIRST ‘MANDELA DAY’ CONCERT
‘A Special Concert to celebrate Nelson Mandela’s 91st Birthday’
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN ON JULY 18, 2009

CELEBRATING THE IDEA THAT EACH INDIVIDUAL HAS THE ABILITY TO MAKE AN IMPRINT

DAVE STEWART, ARETHA FRANKLIN, WYCLEF JEAN, QUEEN LATIFAH,
CARLA BRUNI-SARKOZY, JOSH GROBAN, CYNDI LAUPER, ANGELIQUE KIDJO, BAABA MAAL, JESSE MCCARTNEY, TLC, THE SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR, AND OTHER GUESTS TO PERFORM

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Special Performances by Celebrated African Artists Including Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Chris Chameleon, Freshlyground, Emmanuel Jal, Loyiso, Sipho Mabuse, Vusi Mahlasela, Thandiswa Mazwai, Suzanna Owiyo will help kick-off the first ‘46664 - Mandela Day’ Celebration

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Tickets on sale Friday, June 5th at 9:00 am EST
Tickets available at livenation.com, thegarden.com and charge by phone: 800-745-3000
For VIP packages visit ticketmaster.com

New York takes world center-stage next month when the city hosts the inaugural ‘Mandela Day.’ Centered around a massive music headliner concert at New York’s Madison Square Garden on Nelson Mandela’s 91st birthday, July 18, the event is designed as a call around the world for people to honor Nelson Mandela’s inspiration and values, and observe the day annually as a celebration, not as a holiday, but as a day to opt in.

Joining Dave Stewart for this concert celebration will be Aretha Franklin, Wyclef Jean, Queen Latifah, Josh Groban, TLC, Cyndi Lauper and Jesse McCartney, sharing the stage and performances with Angelique Kidjo, Baaba Maal, the Soweto Gospel Choir, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Chris Chameleon, Freshlyground, Emmanuel Jal, Loyiso, Sipho Mabuse, Vusi Mahlasela, Thandiswa Mazwai, Suzanna Owiyo and many more.

Further invited guests will include France’s First Lady, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy making a rare concert appearance, as well as Italy’s Zucchero, a 46664 ambassador artist who has given support at each of the prior 46664 concerts. Adding to the star value of the day, Hollywood legends and 46664 supporters Forest Whitaker, Sharon Stone, Susan Sarandon and many others have all committed to attend.

President Bill Clinton, who will host a fundraiser dinner with Mr. Mandela’s wife Graca Machel at New York’s Grand Central Terminal’s Vanderbilt Hall earlier in the week on July 15 said, “More than any other human being, Madiba has been the great inspiration for the life I lead and the work I do, especially in the area of HIV/AIDS. The philosophy of my Clinton Global Initiative – which has inspired 1,400 commitments improving 200 million lives in more than 150 countries – was built on his enduring example that the power of public good does not require public office, just a well-placed heart and a determined mind. In return for everything Madiba has taught us, we each owe it to him to support his work and legacy by doing and living our own as best we can, not just on this day, but throughout our entire lives.”

As Robert De Niro said, “When Nelson Mandela speaks we all must listen.”

Tim Massey, International Director of 46664, said, “Mandela Day is about creating a movement for positive change and establishing one day to reflect upon, celebrate and make manifest the values that guide Nelson Mandela.”

Adding his voice of support, 46664 founding ambassador, Queen’s Brian May said, “It is Nelson Mandela’s ability to forgive that is an inspiration to us all. If Mandela Day can help the world to reconcile its differences then it will have succeeded in its purpose.”

Raising support from friends in the musical community, including Queen’s Brian May and Roger Taylor and Bono, Dave Stewart helped launch the 46664 global campaign which has since been carried across three continents. A series of historical concerts have taken place in South Africa, Spain, Norway, and most recently in the UK, with last year’s massive outdoor concert in Hyde Park which celebrated Mr. Mandela’s 90th birthday, playing to televised audiences that can be counted in the billions.

To date, the 46664 campaign has raised millions of dollars which have been applied to supporting projects in South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa where current needs are deemed greatest, particularly in assisting those infected or affected by HIV/AIDS.

The concert has been made possible by the continuing support of Zain, a leading mobile telecommunications company that has 24 operations across Africa and the Middle East, who were also one of the main sponsors of the London 90th birthday celebrations. “Mr. Mandela is an iconic statesman whose sacrifice and leadership has had an enormous impact on humanity. Honoring him by raising funds for his foundation is in line with Zain’s global ambitions and corporate social responsibility philosophy,” said Dr Saad Al Barrak, CEO of Zain.

New York’s concert for Mr. Mandela will not only further spread the message of 46664 but aims to have a longer lasting purpose – to mark a day in each year as one of which we collectively reflect on Nelson Mandela’s inspiration and guidance and individually strive to make our own contribution.
Many of 46664’s ambassadors will form part of the concert bringing together leading U.S. artists with many of Africa’s foremost performers for Mandela Day, a celebration for Mr. Mandela’s 91st birthday which will be seen as a meeting in music between the U.S. and Africa in a concert for the world. Further artists will be joining the growing line-up and can be expected to be announced in the lead up to the concert.

The concert is the culmination of a week-long series of events in New York City in celebration of the first-ever Mandela Day. The activities include a Ralph Applebaum designed exhibition of Mr. Mandela’s life and the work of his many 46664 ambassadors, as well as the gala fundraising dinner, both at Grand Central Terminal’s Vanderbilt Hall.
Mr. Mandela has been making an imprint on the world for 67 years since he actively became involved in campaigning for the human rights of every South African and now ‘Mandela Day’ calls upon each of us to give 67 minutes of our time to helping others, with the idea that each individual has the ability to make an imprint and make the world a better place.
Drawing its numeric title from Mr. Mandela’s Robben Island prison number (prisoner 466/incarcerated in 1964), 46664 was founded in 2002 when Mr. Mandela gave over the number, under which he served 17 of his 27 years incarceration, to Eurythmics’ founder Dave Stewart, to use call attention to finding solutions to critical social issues such as HIV/AIDS and the social injustices that impact the disease such as poverty, gender inequality and the lack of education.

46664 will also be working with partner organizations, other city authorities and community associations and volunteers across the globe to create a worldwide series of Mandela Day events to honor Nelson Mandela’s life and legacy.

‘46664 - Mandela Day Celebration’ Madison Square Garden concert tickets prices range from $50-$350, with VIP packages at $1,000 and up. All tickets are available beginning Friday, June 5, 9am EST at www.ticketmaster.com, livenation.com, thegarden.com and charge by phone: 800-745-3000 For VIP packages visit ticketmaster.com.

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Check out another new photo from Josh's PBS Soundstage special below!

Josh's PBS Soundstage concert special is now available on DVD. Order your copy here. Check your local listings for more PBS air date information.

Check out another new photo from Josh's PBS Soundstage special below!

Josh's PBS Soundstage concert special is now available on DVD. Order your copy here. Check your local listings for more PBS air date information.

In case you missed Josh on Good Day LA this morning, you can now stream it online! Watch it by clicking the links below. Enjoy!

Josh Groban's Gleeful Evening in NY
Web Extra! Josh Groban

Catch Josh Groban on Good Day L.A.



Friday, May 22
KTTV Fox 11
Josh’s segment will air at approximately 9:15 a.m.

In May 2008, an all-star cast gathered to perform Tim Rice, Benny Andersson, and Bjorn Ulvaeus' "Chess." The star-studded cast, featuring Josh Groban, Adam Pascal, Idina Menzel, and Marti Pellow, brought this classic musical to life at the legendary Royal Albert Hall along with the London Philharmonic Orchestra and the West End Chorus.

An exclusive limited edition version of Chess is now available for pre-order. This limited edition package includes:

- Exclusive 3 disc set (2CD/1DVD) featuring music and video from the stunning performances of the concert version of Chess from Royal Albert Hall in May 2008
- Full color booklet with cast photos & a synopsis written by Tim Rice
- Sheet music for "Anthem" and "I Know Him So Well
- MP3 download of the 2CD audio content delivered to you on June 16th

For more details or to pre-order your copy click here!

Check out another new photo from Josh's PBS Soundstage special below!

Josh's PBS Soundstage concert special will be available on DVD coming soon. Get your first look at the cover below. The DVD will be released on June 2nd, and will air on PBS on June 9th. Check back here for an exclusive pre-order.

In this Soundstage special event, Josh Groban performs favorites from his best-selling albums in an intimate theatre setting. Taped at Rose Hall at the "Jazz Lincoln Center" in New York City, this stunning performance includes "Alla Luce del Sole", "You Are Loved (Don't Give Up", and "February Song". Special guest appearances by acclaimed jazz pianist Herbie Hancock and trumpeter Chris Botti. For more details and to get the complete tracklisting click here.

*Region Free DVD

Check out another new photo from Josh's PBS Soundstage special below!

Josh's PBS Soundstage concert special will be available on DVD coming soon. Get your first look at the cover below. The DVD will be released on June 2nd, and will air on PBS on June 9th. Check back here for an exclusive pre-order.

Check out a new photo from Josh's PBS Soundstage special below!

Josh's PBS Soundstage concert special will be available on DVD coming soon. Get your first look at the cover below. The DVD will be released on June 2nd, and will air on PBS on June 9th. Check back here for an exclusive pre-order.

Josh is an ambassador for 46664, which is Nelson Mandela's global HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention campaign. For more information, go to 46664.com and check out his new ambassador profile here. For a complete list of all the ambassadors click here.

The new official trailer for Chess is now available! Watch it below.

Last May, Josh starred in a spectacular rendition of Tim Rice, Benny Andersson, and Bjorn Ulvaeus' classic musical, "Chess". Recorded at the legendary Royal Albert Hall with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, "Chess In Concert" will be released on CD/DVD on June 16th, and will air on PBS nationally on June 17th as part of the "Great Performances" series. Check your local listings for details.

Josh just wrapped a special episode of the Oprah show where he surprised one of his biggest fans. The episode will air in september (exact date TBD). It's not to be missed!

Josh's PBS Soundstage concert special will be available on DVD coming soon. Get your first look at the cover below. The DVD will be released on June 9th. Check back here for an exclusive pre-order.

Josh will be inducted into the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame! This fantastic event will take place on June 19th, during the all-star 10th anniversary of the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame extravaganza. For more information click here.

Proceeds benefit Music Matters, supporting the Los Angeles Philharmonic's education programs.

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Josh will be inducted into the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame! This fantastic event will take place on June 19th, during the all-star 10th anniversary of the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame extravaganza. For more information, go HERE

Proceeds benefit Music Matters, supporting the Los Angeles Philharmonic's education programs.

Last May, Josh starred in a spectacular rendition of Tim Rice, Benny Andersson, and Bjorn Ulvaeus' classic musical, "Chess". Recorded at the legendary Royal Albert Hall with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, "Chess In Concert" will be released on CD/DVD on June 16th, and will air on PBS nationally on June 17th as part of the "Great Performances" series. Check your local listings for details.

For the first time, experience Josh's live show with the superior audio and visual quality of Blu Ray technology.  "Awake Live" on Blu Ray will be available via fojg.com and amazon.com EXCLUSIVELY on April 21st.

When you purchase any item* from the FOJG store, you get a FREE 2009 wall calendar. Supplies are limited, so make sure you get one before it's too late! Start shopping here.

*merchandise only, not music

Josh is very excited to be participating in the 22nd Annual Arts Advocacy Day in Washington DC! He will be joining the congressional arts breakfast on Tuesday, March 31st at Capitol Hill and he will also be testifying that day in front of the House of Representatives proprietors committee to reflect on the importance of his experience at LACHSA which focused on the arts and encouraged its students to explore theatre and dramatic arts. Arts Advocacy Day is a national event that is designed to highlight the importance of developing public policies and increasing public funding for the arts, humanities, and arts education. For more information, click here.

The 2009 Birthday Auction for JGF is IN PROGRESS! You can win Josh photos, CDs, quilts, posters, crafts, jewelry and more (including many SIGNED items)! You can also bid on a Luxury Trip to Africa for Two (with proceeds going to Batonga). If you purchase Josh buttons for $5, you will be entered into drawings to win items signed by Josh! All proceeds go to The Josh Groban Foundation in honor of Josh's birthday! For any questions, please write to gfc@grobanitesforcharity.org.

All auction items end between 8 and 11 PM Eastern Time on Monday, February 23. Just go here to get to the auction!

Josh's birthday is just around the corner! Send Josh your birthday messages here. As a thank you for sending him your birthday wishes, you'll get a special discount in the store and a chance to enter to win an autographed cardboard cut out of Josh!

Mark your calendars and set your Tivo for Monday, February 9th! Josh is scheduled to make a guest appearance on the Ellen Show as part of a Grammy Special. Check your local listings for more information.

Josh's album Noel is nominated for a Grammy this year! You can purchase it on sale in the online store now. Check it out here.

It's that time of year again! Valentine's Day is coming up and we have the perfect bundle to help celebrate! For $25.00 you get the 'I Love Josh' Tee Shirt as well as the festive red 'JG Crest' mug! Grab this token of affection for yourself or a loved one to make it a very happy Valentine's Day! But hurry, there is a limited quantity of each size!!

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To receive by February 14th, standard domestic orders must be placed by Monday Feb. 2nd. Domestic rush orders must be placed by Tuesday, February 10th.

The 2009 Birthday Auction for JGF starts on February 15 and ends on February 23. As always, there will be MANY unique items from Josh and his fans, including CDs, quilts, posters, calendars, crafts, photos and more! You will also be able to purchase one of several NEW Josh buttons and be entered into a drawing to win a signed item! Just check back here or go to www.grobanitesforcharity.org to get to the auction link on February 15! All proceeds go to The Josh Groban Foundation to help children in need around the world. For any questions, please write to gfc@grobanitesforcharity.org.