Joshua Bell’s new album fulfills a life-long career dream of recording with a diverse group of artists including Chris Botti, Sting, Josh Groban, Kristin Chenoweth, Regina Spektor, Anoushka Shankar, Marvin Hamlisch, Tiempo Libre, among others.Joshua Bell’s new album fulfills a life-long career dream of recording with a... more
"Concerned about possible cuts in a tough budget year, the stars (Linda Ronstadt, Wynton Marsalis, and Josh Groban) told their stories in hopes of convincing politicians of the importance of maintaining funding for the arts, which they say is instrumental in helping youths succeed.
Involvement in the arts has been shown to improve overall performance in school. High school students who take four years of art and music scored 85 points higher on their SAT exams last year than their peers who did not, according to data from the College Board.
"Increasingly, people's experience with music is passive," Ronstadt said. "We need to teach our children to sing their own songs and play their own instruments, not just listen to their iPods."
"Including the arts in academics was so profound in getting me to focus on the other elements of my education," Groban, a former student at Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, said in between handshakes and photographs.
One of the greatest dangers the U.S. faces is producing a generation lost on the meaning of music, Marsalis said. To demonstrate the role Americans must all play in educating youth, he told a story about jamming with older jazz players.
One of them commented on how loudly Marsalis' group of twentysomethings played. "So we started thinking, 'Why are we playing so loud?' " he said, seeming to still be pondering the question. "Why are we playing so loud?" No one had ever taught them any differently.""Concerned about possible cuts in a tough budget year, the stars (Linda Ronstadt,... more
America's first African-American president was serenaded by a large number of world-class performers at the nationally televised concert titled “We Are One” on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial two days before Obama's inauguration. More than a few people at the National Mall on Sunday must have been reminiscing about the life of Marian Anderson, and just how amazed and proud she'd be.
Queen Latifah told the story of Marian Anderson, the renowned African-American opera singer who in 1939 had been barred from performing at Constitution Hall by the Daughters of the American Revolution. Anderson was subsequently invited to perform on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial by Eleanor Roosevelt, who resigned her D.A.R membership in protest. Anderson sang the American anthem “My Country, 'Tis of Thee” before an integrated audience of an estimated 75,000 people. Today's crowd of more than 400,000 people watched a black-and-white film clip of Anderson's stirring performance seven decades ago, when few could have imagined that the son of an African father and a mother from Kansas could be elected president of the United States.
Marian Anderson's story was followed by a performance by Josh Groban and Heather Headley. They sang "My Country 'Tis of Thee" in what was clearly meant to be a historical metaphor. In this symbolic moment, which was a call for gay people's freedom, Groban and Headly were backed by the official Washington D.C. Gay Men's Chorus, with the red AIDS ribbons pinned to their chests.
This piece includes a number of photographs from the concert, along with the very moving music video of Josh Groban singing with the Washington D.C. Gay Men's Chorus.America's first African-American president was serenaded by a large number of... more
A new CBS News/New York Times poll showed that Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama entered the debate with a wide lead over Republican rival John McCain nationally. According to that poll, the Obama-Biden ticket now leads the McCain-Palin ticket 53 percent to 39 percent among likely voters, a 14-point margin.
A number of post-debate polls in the major media have concluded that Obama trounced McCain by wide margins in the debate. Barack Obama swept the post-debate polls with margins ranging from 27 to 31-points over McCain.
This article includes a detailed summery of some of the major media polls, access to the transcript and video of the full debate, photographs, videos and a post-debate poll for viewers.
A new CBS News/New York Times poll showed that Democratic presidential nominee Barack... more
Laugh those abs away, and check out some of the best internet videos currently circling the internets.
To watch the full versions of all five videos just click on the links in the comments section below.Laugh those abs away, and check out some of the best internet videos currently... more
Finally, I can appreciate this guy. I'm going to have so much more to talk about with my grandma.Finally, I can appreciate this guy. I'm going to have so much more to talk about with... more
"Josh Groban’s Medley of TV Theme Songs" must be heard to be believed!! In a musical tribute, singer Josh Groban performed bits of memorable television theme songs at the "60th Primetime Emmy Awards.” More than two dozen classic television program openings were included in his four-minute-plus medley.
The Emmy medley diverges greatly from the pop-classical sound usually associated with Groban, and his performance of different parts of the medley ranges from pleasantly humorous to incredibly goofy!!
This article includes photographs and the video of Josh Groban's very funny "Medley of TV Theme Songs." Enjoy!!"Josh Groban’s Medley of TV Theme Songs" must be heard to be believed!! In a... more
Josh Groban has never been my favorite…but now I don’t know…he likes to have fun! He rocked it out Guitar Hero with Ellen Degeneres. Ellen is really good at that too!Josh Groban has never been my favorite…but now I don’t know…he likes to have... more
so sorry i forgot to put Crisis Core on the credit T_T
**dedicated to my friend Gendy Antonio Diaz Estrella, he has such an unique name ^.~ **
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my friend tsukyinugami helped me for high quality clips ^^ thanks a lot.
the quality is really good and thats why my comp couldnt stand the file lol xD i even had to cut the clip to 2 parts and then put them together or it would take me forever to save the vid ^^ hope you enjoy the quality of those parts.
**Disclaimer** I do not own the song neither the screens. this is a purely fan made video
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Song: In Her Eyes - Josh Groban (album "Awake")
Screenshots: Advent Children, Dirge of Ceberus, Crisis Core, Final Fantasy XII
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**couples**
Cloud and Aeris (Aerith)
Vincent and Lucrecia
Balthier and Fran
yea i know that there are not much parts of Fran and Balthier T_T its quite sad... anyway, hope you enjoy the vid
and if you like it, then please leave a comment ^^ i would be thankful for your support
thanks a lotso sorry i forgot to put Crisis Core on the credit T_T
**dedicated to my friend Gendy... more
Maybe right now things look very dark and cloudy. But what's the use of crying? Smile, and perhaps tomorrow you'll get to see the sun come shining through. This composition includes wonderful photographs, two music videos (Robert Downey Jr. singing "Smile" from "Chaplin" and Bright Eyes singing "First Day of My Life"), as well as a very touching photo-gallery.Maybe right now things look very dark and cloudy. But what's the use of crying?... more
Barack Obama won a resounding 14-point victory over Clinton in North Carolina on Tuesday, while losing by less than 2-points in Indiana. "We now know who the Democratic nominee is going to be...it's Obama," NBC's Tim Russert declared on television late last night.
The article includes a number of wonderful photographs, videos of Barack Obama's North Carolina victory speech and of Tim Russert's television report, music audio and an amazing photo-gallery.Barack Obama won a resounding 14-point victory over Clinton in North Carolina on... more
While social dissidence and political acrimony rapidly escalate, I offer gestures of love to all. This is a deeply heartfelt, touching composition. It is comprised of an Iris Giclee high-resolution floral print, three music videos (The Police singing "Every Breath You Take" from Queer as Folk, Bright Eyes' "First Day of My Life," and Josh Groban's "You Raise Me Up"), along with a very tenderly engaging photo-gallery.
I hope that you'll look at this composition and spend some time reflecting upon the emotional experiences that it might evoke for you. While social dissidence and political acrimony rapidly escalate, I offer gestures of... more
Last month Sarah Silverman presented a very funny video to her boyfriend, Jimmy Kimmel, on his television show. Silverman got Matt Damon to sing and dance in the music video, which had Silverman doing unspeakable things with Matt. It was a very, very funny piece.
Jimmy Kimmel swore that he was going to get even with Silverman for that, and now he has in a big, big way!! Immediately after the Oscars show on Sunday night, Kimmel fired back with a true blockbuster effort called “I’m F***king Ben Affleck.”
Kimmel's sweet comeback gayly features celebrity appearances from celebrities that include: Harrison Ford, Cameron Diaz, Don Cheadle, Robin Williams, Huey Lewis, Rebecca Romijn, Macy Gray, Pete Wentz, Dominic Monaghan, Joel and Benji Madden, Josh Groban, Christina Applegate, Meat Loaf, Perry Farrell, Lance Bass, Joan Jett and Christopher Mintz-Plasse. (Hey... what was Josh Groban doin’ showing up here?? Also, he was sitting with Elton John and Ellen DeGeneres at the Oscars…Hmmmm….) In addition, Brad Pitt appears as the birthday cake delivery man, and there’s a full gospel choir singing something along the lines of We are the World!
This one ends up being a true epic, a real hoot!! Photographs and the very funny video are included. Enjoy!!Last month Sarah Silverman presented a very funny video to her boyfriend, Jimmy... more
"Faith in Texas: A Gratitude for Obama." Huge crowds continue to show for Barack Obama's campaign appearances all over Texas. In Dallas yesterday,17,000 supporters crowded into the city's Reunion Arena, eagerly cheering Obama's speech, fired up about his themes of hope, change and unity.
This article includes photographs, a photo-gallery and a music video."Faith in Texas: A Gratitude for Obama." Huge crowds continue to show for Barack... more
"A Valentine: Tulips." Valentine's Day is just a great time for kissing and a kissing video. So here are two kissing videos for you: an animated film,"Tulips", and Thomas Edison's 1896 film,"The Kiss." Also, a beautiful photograph of tulips in stunning high-resolution and a music video, Josh Groban singing the moving song, "Broken Vow."
Please enjoy!!"A Valentine: Tulips." Valentine's Day is just a great time for kissing and a kissing... more
A survivor of Hurricane Katrina cries as Democratic presidential candidate, Barack Obama, speaks at Tulane University on February the 7th, 2008 in New Orleans. The Louisiana presidential primary is being held tomorrow, on February 9th.
This is an extremely touching, heart-rending photograph presented for you in stunning high-resolution, which is accompanied by music audio (Josh Groban:You Raise Me Up).A survivor of Hurricane Katrina cries as Democratic presidential candidate, Barack... more
Four extraordinary women put on the best campaign rally in the last 20 years of presidential politics. At the preeminent UCLA event, Michelle Obama, Caroline Kennedy, Oprah Winfrey and Maria Shriver defined a moment in history, giving a huge boost to Obama's polls.
Wonderful Photographs, videos (including the music video "Yes We Can") and a photo-gallery are included. Vote today!!Four extraordinary women put on the best campaign rally in the last 20 years of... more
In a very dramatic moment at UCLA, California First Lady Maria Shriver stepped out onto a stage that had already seen its share of celebrities, including Oprah Winfrey and Stevie Wonder, and announced that she was endorsing Barack Obama. This article presents photographs, videos of the speeches by Oprah Winfrey and Maria Shriver, the celebrity music video "Yes We Can" and a wonderful photo-gallery (with music audio: Josh Groban singing You Raise Me Up).In a very dramatic moment at UCLA, California First Lady Maria Shriver stepped out... more
Barack Obama Received Endorsements from the Kennedy Family. Obama understands the fierce urgency of "the now." This posting is a true collectible. Stunning photographs, an emotionally touching photo-gallery, videos of all the endorsement speeches and music audio (Josh Groban: You Raise Me Up) are included.
I truly hope you'll take a look at this!!Barack Obama Received Endorsements from the Kennedy Family. Obama understands the... more
"Obama Wins in Iowa!!" Yes, he did it. It's time for change!! This article includes photographs, videos and music."Obama Wins in Iowa!!" Yes, he did it. It's time for change!! This article includes... more