ContactMusic — Maestro WILLIAM ROSS is returning to the Academy Awards' orchestral pit to conduct the music for the 83rd Oscars on Sunday (27Feb11).Ross, who has arranged music for artists like Barbra Streisand, Josh Groban, Andrea Bocelli, Michael Buble and Celine... more info

ContactMusic — JOSH GROBAN is a closet CB-radio enthusiast when he's on the road - but truckers have no idea they're chatting to the easy listening star.The Awake singer has few demands for touring life, but he insists on having a radio rig on his bus. He tells Par... more info

ContactMusic — NIKKI BLONSKY has revealed her desire to join the cast of hit musical-comedy GLEE.NIKKI BLONSKY, who rose to fame after appearing in the 2007 movie 'Hairspray', says she wants to make an appearance on FOX show GLEE.GLEE has recently featured guest pe... more info

Crazed Hits — Word on the street is that David Foster’s contract at Warner is about to expire. Foster has been affiliated with the company since 1995 when he launched his own record label, 143 Records, in a joint venture with WMG, which has produced a variety of... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Josh Groban made a surprising jump on the Canadian album charts this week, after showing his humorous side on TV. more info

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Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — TORONTO - The last time classical crossover star Josh Groban was in Toronto, he delivered a big-production, non-offensive show at the Air Canada Centre backed by over 20 musicians on a huge set. more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Josh Groban seems to be undergoing an image makeover courtesy of controversial rapper Kanye West and noted metal producer Rick Rubin. more info

melophobe — Kanye West’s Twitter is an endless source of entertainment. ENDLESS, just ask Josh Groban. Fortunately, it’s also a source of direct and immediate news pertaining to his musical endeavors. For example, he tweeted the date 1.11.11 with a link to t... more info

melophobe — AND IT RETURNS. A new trailer for the Sufjan documentary Crooked River, which, according to the movie’s PR, may never actually be released . . . boo. Pandit’s “Pack Your Bags” Pandit - “Pack Your Bags” Video from stereogum on Vimeo... more info