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31 December 2006

Michael has recorded a series of New Year wishes for his fans in Canada, USA, UK, Italy and Sweden as well as a special message for the troops abroad. Here they are:

Canada
USA
UK
Italy
Sweden
Australia

14 December 2006

Emily Blunt, the actress and longtime girlfriend of Michael has been nominated for two Golden Globe awards. The first is for Best Supporting Actress in a Musical or Comedy for 'The Devil Wears Prada' (which she so richly deserves!) and the second for Best Supporting Actress in a TV Series, Miniseries or Movie for 'Gideon's Daughter'.

The 64th Annual Golden Globe awards will be presented on 15 January and you can see them live on NBC.

29 November 2006

UK Buble Babes will get to see the Tony Bennett An American Classic: Duets special on BBC1 on 12 December.

29 November 2006

Yes! It's finally happened! (His Mom will be so pleased!) Michael will be teaming up once again with Tony Bennett to perform 'Just in Time' on the Oprah Winfrey Show this Monday, 11 December. It seems Michael will be adding a plug for his own new album on the show as well.

Michael's good pal Josh Groban will also be performing on the show.

29 November 2006

In a year of stunning successes and multiple awards, Michael has been nominated for a Grammy for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album! Others artists nominated are: Tony Bennett, Sarah McLachlan, Bette Midler and Smokey Robinson.

The 49th Annual Grammy Awards Show takes place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, February 11th, so put a note in your diary now. The show will be televised at 8 PM ET live on CBS Television.

You can see a complete list of the nominations at www.grammy.com.

24 November 2006

Michael Bublé's 'Home' was among those songs honored in Toronto at the 17th annual Canadian SOCAN songwriting awards gala last week.

Other musicians noted for frequent radio play were Avril Lavigne, Jann Arden, George Canyon, Sarah Harmer and Daniel Powter.

SOCAN is a copyright collective that makes sure songwriters, composers, lyricists and music publishers are compensated when their music is broadcast or performed in public.

23 November 2006

On Saturday, 25 November, Michael will appear at another David Foster And Friends Charity Gala at Fallsview Casino Resort in Niagara Falls, Ont.

Among those on the sold out bill are Andrea Bocelli, Babyface, comedian Sinbad, and 10-year-old singing sensation Jamia Simone Nash.

All proceeds from the event will benefit the David Foster Foundation, established in 1986 to help pay non-medical expenses for families with children who require organ transplants.

A similar gala was held in September at the River Rock Casino in Richmond, B.C. featuring Bublé, Babyface, Clay Aiken and comic George Lopez.

2 November 2006

Here's a juicy snippet from UK gossip magazine HELLO!:

"Everywhere he goes, Michael causes women to swoon. But romantically at least, the boyishly handsome star is settling down. Recently his new girlfriend, English actress Emily Blunt (The Devil Wears Prada), moved into his loft in east-end Vancouver and Michael has been introducing her to all his favorite spots. 'The first thing I did was take her to Burnaby Mountain and we sat and looked at the stars and made out, just like I did when I was 16,' he says backstage at River Rock. 'We've been to Whistler, and bought a Vespa. Every day, we drive around Stanley Park a couple of times. She loves it here.'

"This month, Michael returns to the studio with David [Foster] to make his fourth album, which he promises will have a mix of standards, pop tunes and a couple of originals. 'I want to show a little more growth,' he says, 'but not [alienate] the 12 million people who have supported my music so far. I have some really cool ideas for it.'"

1 November 2006

From the pages of the Joslyn Art Museum website in Omaha, Nebraska :

75th Anniversary Gala Concert

"Joslyn Art Museum opened to the public in November of 1931 with great fanfare and a special concert. This November, Joslyn celebrates 75 years of achievement and inspiration in the same grand spirit.

"On Saturday, November 11, the Museum will host a gala celebration commemorating the 75th anniversary. The evening will feature a spectacular entertainment event — a very special concert by producer/songwriter David Foster. Foster will be joined by internationally acclaimed big band singer Michael Bublé and all-time great soul singer Gladys Knight."

Wow! What a fabulous reason to visit Nebraska if you haven't been there before (and even if you have!)

27 October 2006

Michael enthralled the audience at a 'Fries and Wine' Charity Auction sponsored by the Los Angeles chapter of Ronald McDonald House.

Michael was at his most sublime (can you imagine him being anything but?) and had the audience enthralled with 'Home', 'Come Fly With Me', 'The Way You Look Tonight' and more.

Proceeds from the event will benefit Los Angeles Ronald McDonald House.

(I wonder if he partook of any of his favorite Quarter Pounders, hmmmmm?)

22 October 2006

Michael has won another award; this time from the Western Canadian Music Awards held in Winnipeg last night.  He won for Outstanding Album: Major Label for 'It's Time'.  Other major winners were Jann Arden for Outstanding Pop Recording and folk quintet The Bills for Entertainer of the Year.  Jann Arden supported Michael on the Australian leg of his last world tour.

15 October 2006

Michael still calls Burnaby home. Michael told BC's 'TV Week', ""I love it here, man!
I considered moving to London because that's where my girlfriend lives, but my manager Bruce Allen said to me, "Why would you want to leave? it's such a great place," and I realized he's right."

Michael said that he is heading back to L.A. shortly to start work on his new album.
"It won't be out until May". "I want to get 13 good songs out of it".

7 October 2006

Tony Bennett's latest album Duets/An American Classic, which was released on 26 September has hit the Billboard Top 200 album charts at No. 3.  It entered the Canadian charts at No. 1.

Target USA have released an exclusive "Duets" CD containing 4 previously unreleased BONUS duets with Michael (Steppin’ Out With My Baby), Diana Krall (I’ve Got the World on a String), Judy Garland (I Left My Heart In San Francisco) and Frank Sinatra (The Lady is a Tramp).

6 October 2006

Michael is one of several guest performers at the Andre Agassi Grand Slam for Children Event to take place tomorrow night at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas.

The Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation funds a combination of emotional, academic and physical programs and opportunities for at-risk boys and girls.

The Foundation strives to assist underprivileged, abused and abandoned children who may be deprived of these basic options in life.

David Foster again conducts the house orchestra for the event that raised $10 million last year.

27 September 2006

Michael and Tony Bennett performed a stirring duet of 'Just in Time' on NBC's Today Show this morning, which even included a humorous dance sequence around the piano!  You can view the duet at Michael and Tony Duet.

Master becomes Mentor

Bennett also had plenty of praise for Michael who he believes is trying to preserve and sustain what Bennett has been doing all his life.

"Michael Buble shows lots of promise," he said. "I think he’s terrific. He was smart enough to take a little of Dean Martin, a little Bobby Darin, a little Sinatra and everyone, a little Louis Prima, and put it all into his show. He has the young people going nuts over him."

24 September 2006

Michael will be appearing on NBC's Today Show with Tony Bennett on Wednesday, 27 September between 7am and 10am Pacific Daylight Time.

21 September 2006

Michael has been nominated in the Best Adult Contemporary category at the forthcoming American Music Awards. He is up against Kelly Clarkson and Rob Thomas.

The 2006 American Music Awards will be presented Nov. 21 at the Los Angeles Shrine Auditorium during a three-hour ABC-TV special.

After an astonishing 84 weeks on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz charts, with 71 weeks in the No#1 position, Michael's 'It's Time' CD has dropped to No#2 position.

'It's Time' achieved double-platinum status in the US this week, having racked up sales of over 2 million albums.

16 September 2006

Michael has been nominated for 3 Western Canadian Music Awards to be handed out Oct. 22 in Winnipeg. 

His nominations include Entertainer of the Year, Outstanding Album for 'It's Time' and Outstanding Pop Recording for 'It's Time'.

11 September 2006

The David Foster and Friends 2006 Charity Gala held on Sunday night at the River Rock Casino raised $2.9million for children in need of organ transplants.  Bublé, who headlined the show, performed alongside Olivia Newton-John, Babyface, Clay Aiken, George Lopez and Matt Gross.

Joining a sold-out audience of 900 for the charity gala was Premier Gordon Campbell, who announced a provincial government contribution of $250,000.

The David Foster Foundation has helped 275 families since it commenced in 1986 by providing funds for non-medical expenses, such as transportation and accommodation.

11 September 2006

Michael will join other musical legends on stage at Madison Square Gardens on 26 September to celebrate the launch of Tony Bennett's eagerly anticipated CD 'Duets: An American Classic'.

He will also be appearing on "Tony Bennett: An American Classic", an NBC Prime Time TV event on 21 November.

Tony is a big fan of Michael Bublé. During an interview with CTV.ca Tony compared Michael to the huge greats of the past, including Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin and Bing Crosby.

"He's the best on of all the new singers," said Tony. "Every time I've been to see him in person, he's got all those ladies screaming like they did to Frank Sinatra."

31 August 2006

Michael has continued to show his dominance on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Charts with 'It's Time' remaining at No.1 for the 70th week.

Michael's latest CD, 'Caught in the Act' is at No. 8 on the charts.

29 August 2006

Michael will be performing on September 10 at the River Rock Casino in British Columbia in support of the David Foster Charity Gala.

18 August 2006

Tony Bennett's celebratory CD 'Duets/An American Classic' is due out on September 26. Tony teams up with a number of legends including the inimitable Michael Bublé, Barbra Streisand, Sting, Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder and many more.

Michael will be dueting with Mr Bennett on "Just in Time".

Target USA are offering an exclusive CD including four additional duets by Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland and Diana Krall and our own MB.

What a fabulous album that will be!

10 August 2006

Michael's BIG BIRTHDAY BOOK

The Bublé Babes, the official website of Michael Bublé Fan Magazine, is putting together a Big Birthday Book to celebrate Michael's 31st birthday on 9 September.

To add your own special message, avatar, photo, poem or just birthday wishes, join the Bublé Babes on the Membership page and send me an email care of the Contact Us page.

I'll send you the newsletter containing all the details and we Bublé Babes will rock Michael's socks when all 200+ members add their message to his special book!

3 August 2006

Michael is wowing his audience right across the US and the media just love him.  Here are excerpts from some of their reviews:

Pollstar.com, in commenting on the current heat wave has this to say:

"In Central California, where heat reached record highs, Michael Bublé played to a Fresno crowd July 22 in a room that was estimated to be 100 degrees.

"The air-conditioning unit that cools the 2,300-capacity William Saroyan Theatre as well as nearby Selland Arena failed prior to the event. Outdoor temperature was estimated at 112 degrees. Patrons were given bottled water, but many concert goers left before the show finished.

"To his credit, Bublé did not refuse to perform in such conditions and, although he told his band members that they could remove their jackets, he kept his on throughout the performance."
 

The Honolulu Advertiser said, "Bublé shines in Hawaii debut".

"Michael Bublé sells his act by romancing his audience — all 6,500 of them at Blaisdell Arena last night — collectively and individually.

"The soulful and pouty persona that graces his album covers has a rascally playful side in personal performance that shines over the orchestra seats and projects to the upper balcony. And just to be sure he reaches everyone, Bublé leaves the stage to mingle in the cheap seats, risking a mob of fans — mostly female — eager
for photographs, touches and hugs.

"'I'm here for you,' seems to be his genuine mantra."

The Grand Rapids Press had this to say:

Luck's been a lady to Bublé, who's got the world on a string.

Jann Arden, another Canadian native who is touring the US with Bublé said "He's wonderful on records, but in his live shows, people can't believe it's real. You can see the energy sweep through the crowd," said Arden, who also has toured overseas with him (including his Aussie tours). "I don't know whether to kiss him or kill him," she said. "He's that good."

In Madison, WI, the Bublé review opened with:

"His seductive voice and effortless musicality were as pleasing live as they are on his recordings. Surprising, however, was the easy listening star's rock-and-roll influence, grainy humor and sharp charisma. He scattered moments of air guitar, mild swearing
and flirtatious banter with the audience throughout the two-hour show.

David Farr from The Sturgess Review said:

"Michael Bublé had his audience at Van Andel Arena last week “feeling good” with a nice mix of charm, wit, style and impressive vocals, which he so effortlessly showcased.

"His rendition of “You Don't Know Me” would make even the late Charles proud. I knew I was hearing something great when he did it.

"Only Redding himself could have done a better job on “Try A Little Tenderness.” Bublé’s take on the classic was stunning, as was his interpretation of the Charlie Chaplin-penned “Smile.”

The only downer in all the news reports was that due to illness, his show in Roanoke, VA had to be canceled, but disappointed fans can line up to watch the man at his best on August 17.

29 June 2006

Watch Michael at his luminous best during an interview with Berlin TV host Torgen during Michael's recent European concert tour.  It's Michael at his most mellow and cool!  You can view the 3 part series on the Michael Buble Music Videos page.

20 June 2006

'It's Time' remains at No.1 on the Billboard Jazz Charts in its 70th week on its 70th week in the charts!

19 June 2006

Michael's video 'Save The Last Dance For Me' won the MuchMoreMusic video award at the ceremony on Sunday night.  He was up against Bedouin Soundclash, Daniel Powter, Feist and Sam Roberts.

16 June 2006

Legendary singer Tony Bennett will mark his 80th Birthday on August 3 this year, launching his much anticipated CD Tony Bennett/Duets.

Recorded live in the studio, the CD features Tony performing duets of his best loved songs with many of the top names in music: Bono, Michael Bublé, Elvis Costello, Dixie Chicks, Juanes, Billy Joel, Diana Krall, k.d. lang, John Legend, Paul McCartney, George Michael, Sting, Barbra Streisand, James Taylor and Stevie Wonder. Instrumental musical guests on the album include trumpeter Chris Botti and violinist Pinchas Zukerman.

Tony teams up with Michael to sing 'Just in Time'.

12 June 2006

The biggest news of the week is that Michael Bublé is going to be the headliner at the David Foster and Friends Charity Gala. A talent search is on to find a rising star for the September gala.

Throughout July, the David Foster Star Search 2006 - an American Idol-style contest - will host contests for regional finalists in various cities throughout Canada. The contest winner performs at Richmond's River Rock Casino on September 10 with Michael Bublé, Howie Mandel and other celebrities.

Foster was joined by his protege Bublé for a teleconference following the announcement of the talent quest. He suggested Bublé might want to team up with the winner at the gala show to duet on 'Quando Quando Quando'.

"Or I could even go out on a date with her," joked Bublé.

Michael also offered words of advice. "I would choose a song with a great crescendo, something that shows off your range, and something that allows you to tell a story."
 

8 June 2006

On Friday July 28, Michael will perform in Oahu at the Blaisdell Arena, then at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center on Saturday July 29. Tickets go on sale on June 17.

7 June 2006

According to VH1.com, the episode of 'The Ellen deGeneres Show' when Michael sang 'Save The Last Dance For Me' originally recorded in January 2006 is to be replayed on Oxygen (OXY) on Thursday 15 June.  Check your guide for details.

The website also has a full listing of TV stations that are screening 'Totally Blonde' (featuring MB as a jazz singer - what else?)  during June.  Go to this page at VH1.com for full details.

26 May 2006

Read our 'Bublé Bloke' Patrick's story - "One Night In Paris". What a riot! Read more...

Our marvelous Bublé Babe Meike has translated the Stuttgart concert review into English for us. Read it here...

25 May 2006

At least 10 media articles on Michael's performances in Germany are listed in Yahoo! News today - problem is, I can't understand any of them!  I can only assume from using the direct translation feature that they obviously like him.

With my humblest apologies to our German visitors, you can get a real hoot out of going to this web page relating to his performance in Stuttgart: http://www.merkur-online.de/dpa/infoline/boulevard/musik/art450,669405.html and asking Google to do a translation for you.

Even the title has me stumped - "Michael Bublé with route start cheers". Say what?

'“If their me again to have want, come I millions times back”, promised Bublé of the jubilant quantity' was Michael's quote, which I can only assume means that he's happy to come back a million times if they want him to.

So, given I can't imagine anyone saying a bad word about Michael, and the general tone of the articles, yes, he's having a fabulous time in Europe and so are his audiences. Can you imagine it being any other way?

21 May 2006

Michael thrilled his audience in his first European concert appearance in Luxembourg on Saturday night.  A news report called him a "beautiful charmer with a gilded way and brilliant repertoire...he has a natural talent for jazz, swing and pop with his stylistic feeling and vocal expression. He has filled the world with enthusiasm with his voice and talent."

10 May 2006

I've just added what will be the first in a collection of Bublé Babe goodies to the website.  You can have Michael gaze up at you from a fabulous mouse pad or collect your Official Bublé Babe key tag to proudly display your status!  Check them out here.

2 May 2006

Michael captivated his audience at the Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto on Monday night.  Michael performed his full stage show for the Mount Sinai Hospital Auxiliary Gala audience.  In previous years, entertainers such as Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin and Tom Jones have also performed at the event.
(Thanks to Bublé Babe Jacqueline for letting me know about the event.)

7 April 2006

Michael was the big winner at the Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards, held at the Living Arts Center, Mississauga, Ontario.  He took home 'Male Vocalist of the Year', 'Album of the Year' and 'Socan Best Original Composition" for 'Home'.

5 April 2006

Well, who knew?  Michael reportedly told eTalk Daily this week that he and English actress girlfriend Emily Blunt are living together in Vancouver.  She is in Canada making the Clooney/Soderbergh film, Wind Chill, while he is still on tour throughout the US, so how much actual "togetherness' they're getting could be open to conjecture.

"Emily and I have been together living in Vancouver for a few months. We are taking it slowly but we are excited about the future," Michael said.

We wish them both well.

More images of Michael and friends at the Junos. . .

3 April 2006

MICHAEL GRABS 4 JUNOS!

Michael Bublé's smooth jazz-pop stylings dominated the 35th annual Juno Awards as the Vancouver singer snapped up four major trophies, including Artist of the Year.

"Thank you to my grandpa who introduced me to what I think is the greatest music of all time," Bublé said Sunday evening in Halifax after It's Time was named Album of the Year.

"This is the biggest thing in the world to me. God bless you all. Thank you Canada!"

Earlier, Bublé's hit song Home won Single of the Year and It's Time took the Juno for Best Pop Album.

"This is a subjective business," Buble said backstage. "It's not necessarily true that the best guy or the best girl won tonight . . . but damn it, this feels really good."

View Michael's award winning performance of "Home" at the Junos.

30 March 2006

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