Jason Mraz News

On the edge of glory, GLEE momentarily brought back the ecstatic excitement and indescribably infectious joy which made the musical dramedy series a huge hit in its first and second seasons, then commanding upwards of twelve million viewers a week. Now sixty-plus episodes into the series, in a two-hour episode helmed by co-creator Ian Brennan, last night's two-episode gorge-worthy and gorgeous feast - 'Props' and 'Nationals', by the hour - was a reminder of everything that cynics have cited as lacking from episodes in Season Three, as flagging ratings and a general media lull plagues the once seemingly indomitable mega-show despite its continued inventiveness and dramatic daringness. It was fresh and sassy and outrageous, but touching and heartfelt - attributes ascribed to the best episodes of the show. Yet, it was so much more, too - and then there's the music! Both hours were a totally over-the-top tribute to all things big and wow-worthy, coming at just the right moment to pump some energizing lifeblood into the audience base - passing references to Stephen Sondheim, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Marvin Hamlisch and Elton John as well as multiple winks at DANCE OF THE VAMPIRES songwriter and BAT OUT OF HELL mastermind Jim Steinman collectively pushing the theatre insider reference quotient into the stratosphere; and appreciably so. Yes, indeed, last night's double-dose of GLEE was an OD-worthy escapade worthy of returning to time and time again - Lea Michele's solo spots of Jason Mraz's 'I Won't Give Up' and Celine Dion's Grammy-winning 'It's All Coming Back To Me Now' alone were standouts of not only this or any season, but the series itself. With more than fifteen songs performed - everything from Lady Gaga, Nicki Minaj and The Who to STARLIGHT EXPRESS, TOMMY, FLASHDANCE and KISS ME, KATE - there was something for everyone in the two-hour GLEE extravaganza overflowing with the witty one-liners, out-of-this-world twists, outlandish characterizations, as well as the idiosyncratic theatrical reality that only GLEE can create. It was a true return to form to prove any and all naysayers wrong, and, this, coming after last week's Ryan Murphy-penned 'Prom-asaurus' season highlight, no less.

VH1 is pumping up the heat this summer with all-new series, returning favorites and unforgettable musical performances

Glee: The Music, The Graduation Album has just been released today, May 15. The album includes the Glee versions of Queen's "We Are The Champions," Lady Gaga's "Edge of Glory" and Jason Mraz's "I Won't Give Up."

Uptown Express, the Bistro Award-winning and seven-time MAC Award-nominated male vocal pop quartet, delivers 'love songs both surprising and sweet, spanning the history of pop music, with their new show, Sh-Boom! From classics by artists like The Beach Boys and Paul McCartney to some of today's most talented entertainers including Bruno Mars, Michael Bublé and Jason Mraz, Uptown Express has a jam-packed curriculum.' The show will also feature a soon-to-be-announced guest star.

Uptown Express, the Bistro Award-winning and seven-time MAC Award-nominated male vocal pop quartet, delivers 'love songs both surprising and sweet, spanning the history of pop music, with their new show, Sh-Boom! From classics by artists like The Beach Boys and Paul McCartney to some of today's most talented entertainers including Bruno Mars, Michael Bublé and Jason Mraz, Uptown Express has a jam-packed curriculum.' The show will also feature a soon-to-be-announced guest star.

SPARC has announced that tickets for LIVE ART have now gone on sale. The tickets can be purchased at www.sparconline.org/liveart. Tickets start at $35, for general admission.

Show At Barre presents "Rogelio Douglas Jr. One Night Only" tonight, May 1 at 8pm. He makes his mark as an actor, singer/songwriter, and dancer, moving between the worlds of television, theatre, dance and music. The concert will include special guest artist Brenna Whitaker and a mix of Douglas Jr.'s original music as well as covers by industry-leading artists including Gavin DeGraw, Cee Lo Green, The White Stripes, Jason Mraz, Otis Redding, Joe Cocker and more.

In OPENING ACT, Lythgoe and his A-List Artist Development Team - including Grammy® winning superstar Mary J. Blige and chart-topping producer Antonina Armato from Rock Mafia - comb the Internet to find the web's most talented amateurs, then give them the once-in-a-lifetime chance to open for a top music superstar.

This summer, NBC's TODAY is the morning music destination, celebrating 17 years of bringing together the hottest hit-makers. On Friday, May 18 fans will certainly scream "Yeah!" when Usher kicks off the 2012 "Toyota Concert Series on Today." In his first-ever "Today" concert, the seven-time Grammy award winner will put the rock in Rockefeller Plaza.

At last night's 23rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards, Cher and Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (R-CA) presented the Stephen F. Kolzak Award to Chaz Bono, and Benicio Del Toro presented the Vanguard Award to Josh Hutcherson. Glee stars Max Adler and Grant Gustin presented the Rodemeyer family. Jamey Rodemeyer died by suicide at age 14 last year. Watch videos of the three award presentations below!

The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), the nation's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy and anti-defamation organization, announced it will honor LGBT equality advocate and actor Josh Hutcherson at the 23rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards presented nationally by Ketel One and Wells Fargo. Hutcherson will receive the Vanguard Award at the Los Angeles ceremony on April 21, 2012 at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, presented locally by Delta Air Lines. As previously announced, advocate, author and speaker Chaz Bono will receive the Stephen F. Kolzak Award.

Show At Barre will to present "Rogelio Douglas Jr. One Night Only" on May 1 at 8pm. He makes his mark as an actor, singer/songwriter, and dancer, moving between the worlds of television, theatre, dance and music. The concert will include special guest artist Brenna Whitaker and a mix of Douglas Jr.'s original music as well as covers by industry-leading artists including Gavin Degraw, Cee Lo Green, The White Stripes, Jason Mraz, Otis Redding, Joe Cocker and more.

'Not the Same Old Song' presents singer/songwriter, pop and folk performances at Joe's Pub in April and May. Tickets on sale now online at joespub.com, by phone at 212-967-7555 or in person at The Public Theater Box Office (1 PM to 6 PM) located at 425 Lafayette Street, NYC.

The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), the nation's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy and anti-defamation organization, announced it will honor LGBT equality advocate and actor Josh Hutcherson at the 23rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards presented nationally by Ketel One and Wells Fargo. Hutcherson will receive the Vanguard Award at the Los Angeles ceremony on April 21, 2012 at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, presented locally by Delta Air Lines. As previously announced, advocate, author and speaker Chaz Bono will receive the Stephen F. Kolzak Award.

Glee: The Music, The Graduation Album will become available May 15. The album includes the Glee versions of Queen's "We Are The Champions," Lady Gaga's "Edge of Glory" and Jason Mraz's "I Won't Give Up."

Moving Up Living Down, the new album from Warner Bros. Records artist Eric Hutchinson, will be released on April 17th.

Pop Theatre has announced a new series of audition and performance workshops. Its inaugural six-week workshop, running Monday nights beginning tonight, April 16, through May 21, will cover contemporary pop musical theater technique and repertoire. It will be lead by Broadway performer Andrew Kober (pictured), director Stephen Agosto, and composer/lyricist Drew Gasparini.

Ovation, the only network dedicated to art, artists and all forms of artistic storytelling, will premiere the second season of the critically acclaimed original series, In Search of Food, beginning tonight, April 16 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. The 3-part program spotlights Jason Mraz, Ann Cooper and Joel Salatin, three heroes of the 'locavore movement' -- cooking with locally sourced ingredients.

VH1 has announced the newest artist lineup of its critically-acclaimed original music franchise, VH1 STORYTELLERS. This season will continue to deliver the intimate stories and live performances from some of the most popular and influential music artists of our time.