TYRA BANKS "AMERICA'S NEXT TOP CO-HOST" SPOOF ON "LIVE! WITH KELLY"

Tyra Banks on Live! With Kelly

The search continues for a Co-host for Live! With Kelly following Regis Philbin's recent departure and while they're at it, they're having a bit of fun with it! Tyra Banks joins-in on the laughs agree doing to do a sketch called America's Next Top Co-Host with rumoured Philbin Replacements Neil Patrick Harris, Josh Groban, Jerry O'Connell, Taye Diggs and more posing and walking their way to our hearts.

Watch the Sketch below:

TONY BENNETT TO RELEASE "DUETS II" FEATURING AMY WINEHOUSE, LADY GAGA, MARIAH CAREY & MORE

Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga

With 100 Albums released, 15 Grammy Awards including the coveted Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, legendary Crooner Tony Bennett is showing no signs of stopping. In fact, Bennett turns 85 years-old today and to celebrate this important milestone, he releases Duets II, a follow-up to 2006's Duets which was his best-selling Album ever.

What you need to know is the roster of talent he gathered for this Disc including several of my favourites. Lady Gaga. Mariah Carey. Aretha Franklin. Sheryl Crow. Andrea Bocelli. Josh Groban. Michael Bublé. John Mayer. Queen Latifah. AMY WINEHOUSE. Yes, you read correctly. The Disc features one of Winehouse's final recordings before her untimely passing.

Duets II is in stores September 20, 2011 via Sony Music Canada and the complete Track List is as follows:

ENTER TO WIN 1 OF 5 ADVANCE SCREENING PASSES TO SEE "CRAZY STUPID LOVE" IN TORONTO

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"CRAZY STUPID LOVE"

IN TORONTO

Warner Bros. Canada & Mr. Will-W.: Pop Maven want to give you and your guest a chance to attend a Toronto Advance Screening of one of this Summer's most eagerly-awaited Romantic Comedies, Crazy Stupid Love.  Best Cast ever!

REVIEW: ADELE - 21

Sometimes an Artist just has to get hurt to record an amazing Album and that is the case with British Singer/Songwriter Adele's sophomore effort, 21. And does it ever hurt so good. It is quite astounding how polished a product the Set is compared to the double Grammy winner's debut from 2008, 19, and all it took was a bit more of a budget and the masterful production of some helping hands like Rick Rubin (Josh Groban, Red Hot Chili Peppers), Paul Epworth (Florence & The Machine), Dan Wilson (Dixie Chicks), Fraser T. Smith (Cee Lo) and Ryan Tedder (OneRepublic). 21 is an immaculately-produced collection of songs which deliver truly on the promise shown in being awarded a Critics' Choice Award at The Brits before even releasing a full-length album.

The Disc captures perfectly the emotions one might experience post-breakup - that endless fluctuating between angst, lust, revenge and ultimately forgiveness. First single Rolling in the Deep soars high with its big Chorus, with Adele reflecting upon what could've been if it weren't for his "playing her.... to the beat". Adele leaves things open-ended for a brief moment, but quickly clarifies what happened  exactly in this love-gone-wrong, revealing on the gritty track Rumour Has It, that there might have been a bit of a wandering eye in this older Man with a taste for younger Women. Produced by Tedder, Adele manages successfully to maintain control of the track, refusing to let it sound like every other hit he has produced in recent memory. Turning Tables, also co-written by Tedder, is much in the same vein as Adele's earlier Hometown Glory with its euphoric piano arpeggios, strings and a mood darkened by her examining those hard feelings she still harbours which have in effect strengthened her.

21 features a strong selection of Ballads, tugging insistently on the heartstrings. Wilson adds a bit of Country flare to the album's most gorgeous ballad Don't You Remember, a likely candidate as a follow-up single with its crossover potential to a Stateside audience. The same could be said about Someone Like You, another winning collaboration with Wilson which appears late.

JOSH GROBAN ARRIVES IN TORONTO FOR MEDIA BLITZ | AUTOGRAPH GIVEAWAY

Josh Groban & Mr. Will-W.

This morning, self-proclaimed Over-thinker Josh Groban visited CHFI, Toronto's most prominent Soft Adult-Contemporary Radio Station, kicking-off a week of Press in the City to support his latest disc Illuminations. Despite being released mid-November, the Album has been slower to start in terms of sales than his four previous efforts.  Selling just-over half a million copies in the U.S., Illuminations quickly  reached Platinum sales in Canada.  Don't let numbers fool you though as despite Album Sales trending downwards, Groban is still every bit as relevant as ever, gaining much attention and laughs this past week after performing a parody of Rapper Kanye West's Tweets on Jimmy Kimmel Live.

Running late for his appearance on The Mike & Erin Morning Show, Groban committed to signing Autographs and posing for Photos on his way out of the station.  As promised, he did just that.  Despite his Publicist from Warner Music Canada being eager to rush Groban off to his next appearance some 40 minutes later on CTV's The Marilyn Denis Show, the Singer/Songwriter/Actor was gracious in calling his own shots. Acknowledging to his Publicist how cold it was outside for Fans including myself and a Paparazzi, all rushing came to a quick halt.

I was getting ready to snap a Self-Portrait of myself with Groban, flipping the LED monitor from my Camera to which he commented, "I love those things, they're so handy!". I realized then that I had lost sensation in my fingers and wasn't able to press the shoot button.  Groban's Publicist then volunteered kindly to snap our Photo, before a few Photos were signed including one for you, my lovely Readers!  More details on that after the jump....

THE MARILYN DENIS SHOW LAUNCHES NEXT WEEK WITH STAR POWER

Mr. Will-W. & Marilyn Denis in 2007

My Girl Marilyn Denis is back, bigger than ever with The Marilyn Denis Show premiering Monday, January 10, 2011 on CTV.  The Lifestyle program which picks-up where she left off with her most recent foray into Television after many successful years on Radio - CityTV's Cityline - before returning back to CHUM-FM again, promises to bring some star power and fun to Canadian viewers daily at 10 AM and 2 PM EST.  Girl cannot be held back.  She belongs on Television.

Her first week of Celebrity Guests include some good company including Desperate Housewives hunk James Denton, Singer/Songwriter Josh Groban, and former Beverly Hills, 90210 star Jason Priestly.  Upcoming guests include Nikita star Maggie Q., Taylor Kitsch who will be promoting acclaimed flick from Summit Entertainment, The Bang Bang Club and Health Guru/Actress Suzanne Somers.  Hot!

To sign up for tickets to The Marilyn Denis Show, click here.  To follow her on Twitter, click here.

JOSH GROBAN'S TORONTO ITINERARY ANNOUNCED

Josh Groban

Warner Music Canada has just announced more details about Josh Groban’s visit to Toronto next week and he’ll be here most of the week to promote his new album Illuminations. Scheduled so far are visits to CHFI - our leading soft Adult Contemporary Station - where he’ll be co-hosting the Morning Show next Tuesday (January 11th), a taping of CTV’s Canada AM (January 12th) where he’ll be performing on National Television, plus an Autograph Signing at First Canadian Place in the afternoon. For the truly die-hard Fans, there will be an intimate show at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre on Thursday (January 13th) on CNE grounds, plus there is talk also of an appearance on CBC’s George Stroumboulopoulous Tonight at some point.

If you truly want to go out and see him, there is no shortage of opportunities if you put your mind to it. Check back next week as I’ll definitely have some goodies for you Fans of Groban!

Click here to read more on his itinerary.

(Photo credit: Warner Music Canada)

JOSH GROBAN TO HOLD AUTOGRAPH SESSION IN TORONTO

Good news, Josh Groban Fans!  The Singer/Songwriter will be doing an Autograph Session at HMV First Canadian Place on Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at 12:15 PM.  As part of a busy day which includes an intimate show at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Television Press (so far CTV's Canada AM is confirmed) and also this appearance all in support of his latest Warner Music album Illuminations, it's safe to declare that Groban will be taking over the City that day.

To qualify for a spot, you must be one of the first 500 people to purchase a Josh Groban product at the First Canadian Place HMV.  You will then be given a Lanyard which gets you into the Autograph Session.  Good luck!

Five lucky Winners will also be chosen to meet and also get to attend a special live Taping with Groban in this Contest.

Follow Warner Music Canada for more updates here.