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"Eventually" (from Justin's forthcoming album) (lyrics)	Justin's Official Site - a link to Justin's official site.  NOTE:  Justin's site is undergoing a complete upgrade so it will be unavailable for a few days.  See the news blurb below about Revolutionary Entertainment! The Essential Blog - Essential Justin has entered the blogosphere, too.  We speak our mind and you can speak yours.  Post a comment!  Be sure to check out our interview with Justin himself. Justin Guarini Illustrated Biography:  A timeline of Justin's life and career, with pictures! Current Projects TV Guide & American Idol Rewind Multimedia - We have a Video Archive of all of Justin's TV Guide appearances for you to enjoy.  In addition, we have all of Justin's performances in our American Idol Video Archive.  If you don't see what you want, be sure to check out our Fan Forums where there are lots of other goodies.  Happy downloading!  Revolutionary Entertainment--"Things Are Going to Heat Up!"  At midnight on May 16th, Justin will be re-launching his official website, which will include a new entertainment site, Revolutionary Entertainment.  He will have new music there for downloading, his own (!!!) and other new talent.  This is major, major, and you will want to check it out.  The Revolution will be digitized!!  Close Up:  Justin Guarini airs on TV Guide Network at 3:00e/2:00c p.m. on Saturday, May 17 and repeats at 2:00e/1:00c p.m. on Tuesday, May 20 and 11:00e/10:00c a.m. on Wednesday, May 21.  Be sure to tune in or set your recorder to catch some never before seen photos and video and some surprising things about Idol.  Then get ready for a week of Idol Tonight every night next week! TV Watercooler Appearance:  Justin joined the hosts to chat about Idol's final three.  Fun and informative interview -- right click and save this link to download and watch it! The Justin Guarini BlogTalk Radio Show!  Starting June 3rd, Justin will host a new internet radio show on the BlogTalk Radio network.  The show will touch base with Justin as well as showcase music and interviews from new talent.  Plus, you can call in to talk to Justin!  Click the button in the Upcoming Appearances column to the left to go to the official site and join the fun! Idol Tonight! and Reality Chat:  Idol Wrap!  Catch Justin two times a week as he co-hosts Idol Tonight! every Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. eastern/pacific and Reality Chat: Idol Wrap every Friday at 8:00 p.m. eastern/pacific.  All shows repeat several times during the week, so check TVGuide.com for all airing times.  Every week, we'll have video clips and screencaps in our Fan Forums, so be sure to take a look!  You can see Idol Tonight Live! For tickets, visit oactv.com. Fancast Idol Blog:  Every Wednesday and Thursday, Justin will be guest blogging at thebiz.fancast.com about American Idol, his experience, and related content.   It's some good stuff - his candor might surprise you.  Be sure to check it out and leave your comments.  Read the press release here. Justin's Personal iWeb and Podcast!  Justin has started a podcast at his personal site.  Yes, he's adding to his many talents with a self-described "look at things sloshing around in [his] skull."  It's like watching an animated movie with just your ears.  What does that mean?  You'll just have to go listen to find out. ;)  Click this link and begin the journey.  While you are there, be sure also to watch the video reel and read his blogs. Justin's new song "Get It" is released!   A song from Justin's upcoming album, called "Get It," has been chosen to be included in a new compilation album as part of a promotion by Dreyer's/Edy's Ice Cream!!  The album will be available in 6000 grocery stores from February-May.  Read the NEW press release here! "Fast Girl" on DVD!  The family movie in which Justin co-stars with Mircea Monroe and Caroline Rhea, was just released on DVD!  Read the press release here and check out the official website.  Check out Amazon and FYE to order it.  It is also available through Netflix if you are a customer (add it to your queue!) and places like Hollywood Video.  Promotional photos of the cast were taken on set the last day of principal photography - click this link to see them (be prepared for a big surprise!).  If that doesn't convince you, check out the reviews in our press archive. Justin is recording a new album!!  Justin is recording his third album, a soul/funk album which he hopes to release early next year.  (He independently released a critically acclaimed jazz album in December, 2005.  You can order it - click the album cover in the upper left hand column on this page).  Justin posted in his blog that he flew over to England to work with several soul music writers on songs for the new album.  He debuted a short version of one of the songs, Eventually, on American Idol Extra last spring.  The song has a smooth soul groove and highlights Justin's exceptional falsetto - check it out on our Youtube page. Recent Appearances and Concert Performances   Lenape Middle School 50th Anniversary Party:  Justin was the surprise special performer at his former middle school in Doylestown, PA, on April 27th.  He sang "Motherless Child" with the school choir and then performed a set with local jazz band, Drivetime.  The set included "What's Going On," "Missing You" (original song written by Justin), and "Let's Stay Together."  He then took photos with the crowd of young people anxious to meet him.  All together, it sounds like the event was a fun night!  Check out this great article about Justin's appearance from the Daily Intelligencer. Peoria Performance:  Justin did a meet and greet as part of the Peoria Riverman Hockey season finale family night events, and then a post-game concert along with fellow AI alums Kimberly Caldwell and Gina Glocksen.  A special treat was Justin's performance of his original song, Missing You, accompanying himself on guitar.  Check out our photos and video from the event! Hollywood 411:  Justin frequently visits to talk Idol with Madison Michelle.  Check out the videos in our TV Guide Video archive. TV Watercooler:  Justin makes a bi-weekly visit to discuss all things AI with the hosts.  Check out the videos in our TV Guide Video archive. Launch Party for Shoes for Stars:  Photos from this event are up.  Click this link and scroll down to check them out! Blog Talk Radio Interview:  Justin was the special guest on Your Mental Health, a Blog Talk Radio broadcast.  The theme of the show was How the Fast Track to Fame Affects Individuals, and Justin and the host had an interesting hour long conversation.  Click this link to listen if you missed the show (airdate: April 6th). TV's Sexiest Women:  Justin lent his considerable insight into what made the sexiest women on screen, well, sexy.  You can check out a video compilation in this thread in our Fan Forums. American Idol Top 12 Party:  Justin was there, hosting for TV Guide Network.  Lots of great photos!  Check them out here. "Blame It on Bacharach" Benefit Concert:  Justin performed in this benefit for AIDs Project Los Angeles, a two-day concert event held on March 8th and 9th at the Wilshire Theater in Beverly Hills, California.  American Idol Season 7 Top 24 Party:  Justin was there and so were ET, Access Hollywood, and various photographers.  Check out some video clips and great photos in our Forums. MSNBC Live:  Justin also gave some short commentary on this show February 14th.  You can see the video and screencaps here. Countdown to the Grammy Awards:  Justin provided commentary on TV Guide Network's Countdown to the Grammy Awards on Feb. 10th.  Check out the video in our TV Guide video archive.  Jamming with Drivetime:  In late December, Justin sat in with a Philly smooth jazz band called Drivetime, and the video can be seen at youtube.  We embedded the video clips on our blog for a quick link to watch them. Spreading Holiday Cheer:  On December 23rd, Justin volunteered his time to perform in a Christmas celebration at Bucks County’s Neshaminy Manor Nursing Home (near his home in Doylestown).  After Justin and his friends sang songs of praise for the season, the Home's Administrator Evelyn M. Kozlowski sang Justin's praises in the Bucks County News: “I just want to say how wonderful Justin is that he would give up his own personal time to do this for our residents. It just goes to show where his values are.”  Indeed.  Check out the full article at BucksCounty.org. Help Is on the Way for the Holidays IX:  Justin performed in a holiday benefit concert sponsored by the Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation, on Dec. 2, 2007, in San Francisco.  For more information on this event, visit the official website. California Association of Health Facilities:  Justin performed with the American Idol Orchestra at the CAHF 57th Annual Convention & Expo on November 12th.  More details on this event for long term nursing care professionals can be found at the official site. Hpnotiq Halloween Party:  Justin attended the Hpnotiq Halloween Party, sponsored by LA Confidential Magazine, on October 30th.  Check out the photos in our Fan Forums. El Paso, TX:  Justin appeared in concert along with Kimberley Locke as part of the grand opening celebration of the Outlet Shoppes in El Paso, TX, on October 12th.  Teen Town Hall in Las Vegas:  Justin again co-hosted the Teen Town Hall meeting along with Clark County Commissioner Lawrence Weekly.  The Teen Town Hall is a forum for Las Vegas area teens to discuss issues of particular concern in their lives.  We have some media from the event at this link. Make-A-Wish Foundation Benefit:  Justin performed in a benefit concert for Make-A-Wish at the Missouri Theater in St. Joseph, MO, on September 23rd.  The concert was a fun event with three of Justin's good friends from Idol also participating, and a lot of money raised to grant two children their wishes.  Check out all the details in this recap, with photos and video! Emmy Parties and Teen's Choice Awards:  Justin was out to both pre-Emmy and post-Emmy parties.  We have photos in our Fan Forums - be sure to check them out!  Justin also handled red carpet duties at the Teen's Choice Awards, and we have photos from this event in our Forums.  Appearance on new game show "Temptation:"  Justin along with Kimberly Caldwell and Mikalah Gordon competed for charity on the new game show, Temptation.  The show, which is an updated version of Sale of the Century, premiered on September 5th on MyNetworkTV.  Check out our Fan Forums for video and screencaps from the show! LA Confidential Magazine & French Connection Clambake: Justin attended this benefit for the Art Of Elysium held at French Connection On The Beach, on August 18, 2007.  The Art of Elysium is a Los Angeles based children's charity.  Check out photos from the event in our Forums (click to page 5 of the thread). Clark County Fair Concert:  Justin performed at the Clark County Fair in Ridgefield, WA, on August 4th.  Check out recaps and photos of the show in our Fan Forums! Misquamicut Music Festival:  Justin performed and emceed this festival in Westerly, Rhode Island, on Saturday, July 28th. Check out fan recaps (with video and photos) in our Fan Forums. Bringing It Home Festival!  Justin and his accomplished band performed at the "Bringing It Home" festival at the Perani Arena in Flint, MI, on Saturday, July 21st.  He introduced a great new funk-driven set, including two new songs!  We have HQ video, photos, and fan recaps - in our Fan Video archive, find some suburb quality concert video.  We also have mp3s of the songs on our Concert Audio page and lots of concert photos on our Fan Photographs gallery. You can also see more in our Fan Forums. PC Connection:  On July 24th, Justin performed at a corporate event for PC Connection in New Hampshire.  An attendee provided some great photos, which can been seen here.  National Anthem:  Justin also performed the National Anthem at the LA Dodgers game on Tuesday, July 17th.  You can watch the performance on YouTube at this link.  On July 4th, he performed at Silver Springs Park, FL.  Recaps, photos and video links can be found here (scroll down through the thread). Justin participates in Global Harmony's Heart Expo 2007:  Justin traveled to Kanazawa City, Ishikawa, Japan, where he performed at a charitable benefit for Global Harmony, an organization founded by HH Gayuna Cealo, a Buddist monk, to promote peace and the welfare of children around the world.  For more information about the event and Justin's previous work with HH Cealo (including the Hymn he recorded) and photos from the event, check out our Blog and this thread in our Fan Forums. Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Silver Springs, FL:  Justin's summer performance schedule included the Sun Fun Festival in Myrtle Beach, S.C., and the Fourth of July Festivities at Silver Springs Park in Florida. Justin is featured on a new jazz album:  David Hughes (bassist for David Benoit) has released a new smooth jazz/fusion album entitled "Foreign Shores."  Justin provides vocals on two tracks ("Brazil" and "I Wish," the latter a cover of the Stevie Wonder song).  David made some special extended clips for our Discography - click here to listen, and then check out the CD at David's website where you can order it! Other Movie Projects:  Justin has a brief role as Keith, the High Roller, in The Unknown Trilogy, which had its premiere in January, 2007, and is now available on DVD.  You can order it at Amazon.com by clicking this link.  Justin is also currently listed on IMDB.com as playing the role of the Doctor in the upcoming movie, Mafioso II, which like The Unknown Trilogy, is produced by Philadelphia area filmmaker, Sal Mazzotta. US Weekly Lists Justin as a Top 10 Successful Idol:  What do you know, the media is finally starting to wake up and get it right. It's undeniable, really.  Among other things, with Justin as the new co-host, Idol Tonight had triple its previous ratings in the most desired 16-34 demographic.  Triple!  Check out the US Weekly article in our recently updated Press-Articles section. Justin Partnered with Tea Council of the USA for Scholarship Contest: Justin was the national spokesman for the Tea Council of the USA's new National Scholarship Contest, the Calm-A-Sutra of Tea. The winner received a $20,000 scholarship and appeared on the CBS Early Show with Justin on June 4th. A clip of the show is in our Interview Video archive. Video from the Texas Tour:  Check out this great Youtube video posted by sweetsarahhh from a Texas mini-tour of Justin performing an acoustic Missing You and an a cappella Who's Lovin' You.  Both performances again prove what a consummate singer and performer Justin is! Missing You              Who's Lovin' You   photo credit: joshua griffler click for full image/wallpaper New Music!!  Justin is currently recording a new album, but in the meantime, check out some new recordings he has made with other artists.  First, just released is a recording Justin made for The Foundation for Global Harmony USA of a hymn written by H.H. Guyana Cealo, with music Justin wrote.  Greg Gordon Smith co-produced the hymn. The CD can be purchased at Global Harmony's website, with proceeds benefiting that organization's child-oriented peace work. Listen to a short clip, courtesy of Jen at the Foundation:   Also check out the inspiring fan tribute video of the hymn at You Tube.  Second, Justin wrote and performed (vocals and piano) the theme music for the trailer of the documentary "Project Everlasting."  It's a beautiful piano ballad - check it out at Google Video! photo credit: cain-weidner click for full image Justin's band mates shared some of their insights about working with Justin on his new jazz album, Stranger Things Have Happened.  Drummer Jamey Tate commented that "Justin is a truly talented individual, and the music is very artistic and soulful."  Pianist, arranger and co-producer Greg Gordon Smith commented that "[Justin is] one of the most sincere people I know. Anyone else as gifted as J would be arrogant, especially in this business. He is never anything but a pleasure to work with and be around."  Greg also indicated that the group is hoping to tour and "play live all over."  These comments and more can be found in the Jazz Man forum of our Message Board. Philadelphia Inquirer Review:  "[B]ecoming an earthier Al Jarreau is within his sights. Guarini's silky, yearning treatment of "Night and Day" can already stand with anything neotraditionalists like Michael Buble and Jamie Cullum are doing."  Check out other reviews on our Music page and our Press-Reviews section. Justin Receives the NAMM "Music for Life" Award:  At a recent NAMM Show, sponsored by the International Music Products Association, the over 9,000 members recognized Justin for his continuing commitment to preserving music education in public schools.  Justin worked with NAMM, along with the American Music Conference, on several projects, including presentation of a petition of over 30,000 signatures to Congress in March, 2005 and speaking to an NAACP leadership conference in May.   More information on Justin's work for this cause can be seen on our special Music Education page.  Congratulations to Justin and the other recipients! Looking for articles, interviews, press releases, reviews, and other press?  Try our Press Library.  We have an extensive press collection dating back to Justin's American Idol days. Read up on Justin's past appearances and activities on our News Archive page.
Join Justin every Tuesday at 9E/8C/6P p.m. for his new radio show! Starts June 3rd. May 14 Idol Tonight TV Guide Network 7:00/6:00 pm central and repeated 8:00/7:00 pm central May 16 Idol Wrap TV Guide Network 8:00/7:00 pm central May 24 HardRock Cafe Pittsburgh, PA Time TBA June 20 Dodger Stadium National Anthem Los Angeles, CA 7:40 p.m. June 21 Snowfest Jordan Valley Park Springfield, MO 7:00 p.m. September 6 Ledyard Fair w/Diana Degarmo & Chris Sligh Ledyard, CT 5:00 p.m.
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Justin has rocked' the 'fro long to short.  Which 'do is your favorite? Springy & stylin'! Funky & fun! Short & sweet!   Which is your favorite song on "Stranger Things Have Happened"? Night & Day My Funny Valentine Just Squeeze Me I'll Take Romance I Didn't Know What Time It Was I Love You Young & Foolish All Of You Stranger Things Have Happened To Me Sing

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