In preparation for tonight’s episode of Glee, entitled “Theatricality,” be sure to head to iTunes and purchase the two songs Idina will be singing! She peaked at #7 with “I Dreamed a Dream” last week, but I have an inkling that “Poker Face” might crack the Top 5, if not the #1 spot, so make sure you go buy the songs to support her! We shall see what happens! Click the covers below to buy now.

Note: Tracks may not be available on all countries’ iTunes at this time.

Today we’re launching our first-ever (I think? haha) Idina concert ticket giveaway! The San Francisco Symphony has donated a pair of tickets to its July 9 performance with Idina to Idina-Here.com. Read on for how to win them!

- Answer 3 trivia questions…

1) What are 3 characters Idina has played (stage, film, or TV)?
2) Who will be conducting the symphony at Idina’s performance on July 9?
3) How long is the Golden Gate Bridge?

- E-mail your answers to contest[AT]idina-here.com (replace the [AT] with @) with TICKET CONTEST in the subject line

- Deadline to enter is May 31, 2010.

RULES:

If you have questions, please do not hesitate to ask them here in the comments. I ask that ALL questions are asked in the comments so that other people may who may have the same questions may read the questions and my answers.

Last night, Idina & Taye attended the soiree for tonight’s Glee premiere along with the rest of the cast and several other guest stars. Several HQ photos have been added to the gallery, thanks to LeaMicheleWeb.org. Click on the thumbnails to view, and don’t forget to watch Glee tonight!

Also be sure to head to iTunes to purchase Idina’s new EP, out today. It contains 3 live tracks, which are available for purchase separately and their quality is incredible! Click below to purchase now.

Finally, Playbill has published a very nice article full of interviews with Broadway stars about Glee, including Idina and her experience on the set. Click here to read it.

On a recent airing of his Sirius XM Radio show, “Live on Broadway,” Seth Rudetsky reportedly mentioned that Idina had emailed him, stating her desire to put on a concert of show tunes later this fall. She even asked him for song ideas!

What about you? If you could hear Idina sing any show tune, what would it be? Time to think outside the box – guy song, girl song, ensemble song! Post your dream tunes in the comments. The list might end up in her inbox and you never know – she just might take your request!

Note #2: If you don’t want to publically state your choices, you can also email them to me at erin[AT]idina-here.com with “Show Tunes” as your subject.

REQUESTS NOW CLOSED! THANK YOU!

First and foremost, I’d like to wish Idina a very happy (and very belated) birthday! Feel free to leave birthday wishes for Idina in the comments of this entry.

Secondly, I’ve been adding tons of photos to the gallery from past events and performances (thanks mostly to Flor!). You can check out all the updated galleries by clicking the thumbnails and links below. There are a lot, so get comfortable!

And just in case you don’t want to click into all those galleries, remember, you can always access the latest uploads by clicking here. (The link is also located in the menu within the gallery.)

Broadway connoisseur Seth Rudetsky deconstructed Idina’s vocal performances of The Wild Party and Wicked as part of his “30 Deconstructions in 30 Days” YouTube series. We all know her vocals are amazing, but it’s great to watch it broken down as to exactly what makes it amazing. Watch by clicking the YouTube link below

30 Deconstructions in 30 Days Description: Seth Deconstructs Idina Time: 10:41 Size: unknown

For those who were unable to watch last night’s episode of “Private Practice,” Jill was kind enough to upload a compilation of her adorably wonderful scenes. Idina plays “Lisa King,” a single mother whose son is being treated by Tim Daly’s character, Dr. Pete Wilder.

You can visit the TV section of the Media page to download it, or watch it on YouTube below. Thanks Jill!

Private Practice Description: Guest appearance as Lisa King Time: 2:52 Size: unknown

Idina’s 4th national tour in support of I Stand kicks off in just a couple days! The tour is nearly sold out, so if you haven’t picked up your tickets yet, be sure to do so quickly. I’ll be at the Syracuse concert, so if you happen to see me, be sure to say hello!

For quick reference, here is Idina’s complete spring tour schedule. Click on a venue to purchase tickets.

3/18 | THE MUSIC HALL | Portsmouth, NH
3/19 | GOLDSTEIN AUDITORIUM | Syracuse, NY
3/21 | COUNT BASIE THEATRE | Red Bank, NJ
3/22 | TARRYTOWN MUSIC HALL | Tarrytown, NY
3/24 | BIRCHMERE MUSIC HALL | Alexandria, VA
3/25 | KESWICK THEATRE | Glenside, PA
3/27 | GRAND OPERA HALL | Wilmington, DE
3/28 | TILLES CENTER CONCERT HALL | Brookville, NY