It just keeps coming and coming, doesn’t it?? A new giveaway has been announced, with Broadway’s Wicked associating with Warner Brothers Records to bring an incredible offer to fans, as well as to promote Idina’s upcoming album, “I Stand”! You can sign up for this bad-ass giveaway here, and read below for detailed information!

One GRAND PRIZE WINNER will receive an iPod Touch pre-loaded with the Wicked original Broadway cast recording, one autographed copy of “The Grimmerie”, one autographed Idina “I Stand” photo, one Wicked hoodie and a personal phone call from Idina Menzel!!!

5 FIRST PRIZE WINNERS will receive one autographed Wicked original Broadway cast recording, one autographed Idina “I Stand” photo and a personal phone call from Idina Menzel!

10 RUNNERS UP will receive one autographed Wicked poster and one autographed “I Stand” photo!

CLICK HERE to enter to win!

That’s 16 chances to win! These are pretty amazing prizes, so sign up now!

Also, be sure to check back in to Idina-Here.com tomorrow at NOON (PST) for details about the special request I got from Idina last week at her LA showcase! You definitely don’t want to miss this!

NOTE: I’ve reorganized the CURRENT EVENTS in the sidebar a bit to make Idina’s promotional appearances for “I Stand” more clear. All events are listed in order of date/time. All future announcements will be added to that list as well.

So much news today, hard to keep up! Well, another release date appearance has been announced to promote Idina’s new album, “I Stand” – this time, it’s at the Virgin Megastore in Manhattan’s Times Square! Detailed info below:

Tuesday, January 29th 6:30PM

Idina Menzel stops by the Virgin Megastore Times Square to perform songs from and sign copies of her new CD “I Stand” on Tuesday, January 29th at 6:30PM. Purchase the new CD beginning at 9AM on January 29th, at the Times Square location only, to receive a wristband to attend this special performance and signing. Time & Space are limited so please arrive early. (source)

Be sure to check it out if you’re in the city that day! Should be an incredible performance. And don’t forget! Idina will be appearing on “The Today Show” that very same morning! It’s gonna be a busy day!

Hey guys! Wanted to wait for verification on this info once I heard about it – and I’m glad I didn’t post right away. Idina will be making a special appearance tomorrow night, Thursday Jan. 17, around 10pm according to the site (but around midnight according to her manager) at SPLASH BAR in NYC! This event is not a performance, but instead a promotional appearance to sign autographs while her album is played for the club. For more information, please visit the bar’s official site.

NOTE: This is a 21+ (ID required at the door) gay club! Idina’s promo plans while there are not set in stone, but her appearance will most likely – I repeat – NOT include a live performance. Don’t worry if you can’t make it to this: there will be PLENTY of other opportunities, particularly in New York City.

According to Idina’s official site, she will, however, be making a special live promotional appearance on NYC’s 106.7 LITE FM radio station on Monday, January 28th! For those not in the NYC area, you can stream the radio show live online at the 106.7 Lite FM website. More information on the exact time of her appearance will be announced once I’ve gotten more info.

The second half of the Two For Tuesday update is a great new letter from Idina to her fans about her new music video! Sounds beautiful, and if you haven’t seen the new picture from the vid, you better take a look! You can check out the letter below, or by visiting Idina’s official site.

Hello my peeps!!

Right now I am 35,000 feet in the air both literally and figuratively. I am flying home from Los Angeles to New York , United flight 28 still reeling from my showcase last night. I have been looking forward to this phase in my career for quite some time. Being on the stage in any capacity is by far my most favorite part of being a performer. It’s probably the craziest, most terrifying, nauseating, euphoric, high that ever was. It’s that redundant question, ‘why do I do this for a living?’ that haunts my every second until I get on stage. It’s everything I am and I can’t wait to share it with you.

Two days ago, I shot the video for “Brave” with one of the best directors around; Liz Friedlander. All I can tell you is that it involved a very unique dress, lots of purple, downtown Los Angeles, and a surprise guest appearance. My voice was so tired after singing “Brave” all day. I must have sang it over 100 times, but I loved every minute. When I finally got home, I was so wired from the experience that I couldn’t sleep. I had rehearsal the following day for the upcoming show and couldn’t stop going over the order of the songs in my head. Finally, I fell asleep and embarrassingly woke up at 1:30 that next afternoon. I had forgotten to take off my pretty eyeshadow and mascara from the shoot and looked as if I was the quarterback for the giants.

Anyway, on to rehearsal and finally the show. The highlight of the evening was getting the chance to meet a bunch of YOU!! You really warmed up the room for me and set a positive tone. Thank you! I just wanted to take the time to let you know what I’ve been up to these past few days and tell you how thrilled I am for the album release. (Jan. 29th by the way) As usual I am humbled and overwhelmed by your enthusiasm, support and love. I can’t wait to see you soon! Thanks for taking this plunge with me. I hope I make you proud.

Idina xoxo

Today’s update from IdinaMenzel.com is something a little different: a photo sneak-peek of Idina’s new music video for her first single, “Brave”! Details of the music video are being kept under wraps, but at Idina’s Los Angeles showcase, I was told it involved a piano and some pretty beautiful dresses. Sounds good to me! Check out the screencap below:

Don’t forget to check out the new update below about the NYC showcase last night!