Talk:Michael Bublé

Buble = CROATIAN FATHER
Buble is a Croatian last name from the town of Trogir. His paternal grandfather Frank was a native of Croatia. Frank's paternal grandmother was a Radoslavic, and his own mother a Galovic, further evidencing his Croatian roots. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.157.186.6 (talk) 22:22, 4 March 2018 (UTC)

Buble is a Croatian last name - father was Croatian
On his father's side he has Croatian roots. The name Buble originates from Trogir, Croatia. His paternal grandfather Frank was born in Canada to Croatian immigrant parents Mihovil (michael) Buble (mother's maiden name was Radoslovic) and Anna Maria Galovic.

Buble's paternal grandmother Nancy was also Croatian... Nancy's sisters names are Katica and Lucija, Croatian. Nothing changes this reality.

Also he was discovered by Bev Delich. Delich = Serbian name. Sounds more like a Yugoslav story than Italian. But the assumed 100% Italian sells better

Bubla is a Slavic name too. Bublje is a city in Kosovo.

Crooner?
I think that Buble should be included in the collection of musicians under the genre of "Crooners". I think he represents a revival/modern incarnation of the old Rat Pack-style of music. Thoughts?? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 99.224.167.52 (talk) 21:32, 11 January 2010 (UTC)

I'm surprised he isn't in the category. I think he definitely should be. While the List of crooners is by no means gospel, he is on it. Lordcheeto (talk) 00:54, 11 May 2011 (UTC)

New Picture
About time for an update. That picture must've been take years ago and about 100 pounds ago too. He's way big now 99.4.107.127 (talk) 04:57, 25 December 2009 (UTC)Vera Sue

Yes, absolutely, He used to be there every Saturday morning and I'd buy some trout and carp off him. We used to get chatting and sometimes he'd break into song. Very talented guy. Love his stuff now too. The fish was also good. - John, Oxford —Preceding unsigned comment added by Petebristow (talk • contribs) 13:56, 5 November 2009 (UTC)

I've heard that he was known as "Mickey Bubbles" when he used to work on the fish stall in Oxford's Covered Market, can anyone confirm this? 06:32, 4th November 2009 (GMT)

I've removed the link tag for Dino Meneghin as it was pointing to an Italian basketballer, rather than Michael Bublé's guitarist. If I'm mistaken, and his guitarist moonlights as a famous Italian basketballer, (a) please go ahead and change it back, (b) I'm sorry, and (c) that's awesome, what a multitalented guy. Otherwise, I suppose it should remain that way until someone puts a page in that's actually about the Dino Meneghin who plays (guitar) with Michael Bublé. Adiav (talk) 14:47, 23 June 2008 (UTC)

—Preceding unsigned comment added by Bwown (talk • contribs) 06:34, 4 November 2009 (UTC) Should we move all of the discography stuff to the Michael Bublé albums page? 12:41, 7 April 2007 (PST)

Is this the most accurate picture in terms of how Michael himself dresses and portrays himself? No it is not. He always performs in a suit with a loosened tie. Perhaps we should have a picture of that, or an album cover or something. Travisritch 03:31, 2 January 2006 (UTC)

Just curious, fern swift does anyone know which elementary school Michael Bublé went to? Alex Ng 06:16, 3 May 2006 (UTC)

This entry needs some mention of criticism, about the common criticism that he is a "mimic" of Sinatra. This is such a common comment that it needs some mention in the article.

I just deleted the "Michael Buble is hot!!!" comment at the top of the article because I feel it unnecessary data in what is supposed to be an informative piece about Michael Bublé. Whomever wants to post said comment over again on the discussion page is more than welcome to do so, but I feel it'd be a bit gauche appearing on a main article page. Krushsister 02:33, 10 July 2006 (UTC)
 * It's true, though. He's a very sexy man. 70.109.127.163 (talk) 13:49, 24 December 2009 (UTC)

Does michael still live in Vancouver BC now or has he moved to LA

Dumped by Emily Blunt
Rumor is that Buble got dumped by his girlfriend Emily Blunt, the red-headed co-secretary in the movie, Devil Wears Prada, for the other co-secretary, Anne Hathaway.

Guess the emotional turbulence created by being dumped by a lipstick lesbian will find its way into his music pretty soon.


 * Well, there's always been rumors he's gay, so maybe it was just a beard relationship to begin with... —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Danflave (talk • contribs) 22:18, 24 January 2007 (UTC).

Can you give the source? Anybody can say "always been rumors" about anything.

This is completely false. I saw Michael and Emily in Toronto this weekend (Jan 28) and they seemed at ease and very happy together. They are both extremely down to earth and do not come off as the usual high-profile couple.

Just because they appear in public as a happy couple doesn't actually mean that they're happy or that they're "together."

This is an encyclopaedic article, not a tabloid. Unless these allegations are confirmed, they are RUMOURS, which have no place here. Salaskan 20:30, 17 May 2007 (UTC)

Sorry but rumours exist in almost all the articles of celebrities in Wikipedia, it is only when the rumour has to do with homosexuality that it is taboo. If they can discuss Brad Pitt, Ben Affleck and the others and who their dating or not and why, they can discuss Buble's supposed heterosexuality.

Buble's performances always recongnize he realizes his fan base is almost all woman. With each concert he thanks the boyfriends for giving in and accompanying the girlfriends to see him.

Also the "He needs to lose weight" thing should be mentioned. Buble was sited a lot for being talented, handsome, but could lose a few pounds 4.142.78.130 00:18, 13 September 2007 (UTC)eric

Can you give the source? Anybody can say "always been rumors" about anything.

Why is this even a topic here? There is guide line right on the top of this page concerning UNSOURCED info. Read first before you post.

"Controversial material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately, especially if potentially libelous." —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.48.126.105 (talk) 13:11, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

Material such as rumors about relationships does not belong in Wikipedia as per NOT. Specifically, that section covers the fact that Wikipedia is not a tabloid. USS Stingray (talk) 06:59, 31 March 2008 (UTC)

Wedding Singer
I removed the words "The Wedding Singer" from the section heading on his "Career Breaktrough." Including the words Wedding Singer in ittalics implied that this was the name of an album, book, or movie with which he is associated, which is not true. 72.85.178.73 05:12, 5 April 2007 (UTC)

Timeline discrepancy
The text says that his self-titled album came out in 2000 but the discography has 2003. Corvus cornix 23:32, 5 April 2007 (UTC)

His music
Is it all covers of old songs? Or does he record any new material? It seems from the article that he redoes classic songs, but it's not totally clear. 65.93.223.70 21:00, 11 May 2007 (UTC)


 * Buble records new songs and redone standards, that is his big critisim, he does an excellent job on new songs but comes off as copying Frank Sinatra on the redone old standards

4.142.78.130 00:20, 13 September 2007 (UTC)eric


 * I think his songs are radically different than Sinatra's songs.Lordcheeto (talk) 03:20, 11 May 2011 (UTC)

Can anyone tell me what movie may have used "Home" as an ending song. I seem to recall that, but I can't recall what movie it was?


 * It was probably The Wedding Date. NorthernThunder 01:47, 27 May 2007 (UTC)

In the text where it mentions "Let it Snow" it also states that "the title track reached the top 40 of the Australia singles chart, ironically in mid-summer in that country". Since Australia is in the southern hemisphere, mid-summer is the coldest part of the year for them! How is that then ironic?! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.77.24.184 (talk) 09:16, 31 March 2008 (UTC)

You're not serious, are you? News flash: The world (ie. North and southern hemishperes) doesn't have a single, unified season at a given time. When it is Winter in the Northern Hemisphere, It is Summer in the southern hemisphere. It was Summer for Australia when "let it snow" reached top 40, therefore it was Hot, and at the same time it was Winter in Northern Hemisphere. DOH. --Sadistic monkey (talk) 06:15, 8 December 2008 (UTC)

You know, a better point to be made is that it rarely snows in Australia. More importantly, though, I can't find any evidence to support the claim that "The title track ("Let it Snow") reached the top 40 of the Australia singles chart." See List of number-one singles in Australia in 2003 and Australian Recording Industry Association Charts. I realize that it doesn't say that it topped the chart, but that makes it hard to verify (I only spent a few minutes on it). Is there source for this? Lordcheeto (talk) 03:20, 11 May 2011 (UTC)

Fair use rationale for Image:Michael Buble Caught In The Act.jpg
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I'm not sure that the image that appears with this article is even a picture of Michael Buble. The person in the photo appears to have blue eyes; MB has brown eyes. Does anyone else have another picture that could be used, maybe one that's actually of him? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.165.99.55 (talk) 07:05, 18 August 2008 (UTC)

italian citizenship
I haven't links, but he gained italian citizenship, some years ago.
 * In 2005 http://www.theflorentine.net/articles/article-view.asp?issuetocId=2128--Cahk (talk) 10:13, 2 January 2008 (UTC)
 * Did he give up his Canadian citizenship or does he have a dual citizenship now? --Bernardoni (talk) 23:49, 28 June 2009 (UTC)

Both countries allow dual, Canada would require formal renouncing (which is very unusual). The process for these cases should be that it is assumed that Cdn citizenship is kept unless there is a verifiable source that it has been renounced. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 173.180.217.113 (talk) 03:44, 5 May 2011 (UTC)

WOW
Will someone please fix some of the information in this page

MackAttack87 01:52, 3 December 2007 (UTC)

Such as?

Ttenchantr (talk) 21:40, 7 December 2007 (UTC)

It's Time: Bublé goes mainstream
Most of this section reads like trivia, and none of it is referenced or cited. I am removing most of it per WP:BLP, and we can discuss how to go about putting this information in a better, more verifiable format. -- OranL (talk) 18:28, 28 March 2008 (UTC)

External link to ZotFish?
Hi, I was wondering if it would be appropriate for someone to add an external link to the ZotFish page for Michael Bublé?. I believe it's of genuine interest to readers, but I want to make sure I follow Wikipedia policy and not post it myself -- more info on the site can be found at Mashable.

Zotman (talk) 03:36, 1 June 2008 (UTC)
 * The site violates WP:ELNO and WP:NOT, and it does not enhance the article. It should not be added. --- Barek (talk • contribs) - 15:33, 1 June 2008 (UTC)

"Lost" written for?
The article states that Michael Bublé wrote "Lost" because of breaking up with Debbie Timuss, while the article on Lost says, that is was for breaking up with Deanna Perez. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Xiborg (talk • contribs) 08:50, 10 June 2008 (UTC)

I know that Michael has most definitely said that it was inspired by his realationship with Debbie Timuss. I don't even know who this Deanna Perez person is. I've never heard her name before now. Most articles have Michael engaged to Debbie, then they break up and then nothing more about his romantic life until Emily Blunt a few months later.Sdijker (talk) 02:27, 5 January 2009 (UTC)

Engaged to David Fosters daughter?
In a youtube-video, Michael Bubble adresses David Fosters daughter Amy in the audience as "My co-writer and future wife". Can anyone clarify whether there is any truth in this, or if he's joking?

Link to the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYe6tmrFxbw&feature=quicklist

GodSilas (talk) 09:50, 3 October 2009 (UTC)

Recent appearances
He appeared on the x factor on October 25 his single Cry Me a River. He will appear on Dancing With the Stars (USA Version) on November 10.--Cooly123 01:25, 7 November 2009 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Cooly123 (talk • contribs) He also appeared on the "Oprah Winfrey Show" in November 2009. He was promoting his "Crazy Love" album. Sakoll (talk) 06:49, 16 December 2009 (UTC)

Debut??
We've got a section entitled "Michael Bublé debut album", for his eponymous album released in 2003. But how could this possibly be a debut, given that he released his first album in 1996 and his third album in 2002? --jpgordon:==( o ) 17:50, 18 December 2009 (UTC)

Baritone?
Does anyone know Buble's vocal range? I'd guess at a Baritone but I'd not bet the house on it If anyone does know, please add it, I'll have a google in the meantime. Paul Roberton (talk) 07:17, 20 December 2009 (UTC)

It currently says that his highest note is a Bb4 heard in "Kissing A Fool". But just this January, it said that his highest note is an A4 heard in " Hollywood". I don't know if it's an A4, but he definitely hits a higher note. Check the Youtube video here. About 3:19 into the video. Lordcheeto (talk) 03:32, 11 May 2011 (UTC)

How can you even tell what notes he really sings under all that autotune? David (talk) 20:21, 30 March 2013 (UTC)

Canadian Albums Chart
editprotected

Please wikify Canadian Albums Chart

76.66.197.17 (talk) 08:01, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
 * Why request this on the page Bublé ? —Th e DJ (talk • contribs) 13:26, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
 * I think this is what was requested. BOVINEBOY 2008 ) 13:43, 30 December 2009 (UTC)

Luisana Lopilato & Michael Buble
Michael Buble's girlfriend thought he was gay the first time they met each other.

34-year-old Buble first met Luisana Lopilato last November, when she was backstage at one of his concerts with a male friend. But the initial meeting didn't go too well, as neither party could speak the same language.

"I don't speak Spanish and she had no English." Michael recalls. "But the guy did so I just spoke to him. I was a bit nervous because of how beautiful she was."

"I later found out she was on the phone to her mother the whole time saying, 'Buble's gay. He's hitting on my friend'." He told The Sun.

Buble also revealed he feels Luisana's fans don't take kindly to their relationship. "I get the feeling some people - perhaps her fans - don't like me. The media there have said terrible things about me." —Preceding unsigned comment added by 213.149.10.145 (talk) 19:25, 13 January 2010 (UTC)

Appearance
Some years ago he appeared on ABC's The Bacholer as a guest during a date this should be placed within the article somewhere.--Cooly123 14:38, 30 January 2010 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Cooly123 (talk • contribs)

Edit request from MatsVed, 23 May 2010
Michael Bublé is a crooner. http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20062032,00.html

MatsVed (talk) 10:58, 23 May 2010 (UTC)
 * Red question icon with gradient background.svg Not done: please be more specific about what needs to be changed. -- &#47; MWOAP &#124; Notify Me &#92; 19:16, 23 May 2010 (UTC)

Piano?
It says under "instruments" that he plays the piano and it links to some concert description. While, I'm not entirely sure and only have anecdotal evidence, I believe that he doesn't actually play the piano. I'm asking for some more research or evidence? I'm just wondering myself. Joscho1987 (talk) 18:36, 16 June 2010 (UTC)

Vandalism?
What is all this about? "He has a pathological fear of donkeys and runs everywhere at great speed for no reason." —Preceding unsigned comment added by 188.222.193.37 (talk) 17:25, 11 December 2010 (UTC)

my 9 year old daughter is looking at michael buble here and under the section early life it meant to say (micheal Buble was born) but it does not say that there it would be nice to see it edited

Regards Tom — Preceding unsigned comment added by Tomjtimlin (talk • contribs) 21:00, 2 January 2011 (UTC)

Birth of son Noah
Please re-add only with a reliable source as a reference. Martinevans123 (talk) 20:51, 27 August 2013 (UTC)

News bullying
I'm seeing a ridiculous amount of coverage of this story, and I don't understand why - I don't see anything unusual about a posting like this. Currently Wikipedia hasn't joined the cyberbully crusade, and I won't complain about that, yet... I wonder if we could do better. Is there a way to analyze just how this internet lynch mob got together and managed to make themselves into a cause apparently more newsworthy than, say, 50,000 American citizens left to their own devices in Yemen? Or at least someone could try to give a general overview (not about this issue) of Buble's web presence/fanbase. Wnt (talk) 13:59, 18 April 2015 (UTC)

The Man from UNCLE
Song was featured in The Man from UNCLE trailer #2. Unsure if it will be on the soundtrack. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kMAYU5lII4

The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Song was featured in The Man from UNCLE trailer #2. Unsure if it will be on the soundtrack. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kMAYU5lII4 — Preceding unsigned comment added by 65.130.107.145 (talk) 20:21, 12 June 2015 (UTC)

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Noah's cancer
Why was the line about his son Noah's cancer removed from Personal Life? I believe it is pretty significant and should be mentioned, but can't find the edit that deleted it anywhere. I would add it in myself but I have no idea what would be a valuable source. Romeowth (talk) 20:33, 18 November 2016 (UTC)

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American Idol
This removal edit had the edit summary "Removed "Bublé's career breakthrough came when he won American Idol in 2005" since that isn't true. He was never a contestant on American Idol." But this and this suggest he appeared on the shown in 2007? Maybe it should be mentioned? Martinevans123 (talk) 22:48, 4 February 2019 (UTC)

"Alleged domestic violence controversy"
In order for it to be properly discussed and avoid an edit war, I have removed some recently added content (which one editor had already reverted on the grounds of "tabloid gossip") regarding an alleged domestic violence incident. It must not be included in the article again without consensus as the edits may be in violation of BLP issues as well as certain other content principles and policies.

The removed information edit follows: Alleged domestic violence controversy

"In an Instagram Livestream video in April 2020 with Bublé and his wife Luisana Lopilato, many fans were angered and accused Bublé of domestic violence towards his wife after he visibly elbowed her and grabbed her arm in a rough manner ending with a head lock with his arm around his wife's neck after she began greeting his fans with "Hola" (the Spanish word for "Hello") before Bublé did at the start of the livestream video. This sparked concern among many fans of Bublé who subsequently accused Bublé of abusive and controlling behaviour towards his wife. However, Lopilato denied the allegations and defended Bublé."

References Used 1. https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/abusive-behaviour-accusations-bubles-wife-defends-him 2. https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Culture/michael-bubles-wife-luisana-lopilato-defends-fans-criticize/story?id=70169107, 3. https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/michael-buble-wife-defends-him-233536166.html 4. https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/celebrity/michael-bubles-wife-defends-him-after-video-sparks-concern/ar-BB12GopV?li=BBnb7Kz

Your views on this matter are invited. Thanks, Afterwriting (talk) 05:41, 29 April 2020 (UTC)


 * , Why can't this information remain on the article? It has many sources and references and it is constantly being removed without reason by one other person (Stormyone77) who has not edited anything else on Wikipedia and is determined to keep this information off Bublé's and his wife's Wikipedia articles...I question whether this other editor (Stormyone77) has a close connection to the subject of this article as he or she is determined to keep this sourced information off these articles...and is not even willing to discuss why? --Aleslizzy (talk) 00:57, 30 April 2020 (UTC)
 * And how is it "tabloid gossip"? There is video evidence and many many sources from reputable news outlets and Bublé's wife even reacted to it - the information added to this article is just stating the facts from the many sources and videos.--Aleslizzy (talk) 01:09, 30 April 2020 (UTC)
 * Since Stormyone77 is not responding, I do not see why sourced information cannot remain on the article.--Aleslizzy (talk) 17:03, 30 April 2020 (UTC)
 * I've removed it again as it's controversial and it's been contested. It also seemed overly detailed and far too much WP:WEIGHT put on that section. We don't report on everything the media picks up about article subjects either. Praxidicae (talk) 11:07, 23 May 2020 (UTC)
 * Having watched the footage and the extensive analysis of the footage, on several YT and blog sites, I tend to agree. Martinevans123 (talk) 11:20, 23 May 2020 (UTC)

"King of Christmas"
He has been called "the undisputed king of Christmas for a decade".... but by these guys, which might put it into context. Martinevans123 (talk) 09:19, 23 June 2022 (UTC)


 * Unreliable source. (CC) Tb hotch ™ 23:36, 23 June 2022 (UTC)
 * This website also shows he is referred to as "King of Christmas" as well, by using Google site search for "michael buble king of christmas". Iggy (Swan) (Contribs) 21:32, 24 June 2022 (UTC)

Croatian heritage
The current wording makes it sound like Buble's father is of full Croatian ancestry, when this doesn't seem to be the case. It doesn't seem like Buble actually says he has Croatian heritage and he always says he's just "Italian" or "Italian Canadian". Per WP:COPHERITAGE, there shouldn't be assumptions based solely on surname origin. After all, many people have Anglo-Saxon surnames but do not necessarily have British Isles ancestry. He describes both sides of his family as having Italian origins and that both of his grandmothers have Italian ancestry:


 * My dad’s father Frank was born in Vancouver, and his side of the family is from Dalmatia, originally Italian territory that became part of Yugoslavia after the Second World War. On that side of the family, some say we’re Yugoslavian, others that we’re Italian. Both my grandmothers are of Italian descent as well

While the Repubblica source mentions his surname having origins in Istria:


 * per via del mio cognome, che suona francese e che proviene dalla famiglia di mio padre, originaria dell' Istria.

Which the Heatley book states is based more on "rumours":


 * An alternative theory has it that the surname 'Buble' (that is, without the accent) is Croatian; it is based on the rumour this his father's side of the family originally came from Istria, a town close to the Croatian/Italian border

The book further states in the first chapter that his parental great-grandparents immigrated from Italy:


 * When Michael's paternal great-grandparents arrived in Vancouver from Italy they were known as Bubli.

So I don't know the claims stating that both of his paternal grandparents were of Croatian descent. And Buble states that his maternal great-grandparents were also immigrants from Italy:


 * My grandparents are second-generation Italians, descending on my mother’s side from a town outside Pescara, on the east coast of Italy. My grandpa Mitch Santaga’s family came to work in the mines in Alberta, where he grew up as a farm boy in a tiny town called Saunders

Per Buble's own words, "second-generation" usually implies someone born/raised in another country to immigrant parents, as he describes his grandparents. It seems like his maternal grandfather's family immigrated to Alberta to work in the mines. All in all, he identifies himself as a Canadian of Italian extraction, per chapter 1 of the Heatley book:


 * ... I'm a very proud Canadian of Italian extraction."

I don't know what the exact deal with his heritage is but it's clear that, by descent, be is NOT half-Croatian. Clear Looking Glass (talk) 04:45, 2 July 2023 (UTC)

Grandfather "star" discrepancy
The article says that "Both his voice teacher, Sandi Siemens, and his maternal grandfather never stopped believing that he would become a star."

But a few paragraphs later, it says "Bublé never stopped believing he would become a star but admitted he was probably the only one who believed in his dream, stating that even his maternal grandfather thought Bublé was going to be "an opening act for somebody in Las Vegas."

There is no sourcing on the first statement. The second source states "I said to my grandpa, "So, Grandpa, did you ever think it would be like this?" And he says, "No, I thought you'd be the opening act for somebody in Las Vegas." And I kind of just looked at him and went, like, "Thanks a lot, Grandpa."

It seems to me the first statement about the grandfather should be removed. But I'm not seeing any sourcing for the voice teacher either. FoamParty (talk) 01:44, 8 July 2024 (UTC)