From Christopher Rosen at www.wetpaint.com/glee:
Sam and Quinn are not going to be lovey-dovey for much longer. The two will, brace yourself, break up on Valentine’s Day.
“I got bored. They were too perfect,” said creator Ryan Murphy, a bit too cavalierly for our taste. But don’t worry, Sam fans, blondie will be off the market in no time. “He starts dating Santana,” revealed Murphy. “He needs a little salsa spice.”
Last week, Dianna Agron dished to TVLine, “I liken [Sam] to a golden retriever puppy. He is sweet, he can be a little dopey — in a lovable way — and sometimes his thoughts aren’t fully cooked.” This is, of course, a reference to “Comeback” (Episode 13, airing February 15), in which Sam tries to woo Quinn with a Bieber song and Bieber hair. “The episode stirs up some problems with them,” the actress revealed. Given what Murphy just spilled, yeah it does.
And while Sam gets a little Santana lovin’, Quinn will land in the arms of... Finn? Sorry, Rachel!
Source: EW, TVLine
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Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
#NoBieberonGLEE a Slight Victory
Hey GLEEks!
We certainly made a ripple in the twittersphere when we made it known that we were NOT for Justin Bieber being on GLEE. There was also a lot of push back from those who didn't agree with our campaign, even though there was a decent portion of our supporters being Beliebers.
I also know that there were some that issues in my views on the situation. Even though I covered these on Twitter, I will attempt to do them here too.
Yes, Justin does annoy me, but I think that my view on him being on the show might have been different if he had respect for the show. I have not agreed with some of the guest stars chosen to be on, but the guest stars who HAVE been on are certainly proven in their fields AND they have the utmost respect for the show. Heck, THEY were starstruck when they walked on set! It's being good at what you do & having humility for it. When Justin came out & basically proved he didn't know what the show was about & then wanted to put in a condition of another guest star for the sole purpose of working with her (as a hot teacher, I might add) just shows his major disrespect & immaturity toward the show. And I agree that I think they need some younger-looking students in the hallways of McKinley High, but probably not one who looks 12. This isn't a slam on him in any way. He can't help how young he looks, but to wait to have an episode to have him on as a student is frustrating. Maybe they should have already had a few students who look really young in the hallways before then. Maybe that would have changed my mind on that aspect. And if he wants Cheryl Cole to appear as a hot teacher on an eppy where he's a student, doesn't that mean he might want one of those student/teacher affairs? Ew. And the whole crush thing was covered with Rachel/Mr. Shue/Suzy Pepper. Let that storyline die now!
And for those who complained about any guest stars who haven't sung before being on the show, I would like to point out that as for Gwyneth Paltrow being on & singing...she had just done the movie "Country Strong"...where she SANG! Oh, and she acts pretty well, too.
Now, Ryan Murphy & Brad Falchuk have come out saying there won't be a Bieber-centric episode because he doesn't have a big enough catalog to use. This makes sense, so it's a slight victory on our part. However, they did not say he would not APPEAR on GLEE. This was the larger part of our campaign due to the above listed reasons. If he does appear on the show, it will prove that GLEE has become a sell-out by just getting a name on the screen who's big right now, no matter the cost. The question then becomes, "Has GLEE really come to this & why is it needed?" It is one of the biggest shows on TV right now. It is covering important issues. I just think it will be a sad day when the show totally loses it's way. If Justin appears on a show that he doesn't understand, no amount of editing of his screen time will hide that fact. It will be very obvious that it is a gimmicky publicity stunt on both sides.
It has come out that one to three songs may be done in the course of this Bieber thing on GLEE, but the door is still open for that appearance. That one has NOT been debunked. The campaign of keeping him off our show was somehow misunderstood as a tribute show. I may be fine with a small out of songs being on, because that's all he's really got, so I knew there's no way they could do a tribute to him.
As for any GLEEk who doesn't stand for this & says they will not watch the show doesn't mean we are not true fans. We are...we just can't bear the thought of Ryan Murphy using GLEE to be a sell-out. It will lose so much meaning at that point. Even if the writing is fantastic for the show, please refer to the 2nd paragraph before this one.
You can agree, you can disagree. But I have kept my part of the campaign/protest civil. Others didn't, I know. But please know that it will be a sad day in the GLEEmunity if Justin Bieber does appear on GLEE while he still feels the way he does about the show.
Let's get back to basics and have less guest stars as part of the plot...to a point. I do think we can bring in some to be part of the families that we were told we would see. I do believe Jennifer Lopez (who has been dying to get on the show) should come on as Santana's mom, Margaret Cho should be Tina's mom, Ken Jeong should be Mike's dad, and Justin Timberlake should be Will's little bro...but only if they have the respect for the show! If they don't, then I don't want them on! We want to get back to the heart of the cast anyway.
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We certainly made a ripple in the twittersphere when we made it known that we were NOT for Justin Bieber being on GLEE. There was also a lot of push back from those who didn't agree with our campaign, even though there was a decent portion of our supporters being Beliebers.
I also know that there were some that issues in my views on the situation. Even though I covered these on Twitter, I will attempt to do them here too.
Yes, Justin does annoy me, but I think that my view on him being on the show might have been different if he had respect for the show. I have not agreed with some of the guest stars chosen to be on, but the guest stars who HAVE been on are certainly proven in their fields AND they have the utmost respect for the show. Heck, THEY were starstruck when they walked on set! It's being good at what you do & having humility for it. When Justin came out & basically proved he didn't know what the show was about & then wanted to put in a condition of another guest star for the sole purpose of working with her (as a hot teacher, I might add) just shows his major disrespect & immaturity toward the show. And I agree that I think they need some younger-looking students in the hallways of McKinley High, but probably not one who looks 12. This isn't a slam on him in any way. He can't help how young he looks, but to wait to have an episode to have him on as a student is frustrating. Maybe they should have already had a few students who look really young in the hallways before then. Maybe that would have changed my mind on that aspect. And if he wants Cheryl Cole to appear as a hot teacher on an eppy where he's a student, doesn't that mean he might want one of those student/teacher affairs? Ew. And the whole crush thing was covered with Rachel/Mr. Shue/Suzy Pepper. Let that storyline die now!
And for those who complained about any guest stars who haven't sung before being on the show, I would like to point out that as for Gwyneth Paltrow being on & singing...she had just done the movie "Country Strong"...where she SANG! Oh, and she acts pretty well, too.
Now, Ryan Murphy & Brad Falchuk have come out saying there won't be a Bieber-centric episode because he doesn't have a big enough catalog to use. This makes sense, so it's a slight victory on our part. However, they did not say he would not APPEAR on GLEE. This was the larger part of our campaign due to the above listed reasons. If he does appear on the show, it will prove that GLEE has become a sell-out by just getting a name on the screen who's big right now, no matter the cost. The question then becomes, "Has GLEE really come to this & why is it needed?" It is one of the biggest shows on TV right now. It is covering important issues. I just think it will be a sad day when the show totally loses it's way. If Justin appears on a show that he doesn't understand, no amount of editing of his screen time will hide that fact. It will be very obvious that it is a gimmicky publicity stunt on both sides.
It has come out that one to three songs may be done in the course of this Bieber thing on GLEE, but the door is still open for that appearance. That one has NOT been debunked. The campaign of keeping him off our show was somehow misunderstood as a tribute show. I may be fine with a small out of songs being on, because that's all he's really got, so I knew there's no way they could do a tribute to him.
As for any GLEEk who doesn't stand for this & says they will not watch the show doesn't mean we are not true fans. We are...we just can't bear the thought of Ryan Murphy using GLEE to be a sell-out. It will lose so much meaning at that point. Even if the writing is fantastic for the show, please refer to the 2nd paragraph before this one.
You can agree, you can disagree. But I have kept my part of the campaign/protest civil. Others didn't, I know. But please know that it will be a sad day in the GLEEmunity if Justin Bieber does appear on GLEE while he still feels the way he does about the show.
Let's get back to basics and have less guest stars as part of the plot...to a point. I do think we can bring in some to be part of the families that we were told we would see. I do believe Jennifer Lopez (who has been dying to get on the show) should come on as Santana's mom, Margaret Cho should be Tina's mom, Ken Jeong should be Mike's dad, and Justin Timberlake should be Will's little bro...but only if they have the respect for the show! If they don't, then I don't want them on! We want to get back to the heart of the cast anyway.
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Saturday, January 8, 2011
Thoughts on #NoBieberonGLEE
This is from my GLEEky friend, ItsAGleekThing:
Just thought of something. Remember when it was announced that Charice was gonna be on Glee? What was the response? Generally, it was good. I'm sure this is because she's a very gifted singer and she added to the show. When you think if bieber, what's he gonna add to the show? His talent does not measure up to the likes of Charice or the rest of the Glee cast. He'll simply lower the standard of the show. Just because he's the the thing that's in today, it does not mean that he has to make an appearance on the show. Honestly I think bieber is just using Glee as a means of further self promotion. And RM and the others are probably thinking that the show will get more views due to more beliebers tuning in. Stop and think, is that what Glee really is about? Self-promotion and a higher view count? It's not... People say we are hating on bieber but really we are just concerned about one of our favorite shows. We the gleeks care about the quality of the show not the quantity. By quantity I mean how popular it is and how many fans it gets. [Ryan Murphy] please I beg you to listen to your fan base. If it weren't for us, Glee would never be what it is today.
** This ties right into my previous post trying to explain to Beliebers that we are defending our show & want high quality talent. It's a matter of opinion, and obviously it's a wide-spread opinion that the GLEEmunity does NOT want him on. Sure there are many that do not like him. He annoys me, but that has nothing to do with the fact that he just isn't a good fit for GLEE. I will be truly disappointed if Fox & Ryan Murphy actually let this happen. Thank you ItsAGleekThing for your thoughts. Very valid points indeed.
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Just thought of something. Remember when it was announced that Charice was gonna be on Glee? What was the response? Generally, it was good. I'm sure this is because she's a very gifted singer and she added to the show. When you think if bieber, what's he gonna add to the show? His talent does not measure up to the likes of Charice or the rest of the Glee cast. He'll simply lower the standard of the show. Just because he's the the thing that's in today, it does not mean that he has to make an appearance on the show. Honestly I think bieber is just using Glee as a means of further self promotion. And RM and the others are probably thinking that the show will get more views due to more beliebers tuning in. Stop and think, is that what Glee really is about? Self-promotion and a higher view count? It's not... People say we are hating on bieber but really we are just concerned about one of our favorite shows. We the gleeks care about the quality of the show not the quantity. By quantity I mean how popular it is and how many fans it gets. [Ryan Murphy] please I beg you to listen to your fan base. If it weren't for us, Glee would never be what it is today.
** This ties right into my previous post trying to explain to Beliebers that we are defending our show & want high quality talent. It's a matter of opinion, and obviously it's a wide-spread opinion that the GLEEmunity does NOT want him on. Sure there are many that do not like him. He annoys me, but that has nothing to do with the fact that he just isn't a good fit for GLEE. I will be truly disappointed if Fox & Ryan Murphy actually let this happen. Thank you ItsAGleekThing for your thoughts. Very valid points indeed.
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Friday, January 7, 2011
#NoBieberonGLEE
Hi GLEEks!
So, it has been said that Ryan Murphy would like Justin Bieber to appear on GLEE. There was an outcry about this from the GLEEmunity the first time out. Then nothing else was heard about it until very lately...
Justin Bieber has recently come out & said that GLEE is about people who look good & sing good. Really? How about it's about a group of misfits who accept who they are & use their talent to get them through the day. It's about being a team & doing whatever you can to reach your goals & dreams...oh yeah, and they do it singing all kinds of genres of music.
It came out yesterday that he was trying to "negotiate" his appearance by giving a condition that Cheryl Cole must be a guest star as well...because he wants to work with her & thinks this would be the time. REALLY? This is what you call being an immature little snotty diva.
There is an updated campaign on Twitter right now about #NoBieberonGLEE. The GLEEmunity is about 90 to 1 against having him on.
He is not a fit for the show for many reasons. First, even though he is 16 (maybe 17), he looks 12...and sounds it too. He is a one-trick-pony & hasn't proved he can sing much else besides his bubble-gum lyric music with only a few words. There is no depth to anything he does. And he proved how shallow he is & that he thinks GLEE is a gimmick to help him out by the stunts he pulled in his quotes. It's obvious he doesn't watch the show, otherwise he would know what it is about. Plus he has proved he doesn't have the maturity to handle the "bieste".
It has come to my attention that the negotiations are going on for him to appear close to the end of Season 2 or in Season 3. The GLEEmunity is trying to get word out there & making it very clear that we will NOT watch this episode if it happens. It will be protested. As dedicated as I am to the show, you can guarantee that I will purposely miss this episode. It would be a disappointment on the part of Ryan Murphy & Fox to let down their fanbase by not listening to them.
We do know that they hear the fans because they have used "Finchel" & "Puckleberry" during the Furt eppy, so I would hope they would listen to this outcry before any writing & negotiating is done for this travesty.
There was even an article written about 2 hours into the #NoBieberonGLEE campaign by Alison Nadaud from examiner.com: http://www.examiner.com/glee-in-national/glee-justin-bieber-haters-campaign-to-keep-him-off-the-show
There is also a twitition for tweeters to "sign" specifically for "No Bieber On GLEE"! Find it & get your twitter signature on it!
I realize diehard beliebers are upset, especially ones who are GLEEks, but the collective GLEEmunity is dead-set against it & we need our voice heard!
If you are on Twitter & would like to help our cause, here's a couple of rules:
1. Only put #NoBieberonGLEE one time per tweet or it will be considered spam
2. Put it in EVERY tweet so we can get it to trend
3. Retweet as many #NoBieberonGLEE tweets as possible from others
Thanks for your support!
** Update - there is a counter campaign going on right now. I have seen many more supporting our cause, but we need to step it up if you do not feel Justin Bieber has what it takes to be on GLEE. **
** DON'T FORGET - Please be sure to spell it correctly or it will NEVER trend! (I before E, GLEEks!) #NoBieberonGLEE
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So, it has been said that Ryan Murphy would like Justin Bieber to appear on GLEE. There was an outcry about this from the GLEEmunity the first time out. Then nothing else was heard about it until very lately...
Justin Bieber has recently come out & said that GLEE is about people who look good & sing good. Really? How about it's about a group of misfits who accept who they are & use their talent to get them through the day. It's about being a team & doing whatever you can to reach your goals & dreams...oh yeah, and they do it singing all kinds of genres of music.
It came out yesterday that he was trying to "negotiate" his appearance by giving a condition that Cheryl Cole must be a guest star as well...because he wants to work with her & thinks this would be the time. REALLY? This is what you call being an immature little snotty diva.
There is an updated campaign on Twitter right now about #NoBieberonGLEE. The GLEEmunity is about 90 to 1 against having him on.
He is not a fit for the show for many reasons. First, even though he is 16 (maybe 17), he looks 12...and sounds it too. He is a one-trick-pony & hasn't proved he can sing much else besides his bubble-gum lyric music with only a few words. There is no depth to anything he does. And he proved how shallow he is & that he thinks GLEE is a gimmick to help him out by the stunts he pulled in his quotes. It's obvious he doesn't watch the show, otherwise he would know what it is about. Plus he has proved he doesn't have the maturity to handle the "bieste".
It has come to my attention that the negotiations are going on for him to appear close to the end of Season 2 or in Season 3. The GLEEmunity is trying to get word out there & making it very clear that we will NOT watch this episode if it happens. It will be protested. As dedicated as I am to the show, you can guarantee that I will purposely miss this episode. It would be a disappointment on the part of Ryan Murphy & Fox to let down their fanbase by not listening to them.
We do know that they hear the fans because they have used "Finchel" & "Puckleberry" during the Furt eppy, so I would hope they would listen to this outcry before any writing & negotiating is done for this travesty.
There was even an article written about 2 hours into the #NoBieberonGLEE campaign by Alison Nadaud from examiner.com: http://www.examiner.com/glee-in-national/glee-justin-bieber-haters-campaign-to-keep-him-off-the-show
There is also a twitition for tweeters to "sign" specifically for "No Bieber On GLEE"! Find it & get your twitter signature on it!
I realize diehard beliebers are upset, especially ones who are GLEEks, but the collective GLEEmunity is dead-set against it & we need our voice heard!
If you are on Twitter & would like to help our cause, here's a couple of rules:
1. Only put #NoBieberonGLEE one time per tweet or it will be considered spam
2. Put it in EVERY tweet so we can get it to trend
3. Retweet as many #NoBieberonGLEE tweets as possible from others
Thanks for your support!
** Update - there is a counter campaign going on right now. I have seen many more supporting our cause, but we need to step it up if you do not feel Justin Bieber has what it takes to be on GLEE. **
** DON'T FORGET - Please be sure to spell it correctly or it will NEVER trend! (I before E, GLEEks!) #NoBieberonGLEE
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Monday, October 18, 2010
Murphy Might Get a "Horror" Remake
OK #GLEEks...
There are rumors out there that Ryan Murphy has been offered a full remake of "Rocky Horror Picture Show" due to the "Rocky Horror GLEE Show" episode coming up on October 26th for the Halloween episode.
I am going to try to hold judgment until I watch the episode, but WAY before GLEE ever happened, I had pictured a RHPS remake directed by Tim Burton. His style is PERFECT for this! And then the following cast (keeping Tim Burton in mind). There have been some tweaks since 2 years ago, but here's who I picture:
Frank N Furter - Johnny Depp
Janet - Ashley Tisdale or Amy Adams
Brad - Ashton Kutcher
Riff Raff/Magenta combo - Alan Rickman/Burnadette Peters or Conan O'Brien/Helena Bonham Carter
Columbia - Amy Poehler
Eddie - Jack Black (this is the ONLY substitute for Meatloaf out there - none other)
Rocky - James Marsden
Dr. Scott - Patrick Stewart
Narrator/Criminologist - Morgan Freeman
Agree? Disagree? Thoughts of who else? Who do you see as any of the characters &/or director of this so-bad-it's-fun movie?
Please note that my thoughts on these could change after next week...(except for Jack Black. He stays.)
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There are rumors out there that Ryan Murphy has been offered a full remake of "Rocky Horror Picture Show" due to the "Rocky Horror GLEE Show" episode coming up on October 26th for the Halloween episode.
I am going to try to hold judgment until I watch the episode, but WAY before GLEE ever happened, I had pictured a RHPS remake directed by Tim Burton. His style is PERFECT for this! And then the following cast (keeping Tim Burton in mind). There have been some tweaks since 2 years ago, but here's who I picture:
Frank N Furter - Johnny Depp
Janet - Ashley Tisdale or Amy Adams
Brad - Ashton Kutcher
Riff Raff/Magenta combo - Alan Rickman/Burnadette Peters or Conan O'Brien/Helena Bonham Carter
Columbia - Amy Poehler
Eddie - Jack Black (this is the ONLY substitute for Meatloaf out there - none other)
Rocky - James Marsden
Dr. Scott - Patrick Stewart
Narrator/Criminologist - Morgan Freeman
Agree? Disagree? Thoughts of who else? Who do you see as any of the characters &/or director of this so-bad-it's-fun movie?
Please note that my thoughts on these could change after next week...(except for Jack Black. He stays.)
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Thursday, October 7, 2010
Jesse & Superbowl Tribute: Murphy Gives Insight
From Christopher Rosen of www.wetpaint.com/glee:
Glee creator Ryan Murphy has slowed the spoilers down ever so slightly this season, but that doesn't mean he still isn't happy to talk about what he's planning for future Glee episodes. Like, for instance, will Jesse St. James (Jonathan Groff) come back?
"Jonathan Groff is definitely coming back next year. Next calendar year. He's not available until January, but he'll be in the back [nine] episodes of this season." Whoa, get excited!
Speaking of next year, what does Murphy have planned for the Super Bowl? "No, I still haven't figured out who I want to do. I feel like everyone's already talking about Michael Jackson or Springsteen or Prince, but I want to do something that no one would suspect. Just some random person, I don't know. I have a couple feelers out to several artists, all of whom have said yes — which I never expected, so now I have to choose, and I don't know who I want."
Exciting! We hear N'Sync is available.
Meanwhile, what's the latest on the relationship front? "Nothing really new on the Rachel-Finn front...Although I will tell you there is trouble ahead when Rachel plays spin the bottle!" Jacob Ben-Israel, this could be your moment!
Source: E!
*** Sharing my own thoughts now ***
~ When Jesse makes his appearance, please let there be some family time with him & so Greyson Chance can play his very talented little brother! Perfect!
~ Really, Ryan? Michael Jackson is too obvious & wanted? DUH!! Then may I suggest the Spice Girls? Someone threw that one out there! It's pretty random & would be very entertaining!
~ Spin-the-bottle, huh? Is this where there would still be a little something between Rachel & Puck? That will be interesting & would be cause for celebration with Puckelberry 'shippers! And a bit devastating for Finchel 'shippers!
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Glee creator Ryan Murphy has slowed the spoilers down ever so slightly this season, but that doesn't mean he still isn't happy to talk about what he's planning for future Glee episodes. Like, for instance, will Jesse St. James (Jonathan Groff) come back?
"Jonathan Groff is definitely coming back next year. Next calendar year. He's not available until January, but he'll be in the back [nine] episodes of this season." Whoa, get excited!
Speaking of next year, what does Murphy have planned for the Super Bowl? "No, I still haven't figured out who I want to do. I feel like everyone's already talking about Michael Jackson or Springsteen or Prince, but I want to do something that no one would suspect. Just some random person, I don't know. I have a couple feelers out to several artists, all of whom have said yes — which I never expected, so now I have to choose, and I don't know who I want."
Exciting! We hear N'Sync is available.
Meanwhile, what's the latest on the relationship front? "Nothing really new on the Rachel-Finn front...Although I will tell you there is trouble ahead when Rachel plays spin the bottle!" Jacob Ben-Israel, this could be your moment!
Source: E!
*** Sharing my own thoughts now ***
~ When Jesse makes his appearance, please let there be some family time with him & so Greyson Chance can play his very talented little brother! Perfect!
~ Really, Ryan? Michael Jackson is too obvious & wanted? DUH!! Then may I suggest the Spice Girls? Someone threw that one out there! It's pretty random & would be very entertaining!
~ Spin-the-bottle, huh? Is this where there would still be a little something between Rachel & Puck? That will be interesting & would be cause for celebration with Puckelberry 'shippers! And a bit devastating for Finchel 'shippers!
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Wednesday, October 6, 2010
GLEE Plans Another Hard-Hitter
From Christopher Rosen at www.wetpaint.com:
During tonight's episode of Glee, show creator Ryan Murphy and the cast tackle the subject of religion with surprising little snark and sarcasm. The episode, "Grilled Cheesus," is one of the best yet and will no doubt touch everyone who watches. But if you think this is the last time Glee plans on getting serious, think again. There's also the rash of gay teen suicides in the news lately, something that everyone in the cast wants to speak out against.
"Ryan [Murphy] wants to do an episode about it, which I think is very smart of him," Matthew Morrison told E!. "As a cast I don't know much we can do. That's why I think an episode would be great... Ryan is very current with staying on the times, so I think it would be this season if it were to happen."
Echoed Heather Morris: "I just found out today about the episode, and I think that's amazing. I just saw the tragedies on the news the other night. I think people need to be aware of what the Internet is doing for so many people. Yeah it's good, but people are putting up other people's private movies? It's disgusting."
(Heather is referring to Tyler Clementi, a Rutgers student who jumped off the George Washington Bridge after a video of him with another man was put online without his knowledge.)
"It's sad that it's taken these past few weeks and horrible tragedies to really let people know what's going on," added Kevin McHale. "I think being in our position and Ryan taking that on is great.Hopefully we can move the general public and let the kids and the parents watching the show know that everybody deserves to be loved."
Jessalyn Gilsig agrees: "What's unique about Glee is we have this audience of kids and adults. Just as it's important to send this message to the kids about bullying and the effect in can have, we have to send it to the parents. We have to send it to the teachers. It's the adults who have to start taking responsibility and managing this behavior and educating youth on acceptance, empathy, and compassion. In a sense, I can't even demonize the children as much as I do the families that need to know. Parents and the administration need to take responsibility."
Source: E!
During tonight's episode of Glee, show creator Ryan Murphy and the cast tackle the subject of religion with surprising little snark and sarcasm. The episode, "Grilled Cheesus," is one of the best yet and will no doubt touch everyone who watches. But if you think this is the last time Glee plans on getting serious, think again. There's also the rash of gay teen suicides in the news lately, something that everyone in the cast wants to speak out against.
"Ryan [Murphy] wants to do an episode about it, which I think is very smart of him," Matthew Morrison told E!. "As a cast I don't know much we can do. That's why I think an episode would be great... Ryan is very current with staying on the times, so I think it would be this season if it were to happen."
Echoed Heather Morris: "I just found out today about the episode, and I think that's amazing. I just saw the tragedies on the news the other night. I think people need to be aware of what the Internet is doing for so many people. Yeah it's good, but people are putting up other people's private movies? It's disgusting."
(Heather is referring to Tyler Clementi, a Rutgers student who jumped off the George Washington Bridge after a video of him with another man was put online without his knowledge.)
"It's sad that it's taken these past few weeks and horrible tragedies to really let people know what's going on," added Kevin McHale. "I think being in our position and Ryan taking that on is great.Hopefully we can move the general public and let the kids and the parents watching the show know that everybody deserves to be loved."
Jessalyn Gilsig agrees: "What's unique about Glee is we have this audience of kids and adults. Just as it's important to send this message to the kids about bullying and the effect in can have, we have to send it to the parents. We have to send it to the teachers. It's the adults who have to start taking responsibility and managing this behavior and educating youth on acceptance, empathy, and compassion. In a sense, I can't even demonize the children as much as I do the families that need to know. Parents and the administration need to take responsibility."
Source: E!
Monday, October 4, 2010
Fatone'd for GLEE?
From Christopher Rosen at www.wetpaint.com:
Last year, after the all-Madonna episode, Britney Spears went on the Twitter offensive and wound up guest starring on the hit series. But don't expect a similar fate to befall former N'SYNCer Joey Fatone.
The former boy band star has hit Twitter and Facebook to campaign for an appearance on Glee. "Glee was good but I think my ass needs to get on that show a be a teacher or someone in the background ! Lol," he wrote on Twitter after the Britney episode.
He continued: "And let GLEEonFOX how ya feel either do an nsync ep or have me on there that would be a blast!!"
He also told People: "I love acting and I like to sing. It'd be perfect! Seriously, it's a great show. I'm a fan," adding that "Bye Bye Bye" or "It's Gonna Be Me" would be good songs for the show. Well, then! To be fair, both of those songs would be amazing for Glee, but do we really need to see Joey Fatone to have them played? Probably not. The only N'SYNC member we want on Glee is Justin Timberlake. Something tells us Ryan Murphy and the cast would agree.
Source: Zap2it
Last year, after the all-Madonna episode, Britney Spears went on the Twitter offensive and wound up guest starring on the hit series. But don't expect a similar fate to befall former N'SYNCer Joey Fatone.
The former boy band star has hit Twitter and Facebook to campaign for an appearance on Glee. "Glee was good but I think my ass needs to get on that show a be a teacher or someone in the background ! Lol," he wrote on Twitter after the Britney episode.
He continued: "And let GLEEonFOX how ya feel either do an nsync ep or have me on there that would be a blast!!"
He also told People: "I love acting and I like to sing. It'd be perfect! Seriously, it's a great show. I'm a fan," adding that "Bye Bye Bye" or "It's Gonna Be Me" would be good songs for the show. Well, then! To be fair, both of those songs would be amazing for Glee, but do we really need to see Joey Fatone to have them played? Probably not. The only N'SYNC member we want on Glee is Justin Timberlake. Something tells us Ryan Murphy and the cast would agree.
Source: Zap2it
Monday, September 27, 2010
Criss to Cross-over to be With Colfer?
From Michael Ausiello @ www.ausiellofiles.com
The plot surrounding Kurt’s first boyfriend on Glee thickens: Actor-singer-songwriter Darren Criss—best known to TV audiences as Matt Dallas’ bro on Eastwick—has landed the much-talked-about new gay role on the Fox phenom.
But will he have eyes for Kurt? Maybe. Maybe not. Allow me to explain…
Per a Glee source, Criss’ character, Blaine—a cute and charismatic gay student from a rival Glee club named the Dalton Academy Warblers—will maintain a strictly platonic friendship with McKinley High’s most out and proud pupil. But could that change as the season progresses? Yes, it could.
Sounds to me like series creator Ryan Murphy is keeping his options open.
Ever since Murphy announced that Kurt would be getting a love interest in season 2, speculation about the identity of his suitor has run rampant. The casting of pretty boy Chord Overstreet led some to speculate that his quarterback character Sam would play that role, a theory Chris Colfer all but shot down when he informed us that there’s no sign of romantic tension between Sam and Kurt in the first four episodes. “Maybe it is too obvious,” he theorized. “Our writers have a way of avoiding the obvious and throwing curveballs.”
Darren-CrissImage Credit: Chris DzombakIn addition to his TV work, Criss has built quite a Web following as a member of the University of Michigan theater company Team StarKid. The group’s spoof, A Very Potter Musical, went viral and turned Criss (who plays the title role) into a bit of an Internet star.
The plot surrounding Kurt’s first boyfriend on Glee thickens: Actor-singer-songwriter Darren Criss—best known to TV audiences as Matt Dallas’ bro on Eastwick—has landed the much-talked-about new gay role on the Fox phenom.
But will he have eyes for Kurt? Maybe. Maybe not. Allow me to explain…
Per a Glee source, Criss’ character, Blaine—a cute and charismatic gay student from a rival Glee club named the Dalton Academy Warblers—will maintain a strictly platonic friendship with McKinley High’s most out and proud pupil. But could that change as the season progresses? Yes, it could.
Sounds to me like series creator Ryan Murphy is keeping his options open.
Ever since Murphy announced that Kurt would be getting a love interest in season 2, speculation about the identity of his suitor has run rampant. The casting of pretty boy Chord Overstreet led some to speculate that his quarterback character Sam would play that role, a theory Chris Colfer all but shot down when he informed us that there’s no sign of romantic tension between Sam and Kurt in the first four episodes. “Maybe it is too obvious,” he theorized. “Our writers have a way of avoiding the obvious and throwing curveballs.”
Darren-CrissImage Credit: Chris DzombakIn addition to his TV work, Criss has built quite a Web following as a member of the University of Michigan theater company Team StarKid. The group’s spoof, A Very Potter Musical, went viral and turned Criss (who plays the title role) into a bit of an Internet star.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Wemma Happily Ever After...?
From Cristina Gibson (H'Wood Party Girl) at Eonline.com:
Gleeks out there who were horrified by the doomsday report Ryan Murphy gave my TV diva cohort on the future of Will and Emma, take heart: Jayma Mays is rooting for them to work out!
"There's definitely still interest there but I think Emma's trying to be wise and not put all of her eggs in one basket. And I think she's just allowing herself time to pursue other things and maybe heal herself from her germaphobic tendencies a bit as well," she told me at last night's Audi pre-Emmy bash.
So there's a chance John Stamos won't steal her away from Matthew Morrison forever? Jayma, who posed for pics with Matthew last night, said she's crossing her fingers for Wemma to live happily ever after.
"Personally, I still feel they belong together," she said. "They seem to be the perfect match. I think it's a timing thing that might make them a little bit off right now. But I think that's where her heart is but there's nothing wrong with other things either."
More good news for Jayma on Glee: it looks like she'll be getting to sing soon!
"I've heard that there's a song coming up but I don't know any specifics," she said. "I said I'd like to sing some Kenny G the other day and no one got it."
The party was hosted by her Glee costar Jane Lynch, who told me she's bringing her new wife to the Emmys...
Gleeks out there who were horrified by the doomsday report Ryan Murphy gave my TV diva cohort on the future of Will and Emma, take heart: Jayma Mays is rooting for them to work out!
"There's definitely still interest there but I think Emma's trying to be wise and not put all of her eggs in one basket. And I think she's just allowing herself time to pursue other things and maybe heal herself from her germaphobic tendencies a bit as well," she told me at last night's Audi pre-Emmy bash.
So there's a chance John Stamos won't steal her away from Matthew Morrison forever? Jayma, who posed for pics with Matthew last night, said she's crossing her fingers for Wemma to live happily ever after.
"Personally, I still feel they belong together," she said. "They seem to be the perfect match. I think it's a timing thing that might make them a little bit off right now. But I think that's where her heart is but there's nothing wrong with other things either."
More good news for Jayma on Glee: it looks like she'll be getting to sing soon!
"I've heard that there's a song coming up but I don't know any specifics," she said. "I said I'd like to sing some Kenny G the other day and no one got it."
The party was hosted by her Glee costar Jane Lynch, who told me she's bringing her new wife to the Emmys...
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Whatever! We've Seen This Song & Dance Before!
Well GLEEks...
Kings of Leon is the next band to turn GLEE down for using their music. Really? Why?
They have just put themselves out there as the fools of the music world! Why...almost EVERYONE wants to be involved with GLEE somehow! Heck, Sir Paul McCartney is THROWING his music at the Ryan Murphy to make sure it's used!
The only ones dead set against open involvement with GLEE so far have been Coldplay, Miley Cyrus & now Kings of Leon...oh...wait...Coldplay came crawling back with their apology & opened their catalog right up to the show after seeing it's success! DUH!
Well, I'm pretty sure Kings of Leon will hear all the success that all the other artists have had with their music being used on the show...then in a few months, they will pull a Coldplay & come crawling back to Ryan Murphy with their music catalog wide open!
Whatever, Kings of Leon! You're not fooling anyone here...
Miley might take a bit to come around. She'll pout when she's an adult & openly talk about the fact she never got to be on the show...
Sony is a whole different story! Why won't they let Michael Jackson('s music) be on GLEE? Still working on that one...
Kings of Leon is the next band to turn GLEE down for using their music. Really? Why?
They have just put themselves out there as the fools of the music world! Why...almost EVERYONE wants to be involved with GLEE somehow! Heck, Sir Paul McCartney is THROWING his music at the Ryan Murphy to make sure it's used!
The only ones dead set against open involvement with GLEE so far have been Coldplay, Miley Cyrus & now Kings of Leon...oh...wait...Coldplay came crawling back with their apology & opened their catalog right up to the show after seeing it's success! DUH!
Well, I'm pretty sure Kings of Leon will hear all the success that all the other artists have had with their music being used on the show...then in a few months, they will pull a Coldplay & come crawling back to Ryan Murphy with their music catalog wide open!
Whatever, Kings of Leon! You're not fooling anyone here...
Miley might take a bit to come around. She'll pout when she's an adult & openly talk about the fact she never got to be on the show...
Sony is a whole different story! Why won't they let Michael Jackson('s music) be on GLEE? Still working on that one...
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
GLEEful Bieber Invite?
From Hilton Hater at thehollywoodgossip.com:
Britney Spears is booked for an appearance on Glee.
Might Justin Bieber follow in her (kinda trashy) footsteps?
In an interview with Access Hollywood this week, series creator Ryan Murphy was asked if he'd entertain the idea of Bieber on his Fox hit? The enthusiastic reply, according to TV Fanatic:
"I think he's so phenomenally talented and I think he's great. So, yes, if he was interested I would make that happen... the [cast sings] his stuff all day long. They sing 'Baby.'"
In just its first season, Glee showcased big-name guest stars such as Kristin Chenoweth, Neil Patrick Harris, Idina Menzel and Molly Shannon. John Stamos and Carol Burnett have already signed on for season two appearances.
Britney Spears is booked for an appearance on Glee.
Might Justin Bieber follow in her (kinda trashy) footsteps?
In an interview with Access Hollywood this week, series creator Ryan Murphy was asked if he'd entertain the idea of Bieber on his Fox hit? The enthusiastic reply, according to TV Fanatic:
"I think he's so phenomenally talented and I think he's great. So, yes, if he was interested I would make that happen... the [cast sings] his stuff all day long. They sing 'Baby.'"
In just its first season, Glee showcased big-name guest stars such as Kristin Chenoweth, Neil Patrick Harris, Idina Menzel and Molly Shannon. John Stamos and Carol Burnett have already signed on for season two appearances.
About Brit /Brit & the Superbowl Tribute...
From GLEEtastic.com:
For a guy who doesn't like spoilers, Ryan Murphy is doing a good job of getting them all out there himself! The contradictory Glee mastermind appeared on Ryan Seacrest's radio show today and let loose a torrent of scoop!
For starters: Yes, Britney Spears will appear on her own tribute episode! But don't expect any mocking. "The Britney episode, I'm here to say, is so reverential about her," said Murphy, "and so kind and it's about her music and it's not about her personal life. And I think, Britney Spears is pop-culture, and I think she's been through a lot. And I want to do something that just sort of says, you know what, 'thank you for what you have done.'" Awesome! Ryan doesn't know who Brit-Brit will appear as, but here's guessing herself!
He also revealed that the Michael Jackson episode, while on the top of his wishlist, might not happen because of rights issues. He said that MJ, The Beatles, or Prince could be the focus of the post-Super Bowl edition. Let's hear it for The Beatles and be done with it!
Source: TV Tattle
** NOT THE BEATLES!! The GLEEmunity & MJFam WANTS the MJ episode...c'mon, Sony! **
For a guy who doesn't like spoilers, Ryan Murphy is doing a good job of getting them all out there himself! The contradictory Glee mastermind appeared on Ryan Seacrest's radio show today and let loose a torrent of scoop!
For starters: Yes, Britney Spears will appear on her own tribute episode! But don't expect any mocking. "The Britney episode, I'm here to say, is so reverential about her," said Murphy, "and so kind and it's about her music and it's not about her personal life. And I think, Britney Spears is pop-culture, and I think she's been through a lot. And I want to do something that just sort of says, you know what, 'thank you for what you have done.'" Awesome! Ryan doesn't know who Brit-Brit will appear as, but here's guessing herself!
He also revealed that the Michael Jackson episode, while on the top of his wishlist, might not happen because of rights issues. He said that MJ, The Beatles, or Prince could be the focus of the post-Super Bowl edition. Let's hear it for The Beatles and be done with it!
Source: TV Tattle
** NOT THE BEATLES!! The GLEEmunity & MJFam WANTS the MJ episode...c'mon, Sony! **
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Brit Invasion Continues on GLEE...
From USmagazine.com:
Gleeks and Britney fans, rejoice!
Glee creator Ryan Murphy confirmed that Britney Spears will appear on the upcoming episode of the FOX hit dedicated to her pop songs.
"Britney, I think 100 percent, is going to be on the episode" for a "couple of scenes," Murphy revealed during a Tuesday radio appearance for On-Air with Ryan Seacrest.
Murphy teased that "the fun Britney stuff happens" when members of the show's glee club go under anesthesia at the dentist (played by John Stamos) and hallucinate about the Circus singer, 28. "They have fantasies of how they can be like her," he explained.
Don't expect the episode to poke fun at Britney's famous head-shaving incident or other lowpoints in her infamous breakdowns of 2007 and 2008.
"The Britney episode, I'm here to say, is so reverential about her," Murphy insisted. "It's about her music and it's not about her personal life."
"Britney Spears is pop culture, and I think she' s been through a lot," he said of the divorced mom of two. "I want to do something that just sort of says, you know what, 'thank you for what you have done. And we're encouraging you to continue to be doing as fantastic as you are.'... We're handling Britney with kid gloves."
"I really admire what she's done with her life and how she's turned herself around," added Murphy, who also directed Julia Roberts' new flick Eat, Pray, Love.
** Just an added note that Britney Spears has been celebrating by following many in the GLEEmunity on Twitter! I am one of them! **
Gleeks and Britney fans, rejoice!
Glee creator Ryan Murphy confirmed that Britney Spears will appear on the upcoming episode of the FOX hit dedicated to her pop songs.
"Britney, I think 100 percent, is going to be on the episode" for a "couple of scenes," Murphy revealed during a Tuesday radio appearance for On-Air with Ryan Seacrest.
Murphy teased that "the fun Britney stuff happens" when members of the show's glee club go under anesthesia at the dentist (played by John Stamos) and hallucinate about the Circus singer, 28. "They have fantasies of how they can be like her," he explained.
Don't expect the episode to poke fun at Britney's famous head-shaving incident or other lowpoints in her infamous breakdowns of 2007 and 2008.
"The Britney episode, I'm here to say, is so reverential about her," Murphy insisted. "It's about her music and it's not about her personal life."
"Britney Spears is pop culture, and I think she' s been through a lot," he said of the divorced mom of two. "I want to do something that just sort of says, you know what, 'thank you for what you have done. And we're encouraging you to continue to be doing as fantastic as you are.'... We're handling Britney with kid gloves."
"I really admire what she's done with her life and how she's turned herself around," added Murphy, who also directed Julia Roberts' new flick Eat, Pray, Love.
** Just an added note that Britney Spears has been celebrating by following many in the GLEEmunity on Twitter! I am one of them! **
Rumors at Rest for #MJonGLEE...or Not...?
From @ItsAGleekThing at www.mjonglee.wordpress.com:
Rumors were flying around twitter that a Michael Jackson Episode was confirmed. Today they were put to rest as Ryan Seacrest tweeted that he spoke to Ryan Murphy and he said that there were no plans yet about the episode but he wants to do it. https://twitter.com/RyanSeacrest/status/20804103306.
However it seems that the Glee cast are more than ready to tackle the MJ episode. Here’s what they revealed during interviews on the red carpet at the Teen Choice Awards.
Matt Morrison: “That would be pretty cool, He is probably the best and most iconic performer in the history of music.”
Jenna Ushkowitz: “That’s a scary, scary episode to do, But that would be absolutely amazing.”
Amber Riley: “Hey, I would love to do a Michael Jackson episode.”
Harry Shum Jr: “All I know is I should be able to do some Michael, please. I’m excited to dive in there and make some magic.”
Heather Morris: “I’m excited to see what [show creator] Ryan Murphy could do with ‘Bad.’ Whatever they’re gonna do, it’s gonna be hysterical.”
Check out the entire article http://hollywoodcrush.mtv.com/2010/08/09/glee-michael-jackson/.
Also, Chord Overstreet (one of Glee’s new characters for season 2) said, “I would love to cover Michael Jackson, too” he said. “I want to do at least one Michael Jackson song. I like ‘Beat It’ a lot.” [Source E!Online]. And let’s not forget that our dear Principal Figgins wants to “Beat It”. ;)
Rumors were flying around twitter that a Michael Jackson Episode was confirmed. Today they were put to rest as Ryan Seacrest tweeted that he spoke to Ryan Murphy and he said that there were no plans yet about the episode but he wants to do it. https://twitter.com/RyanSeacrest/status/20804103306.
However it seems that the Glee cast are more than ready to tackle the MJ episode. Here’s what they revealed during interviews on the red carpet at the Teen Choice Awards.
Matt Morrison: “That would be pretty cool, He is probably the best and most iconic performer in the history of music.”
Jenna Ushkowitz: “That’s a scary, scary episode to do, But that would be absolutely amazing.”
Amber Riley: “Hey, I would love to do a Michael Jackson episode.”
Harry Shum Jr: “All I know is I should be able to do some Michael, please. I’m excited to dive in there and make some magic.”
Heather Morris: “I’m excited to see what [show creator] Ryan Murphy could do with ‘Bad.’ Whatever they’re gonna do, it’s gonna be hysterical.”
Check out the entire article http://hollywoodcrush.mtv.com/2010/08/09/glee-michael-jackson/.
Also, Chord Overstreet (one of Glee’s new characters for season 2) said, “I would love to cover Michael Jackson, too” he said. “I want to do at least one Michael Jackson song. I like ‘Beat It’ a lot.” [Source E!Online]. And let’s not forget that our dear Principal Figgins wants to “Beat It”. ;)
Friday, August 6, 2010
Yet Another Ring in the #MJonGLEE Circus
So far this Michael Jackson tribute episode has been quite a circus...much like his life AND death! A very interesting paralell surrounds this! Hmmm...and much like a song from the upcoming tribute episode...
From @ItsAGleekThing on http://mjonglee.wordpress.com:
More news again! It feels like we’re on a roller-coaster as we wait in anticipation to see if there really will be a Michael Jackson tribute episode.
Yesterday our hopes were up as Ryan Seacrest said that Adam Shankman hinted that he would be working on the MJ episode. Today, however it’s a different story as Adam tells E! News “I can’t say [which episode I'll be directing], but it’s not the thing everybody thinks it is.” He goes on to say “All I went was ‘hee hee’ in Michael Jackson’s voice,
I didn’t say yes I was doing the Michael Jackson episode.” Read the entire story here http://bit.ly/9q6Xpg.
I must admit, I was disappointed after reading that but then the lovely Iqbal Thebal who plays Principal Figgins on Glee tweeted a link hinting again at a MJ episode! He told HollywoodLife.com “Oh man, [I’d love to see us perform] Beat It of course, because I used to dance to that song in college. I have some really fond memories, and I would like to dance to that song. I don’t know if they would let me but I would love to do something like that.” Now how cool is that?! I’ve always wanted to see Figgins dance . Check it out http://www.hollywoodlife.com/2010/08/06/exclusive-%E2%80%98glee%E2%80%99-principal-iqbal-theba-wants-to-beat-it-on-the-michael-jackson-episode/.
Everyday brings more news about controversial MJ episode. I wonder what we’ll hear tomorrow? The campaigning continues on twitter, we won’t stop until we are 110% sure of the tribute! Keep supporting #MJonGlee and follow @MJonGLEE!
From @ItsAGleekThing on http://mjonglee.wordpress.com:
More news again! It feels like we’re on a roller-coaster as we wait in anticipation to see if there really will be a Michael Jackson tribute episode.
Yesterday our hopes were up as Ryan Seacrest said that Adam Shankman hinted that he would be working on the MJ episode. Today, however it’s a different story as Adam tells E! News “I can’t say [which episode I'll be directing], but it’s not the thing everybody thinks it is.” He goes on to say “All I went was ‘hee hee’ in Michael Jackson’s voice,
I didn’t say yes I was doing the Michael Jackson episode.” Read the entire story here http://bit.ly/9q6Xpg.
I must admit, I was disappointed after reading that but then the lovely Iqbal Thebal who plays Principal Figgins on Glee tweeted a link hinting again at a MJ episode! He told HollywoodLife.com “Oh man, [I’d love to see us perform] Beat It of course, because I used to dance to that song in college. I have some really fond memories, and I would like to dance to that song. I don’t know if they would let me but I would love to do something like that.” Now how cool is that?! I’ve always wanted to see Figgins dance . Check it out http://www.hollywoodlife.com/2010/08/06/exclusive-%E2%80%98glee%E2%80%99-principal-iqbal-theba-wants-to-beat-it-on-the-michael-jackson-episode/.
Everyday brings more news about controversial MJ episode. I wonder what we’ll hear tomorrow? The campaigning continues on twitter, we won’t stop until we are 110% sure of the tribute! Keep supporting #MJonGlee and follow @MJonGLEE!
@KristinDSantos & @adammshankman...WHY?
But we WANT the Michael Jackson tribute!!!
From Kristin Dos Santos at eonline.com:
Even the best singers on Glee know you can't win regionals without an awesome dance routine.
So who better to direct an episode than So You Think You Can Dance judge, Step Up 3D producer and famed choreographer Adam Shankman?
During the TCA press tour Monday, Glee show runner Ryan Murphy confirmed that Adam would be directing one of the first 10 episodes next season. Read on to hear what Adam told us last night about his episode (including the Michael Jackson rumors) and who he's most excited to direct...
"I can't say [which episode I'll be directing]," Adam told us backstage last night after the SYTYCD semifinal, "but it's not the thing everybody thinks it is."
Yesterday, Ryan Seacrest tweeted that he "got a pretty heavy hint" from Adam "that he's directing the MJ episode." "All I went was 'hee hee' in Michael Jackson's voice," Adam told us. "I didn't say yes I was doing the Michael Jackson episode.
"I literally sent an email to Ryan Murphy saying I had nothing to do with" the Michael Jackson reports, Adam told us. "The details are not all in—I don't even know if the music is all chosen for the episode."
"I told Ryan the episodes I respond to the best were the ones that pack an emotional wallop. He came up with the idea for the one that he wants me to do."
About the Glee cast, Adam says, "I absolutely adore them. They're all really crazy big fans of So You Think You Can Dance and they were at the Step Up premiere, all of them."
"But I'll tell you who I'm dying to work with: Jane Lynch."
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*sigh* Let's keep pushing harder GLEEks & MJFam!!
From Kristin Dos Santos at eonline.com:
Even the best singers on Glee know you can't win regionals without an awesome dance routine.
So who better to direct an episode than So You Think You Can Dance judge, Step Up 3D producer and famed choreographer Adam Shankman?
During the TCA press tour Monday, Glee show runner Ryan Murphy confirmed that Adam would be directing one of the first 10 episodes next season. Read on to hear what Adam told us last night about his episode (including the Michael Jackson rumors) and who he's most excited to direct...
"I can't say [which episode I'll be directing]," Adam told us backstage last night after the SYTYCD semifinal, "but it's not the thing everybody thinks it is."
Yesterday, Ryan Seacrest tweeted that he "got a pretty heavy hint" from Adam "that he's directing the MJ episode." "All I went was 'hee hee' in Michael Jackson's voice," Adam told us. "I didn't say yes I was doing the Michael Jackson episode.
"I literally sent an email to Ryan Murphy saying I had nothing to do with" the Michael Jackson reports, Adam told us. "The details are not all in—I don't even know if the music is all chosen for the episode."
"I told Ryan the episodes I respond to the best were the ones that pack an emotional wallop. He came up with the idea for the one that he wants me to do."
About the Glee cast, Adam says, "I absolutely adore them. They're all really crazy big fans of So You Think You Can Dance and they were at the Step Up premiere, all of them."
"But I'll tell you who I'm dying to work with: Jane Lynch."
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*sigh* Let's keep pushing harder GLEEks & MJFam!!
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Brittany is SOOOOO Britney
From broadwayworld.com:
'Glee' stars Lea Michele and Heather Morris were recently interviewed by Access Hollywood about season two's upcoming Britney Spears tribute episode. Michele, who has read the script, describes it as "15 music videos inside this episode, very much like the Madonna [tribute episode]." Heather Morris, who plays 'Brittany,' will be playing Britney Spears in a dream sequence. BroadwayWorld brings you a look at the interview below!
Britney Spears became a powerful member of the teen genre return in the late '90s. The runaway success of the Spice Girls and Backstreet Boys opened the door for her own musical breakthrough. Spears quickly became a a pop icon with her stunning debut release. She has since gone on to sell millions of records and confirm her status as a pop culture personality.
Television's most award-winning new series, GLEE was recently honored with 19 Emmy nominations; a Peabody Award; a Golden Globe for Best Television Series, Comedy or Musical; a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series; and a People's Choice Award for Favorite New TV Comedy. The music from GLEE is an international sensation with "Glee: The Music, Volume 1" and "Glee: The Music, Volume 2" topping charts in Australia, the U.K., New Zealand, Ireland and Canada. In the U.S., over 4.5 million songs have been downloaded, and both albums have been certified Gold for sales in excess of 500,000 units.
GLEE follows an optimistic teacher who - against all odds and a malicious cheerleading coach - inspires McKinley High's Glee Club to conquer the world one singing competition at a time. GLEE stars Dianna Agron, Chris Colfer, Jessalyn Gilsig, Jane Lynch, Jayma Mays, Kevin McHale, Lea Michele, Cory Monteith, Matthew Morrison, Amber Riley, Mark Salling and Jenna Ushkowitz.
GLEE is produced by Ryan Murphy Television in association with 20th Century Fox Television. Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan are co-creators of the series. Murphy, Falchuk and Dante di Loreto serve as executive producers, while Ian Brennan serves as co-executive producer.
'Glee' stars Lea Michele and Heather Morris were recently interviewed by Access Hollywood about season two's upcoming Britney Spears tribute episode. Michele, who has read the script, describes it as "15 music videos inside this episode, very much like the Madonna [tribute episode]." Heather Morris, who plays 'Brittany,' will be playing Britney Spears in a dream sequence. BroadwayWorld brings you a look at the interview below!
Britney Spears became a powerful member of the teen genre return in the late '90s. The runaway success of the Spice Girls and Backstreet Boys opened the door for her own musical breakthrough. Spears quickly became a a pop icon with her stunning debut release. She has since gone on to sell millions of records and confirm her status as a pop culture personality.
Television's most award-winning new series, GLEE was recently honored with 19 Emmy nominations; a Peabody Award; a Golden Globe for Best Television Series, Comedy or Musical; a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series; and a People's Choice Award for Favorite New TV Comedy. The music from GLEE is an international sensation with "Glee: The Music, Volume 1" and "Glee: The Music, Volume 2" topping charts in Australia, the U.K., New Zealand, Ireland and Canada. In the U.S., over 4.5 million songs have been downloaded, and both albums have been certified Gold for sales in excess of 500,000 units.
GLEE follows an optimistic teacher who - against all odds and a malicious cheerleading coach - inspires McKinley High's Glee Club to conquer the world one singing competition at a time. GLEE stars Dianna Agron, Chris Colfer, Jessalyn Gilsig, Jane Lynch, Jayma Mays, Kevin McHale, Lea Michele, Cory Monteith, Matthew Morrison, Amber Riley, Mark Salling and Jenna Ushkowitz.
GLEE is produced by Ryan Murphy Television in association with 20th Century Fox Television. Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan are co-creators of the series. Murphy, Falchuk and Dante di Loreto serve as executive producers, while Ian Brennan serves as co-executive producer.
Brit Invasion on GLEE
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Singer Susan Boyle and the music of Paul McCartney are to be featured in the new season of TV musical comedy "Glee" -- joining a growing list of performers eager to be associated with the hit show.
"Glee" creator Ryan Murphy told reporters on Monday that Boyle -- who found unexpected fame on the show "Britain's Got Talent" last year -- would feature in a Christmas-themed episode. She is expected to play a high school lunch lady. Boyle is reportedly recording a Christmas album.
Murphy also said that former Beatle McCartney had written suggesting his music be included on the show, which features a bunch of misfits in a high school choir.
"I received some fantastic mixed tapes from Paul McCartney a couple of weeks ago. I thought I was being punked!," Murphy said.
"It came out of blue in a package, handwritten, and it had two CDs and it said 'Hi Ryan, I hope you will consider some of these songs for 'Glee' ... I had heard that he is a fan of the show. I was gob-smacked ... so of course we are going to do something with him," Murphy said, without elaborating.
"Glee" has been nominated for 19 Emmys in its first season on television. The Fox show has been sold widely overseas and has spawned more than three hit albums of cover versions of pop, Broadway jazz and rap songs.
One of the episodes in the new season will be filled with the music of Britney Spears, following the success last season of Madonna and Lady Gaga-themed episodes.
Murphy said the cast and crew were studying Spears' music videos, her public appearances and album covers to familiarize themselves with her iconic looks.
From Britney/Brittnay, Britain!
From Reuters:
There will be just one other episode next season dedicated to a single artist -- a tribute in February to what Murphy called "a musical artist that we are in negotiation for." He did not elaborate but the artist is widely thought to be the late Michael Jackson.
Murphy said that season 2 would see more focus on characters, particularly those of minor players such as ditzy cheerleader Brittany, Asian student Tina and the father of gay teen Kurt.
'We are scaling back a little bit (on music) and concentrating on the stories and doing just five or six songs per episode," he said.
The new season of "Glee" starts on the Fox network on September 21.
"Glee" creator Ryan Murphy told reporters on Monday that Boyle -- who found unexpected fame on the show "Britain's Got Talent" last year -- would feature in a Christmas-themed episode. She is expected to play a high school lunch lady. Boyle is reportedly recording a Christmas album.
Murphy also said that former Beatle McCartney had written suggesting his music be included on the show, which features a bunch of misfits in a high school choir.
"I received some fantastic mixed tapes from Paul McCartney a couple of weeks ago. I thought I was being punked!," Murphy said.
"It came out of blue in a package, handwritten, and it had two CDs and it said 'Hi Ryan, I hope you will consider some of these songs for 'Glee' ... I had heard that he is a fan of the show. I was gob-smacked ... so of course we are going to do something with him," Murphy said, without elaborating.
"Glee" has been nominated for 19 Emmys in its first season on television. The Fox show has been sold widely overseas and has spawned more than three hit albums of cover versions of pop, Broadway jazz and rap songs.
One of the episodes in the new season will be filled with the music of Britney Spears, following the success last season of Madonna and Lady Gaga-themed episodes.
Murphy said the cast and crew were studying Spears' music videos, her public appearances and album covers to familiarize themselves with her iconic looks.
From Britney/Brittnay, Britain!
From Reuters:
There will be just one other episode next season dedicated to a single artist -- a tribute in February to what Murphy called "a musical artist that we are in negotiation for." He did not elaborate but the artist is widely thought to be the late Michael Jackson.
Murphy said that season 2 would see more focus on characters, particularly those of minor players such as ditzy cheerleader Brittany, Asian student Tina and the father of gay teen Kurt.
'We are scaling back a little bit (on music) and concentrating on the stories and doing just five or six songs per episode," he said.
The new season of "Glee" starts on the Fox network on September 21.
Monday, August 2, 2010
ALERT: Campaign Found on Facebook!!
Well GLEEks...
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It is yet another outlet to get the attention of Ryan Murphy to do this episode!!
Right now there is only 500+ (528 as of this post), but we can do much MUCH better than that!! Let's flood this page with our support!! Don't forget your #MJonGLEE GLEEts, too!!
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It happened! But someone else did it! It is a go for "Michael Jackson 'GLEE' Episode is on Facebook! Someone beat those of us on Twitter...and we are so happy about it!!
It is yet another outlet to get the attention of Ryan Murphy to do this episode!!
Right now there is only 500+ (528 as of this post), but we can do much MUCH better than that!! Let's flood this page with our support!! Don't forget your #MJonGLEE GLEEts, too!!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Michael-Jackson-Glee-Episode/130364680309085?v=wall
C'mon GLEEmunity!! SUPPORT THIS CAUSE!! I did & am!
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