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Will Glee’s Karofsky finally come out of the closet?

Posted by Allison Francis On April - 25 - 2011

We all know that Karofsky, McKinley High’s hard hitting jock and bully from the popular FOX series “Glee”, is gay or if we give him the benefit of the doubt, he might be probably just confused. But whether he’s gay or not, actor Max Adler clearly is enjoying the challenge in playing the role of a school terrorist, whose bullying ways led Kurt to transfer to Dalton Academy.

So will Karofsky be finally coming out of the closet in the all-new episode of “Glee” (entitled ‘Born this Way’) airing tomorrow night? Adler spoke to TV Guide but he doesn’t give a straight answer.

“There’s this great tension that everybody feels in this circle that adds to the final result…I felt most proud of that scene as far as the whole body of work on Glee,” the circle he refers to is the scene where he apologizes to Kurt and his father, in front of Principal Figgins and Will Schuester. “Everyone wants to see that weight lifted,” Adler adds, “However, I do think it should take its proper time and its due course. Karofsky is such a great character to play as an arc because you can show the internal struggle that a closeted teen is going through on a daily basis.” So it looks like this big bully won’t be coming out anytime soon.

As for acting alongside series regular Naya Rivera who plays Santana, Karofsky’s female counterpart who is as bad of a bully and closeted as he is, Adler is impressed with the actress’ ability to transform as soon as the director yells ‘action!’

“She brings all her A game to every scene. I can hear it one way going over the lines in my trailer, but when I get to set, it really brings it to life to have her there to work opposite.”

Glee’s Chris Colfer lands Disney pilot

Posted by Allison Francis On April - 24 - 2011

“The Little Leftover Witch”, a children’s story based on Florence Laughlin’s book, is Disney Channel’s newest offering. The series boasts an adaptation written by Chris Colfer, star of the award winning FOX hit series, “Glee”. The story will revolve around Felina, whose jammed broomstick forces her to stay with the Doon family and be taken under their care.

Penning a TV adaptation isn’t Colfer’s first written work. “Struck by Lightning”, an independent coming-of-age film basking in the comedic nature and style made popular by John Hughes in the films “The Breakfast Club”, “Pretty in Pink” and “Sixteen Candles”, has a screenplay written by Colfer as well. He will also be starring in the said movie which will mark his silver screen debut.

The movie is reported to begin filming this summer. No word yet on when the Disney Channel pilot is expected to air.

Glee season 2 finale filming starts Monday in NYC

Posted by Allison Francis On April - 23 - 2011

With the season finale of “Glee” fast approaching, New Directions are gearing up for Nationals in New York City. As a result, the cast and crew of the award winning series moves its usual Los Angeles production to several locations and famous landmarks all around the Big Apple.

Although it cannot be confirmed based on the signs seen all over NYC that the film shoot spaces are reserved for “Glee” as the project name reads “Untitled 20th Century Fox Project”, other clues point to the on-location filming of the comedy musical series such as the stand-ins casted which fit the descriptions of the characters of the show.

‘Gleeks’ should therefore watch out for those pink “No Parking Film Shoot” signs all over the Big Apple, which include 47th and 6th/Broadway (around Rockefeller Center), 51st and 8th/9th Avenue (around Times Square), 48th & 6th (near the Fox News Studios) and 61st – 62nd between Broadway and Columbus from April 25 to 29 to catch your favorite “Glee” stars on set while filming what could possibly be the series’ season finale.

Matthew Morrison gives his fans one more reason to be excited and grab a copy of his self-titled debut album when it hits shelves on May 10. “Still Got Tonight”, one of the tracks from the said release, was penned by ‘American Idol’ Season 9 champ and now a bonafide recording artist, Kris Allen.

Morrison, a true son of Broadway, has made several crossovers especially when the hit FOX musical comedy series “Glee” became a staple in global primetime TV viewing. Before becoming known to ‘Gleeks’ as ‘Mr. Schue’ or William Schuester, the steadfastly optimistic high school teacher and Glee club director in the series, Morrison took on guest and minor roles in other TV shows like ‘CSI: Miami’, ‘Dan in Real Life’, Ghost Whisperer’, ‘Law & Order: Criminal Intent’, ‘Once Upon a Mattress’, ‘Numb3rs’, ‘Marci X’ and ‘Primary Colors’.

In the Great White Way, where Morrison found his footing, he took on more notable and lead roles including his Tony Award nominated portrayal as the original Fabrizio in “The Light in the Piazza”. He also appeared in the Broadway productions of “South Pacific”, “A Naked Girl on the Appian Way”, “The Rocky Horror Show”, “Hairspray” and “Footloose”. Just last year, he also took part in the Atlantic Theatre Company production of “10 Million Miles”, which was mounted off-Broadway.

Matt Morrison kicks off solo tour

Posted by Allison Francis On April - 21 - 2011

With a 22-city tour ready to get underway in support of his eponymous self-titled album, Matthew Morrison reflects on how far he has gone, from a struggling actor vying for every juicy or off-beat role, to finding success in Broadway, to finally becoming a household name and a bonafide recording artist, thanks to “Glee”.

As part of his prep for his forthcoming tour, the “Glee” star, better known to avid viewers as ‘Mr. Schue’ or ‘Will Schuester’, is filming several Funny or Die sketches that will accompany his lengthy tour. His tour, which will be co-presented by VH1 Save the Music Foundation, will be a variety show of sorts, with the actor/singer pulling show inspirations from mid-20th century iconic artists like Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr, and Frank Sinatra.

Looking back, none of these would be happening to the actor if “Glee” didn’t skyrocket to the status that it carries today in mainstream pop culture and media, and Morrison never ceases to be grateful, but it also makes him long for the days where he enjoyed the challenge, unpredictability, and toughness of fighting and auditioning for every role and break that the biz has to offer.

“It’s a tough thing. I really enjoyed the struggle of being an actor. There’s something about having big dreams and going after them. Once you reach a certain kind of success there’s a toll to maintain that success; and there’s a lot more expectations. It’s hard,” Morrison explains. He also went on to elaborate how Mr. Schuester’s attitude and perspective closely mirrors his own. In the pilot season of the show, his character was very much like “the inspirational teacher that you always wish you had, that you can go to with any problem”, and he says he tried to fill in those shoes even off-cam, considering that the cast was made up of relatively unknown actors, from the small screen at least. Following the show’s success, almost every cast member found their footing in the industry, one example is Chris Colfer, who is set to star in his first feature film which he penned, in addition to a Disney Channel pilot in which he also wrote the script. “Everyone’s in their own zone now, and has their own thing going on. Movies and stuff,” Matthew says.

So how does he and the entire cast of the critically acclaimed and uber successful FOX series deal with their newfound success in show business? “You know, none of us have experienced this kind of notoriety before,” he says, “But we’ve gone through it as a family and we keep each other grounded and in check.” That’s how.

Matthew Morrison’s self-titled debut release is set to hit stores on May 10. His 22-city album tour will kick off this summer.

Warblers Join the ‘Glee’ Tour

Posted by Allison Francis On April - 19 - 2011

Get ready “Glee” fans. Meet the Warblers. On Tuesday Fox announced the Dalton Academy Warblers, who are currently promoting their newly released soundtrack album, are joining the summer tour along with the rest of our favorites. Ashley Fink is also joining the tour. She plays Lauren Zizes, the prom queen candidates.

Stars Lea Michele, Amber Riley, Cory Monteith, Kevin McHale, Chris Colfer, Mark Salling, Jenna Ushkowitz, Naya Rivera, Dianna Agron, Harry Shum Jr., Heather Morris, Darren Criss and Chord Overstreet will also be appearing on stage.

Additional locations and tour dates have been added for East Rutherford, N.J., Toronto, Chicago, San Jose, Washington D.C. And Uncasville, CT. Matinee performances have been made available for Uniondale, Toronto, Chicago and Los Angeles. The tour will launch from Las Vegas on May 21.

Kristin Chenoweth Pencils in May 3 for ‘Glee’ Return

Posted by Allison Francis On April - 15 - 2011

The actress Kristin Chenoweth is known by “Glee” fans as April Rhodes, the alcoholic, petite force of nature, from her appearances in “Glee” episodes last season. Chenoweth, who won an Emmy Award for her work in “Pushing Daisies,” told her fans that at some point in the future she would be returning to “Glee.” This week Chenoweth announced via Facebook her character would be making an appearance next month on the show.

Chenoweth’s Facebook page read, April Rhodes fans, get ready. Kristin is returning to “Glee” in a few weeks. On May 3 tune in for another Glee-tastic episode which will feature Kristin.

Chenoweth’s character April Rhodes is a rabble rouser and high spirited woman who has a drinking problem. She went to school with Will Schuester (played by Matthew Morrison), who heads the high school’s glee club.

Last month Ryan Murphy, the creator of “Glee,” said Chenoweth would be performing an original song called “It’s 10 a.m., I’m Drunk” during her upcoming appearance on “Glee.”

Recently Chenoweth starred in the musical “Promises, Promises” on Broadway. Last month the actress hinted on Twitter about returning to Broadway very soon. She wrote, just ask Scott Ellis about me coming back to Broadway. Ellis is New York-based Roundabout Theatre Company’s associate artistic director and directed Chenoweth in “Steel Pier,” a 1997 musical.

Dianna Agron Squashes Silly Rumors of Her Dating Lea Michelle

Posted by Allison Francis On April - 14 - 2011

Dianna Agron says she needs to clear something up. She and Lea Michele, her co-star on “Glee,” are not dating.

Dianna said, everyone’s convinced I’m in a relationship with Lea. Supposedly there are forums that have posted photos of the two of us hugging during events or at work. It’s flattering but funny. Lea is beautiful, but why can’t you and your friends hug?

Although the two friend are not an item, Lea does still back her best friend. Dianna said, Lea taught me about standing up for myself, like I need to realize I can not be in ten difference places all at the exact same time.

Dianna added, she is very protective as well. We were flying to Melbourne from Sydney once. A crazy man grabbed my face, then kissed me. So Lea pushed him off and yelled. One of the stewardesses was mean and said, be quiet you two. Lea said no, that guy kissed my friend.

Previously Dianna and Alex Pettyfer, the English model and actor, were involved. After they broke up, Dianna cried on Lea’s shoulder, which started the rumors.

So what do you think? Are Lea and Dianna secretly involved or do you believe Dianna is telling the truth?

Rebecca Black’s Virual Hit ‘Friday’ Coming to ‘Glee’

Posted by Allison Francis On April - 14 - 2011

Rebecca Black, the surprise singing sensation, might have plenty of critics. However, the “Glee” cast isn’t one of them. The McKinley High students in fact will be performing “Friday,” Black’s viral song, during a forthcoming episode on the Fox series.

Although Black’s video portrays a teenager headed out with her female friends for a night out, the “Glee” girls will not be singing the song. Instead Puck (Mark Salling), Sam (Chord Overstreet) and Artie (Kevin McHale) will be taking on the song about weekend fun and partying.

“Friday” is part of a package that Black’s mother paid $2,000 for to the L.A.-based production company Music Ark Factory that works with aspiring teen singers. Black’s video was released to YouTube and has racked up over 100 million hits in addition to a lot of criticism.

Black said, I was really shocked by the hurtful comments. It feels, at times, as if I am being cyber bullied. At first when I saw the nasty comments, it made me cry. I’m not the best singer, but I am also not the worst.

Now that her song is making its way to “Glee,” it appears the drama is going to end with a high note.

Glee honored by GLADD

Posted by Allison Francis On April - 12 - 2011

The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation or GLAAD has honored “Modern Family” and “Glee” with the Outstanding Comedy Series Awards. These two shows have also won Emmys.

Accepting the awards at the 22nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles were Chris Colfer and Mike O’Malley of “Glee” and Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Ariel Winter, and Julie Bown of “Modern Family.” Colfer plays the role of Kurt Hummel, an openly gay student and O’Malley plays his father.

In addition, Kristin Chenoweth was given the Vanguard Award, which is designed to honor a person who has made an outstanding effort to make the LGBT more visible in the media as a result of his or her acting work. Sean Hayes, who starred with her in “Promises, Promises” presented Chenoweth with the award.

In Chenoweth’s acceptance statement, she said, “I want to encourage many people of all faiths to come forward and stand with me. Even if you don’t believe in Jesus the way I do, he did teach to love – not just tolerance, but acceptance. I’m lucky I had parents who adopted me at birth, conservative Southern Baptists who said, ‘You will love everyone the same’…I would like to thank GLADD for this amazing, amazing honor. This is the biggest honor I have ever received.”

Robert Greenblatt, Entertainment Chairman at NBC was presented the Stephen F. Kolzak Award by Dolly Parton. Mondo Guerra, a contestant on “Project Runway” accepted the Outstanding Reality Program Award on behalf of the show. The Outstanding TV Journalism Segment Award was bestowed upon Joel Burns, a Fort Worth City council member and

Lawrence O’Donnell of MSNBC for the “Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell” report “Fort Worth Speech.”

The comedy “I Love You Phillip Morris” with Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor was honored with the Outstanding Film – Limited Release Award. Kirsten Dunst gave Bianca “Nikki” Peet, a teenager from Texas a Special Recognition Award to praise her work at organizing a Gay-Straight Alliance chapter at her school.

The GLAAD Media Awards are designed to acknowledge and award media whenever they provide balanced, truthful, and inclusive characterizations of gay, lesbian, transgender and bisexual people and issues.

The last presentation of awards will be in San Francisco on May 14.