Check out Dianna Agron making the talk show rounds, chatting about Glee, Quinn’s accident, and Time Tebow rumors on The View and Good Day New York on April 9th.

Dianna Agron: MyFoxNY.com

Recently the Glee cast hit the milestone of becoming the Number 8 Top Selling Digital Artists in the US. While many credit the success of the show to its big name stars like Lea Michele and Darren Criss, the real driving force behind Fox’s musical comedy is the man behind the scenes- Executive Music Producer Adam Ander’s. He’s responsible for taking the David Guetta and Usher’s pop anthem “Without You” and turing into Rachel Berry’s power ballad for Finn. He’s also the genius that took Adele’s “Someone Like You” and “Rumor Has It” and turned it into an unforgettable mashup that Adele’s own manager thought was “brilliant [and] so creative.”

Here in our GleeFan.com exclusive Q&A Adam has answered your questions! He talks about the challenges of producing music for the show, the process behind it, Amber Riley‘s Solo Album, and Noah Saw Salling’s accident in the studio!

Q: “What inspired you to pursue music producing? How did you become involved with Glee?” – Joey S. (17, Arizona)
A: I grew up in a musical family. My first memory is sleeping under a mixing console. I was always writing songs…and then realized I needed to record them. So I started making demos of my own songs in my bedroom. The rest is history really.

Q: “How do you plan what songs to use for each episode? And what’s their process of elimination?” – Laura M. (Ireland)
A: Ryan Murphy plans all that while he writes the script with the writing team. A lot of times he give me options and I tell him what I think works the best musically. This especially happens a lot on mashups. He says “I want to mash “X” up with something…Any ideas?”

Q: “When arranging songs, what do you consider first, the artist who will sing it or how you want the song to sound?” – Olga Benitez (Puerto Rico)
A: On Glee, the scene drives what my partner Peer and I do. Then based on the song, we may decide to do a totally new take that would sound amazing on the particular character singing it. When working with traditional recording artists outside of Glee, it’s all about the artist. Whatever is best for that artist wins out always.

Q: “Who is the goofiest person in the studio? Can you give us a story of something that had you in laughs?” – Raquel H. (Los Angeles, California)
A: I don’t know who is the goofiest… That depends on who is the most tired that particular week! But Mark did bring his dog [Noah Saw Salling] to the studio, and let’s just say it wasn’t potty trained yet.

Q: “It’s speculated that you are the executive producer for Amber’s album. Can you give us any information about the genre, release date, or 1st single for Amber solo album? Anything really!” – Rocelle Alexia (Toronto, Canada)
A: It’s true. I am Executive Producer on Amber’s Album. I am her biggest fan and am so excited to be a part of it. I have always said she is one of the best singers on the planet, so this album has to be made, and it will be amazing! There is no release date yet…but look for it sometime before summer.

Click here to read the rest of the Q&A…

Yesterday Joe Moses of Team Starkid took some time out of his busy schedule to talk to our LA rep Shelly about his upcoming show (which includes a super secret special Glee-related guest!), interactions with fans, his thoughts on Glee and its cast, the story behind his panda hat, and more. Seeing as many of us at GleeFan.com were Starkids even before Darren Criss joined the Glee cast, we love seeing these two fandoms collide. Enjoy Shelly’s interview below!

And if you’re in the LA area, don’t miss out – get your tickets now for the first ever west coast Joe Moses One-Man Showses! Monday, March 5th, 8 pm at the El Rey Theatre.

The Joe Moses One-Man Showses: El Rey Theatre Los Angeles Promo

We are now taking questions for Dijon Talton, also known as Matt Rutherford from Season 1.

Keeping up with our trend of cast Q&As, Dijon has kindly agreed to answer some of your questions! Send us any questions you have for him, whether it be about being on Glee or his current music endeavors! Please have your questions in by Wednesday, March 7th, 2012 at 11:59pm EST, so we can send him the best ones!

You can submit your questions here as a comment below or Tweet them to me @GleekMaryP. Remember to include your first name and optionally your last initial, as well as where you are from. If you would like, you can also include your age. For example, if I were to ask a question, at the end I would say, “Mary P. (19, Chicago, IL).”

We’ll probably be picking around 20 questions, but feel free to submit as many as you’d like. (Note: Try to put your questions in the same comment if possible.)

Good luck, and I can’t wait to read through all your questions!

Two weeks ago I was able to cover the Belvedere (RED) Pre-Grammy for our friends at Starry Constellation Magazine. While there, I had the pleasure of talking to Glee‘s very own Irish Lucky Charm Damian McGinty.

Damian was very excited as he discussed his character’s love-triangle storyline and solo performance of Michael Buble’s “Home” in the episode “Heart.” Being able to perform “Home” was particularly meaningful to Damian because he revealed to me at Trevor Live that it was the one song he really wanted to sing on Glee. Although in the context of his character being an exchange student from Ireland, he did casually mention, “If I’m singing ‘Home’, does that mean I’m going home?” After watching the episode, are we supposed to give Rory the benefit of the doubt and believe that he is getting deported or was it really just a ploy to get Sugar Motta to ask him to her Valentine’s Day Dance. I guess we’ll find out depending on Damian’s plans for Season 4.

When asked about being a regular next season, Damian had some interesting scoop to give to us regarding those lingering Season 4 rumors. He revealed talks about his contract haven’t begun yet and that he’s just really trying to enjoy his time in the now. While answering the status of his Glee future, Damian inadvertently confirmed some unknown statuses for some of the others:

“Honestly the reality is that nobody apart from 3 or 4 people know if they’re going to be on Glee next year. So everything’s up in the air with the whole Season 4 coming up, so we’ll see what happens.”

So as of right now, we know that Lea Michele, Cory Monteith, Chris Colfer, and Naya Rivera are all confirmed for Season 4. Should we be worried about the future of the rest of the “seniors” which include Mark Salling, Amber Riley, Dianna Agron, Heather Morris, Harry Shum Jr., and Chord Overstreet? Maybe, but don’t go chasing Ryan Murphy & Co. just yet! There is still plenty of time for contract negotiations especially now that there is no Glee Concert Tour this Summer.

Check out why the cast will not be singing at a city near you this summer.

On a lighter note, other topics discussed involved Damian’s adjustment to America. In a blog post Damian wrote, he said he never tried Peanut Butter before. Gasp! Peanut butter is one of my favorite foods, so I just had to get the scoop. When asked about it, Damian said he had never eaten it before September when Mark and Darren made him eat a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Damian joked though:

“Eveyone knows that on the set of Glee, [Glee writers] write about what [cast members] learn as a person. So maybe there’s going to be a peanut butter scene. Who knows? Wait and see!”

Hrm, is he joking or is this an actual hint? I hope he’s not cause some of the writers here at GleeFan.com (aka Mary, Laura, Jon & myself) have been debating the awesomeness of peanut butter for days. I think a peanut butter scene would settle the argument and be the icing on the proverbial cake.

Update February 28: Damian wasn’t joking! Glee featured Rory Flannigan tasting peanut butter for the first time in episode 3x14 “On My Way.”

Check out Damian’s full interview below starting at 0:22. He also talks filming Regionals & a wedding, working with Samuel Larsen, and Glee’s new Forever 21 Clothing Line.

Source: StarryMag at Belvedere (RED) Grammy Party
-- Mary J Blige, Damian McGinty, Sophia Bush, John West

This past Thursday, I had the opportunity to talk with Damian McGinty at the Belvedere (RED) Pre-Grammy Party in Hollywood for our friends at Starry Constellation Magazine. While there, Damian inadvertently revealed an enormous filming secret! When discussing the hectic schedule of Glee, he revealed that he almost did not make it to the event because:

“We just finished filming a wedding”

I repeat, Damian exclusively revealed that they just filmed A WEDDING! Of course we all know that there are two engagements on the show right now: the expected engagement between Will Shuester and Emma Pillsbury and the surprising one between Finn Hudson and Rachel Berry. When asked, if it was Wemma’s or Finchel’s? Damian was tight lipped and said: “You’ll have to wait and see, but what I can say is the bride looked absolutely beautiful.”

Now Damian’s hints don’t give us too much details until you take into account prior Tweets from the cast. Previously, Lea Michele Tweeted:

In addition, cast members Chord Overstreet and Kevin Mchale both Tweeted pictures with Jeff Goldblum who plays Hiram Berry, one of Rachel’s dads, that same Thursday they filmed the wedding. While we don’t have any context about the wedding, evidence is shaping up to be purely Finchel. Does this mean Rachel Berry will now be Rachel Hudson? For now, we’ll have to wait until the episode airs, but we can all still speculate.

Do you think it’s Finchel’s or Wemma’s. Do you want a Finchel wedding to happen or do you think its too soon? Is it a dream sequence? Sound off below!

Source: StarryMag at Belvedere (RED) Grammy Party
- Mary J Blige, Damian McGinty, Sophia Bush, John West

The past few weeks have been a constant whirlwind of news about Glee‘s future: there will be a Season 4; characters are graduating yet also staying on the show; the format will be a completely awesome and novel concept. Now that the winds are dying down and the fate of graduating fan favorites like Lea Michele, Chris Colfer, Cory Monteith, and Naya Rivera have been confirmed, questions start to be raised. Questions like: what about the rest of the cast?

The truth is, nobody knows yet, not even the cast themselves. When asked at the Fox TCA All-Star party, Mark Salling confided that he has no idea what his future holds.

“It’s just nice to really be able to work with the people I do and have the job I do. I feel blessed. And if they want to have me back, I’d love to.”

Sounds pretty good… after all, who wouldn’t want more Puck? Meanwhile, could there be room for more cast additions? Rumors are floating around that Grant Gustin, currently playing meerkat-faced Sebastian, is being picked up as a series regular for next season. Although Fox cautions that “we are not finalizing season four regulars until May” and Grant himself tweeted caution that series regular status hasn’t been made official yet, it looks like we’ll be seeing a lot more of Kurt’s rival next year.

There you have it, Gleeks! What do you think? Can you wait until May to find out who’s staying and who’s leaving? Do you think Sebastian should be added to the ranks of full-time characters? Leave a comment below!

Sources: Glee Roll Call! Will Mark Salling Be Back Next Year? – E! Online
Glee Villain Gets Series Regular Role in Season Four! – E! Online

Dominic Barnes, also known as Warbler Trent, has answered your questions in his exclusive Q&A with GleeFan.com! He discusses how he became a Warbler, working with Darren Criss, and his love for Beyonce.
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Q: “If you could have the Warblers sing any song in the world, which would you choose?” – Sara O. (Chicago, IL)
A: I would have to choose “Cry Me a River” by Michael Buble… Maybe Trent should sing it as a ballad to Blaine for leaving. haha ;)

Q: “If you could do a duet with anyone from the Glee cast, who would you choose?” – Tamzen C. (16, Washington)
A: Amber Riley in a heartbeat! I think she has one of the most incredible voices of our generation and to sing with her would be such an honor. Here’s hoping! ;)

Q: “What has been your best experience so far on the set of Glee with the cast?” – Tom (19, New York)
A: I know this is such a cliched answer but EVERY single moment has been the greatest! It has been phenomenal from day one and I couldn’t ask for a better job and for better people to share the experience with.

Q: “Who was your biggest influence growing up?” – Michelle (30, United Kingdom)
A: My mom had the biggest influence on me hands down. She taught me so many valuable lessons and really helped me succeed and taught me to go for my dreams regardless of my circumstances.

Q: “What is the storyline behind Trent? What is his character description, if you were to give him one?” – Kris P. (Philadelphia, PA)
A: He is a total sass basket with only the best of intentions. He is fixated on perfection and tries to prove himself to everyone, especially Blaine. But he is all around a very sweet innocent guy with plenty of sass to go around. ;) I like to think of him as the counterpart to Mercedes in the New Directions!

Q: “What is the hardest challenge you have being an actor?” – Aaron (Peoria, IL)
A: Relaying a message to the masses, and wanting them to take away a certain message from your character that you intend for them to receive.

Q: “You used to be an extra on Glee and can be seen in some classroom and hallway scenes at McKinely.  How did you become a Warbler?” – Mary (18, Louisiana)
A: I was cast by Ryan Murphy and Paris Barclay, who directed the regionals episode in Season 2. My good friend Tim Davis put me up for the part and the rest was history.

Q: “If you could give a message of hope to LGBT teens who are reading this and struggling, what would you say?” – Nick J. (Arkansas)
A: Life is full of wonderful surprises that can potentially alter the path you are on currently, so stick around and find out what those surprises are because it is so worth it. There is an entire community of people who will love you for exactly who you are and we cannot wait to meet you! So please let us have that chance.

Click here to read the rest of the Q&A…

We are now taking questions for Glee’s music producer Adam Anders. Anders is responsible for Glee-ifying tracks, writing original songs such as “Get it Right,” and arranging epic mash-ups like “Rumor Has It Someone Like You.”

I had the pleasure of interviewing Adam at Trevor Live and he has so kindly agreed to participate in a fan Q&A with Gleefan as well! Send in your questions for Adam, as long as its not about spoilers! We will be accepting them until 11:59pm PST on Friday, December 29th.

You can submit your questions here as a comment below or Tweet them to me @GleekGenica. Please remember to include your first name and optionally your last initial, as well as where you are from. If you would like, you can also include your age. For example, if I were to ask a questions, at the end i would say, “Genica R. (21, San Francisco, CA).”

Feel free to submit as many questions as you’d like. I’ll be sorting through all of them and submitting the best ones to Adam. Also look out for my interview with him at Trevor Live. It should be up within the next couple days.

Good luck, and I can’t wait to read through all your questions!

Sunday night I had the amazing opportunity to attend The Trevor Project’s Trevor Live 2011 as a member of the press for GleeFan.com. For those of you who don’t know what Trevor Live is, it’s a charity event which aims to raise awareness and garner support for LGBTQ youth. This year’s Trevor Live was a celeb studded event that was jam packed with skits, appearances, and performances from artists and actors spanning from Amy Poehler to Lady Gaga to Glee’s Amber Riley and Darren Criss.

On the day the event was hosted, I arrived at the Hollywood Palladium unsure of what to expect. This was my first time ever doing something of this magnitude. How does a red carpet work? Would I actually get to interview anyone? My questions were immediately answered once I checked in. I obtained my media pass and was directed towards GleeFan’s reserved spot on the red carpet. It was very cramped as all the press were only allotted a foot an a half of space each! The press to my right was Billboard.com and the media on my left was the official Trevor Project documentary! Not gonna lie, at first it was really intimidating, but as the day progressed, everything became more comfortable. Everyone in our corner was really friendly and we all shared tips and scoop! It was crazy!

The red carpet was very fast paced and combined with our less than stellar red carpet location, it was difficult to actually engage in interviews with many of the Glee Cast. By the time they reached our portion of the press line, their publicists would whisk them inside the theater. Luckily, I was fortunate enough to be able to conduct interviews with Dianna Agron, Kevin McHale, Adam Anders, Damian McGinty, and Cameron Mitchell.

Below is Dianna’s and Kevin’s interviews. Dianna discusses topics spanning from her upcoming project You, Me, & Charlie to her upcoming scenes with Rachel to the new direction Quinn is headed towards. Kevin chats with us about The Trevor Project, a Jackson family tribute, Kanye West, kilts and more!

Hope you enjoy these interviews with Dianna and Kevin! I’m swamped with final exams this week, but I just wanted to get this up before “Hold on to Sixteen” airs because they both give us some inside scoop about the episode! The interviews with Adam, Damian, and Cameron will be up some time next week. Also look out for photos from the event including “funny faces” with Dianna, Kevin, Cameron.

(Bear with me guys! I was doing this all alone, so if the camera is a little shaky or my hand is in shot, sorry!) I still cannot believe this legitimately happened.

The Trevor Project is a figuratively and literally a lifeline for LGBTQ teens. If you are in need of some support, make sure to check out The Trevor Project.

It looks like Trouty Mouth has definitely been working hard while away from Lima! A behind the scenes video of Sam Evans‘ return to McKinely was just released on Glee‘s YouTube channel. Sam is back and he’s brought some super skimpy shorts with him as he is now a stripper going by the name White Chocolate. Chord Overstreet also discussed his first performance back saying that “Red Solo Cup” by Toby Keith is a really fun and funny to perform. Check out the behind the scenes video below:

What’re your thoughts on Sam’s return and new profession?

We are now taking questions for Dominic M. Barnes, also known as Warbler Trent.

Keeping up with our trend of cast Q&As, Dominic has kindly agreed to answer some of your questions! Send us any questions you have for him, so long as they aren’t about spoilers! Please have your questions in by Wednesday, December 14th, 2011 at 11:59pm EST, so we can send him the best ones!

You can submit your questions here as a comment below or Tweet them to me @GleekMaryP. Remember to include your first name and optionally your last initial, as well as where you are from. If you would like, you can also include your age. For example, if I were to ask a question, at the end I would say, “Mary P. (19, Chicago, IL).”

We’ll probably be picking around 20 questions, but feel free to submit as many as you’d like. (Note: Try to put your questions in the same comment if possible.)

Good luck, and I can’t wait to read through all your questions!

Curt Mega, also known as Warbler Nick, has answered your questions in his exclusive Q&A with GleeFan.com! He discusses his time traveling on tour over the summer, working with Darren Criss, and his experience on Tumblr!
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Q: “What was the most exciting/memorable thing about the Glee tour this summer?” – Nicole K. (25, Baldwin, WI)

A: Having the opportunity to meet so many amazing people one on one and not being separated by a television screen or social media sight. Having direct communication with lovers of the show and getting to hear their stories and be inspired by their joy.

Q: “If you could sing a duet with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and what would you sing?” – Naomi (14, Wisconsin)

A: For a male artist I would say Chris Martin/Coldplay singing “The Scientist” and  for female, Lea Michele…and I would want to sing “As Long as You’re Mine” from Wicked! Dream big, right??

Q: “We really don’t know much about your character Nick from Glee. What can you tell us about him? What do you think his story is?” – Stephanie B. (Ames, IA)

A: As an actor, your job is to fill in your backstory with the richest of colors and the fullest life you can. Nick is very specific to me: I think he is somewhat naive, earnest, playful, energetic and passionate. I think he must be very driven to be willing to audition for a solo time and again (I suppose “4” was the magic number!) and I think he is grateful for his best friends/brothers he has in the Warblers.

Q: “What is the most important piece of advice that has ever been given to you?” – Roger C. (19, Chicago, IL)

A: To be a person of integrity in all things.

Q: “What are your thoughts on Tubmlr and how’s your Tumblr experience so far?” – Lavina

A: I am fascinated by Tumblr and the Tumblr community. They are passionate, outspoken, and opinionated and I love that. I recently started one and love being able to write beyond the 140 character limit of twitter.

Q: “Are you accustomed to your rising fame and your adoring fans?” – Leyla L. (14, Paris, France)

A: I don’t look at it like fame (most people still don’t know who I am, lol) but I look at it as an opportunity to connect and share my heart and journey with people like me. As an artist, it’s a chance to share my work with more people and to be able to be inspired by the thoughts that they share with me. I am so grateful for the amazing people who have been so very supportive, I still can’t believe it.

Q: “Most embarrassing song on your playlist?” – Roni K. (21, Israel)

A: “Teach Me How To Dougie” (and I know all the lyrics). But hey, it was for hip hop class! Don’t judge.

Q: “What has been your favorite song that you’ve sung with the Warblers?” – Georgia P. (15. Spain)

A: I’m going to have to say “Uptown Girl”!

Q: “Tell us about your experience singing “Uptown Girl” and making your solo debut on Glee?” – Monica P. (17, Indonesia)

A: It was truly a dream becoming reality. First off, Billy Joel is one of my all time favorite artists and one of the all time greats. There was a very specific target of emulating his classic style that was, in and of itself, an homage to Frankie Vallie and the Four Seasons, and as a lover of 60’s Motown, I was enthralled by the experience while recording and shooting. It was pure joy. I am so grateful to Ryan Murphy and the entire Glee team for that opportunity. Words cannot express how grateful I am.

Q: “Tell us about The Candle Project you just started.” – Emily

A: It came from question I kept asking myself: how can I be a light in people’s lives? How can I take action against the tragedy of bullying and hate? What does that action look like? I wanted to form a community where we could come together and share our experiences and stories and encourage one another.

Q: “Which movies, music and books have inspired you the most, both creatively and personally?” – Olivia (19, Singapore)

A: I am drawn to film and literature where ordinary people are faced with extraordinary circumstances and rise to greatness because of their passion and heart: my favorite movies would have to be Braveheart, Saving Private Ryan and Schindler’s List. Favorite books would be the Chronicles of Narnia series. The defining characteristic I am drawn to in each of those is that there are “small” and ordinary people rising to the occasion and becoming heroes because of their love for others and their passion for justice.

Q: “Kurt and Blaine always go to The Lima Bean for coffee on Glee. What is your coffee order and where is your favorite place to get coffee?” – Genica R. (California)

A: I am a big fan of bold coffee with almond milk or an Americano. My favorite places are hole in the wall coffee shops where you can go and sit and read and write for hours and feel like you are at home.

Q: “How is working with Darren Criss? Any funny moments that you can talk about?” – Scott O. (20, Normal, IL)

A: Darren is amazing. One of the most grounded, humble and talented people I know. Watching his transition to stardom has been amazing because he hasn’t changed one bit: he is truly a caring and passionate person and I have learned so much from him. Funny story I can share: we were working out at the gym and as we were leaving, the lady at the front desk said to him, “You know I want to freak out when I see you, right? But I won’t.” He said, “Good! I’m glad you don’t! It’s way cooler talking to you this way!” I thought it was hilarious but also a testament to his humility.

Q: “Would you ever consider making a solo album?” – Sara H. (Portland, ME)

A: I have always considered myself an actor first so I’ve never been focused on releasing a solo album. I would not rule it out however. I love singing and telling stories through song. I think it would have to be the right material coming from an honest place in the right time and not forced just for the sake of making an album.

Q: “You are very inspirational. If you could pick one phrase or quote to live by, what would it be?” – Briyelle N.

A: Love the journey more than the prospect of success.

The last time we saw Emma Pillsbury she was sobbing and praying while Will promised (in song, of course) that he would help her overcome her OCD once and for all. Easier said than done, considering that it took Emma the greater part of two seasons to start therapy for her issues. With hints at the end of “Asian F” that she’s returned to her old destructive ways, TVLine interviewed Jayma Mays and asked her if Will had what it takes to fix her.

“Oh, that’s a very deep question… I… I don’t know that anybody can fix anybody, but I do feel that if I’m going to be sentimental about it, there are elements to both Emma and Will that bring out the best in each other, and that’s what good about well-written couples. I definitely think that Will has the ability to do that for Emma.”

Sounds like there’s a light at the end of the tunnel for these two. And, in cheerier news, Jayma confirmed that she will be performing a duet with Matthew Morrison on an original song written by music producer Adam Anders for the show’s second Christmas album, which will be released November 15. Just one more reason for us to put it on our Christmas lists.

Source: Glee’s Jayma Mays Previews Emma’s Season 3 Storylines

As most of you already know, this Tuesday’s episode “Asian F” features a storyline that showcases our favorite dancer-not-singer, Mike Chang. In preparation for the big show, ClevverTV sat down with Harry Shum Jr. and talked everything Glee: this week’s episode, the future of Mike Chang, and Harry’s thoughts on Season 3. Enjoy!

Source: Glee’s Harry Shum, Jr. Dishes on Season 3 — NEW ‘Asian F’ Episode