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Season 4: Who’s Staying?

Photo Credit: Chris Hatcher

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

GleeFan Exclusive: Dominic Barnes talks about The Warblers, his inspirations, Beyonce & more!

Posted by Mary on Jan-04-2012 under Cast & Crew, Glee Guest Stars, GleeFan.com Exclusives, Interviews

Photo Source: TwitterDominic 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…

Have a Question for Adam Anders?

Posted by Genica on Dec-16-2011 under Cast & Crew, GleeFan.com Exclusives, Interviews, News

Adam AndersWe 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!

Trevor Live Report and Interviews with Kevin McHale and Dianna Agron

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.

trevor liveOn 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!

trevor liveThe 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.

Go Behind the Scenes of Next Week’s “Hold On To Sixteen”

Posted by Mary on Dec-05-2011 under Behind The Scenes, Cast & Crew, Chord Overstreet, Interviews, Media, News, Videos

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?

Have a Question for Dominic M Barnes?

Posted by Mary on Dec-05-2011 under Cast & Crew, Glee Guest Stars, GleeFan.com Exclusives, Interviews

Photo Credit: TwitterWe 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!

GleeFan Exclusive: Curt Mega talks about touring, his inspirations, Darren Criss & more!

Posted by Mary on Nov-14-2011 under Cast & Crew, Glee Guest Stars, GleeFan.com Exclusives, Interviews

Photo Credit: TwitterCurt 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.

What’s Up with Emma?

Posted by Jon on Oct-30-2011 under Interviews, Jayma Mays, Matthew Morrison

Photo Credit: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

Harry Shum Jr. on Season 3, Becoming a Regular, and Mike Chang

Posted by Bonnie on Oct-03-2011 under Glee Episode Spoilers, Harry Shum, Interviews, Media, News, Videos

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

Season 3 Spoilers from Ryan Murphy

Photo Credit: Season 3 is barely underway and we already have a treasure trove of goodies to look forward to, straight from the mouth of Ryan Murphy as reported by TVGuide. We already know that Idina Menzel’s Shelby Corcoran is coming back for a multiple episode arc, and Lauren Zizes (Ashley Fink) is quitting New Directions. Worried about Lauren being written out of the show? Don’t worry; she has a “major story with Chris Colfer” later in the season, according to Murphy.

It’s already shaping up to be a big year for Mike Chang (Harry Shum Jr.). Not only was he just given parents earlier in the summer, Murphy confirms that the infamously bad singer will sing at least two songs by the time the fourth episode rolls around, and that’s not a typo– he’s singing, not dancing.

And what about those promises made earlier in the summer, that there would be no more special guests, no more tribute episodes, that the Glee Project winners would get some great roles? Well, so far he’s mostly sticking to his guns. Aside from new characters played by Vanessa Lengies and LaMarcus Tinker, there are no current plans to add any more guest stars, although Gwyneth Paltrow making a return to her Emmy-award winning performance as Holly Holiday is possible later in the year. The Glee Project winners will be staggered throughout the season, with Damian McGinty arriving in the fourth episode as a foreign exchange student staying with Brittany (Heather Morris). Naturally, she “thinks he’s a leprechaun with magical powers”. Samuel Larsen will be appearing mid-season as a relative of Mark Salling’s Puck. One or both of them might still be around for the one tribute episode they’re planning this year. The details are still fuzzy and secretive, but if it works out it will be a two-hour episode in the spring dedicated to the music of an act they’ve been trying to license for the past couple years.

What’s your favorite bit of news, Gleeks? Being able to add some more Harry Shum to your iPod? More drama for Will and Emma? Seeing Gwyneth Paltrow, Damian, and Samuel back on your TV screen? Excitement for the season is already amping up, and we’re only in the first week! Share your thoughts below!

Source: We’ve Seen the Glee Season Premiere– Here’s Your Spoilerpalooza! –TVGuide.com

GleeFan Exclusive: Kevin McHale Q&A on filming Glee, traveling & more!

Posted by Rob on Sep-20-2011 under GleeFan.com Exclusives, Interviews, Kevin McHale

Kevin McHaleKevin McHale, also known as Glee‘s Artie Abrams, has answered your questions in his exclusive Q&A with GleeFan.com! He talks about what it was like filming Glee in NYC, his traveling experiences, if a solo album is in his future, and the most amusing thing he’s found while trolling the Tumblrverse. Enjoy!
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Q: “What was your favorite part of shooting in NYC?” – Ellen H. (18, New York)
A: Seeing so many of the fans come to out to watch us. It was really insane and I didn’t expect it at all. Our trailers were on the side of the street, so you can’t really block people off, so it was intense to walk out of your door and have tons of people right there!

Q: “How did you feel about coming to Melbourne in July this year?” – Natasha S. (18, Melbourne, Australia)
A: I absolutely love Melbourne! It’s definitely one of my favorite cities I’ve ever been to. The food is amazing and (not to sound too superficial) but it has the most beautiful people, haha.

Q: “Would you ever consider doing a solo album sometime in the future?” – Fatima M. (16, Dubai)
A: I think if I had the right songs that I was really proud of and naturally felt like the right time, I don’t see why not. It’s all about the songs though. I want to do something I’m happy with, and I’m super critical so it’s a challenge.

Q: “What has been the best advice ever given to you?” – Kat V. (14, Manila, Philippines)
A: It’s not real advice as much as it is a saying from my sister, and I’m pretty sure she stole it from Oprah. “Luck is being prepared at the right moment,” which means always be prepared because you never know when that time will be!

Q: “Has there been a particular moment where the extent of Glee‘s fame has really ‘hit you’?” – Lauren B. (Sunshine Coast, Australia)
A: There are really 2 moments:
1) During the first tour at Radio City Music Hall and having so many people barricaded outside the stage door. It was definitely a Beatles moment.
2) My brother Timmy who was going to uni in England when the show started airing in the US and had been watching it online and had no idea that the show was as successful as it was. So, when I went over to London last summer for the first time, he was laughing at why Fox had given us security and vans to travel in. Granted, he’s 6’3″ and I’m not even 5’8″, so he felt odd that his little brother would need that, and so did I. As soon as we left the hotel for the first, time I started getting recognized and stopped and then more and more people came up and eventually camped outside the hotel. He was so freaked out because he had never seen it, and for me that was one of the coolest things, to be able to go to a place I had always dreamed of going, and to have people who know who I was AND to see my brother’s reaction was priceless.

Q: “Although your character is in a wheelchair, we know in real life are amazing dancer. Who is your dance inspiration and why?” – Missy S. (13, Las Vegas, Nevada)
A: MJ [Michael Jackson] is obvious, I know, but it’s so much more than just how great of a dancer he was. It was what he did to popular music and stage shows. He did things that no one had ever done on that scale, and was so dedicated. I remember years ago someone telling me how he would spend 8 hours in a dance working on a single spin. That’s perfection.

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

McKinley High Adds a 2nd Glee Club?!

Posted by Genica on Sep-17-2011 under Glee Episode Spoilers, Idina Menzel, Interviews, Lea Michele, News

The target on New Directions’ back keeps getting bigger. They not only have to deal with rival show choirs such as Carmel High’s Vocal Adrenaline, but will also have to compete on home turf against a second McKinley High glee club!

According to an interview with Give Me My Remote, Lea Michele reveals that Shelby Corcoran played by Idina Menzel will be the coach of an unidentified McKinley glee club.

Photo Credit: FoxWhen asked about the storyline of a second glee club, Michele at first acted coy, but after a repetition of the question, Michele revealed:

Oh, yes, Shelby’s creating another glee club. My storyline hasn’t kind of connected to that yet, but I know [for] some of the other characters, it has. My storyline is sort of separate from that.

The last we heard from Ms. Corcoran was in the Glee Season 1 finale, “Journey to Regionals.” In that episode she adopted Beth and declined Rachel’s desperate plea to co-direct New Directions with Mr. Schuester. Then in mid-July, it was revealed that Ms. Corcoran would be coming back as a teacher at McKinley. It only seemed logical that she would take Rachel’s advice and co-direct New Directions.

While the intentions of the second glee club remains unclear (are they a complementary club or competition), the addition does guarantee one thing: DRAMA!

How will Rachel deal with her biological mother leading another glee club at her school? Does anyone from New Directions transfer over? Will this be the home for The Glee Project winners? Sound off below!

Source: GLEE: Lea Michele Teases Season 3 – GMMR

McKinley High Tackles a School Musical

Over the course of 2 Seasons of Glee, we’ve seen and heard our New Directions belt out show tunes from various beloved Broadway musicals such as Wicked and Rent. Now in Season 3, we finally get to see them partake in one.

Photo Credit: Glee's FacebookAccording to an interview with the The Hollywood Reporter at Fox‘s Eco Casino Party, Lea Michele revealed that McKinley High is producing a musical that the members of New Directions will be auditioning for. When asked what musical they were producing, she would not give any specifics, but Michele revealed:

[It's a] classic Broadway musical with one female lead and one male lead.

With that being said, drama is sure to ensue as the members of New Directions fight for the leads. In regards to Rachel Berry’s main objective, Michele revealed:

[Rachel is] vying for the lead in the school musical and she has a little competition with Mercedes (Amber Riley).

Not only is competition for the female lead stiff, the competition for the male lead is just as tough, if not more. Chris Colfer‘s Kurt, Cory Monteith‘s Finn, and Darren Criss‘ Blaine are all in the running for the top honor. Yes, you read that right! Blaine is auditioning for the musical! That means Blaine will eventually make the transfer over from Dalton Academy to McKinley High in Season 3.

One person notably missing from the competition for male lead is Kevin McHale‘s Artie. Instead of participating as an actor, Artie has been credited as co-producer of the musical alongside Dot Marie Jones‘ Coach Beiste and Jayma Mays‘ Ms. Pillsbury. The trio will be holding auditions and call backs to see who they’ll cast.

Glee yet again continues its streak of arts education by informing the viewers of the hardships that accompany an entertainment production. Some of the issues sure to arise during this new story arc is the heartbreak of not getting a part and the discrimination of typecasting. Colfer reveals that typecasting might have an influence on the casting decision. In regards to Kurt’s reaction to the situation, Colfer said:

It’s a really interesting learning process that he goes through, learning that people can’t see him as anything but him.

Will typecasting play a role in the outcome? Who do you think the trio will award the lead female and male roles? What musical do you want them to produce? Sound off below!

Source: ‘Glee’ Season 3: The Battle for the School Musical Begins

Naya Rivera wins Favorite Female Artist at the ALMA Awards

Posted by Laura on Sep-12-2011 under Cast & Crew, Events, Interviews, Media, Naya Rivera, News, Pictures, Random, Videos

Naya Rivera at the ALMA AwardsThe stars were out on Saturday night to celebrate and honor the best among the Latino entertainment community at the 2011 ALMA Awards, hosted by Eva Longoria and George Lopez.

Glee‘s Naya Rivera was nominated for 2 awards, Favorite TV Actress and Favorite Female Music Artist. Unfortunately Naya lost out to the very talented, Demi Lovato for Favourite Leading Actress in a TV Comedy but did manage to swipe the award for Favourite Female Music Artist.

This is a huge success for Naya, being the only nominee in the category that has yet to release a solo album and beating out seasoned artists, Jennifer Lopez, Christina Aguilera, Selena Gomez and Shakira, for the coveted award.

The win is Naya’s first award outside of the Glee ensemble and will no doubt be the first of many to come.

Below is an interview with Naya for E! Entertainment before the ceremony.

The ALMA Awards will be aired on NBC on Friday, September 16th 2011, at 8/7C.

Source: Demi Lovato, ‘Glee’s’ Naya Rivera win 2011 ALMA Awards

Naya Rivera Discusses Santana’s Senior Year With The Boston Herald

Posted by Mary on Sep-10-2011 under Cast & Crew, Heather Morris, Interviews, Naya Rivera, News

Source: Cherry GirlSenior year is fast approaching for many of our favorite characters. (Moment of silence, everyone.) One of those who has been confirmed to graduate is everyone’s favorite lesbian, Santana. Naya Rivera recently spoke with The Boston Herald about Santana’s character progression so far, her lesbian storyline helping fans, and what Naya wishes for Santana in Season 3.

When asked about the lesbian storyline, Rivera said:

“I was really excited because it gave me a chance to delve into the dramatic side of her,” she said. “It was a challenge to myself to see if I could do that.”

As we all know, once the “Brittana” storyline emerged, many fans expressed an outpouring of gratitude towards the writers and Naya herself for exploring teenage lesbianism on primetime television. Naya spoke about the fans response to the storyline saying:

“Everybody really loved the story line and gravitated toward it,” she said. “It was relatable. I would meet a lot of teenage girls that were going through the same things and they would thank me. I didn’t ever think that that would be something that I would be responsible for, so it’s good.”

However, Brittana’s future isn’t so set in stone. In fact, Naya isn’t opposed to Santana being someone else aside from Brittany, provided that she is happy.

“Either way they chose to go with it is fine with me,” she said. “And I’m sure it will be great because there’s different things to explore in each direction so I don’t really have a preference. I would just like to see Santana have a relationship, period. Who with, I don’t know.”

Are you an avid fan of Brittany and Santana? Do you want them to become a couple?

Source: The Boston Herald