When news hit the web earlier this week about Mike O’Malley’s involvement in a new pilot for Fox, it prompted many Glee fans to ask one very important question: but what about Burt Hummel?

Have no fear, Glee fans, O’Malley’s casting as the lead of Family Album — a new, single-camera comedy — won’t interfere with his role as Kurt’s supportive father on Glee. He’ll work on both shows and is guaranteed to be in at least six episodes of Glee‘s third season and he’ll be back for the current season in the next episode, “Blame it on the Alcohol,” airing February 22nd.

Mike teases his upcoming scenes with Kurt by saying, “It’s some really great stuff. It’s the further stage of evolution of Burt needing to accept his son as who he is. They have some conversations Burt never thought he would have to have.”

Best of luck to Mike in his new endeavor and we’re happy to hear that Burt Hummel is sticking around on Glee!

Source: Mike O’Malley to Pull Double Duty Plans for Glee, New Fox Pilot – Deadline

I now present to you, a HUGE HUGE round-up of every Season 2 spoiler you could ever need in your life! If you haven’t been keeping track of all the interviews, press events, panels, and just general hype, have no fear! This post is brought to you by TheGLEEkSpot’s tumblr, with the latest news added!

New Characters:

• Kurt gets a boyfriend. An “everyday guy.” He’s going to be struggling with his sexuality and Kurt is going to help him through this. Ryan wants them to be prom king and prom king. This plot line is apparently delayed past the first few episodes.*
• A christian country singer (a la Carrie Underwood) is supposed to come on. No word on how big this role is going to be. She’s also supposed to have a pretty big problem with Kurt and his boyfriend being gay.
• Sam Elliot will be played by Chord Overstreet. Sam is a football player. Finn will take Sam under his wing, and will utlimately become Finn’s rival. He will also have a special relationship with Quinn.
• Mercedes gets a love interest, too. A “male version of herself” (Can you say killer duets?)
• Charice will be guest starring as a foreign exchange student and a rival to Rachel. Her character, Sunshine, will start out very small but as the season progresses she will get bigger. Charice starts filiming on July 28th with the rest of the cast, so she will be in the first episode.
• Dot Jones will playing Shannon Beiste (pronounced BEEST) the new football coach, replacing Ken Tanaka, who will no longer be on Glee.
• Cheyenne Jackson will be replacing Idina Menzel’s role as the new coach of Vocal Adrenaline. This will be a major, recurring role.
• John Stamos will have a recurring role as Emma’s dentist boyfriend.
• Javier Bardem will appear as a rock star who befriends Artie. “We’re going to rock the house,” the 41-year-old Gleek tells EW. “We’re going to do some heavy metal — Spanish heavy metal, which is the worst.”
• Comedy legend Carol Burnett is said to be in the works for the role of Sue Sylvester’s Nazi-hunting mother. Nothing is confirmed yet, but really, how could they pass up Carol Burnett?

*They’re saying that Sam Elliot is NOT Kurt’s boyfriend. Our theory? They’re pulling back on all the hype so Sam can have a surprise “coming out” moment. The same way Idina being Rachel’s mother was a surprise.

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In the wise words of Gleehab.com…Glee KICKED EVERY OTHER SHOW’S ASS at the Emmy nominations, which were announced this morning! I’m almost freaking out too much to type!! Check them out below:

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS:

Lead Actor in a Comedy Series – Matthew Morrison

Lead Actress in a Comedy Series – Lea Michele

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series – Chris Colfer

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series – Jane Lynch

Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series – Mike O’Malley & Neil Patrick Harris

Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series – Kristin Chenoweth

GENERAL SHOW AWARDS:

Outstanding Comedy Series – Glee

Outstanding Art Direction for a Single-Camera Series – Glee

Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series – Glee

Outstanding Costumes for a Series – Glee (Lou Eyrich)

Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series – Glee (2 total nominations for “Pilot” & “Wheels”)

Outstanding Hairstyling for a Single-Camera Series – Glee (2 total nominations for “Power of Madonna” & “Hairography”)

Outstanding Creative Acheivement in Interactive Media – Fiction – Glee

Outstanding Makeup for a Single-Camera Series – Glee (2 total nominations for “Power of Madonna” & “Theatricality”)

Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series – Glee

Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series – Glee

Outstanding Art Direction for a Single-Camera Series – Glee

The Emmy’s air on August 29, which also happens to be Lea Michele’s birthday! How awesome would it be if she won an Emmy on her birthday?