#MMVAs

I have been tumblr-ing all night but wanted to share a few things from MMVAs - will update and post throughout the show.

Red Carpet

If you havent' watched MMVAs, you should, Canada is weird. I can say this because I am Canadian. It is in Toronto, it is a giant outdoor red carpet street and it is known for insane, outrageous arrivals. Unique vehicles, strange stunts. I should do a post JUST on those arrivals fromt he past - insanity!

Anyways.... Just started watching.... check back often and will re-post/update as the night goes on.....

Justin with a baby - his brother? BUt posing with local gal Carly Rae Jepsen raised some questions, especially with Selena arriving solo in a super short gold dress.... ha! But then Selena is holding a kid - is this a Bieber too? I am confused - - -












Side note - is that DEAN???





Katy Perry is there looking great, she has a buncha kids dressed as mini Katy Perry (from various music videos) cute, but watching the PR people try to organize all the kids for photo shoots every 2 meters is hilarious.









Chord Overstreet looking a bit hary but still cute:



Cody Simpson:


**MORE SOON**

The Show

You should also know, MMVAs is an outdoor concert with some awards given away on the side. It is unlike most awards shows where there is a stage and speeches and such.... it is mostly live performances and pretty unscripted, live, random - lot's of weird stuff typically goes on and it always feels completely unorganized.

LMFAO do a lil' skit with cameos from Hedley, Kelly Clarkson, Katy Perry.... then they open the show with "Party Rockin" they end their performance by spraying champagne on the audience, which is mostly 12 year olds I think.... but they are in bright yellow ponchos so somehow it seems ok... maybe? They move into "Sexy and I know it" (I work out) with the "famous" wiggle wiggle - one has an elephant underwear with an extra long trunk omg!

It then moevs stages to Carly Rae Jepsen swinging on a telephone singing "Call me Baby"

I have to say her voice seems a bit strained - as did the LMFAO fro guy - I do appreciate it's all live and sung as such, no lip synching!

After the opening credits we welcome Canadian Shanae Rimes (sp?) who interned at Much Music as a teenager, and is the annoying Annie on 90210. Her dress slits were super high on both sides...

She presented International Video of the Year Artist: Beyonce, Chris Brown ft JB, David Guetta ft Nicky Minaj, Florida, Katy Perry, Kelly Clarkson, Lady Gaga, Nicki Minaj, Pitbull ft Ne-Yo, Rihanna ft Alvin Harris (enough nominations yet? OMG!)

Winner: Katy Perry - Last Friday Night

She comes out in a new dress/pant suit and high pony. "Hello Canada" she thanks everyone.

Lauren Toyota - she is annoying - I have to listen to her in every commercial break of Teen Wolf and PLL... *le sigh* she looked hot though!

LMFAO the co-hosts are back being loud and obnoxious... "Canada is the first place... they hosted an awards show, went #1 and learned they are allergic to maple syrup" I hope they are on drugs, because their behaviour is otherwise unnatural....

They go through last year's lost and found.... and give it away "yea baby" "ya dig?"

a hat, a red solo cup, heels, but Selena Gomex runs out in some giant heels to claim "last year's heels" - since she hosted last year... so LMFAO seeks advice from Selena... "ya dig?"

- host needs wardrobe changes (LMFAO has 48 planned)
- pronounce names right (difficult, they can't even say LMFAO right)
- give audience what they want (right now they want Marianna's Trench)

They perform and crowd surf, one gal is groping his ass ha ha

Lauren Toyota returns and introduces some people. Far East Movement and a victoria duffield girl who is Canadian but I don't know who she is.

They present award for Int'l video of the year for a Canadian

Avril Lavine, Drake ft Rihanna, JB, Nickelback, Simple Plan,

Winner is: Justin Bieber - crowd goes ape shit crazy, he comes out touching girls hands in the front row. "What's up Toronto, What's up Canada, What's up Guys?" he thanks everyone including fans, friends, and tells them to get his album.

Angelie(?) and Dragonette talk about hwo not to be nervous - one says they picture people naked - they point out an actual naked guy in the audience - oh yes....

Reminder to vote for fave artist.

Another commercial break

COdy Simpson comes out - he high fives as many people as possible in ten seconds. Then they present award for int'l video of the year group

Bad meets evil ft bruno mars, cobra starship, cold play, foster the people, gym class heros ft adam lavine, lmfao, maroon 5 ft xtina, one direction, selena gomez, the wanted, yes a lot of nominees

winner: LMFAO

OBVS rigged - there is no way they beat all those others!

Out comes Down with Webster out of breath from partying at the after party that they are still at from last year - oh kay - they introduce Nelly Furtado to perform.

I saw her on the carpet and I have to say she is looking older, fine, but more plastic - her stage outdfit and look was better than the carpet in my opinion

More people, more stuff...

Darren Criss comes out with LMFAO and he criticizes LMFAO for party rocking too loud so he couldn't hear anything LOL LMFAO is "sorry for party rocking" Darren doesn't believe them because they lack emotion - Darren does a broadway version....

"SORRY FOR PARTY ROCKING"

EPIC

LOVE IT!!

Darren then introduces ED SHEERAN - who performs - amazingly!

Some guy I dunno introduces Flo Rida who sings then and Carly Rae joins him for "wild one"

Love lil Rico from Modern family - he is a super star - he comes out as the shuffle bot (LMFAO robot) he pulls it off too! Talented kid!

He introduces Hedley - I love Jacob Hoggard hard - he is so cute and I totally adored him on Canadian Idol... He is a local boy, I have seen him play local gigs, seen him shopping, seen him at fright nights at playland, it isn't a big deal I guess - but on tv I still drool over him LMAO

Chord Overstreet comes out with a rose to look for his biggest fan... he gives it to a fan and gals around her tore it up trying to take it - brutal - reminds me of Breaking Dawn Part 1 Tent City concert with the cut out Bella and Edward.

Carly Rae Jepsen, Down with Webster, Drake, Hedley, Marianas Trench

Winner is: Carly Rae Jepsen who comes out in a new dress similar to Shinae Grimes...

Carly says a name in her speech that I know - from highschool - so i go to his facebook page and sure enough he is dating Carly Rae Jepsen ha ha random - I knew she was local but wow - small world! I also thought she was 17 not almost 30 - ha ha random!

She then introduces Kelly Clarkson who performs - she is very blonde.

Out come Degrassi people with Lights to present an award for face group or artist.

Drake, Hedley, jb, carly rae, marianas trench

winner is: Justin Bieber

Fro-off with Perez Hilton wearing a fro with LMFAO - they introduced Katy perry who performed.

Carly Rae Jepsen wins again!!!

Glee Spoiler - New Character sets his eyes on Blaine?

If you don't want spoilers, don't read on.... More...

It looks like the honeymoon is over for Kurt and Blaine.

Sources confirm to TVLine exclusively that Glee has tapped up-and-coming theater actor Grant Gustin to play the recurring role of Sebastian, a gay Dalton Academy Warbler who sets his sights on Blaine.

Both Fox and the show’s producers declined to comment, but the buzz is that Sebastian is the polar opposite of Kurt in every possible way. He’s more like the male version of Santana in that he’s both promiscuous and kinda-sorta scheming.

“He’s our villain this season,” an insider tells me. “It’s a major role.”

Consider yourself warned, Kurt.

Glee producers found Gustin — whose credits include playing Baby John in the national tour of West Side Story — after an exhaustive, weeks-long casting search.

[Via TVLINE]

Glee Returns

I can't wait for the new season of Glee tomorrow night. This seasons looks to have more guest stars including Anne Hathaway!

See all Fall TV I am looking forward to here

Ryan Murphy told MTV about it, but since MTV hates Canada, I can't watch this:

Get More: Music News

Also 5 songs were released on itunes from the season opener which airs tomorrow:

- Anything Goes/Anything You Can Do

- Ding Dong the Witch is Dead

- It’s Not Unusual

- We Got the Beat

- You Can’t Stop the Beat

Lastly, if you missed some of the Glee cast at the Emmy's they were there and looking hot! Here are some after-party pics:

See red carpet photos from emmy's here

A Very Potter Threequel from Star Kid INCLUDING Darren Criss

As busy as Darren Criss is, he still has time to get back to his roots. Star Kid Cast is planning A Very Potter Threequel, much to fans delight!

When asked about a third musical at San Diego Comic-Con one month ago, Joey Richter told fans that they had an “amazing” script but were waiting to see if Darren Criss would be available for it.

In the past month it seems Criss was able to find time in between Glee and How To Succeed to reunite with the StarKid cast.

[Source]

Darren Criss filming 'Imogen' PHOTOS

Darren Criss is in New York filming with Kristen Wiig in 'Imogen'. He will be staying in NYC a lot this year and next, as he takes over for Daniel Radcliffe in 'How To Succeed' on Broadway. Also, his Character Blaine on Glee will be leaving Private School to join the crew at McKinney.

Darren Criss waves to photographers as he hits the set of his new movie, Imogene, on Tuesday (August 16) in Queens, New York.

Just Jared has more photos!

CONFIRMED: Darren Criss to take over for Daniel Radcliffe in Broadway's 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying'

There were rumours that Darren Criss would replace Daniel Radcliffe in How to Succeed in Business without really trying but not it has been confirmed! Daniel Radcliffe's last performance will be January 1, 2012, after which time, Darren Criss will take over for at least 3 weeks.

LA Times writes:

Darren Criss, who plays the character Blaine Anderson on Fox's "Glee," will make his Broadway debut in January after Daniel Radcliffe leaves the Broadway revival of "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying."

Organizers confirmed Monday the rumors that Criss will take the lead role of J. Pierrepont Finch in the musical, playing at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. Radcliffe is scheduled to leave the show Jan. 1, and Criss will step in for three weeks from Jan. 3 to 22. It's unclear if the musical will continue beyond that date, though at least one report indicates that the producers want it to.

It's so ironic, since Darren Criss first made himself known from doing the Harry POtter Musical on youtube, and now he is taking over for "Harry Potter" on broadway!

See Broadway.com for more.


Also:
Darren Criss castin 'Imogen'

Darren Criss cast in 'Imogen'

Glee, Broadway and now a movie? Darren Criss has come a long way since youtube ;) and I am thrilled! He is so talented and sexy... I can't get enough of him!

Darren Criss will co-star opposite Kristen Wiig in the comedy Imogen, which is shooting later this summer. He will play her potential lover! Bow chicka wow wow!

Kristen Wiig is a playwright who fakes a suicide to win back her ex-boyfriend and then must go back home to New Jersey to live with her mother (Annette Beninh who will "chanel her inner snooki". Darren Criss will play a new (and younger) love interest, and hopefully the sparks will fly.

[Source & Source]

Glee Panel at SDCC 2011

Over in Hall H it is an action packed day with Glee, Supernatural and Dr. Who. It starts a couple of minutes late due to the time it takes to fill the giant 6500 capacity hall and kicks off with a clip from the upcoming Glee 3D movie (which I just got a poster for from my local movie cinema yesterday)

Cinema Blend describes the clip:

Footage from the 3D concert movie was great. We saw Heather Morris perform "Slave for You" on stage. She's an amazing dancer. Meanwhile, Darren Criss performed "Teenage Dream" with the Warblers. The footage also included a Gleek with aspergers who talked about her love of the show and how it's changed her life. There was also an adorable toddler fan dressed as a warbler lip-syncing to Teenage Dream. Die-hard Glee fans are likely to enjoy the 3D movie when it hits theaters in August.

The other exciting news, for me, was that Darren Criss may hit broadway in the new year. Rumours have been surfacing lately that he may take over for Daniel Radcliffe in January 2012 in How to Succeed in Business... which I saw in NY a few months ago. Amazing!

More...

If you want to read more on this potential Broadway stint Read here

As for the Glee Panel, there were quite a few tidbits on the movie, next season and other gossip surrounding the cast and show...


Digital Spy live blogged:

9.42am: As usual, all times in this blog are PT, which is eight hours behind the UK and three hours behind the East Coast. If you want to react or interact as we go along, use the Facebook comments feature at the bottom.

9.44am: The Glee panel kicks off at 10am. There will be no Micheles, Monteiths or Colfers at this event: instead we're getting Harry Shum Jr. (Mike), Darren Criss (Blaine), Jenna Ushkowitz (Tina) and the glorious Dot Marie Jones (Coach Beiste), henceforth to be known simply as DMJ.

9.49am: On entering Hall H, we were given some Glee-themed guitar picks and a pair of 3D glasses for the preview of the 3D concert movie that will play out during the panel.

9.52am: The last time I was in this room, if I recall correctly, was for the final ever Lost panel two years ago. I was so overwhelmed that I started to cry. Will Doctor Who provoke a similar reaction today? Rest assured I'll be keeping you updated with my emotional state in the coming hours.

9.58am: Just a few minutes to go now. People are still streaming in through the back.

9.59am: MOOD UPDATE: Excitable trembly legs.

10.00am: The moderator for this panel will be Michael Ausiello, formerly of EW and TV Guide, now head of the excellent TV Line site.

10.01am: Apologies in advance if there are moments today when the blog doesn't update quickly - the free internet in here is pretty on-and-off; apologies also for any unforced spelling errors: I keep being elbowed by the rather rotund gentleman to my left.

10.04am: MOOD UPDATE: Bruised bicep irritation.

10.05am: DMJ has just tweeted: "HERE WE COME COMICON!!!!!" Yes love, get a move on. I don't think I can stall with inane observations for much longer.

10.06am: Ooh look, there's a woman queueing for the restroom.

10.09am: MOOD UPDATE: Restless Warrior.

10.12am: FINALLY. Here we go!

10.14am: Out comes Ausiello.and introduces an extended preview of the 3D movie, which features performances from Britney and Blaine.

10.25am: Ausiello brings out the cast: Criss, Shum Jr., DMJ (big cheers!), Ushkowitz, as well as movie director Kevin Tanchearoen, choreographer Zack Woodlee, exec producer Dante di Loreto, co-creator Ian Brennan and co-creator Brad Falchuk.

10.27am: What was it like seeing themselves in 3D? Ushkowitz: "Kind of awesome." Shum Jr. says Criss "looks like a little kid" on there.

10.28am: Truth on Ryan Murphy's comments that Monteith, Michele and Colfer have been axed? Falchuk: "I don't know where that report came from. Cory, Lea, Chris are seniors, but they're graduating. Just because they're graduating, it doesn't mean they're leaving the show. If you have Lea Michele under contract, you're not just going to let her go. Come the first episode back, you see who the seniors and juniors are. Some of our seniors will not graduate. I can guarantee here that they are not done with the show after this season."

10.29am: Falchuk reveals that Ushkowitz is a junior. He adds: "The opening sequence is everybody saying what they want to do when they grow up, so you see everyone's anxieties."

10.30am: Falchuk says the first nine episodes will focus on the run-up to Sectionals.

10.31am: Tribute episode? Falchuk: "We talked about it. If it's going to happen, it will happen in the second half of the season. We really do want to spend some real time with the characters in the first nine, ten episodes."

10.32am: The Chord Overstreet drama. "For reasons he's aware of, we decided not to make him a regular but we did ask him to come back for a portion of the season. He declined the offer, which we were very disappointed by because we were writing stories for him. We had some cool ideas with him and Mercedes, but Chord decided he had opportunities elsewhere. I will say, just because he's gone, Mercedes will have a new boyfriend she met up with this summer. He's like 'you deserve more, Mercedes', lifting her up. He's this big bubba kind of guy."

10.33am: More Beiste this season? "We have some great stuff for her."

10.34am: How do fans react? DMJ: "It's been overwhelming. Fans for The Beiste are awesome."

10.35am: When will Tina and Artie get back together? Falchuk: "Nothing's ever done, but Tina and Mike are fine for this season.

10.36am: Falchuk: "We're going to meet Mike's parents. His parents will have opinions on what he should do with his life."

10.37am: Criss: "This year has been incredibly wonderful and bizarre. I feel so weird to be on this panel. I've been blessed with an amazing character. It's been eerily wonderful."

10.38am: Criss says Blaine and Kurt have "reached the honeymoon phase. I'm a big fan of Klaine so I hope it lasts a while." Falchuk: "They're not breaking up. They're solid. They have problems - you have two stars dating each other, there's going to be some competition there."

10.39am: New character - nemesis to Sue? Falchuk: "Not really at all."

10.40am: Criss going to Broadway? "I can't confirm that. It's very cool that it's even out there. Glee has a very hectic schedule. I'm not opposed to the idea."

10.40am: Audience questions. Timeline on Criss solo album? "I don't know. Between Glee and hypothetically Broadway, I'll be quite busy. I would love to if I can manage to stay alive and get some rest at some point."

10.41am: Reaction to deaf cast members in the deaf school episode? Was it uncomfortable? Loreto: "We had no idea what to expect. We learned a great deal. We learned that there are different accents in signing. It was incredibly moving on the day; everyone was so articulate and accomplished so much in a few hours."
10.42am: Do songs inspire the story or vice versa? Falchuk: "It's always the story first. Otherwise it would be like making a movie based around the action sequences. The song fuels the story."

10.43am: More of the characters' families in season three? Kurt's lesbian aunts, Rachel's dads? Brennan: "It's tricky with parents. In the second episode ever, we actually wrote a scene with her dads and we cut it. We've talked about it forever, but I think when you're in high school, your parents stop being the major influence in your life. You're sort of on your own. I think soon we'll reveal more and more."

10.44am: Bartie or Brittana? Ushkowitz: "I do like Britanna. I think it's very interesting."

10.45am: Surprised by feedback to Britanna? Falchuk: "We got into that storyline almost as a goof at first. But then we realized this show is so inclusive, and then there were people we weren't representative of. This whole lesbian-bisexual female community. We're fortunate the network wasn't resistant of it and let us try it out, then it became something much deeper." Brennan: "We had two incredible talents on our hands that we didn't realize."

10.47am: Thoughts to spinoff with Rachel, Kurt and Finn? Falchuk: "Yes. We explored that as a possibility. It was weird when Chris Colfer was saying he heard on Twitter about him not coming back, because we hadn't talked to him about it since March. We're leaning against a spinoff right now. I think we're going to pass."

10.48am: Falchuk: "If you watched the finale last season, Broadway was something we were planting as a possibility because we were exploring it."

10.49am: Will Blaine be developed more this season? Brennan: "Yes."

10.50am: What would their dream Broadway roles be? Ushkowitz: "I wanna be Kim in Miss Saigon." Shum Jr.: "Singing in the Rain." Criss: "The MC, Cabaret." DMJ: "Ursula."

10.51am: More Azimio? Brennan: "We switched off on him. We don't even know if he's coming back next year."

10.52am: Criss says he'd like to sing a song from Aladdin on the show.

10.53am: What part of themselves do they see in their characters? Shum Jr.: "Well, I look like Mike Chang. He's a stand-up guy, he stood up for Kurt. I hope we get to explore more of that. Outside that, the love for dance obviously." DMJ: "In some ways I'm like Besite. I'm a big gush, but as far as the mean side, I can be, but not so much. As far as some of the stuff she's been through in her life, I can relate to."

10.55am: Has the original creativity been lost by the popularity of the show? Falchuk: "No." Loreto: "The stories that are coming out are going to knock your socks off. It's going to be the most extraordinary season." Brennan: "The onus changes. We didn't set out to write a phenomenon and something that's going to change the zeitgeist for a generation."

10.56am: Will Beiste have a relationship? Falchuk: "We've thought about it, we haven't come up with anything yet. We get what people love about Beiste, which is her vulnerability. Dot is literally the mushiest people I've ever met. We're really interested in exploring those parts of her as a performer."

10.58am: Sue this season? Brennan: "Sue's running for congress. Ken died of a heart attack." Flachuk: "She's taken destroying Will and the Glee club on a local level, now she's taken it to a national level. Sue's running on a 'no arts' platform."

10.59am: Final question: where does the inspiration for Britney's lines come from? Brennan: "You wander through your life and think, 'what would Britney think if she were here?'"

I WILL ADD VIDEO LATER

Darren Criss to hit Broadway?

Darren Criss fans know of his youtube hit, A Very Harry Potter Musical. Looks like Darren may take over for Daniel Radcliffe aka the original Harry Potter, on broadway.

According to EW.com, Glee's Criss is in discussions to take over Daniel Radcliffe's role in Broadway's How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. (The story was first reported by Deadline.com)

I saw How to Succeed a couple months ago when I was in New York and was so impressed by Daniel Radcliffe, but if Darren Criss took over the role, I would absolutely go see it again! How amazing! I love the starkid!

At the Glee Panel at SDCC 2011 the broadway rumour was addressed:

10:37 - Brad Falchuk says Kurt and Blane are "solid" in their relationship. Darren Criss talked about it a little too. The audience is going nuts for him.

10:39 - Darren Criss asked about going to Broadway. He's being vague on his answer and says he can't confirm anything. Time for audience questions.

10:40 - Darren asked about his solo album. He says he's not sure if his time will allow for more of that with Glee and a "hypothetical Broadway musical."

So, time will tell if this broadway deal pans out, but regardless I see many more great things coming from the starkid Darren Criss... and I am thrilled about it!

Katy Perry's TGIF Video

Love all the guest stars, the plot, the 80s, greatness!

Glee Returns Tonight!

I am so excited!!! In celebration here is a story of the "REAL" Warblers....

Side Note: Darrn Criss Rules!

It only took the first few notes of the Dalton Academy Warblers' a cappella crooning to capture the attention of "Glee" fans everywhere when they sang Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream" in November, with the single taking the No. 1 spot on the Billboard chart. The latest "Glee" compilation, "Glee: The Music Presents the Warblers" comes out in stores Tuesday.

Read the Story of the "Real Warblers" here

Darren Criss does ROlling Stone interview in acoustic song - VIDEO

Darren Criss did his entire Rolling Stone interview in acoustic song THEN he did 'Teenage Dream' and I just about died...... MUST WATCH

I love Darren Criss of Glee and Harry Potter Musical

This is true - - - He is amazingly talented and sexy!!!

Darren Criss is amazing. He is hot... he is talented... he is awesome!!

Just look at him - - - totally sexy!

And his voice... and his talent... omg... rawr!

Here is "Teenage Dream" on Glee:



and "Hey Soul Sister":



The Christmas Album has him and Chris Colfer singing "Baby it's cold outside" and this video has a mix of clips of Blaine & Kurt.




I didn't even realize that Blaine is Harry Potter.



Darren Criss wrote and starred in the youtube famous Harry Potter Musical (Fan Production) It's an online sensation. Here is one clip. It has lyrics written and performed by Darren - omg can I marry him?



It paid off - here is an interview with him on the red carpet for the Harry Potter Deathly Hallows Premiere in NYC:



Anyways I just wanted to announce my love for him and tell you to love him too - but I call dibs ;)