On January 31 at 8 p.m. on FOX, Glee is doing another tribute episode -- this time honoring the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. "It was kind of intimidating," star Darren Criss says about taking on the songs. "[But] I'm psyched about it."
But rejoice, Gleeks -- you don't have to wait until Tuesday to see one of the performances. Glee released Darren's version of MJ's hit "Wanna Be Startin' Something." Check it out here:
Do you watch Glee? Who's your favorite character?
Harry Potter's Daniel Radcliffe reopened How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying on Broadway in New York City last March -- and after wrapping his final show on January 1, passed the reigns to Glee's Darren Criss. And on Tuesday, Jonas Brothers' Nick Jonas will take take over as the show's lead, J. Pierrepont Finch.
Even though Nick has performed sold-out concerts around the globe and performed on stage on Broadway since he was a kid, he admits this role is still a challenge. "I still get nervous at moments," Nick says. "It comes when I least expect it."
WATCH IT: J-14 Video: Nick Jonas Prepares for 'How to Succeed' Role
Nick also says that he spoke to both Daniel and Darren about the role -- and Dan passed along a special message... which is "privileged information" that each person who has played Finch has shared with the next, but is top secret!
Watch Nick Jonas' Final How to Succeed Rehearsal by clicking on the link:
Broadway.com: Behind the Scenes: Nick Jonas in Rehearsal for How to Succeed
What do you think of Nick Jonas taking over Dan Radcliffe's role?
Despite rumors that Glee's graduating seniors, Kurt, Rachel and Finn, would be getting their own spin-off show following their lives in New York City, it turns out that Lea Michele, Chris Colfer and Cory Monteith may not be leaving Glee after all! "The characters will graduate," FOX's president told fans, but he also added that he thinks that graduation will "give us something cool to dig into next season."
READ IT: J-14 First Listen: Chord Overstreet's "Beautiful Girl"
The network president also confirmed that Lea would return for another season and that he'd "love to see them all back" -- but that right now, they're still working out contracts for Chris and Cory.
In other Glee news, it was also just announced that current villain, Warbler Sebastian, is also in talks to return for season four in a series regular role.
Are you glad that there won't be a Glee spinoff? Are you excited to see Cory Monteith, Lea Michele and Chris Colfer back for another season?
Not only did Daniel Radcliffe wrap up the Harry Potter films this year with the all-time highest grossing movie of the series at a record $381 million, but he is also wrapping up his singing-and-dancing Broadway run with his final show on New Year's Day, January 1, 2012.
READ IT: J-14 Editor Blog: Dan Radcliffe Succeeds on Broadway With Tons of Trying
Fans around the world flew to New York City to see Dan play the window washer-turned-business executive J. Pierrepont Finch eight times a week on Broadway in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. And even though Dan tells J-14 Magazine exclusively that he's not really a good dancer, but that he just learned the moves and nailed it (we beg to differ!), he showed the world that there's a lot more to him than a wand and cloak.
So as a tribute, the fans put together this video to bid Dan, as well as his How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying costar John Larroquette a fond farewell as they head into their final performances.
Glee's Darren Criss takes over the role from Dan starting January 3 -- and then Nick Jonas will follow starting January 24.
Watch Fans Say Farewell to Daniel Radcliffe and John Larroquette in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying:
What do you think of Daniel Radcliffe's Broadway role?
PETA's youth division, Peta2, is giving you the chance to vote for your favorite animal-friendly celebrity and this year, tons of your fave stars are nominated!
Glee's Lea Michele is nominated for the work she's done with horses in New York City, while Justin Bieber is nominated for supporting animal adoption. Ke$ha is also honored alongside Justin for her work campaigning against the Canadian seal trade. Twenty-nine "Libby" awards honoring these animal loving celebs will be given out this year and the winner will be featured on peta2.com.
Who do you hope takes home a Peta2 award?
You know him as Glee's jock-turned-singer Sam Evans, but now Chord Overstreet is taking on a solo music career. The 22-year-old has been writing and recording his own music that he hopes to release in 2012.
And J-14 is one of the first to leak the song that Chord just finished in the studio last week called "Beautiful Girl." Listen to the song below and let us know what you think!
Listen to Chord Overstreet's "Beautiful Girl":
What do you think of Chord Overstreet's first solo song, "Beautiful Girl"?
The nominees for the 2012 People's Choice Awards were announced yesterday after over 40 million fan votes were cast for the annual awards show -- and there were a lot of familiar names on the list!
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2 is up for the most awards with nine nods in all including Favorite Movie and Favorite Movie Actor (Daniel Radcliffe).
Katy Perry led the individual nominees with seven nominations across all three genres -- music, movies and TV. She's nominated for Favorite Animated Movie Voice (for her role as Smurfette in The Smurfs), Favorite Pop Artist, Favorite Music Video ("Last Friday Night [T.G.I.F]"), Favorite Tour Headliner, Favorite Female Artist, Favorite Song of the Year ("E.T.") AND favorite TV guest star (for her appearance on How I Met Your Mother).
The most TV nominations went to Glee with a Favorite Network TV Comedy nomination and six additional individual awards up for grabs including Cory Monteith and Chris Colfer for Favorite TV Comedy Actor and Jane Lynch and Lea Michele for Favorite TV Comedy Actress.
Other notable nominees include Taylor Swift with three nods including Favorite Female Artist, Favorite Country Artist and Favorite Tour Headliner, Robert Pattinson for Favorite Movie Actor, Taylor Lautner for Favorite Action Movie Star, Justin Bieber for Favorite Male Artist, Demi Lovato for Favorite Pop Artist and Pretty Little Liars for Favorite Cable TV Drama.
The People's Choice Awards will air January 11 at 9 p.m. ET on CBS . Until then, check out the entire list of nominees here to pick your favorites!
Who do you want to see win a People's Choice Award this year?
Trouty Mouth may be back! When Chord Overstreet abruptly left Glee to pursue music, fans wondered how they would get by without their weekly dose of Sam Evans. But now, a return to Glee is possibly in the works.
READ IT: Chord Overstreet gets cut from Glee
Despite rumors that Chord left the show because was disappointed that he wasn't offered a series regular role on like Darren Criss and Harry Shum Jr., Chord is now reportedly in talks to return to McKinley High. He might even stick around as a recurring cast member.
What do you think about Chord Overstreet's possible return to Glee? Will you be happy if he comes back?
Name: Harry Shum Jr.
Where to see him: Harry plays Mike Chang on Glee, airing Tuesdays at 8 p.m. on FOX.
Why we love him: We've always had a soft spot for this dancer-turned-actor, but last week our love for him grew when he impressed us with his singing chops on Glee! Who knew he could sing so well?!
He talks about... being a dancer in the very first ever iPod commercial: "I was asked to do a test commercial shoot for an Apple product which didn't mean much to me at the time. Some music player that holds all your songs. Sounded cool to me. Weeks later, the commercial came out and it was everywhere. It felt like everywhere you went, there was an iPod ad next to you."
Now we want to hear from YOU, J-14ers! Do you think Harry Shum Jr. is HOT or NOT? Let us know in the comments below!
Apple co-founder Steve Jobs "died peacefully surrounded by his family" yesterday at age 56 from pancreatic cancer. "Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being," Apple wrote on their website. "Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Steve have lost a dear friend and an inspiring mentor. Steve leaves behind a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple."
Steve was the mastermind behind the iPhone, iPad, iPod, iTunes, Mac computers, and even created Pixar Animation Studios. (Pixar makes the Toy Story movies!) He stepped down from his position as Apple's CEO on August 24, 2011, which made many speculate that his health was taking a turn for the worse. "I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple's CEO, I would be the first to let you know," Steve wrote in his letter of resignation. "Unfortunately, that day has come."
When the news of Steve's death hit Hollywood, the stars came out in record numbers to Tweet their tributes:
Demi Lovato: "So sad to hear about Steve Jobs.. A brilliant man. RIP"
Joe Jonas: "R.I.P. Steve Jobs. Sad to hear. All the best to his family."
Taylor Swift: I never met Steve Jobs, but I always wanted to. What a tragic loss. I can't believe it. About to call my family and tell them I love them.
Nicki Minaj: "An innovator. Contributed so much to this generation & beyond. RIP Steve Jobs."
Kim Kardashian: "Wow Steve Jobs died! He was a brilliant man!"
Lady Gaga: "From his own invention I open my browser to it's homepage. Today it took my breath away. #ThankYouSteve. Going to eat Apples all day."
Daren Criss: "Thank you, Mr. Jobs, for making our world INFINITELY cooler."
Ian Somerhalder: "My heart and gratitude go out,like so many of us,to Steve Jobs and his family.You Sir are one of the greatest minds the world will ever see"
Ashton Kutcher: "We have all surfed on the wake of Steve Jobs ship. Now we must learn to sail, but we will never forget our skipper."
Leave your kind thoughts for Steve Jobs' friends and family below.
