‘The cast is amazing, and I’m just honored to be a part of it,’ JoBro tells MTV News. By Jocelyn Vena Nick Jonas Photo: MTV News At 19, Nick Jonas is a musical-theater vet, having already starred in “Hairspray,” “A Christmas Carol,” “Les Mis
Plus: Emma’s ‘ginger supremacist’ parents roll into town, and the Rachel/Mercedes feud reaches boiling point. By Jim Cantiello Harry Shum Jr. performs as Mike Chang on “Glee” Photo: FOX “Asian F” was a jam-packed “Glee” episode that introduced Mike Chang’s disapproving father (and delightful singing voice) as well as Emma’s “ginger supremacist” parents. Plus, the tension between Mercedes and Rachel reached a dramatic breaking point thanks to a tight battle for the lead role in McKinley High’s school play. All that action — and a sweet Kurt and Blaine interlude — led our resident Gleek to write a recap song inspired by Paul Simon’s “Graceland” phase: Mercedes is tired of livin’ under Rachel’s spotlight She sings a lot of songs that made Jennifer Hudson famous She got a boyfriend, a big ol’ giant boyfriend, who tells her to be a diva She almost pukes when she’s rehearsing, which made me think she’s with child She ain’t pregnant, she’s lazy! If you thought that, you ain’t crazy You never know with “Glee” and students’ babies She says “peace out” to the school play “I ain’t splittin’ the role with Rachel Berry Was I better than her? Yes, very! How dare you even compare me? I’mma join a rival choir! Ya hear me?” Mike’s dad is real angry His son is shaming his family An A-minus is failing “The arts? You wish! Now you have to bail ’em!” But all Mike wants to do is dance, dance, dance, dance He learns to sing to have a chance, chance, chance, chance Tries out for the school play Even though that’s against Dad’s way “I won’t be a doctor, and that’s my stance, stance, stance, stance” He don’t need no music to bust a move, move, move, move Even in silence he finds the groove, groove, groove, groove His mom gave up her dream, and she says, “Don’t you dare repeat it!” I cried when they danced around the room, room, room, room “Hey, honey! How’s your day? Mine’s great; here, have some flowers! I’m not mad at you for stealing the lead in the school play; in fact, I’m proud! You say you love things about me, and I love things about you too But we’re still too embarrassed to kiss each other here at this provincial school” Turns out Ralph Malph is Emma’s dad, dad, dad, dad A ginger supremacist! Too bad, bad, bad, bad Ron Howard must have passed! “Happy Days,” my ass! That explains why Emma’s OCD is back Oh, “Glee,” you’re making me just swoon, swoon, swoon, swoon The stakes are high, even when they croon, croon, croon, croon During her campaign it hit me Who run the world? BRITTANY! I could have lived without Will’s tune, tune, tune, tune, tune I’ll miss you “Glee” See you in November And to all my fellow Gleeks I’ll see you on Tumblr Ta na na na na … What did you think of this week’s “Glee”? Share your reviews in the comments below! Related Videos Musical ‘Glee’-Caps Of Season 3
Kenny Ortega takes stand in doctor Conrad Murray’s manslaughter trial. By Gil Kaufman Kenny Ortega testifies during Conrad Murray’s manslaughter trial on Tuesday Photo: Pool/Getty Images After dramatic opening statements from prosecutors and the defense, the manslaughter trial of former Michael Jackson doctor Conrad Murray began Tuesday with gripping testimony from Jackson’s friend and former choreographer, “This is It” documentary director Kenny Ortega. “My friend wasn’t right. … There was something going on that was deeply troubling me,” Ortega said of Jackson’s demeanor on June 19, a week before the singer’s death . Ortega testified that although Jackson was “very excited” about his upcoming 50-date “This is It” series of comeback shows at London’s O2 Arena, the pop icon seemed ill in the days before his passing, missing numerous rehearsals from mid- to late June 2009. According to TMZ , Ortega said Jackson left rehearsals early on the 19th, after seemingly not eating anything all day, which prompted the director to send an email to Randy Phillips, the CEO of AEG Live, the show’s promoter. “There is no one taking responsibility, caring for him on a daily basis,” Ortega wrote. “I was feeding him, wrapping him in blankets … and calling his doctor.” Ortega described Jackson as “incoherent” and said he confronted Murray during an emergency meeting at the singer’s home June 20, during which the doctor became upset that the choreographer would not let Jackson rehearse and accused him of trying to act like a doctor. Ortega also said he thought Jackson was abusing drugs and that just four days after appearing so sick, the “Thriller” singer was back at rehearsals June 23 full of energy and ready to work. AEG co-CEO Paul Gongaware later testified that it was Jackson’s idea to extend his string of 10 sold-out shows with an additional 21 gigs to bring the total to 31 in order to beat longtime rival Prince’s record of 21 sold-out gigs at the O2. He also said that even after selling out all 50 shows, there was a list of 250,000 people waiting for tickets. And while Gongaware described Jackson as seeming a little “off” and speaking in slurred speech when he first met him in the early stages of rehearsal, longtime friend and fitness trainer Lou Ferrigno said he saw no signs of physical distress during workouts a couple weeks before the singer died. The former “Hulk” star said that two weeks before Jackson’s passing, he watched as the pop icon trained for an hour at his rented Beverly Hills mansion, doing cardio on a treadmill, working with light weights and doing core exercises. Ferrigno described Jackson’s energy level as very good, but did note that his friend complained of having trouble sleeping. Earlier in the day, prosecutors showed a previously unseen, graphic image of the 50-year-old Jackson’s body on a hospital gurney and claimed in opening statements that they planned to show that Murray repeatedly acted with gross negligence and incompetence in administering a drug cocktail to Jackson. Murray, who was working on a $150,000-a-month retainer, faces four years in prison and the loss of his medical license if found guilty. Defense attorney Ed Chernoff countered by telling the jury that Jackson caused his own death by swallowing eight 2-milligram pills of the anti-anxiety drug Lorazepam, as well as injecting himself with a dose of the surgical anesthetic propofol that instantly killed him. Testimony in the trial continues Wednesday (September 28). Related Photos Michael Jackson: A Life In Photos Related Artists Michael Jackson
But does he really have to face off against boyfriend Blaine for the lead in the play? By Jim Cantiello Chris Colfer in “Glee” Photo: FOX “Glee” was back to its identity-crisis ways Tuesday, switching up ages, story lines and emotions in the latest episode, “I Am Unicorn.” But why talk about it when we can sing about it? To the musical “Glee”-cap! I wish “Glee” made up its mind They change the rules and it’s unkind Ryan Murphy first told the press that Blaine’s older But now he is a year behind It’s hard to keep my bearings straight And oh, how it makes my heart ache Kurt and Blaine were gonna move to New York together But now they’ll have to wait F— you, “Glee,” this makes no sense You’re messing with my Klaine and I’m incensed Now they’re rivals for the lead in the play If only Kurt can tone down the gay No way! Screw you, “Glee,” why hurt your fans? I need a Ph.D. in bullsh– to understand The show can’t be fantasy While also grounded in harsh reality That means a battle over custody Doesn’t appeal to me Just sayin’ Another chorus has begun Sugar’s dad supplies the funds Don’t get too attached, you know what’ll happen By November she’ll be gone [ cough ] Charice [ cough ] We are Gleeks, we see it all! You can’t pull a fast one between spring and fall Last year Bieste talked gender themes Now she’s laughing at Kurt for being a queen — puh-leaze! Damn you, “Glee,” in the end you’re right The big music numbers shined oh so bright Rachel singing with her estranged mom Holy crap, look at his arms! Kurt’s audition’s full of charm And so plucky! He’s a bendable son of a gun Blaine’s so lucky! I get it, “Glee” writers, you need conflict Just make it consistent and I’ll give a sh– One last request: Make Shelby go away Entitled Gleek! What did you think of the latest “Glee”? Let us know in the comments below — no singing required! Related Videos Musical ‘Glee’-Caps Of Season 3
Just over the transom at Movieline comes word from Lionsgate that Paz de la Huerta has been cast as the lead in Nurse 3D , a psycho sexual thriller about a sinister caretaker from director Doug Aarniokoski. Click ahead for more project details and your first look at the sultry actress covered by blood — and not much else!
Back in April it was revealed that Arnold Schwarzenegger was in talks to take the lead role in the The Last Stand , a Western about a broken down sheriff who must stand-up to a drug cartel and save his town. That project got pushed aside by Cry Macho , the fifth Terminator film , and some screaming infidelities , but now Deadline reports it’s back on — with a start-date scheduled for September. It looks like Arnold is back. Again. [ Deadline ]
Back in April it was revealed that Arnold Schwarzenegger was in talks to take the lead role in the The Last Stand , a Western about a broken down sheriff who must stand-up to a drug cartel and save his town. That project got pushed aside by Cry Macho , the fifth Terminator film , and some screaming infidelities , but now Deadline reports it’s back on — with a start-date scheduled for September. It looks like Arnold is back. Again. [ Deadline ]
Hollywood multi-hyphenate Ben Affleck has cast himself as the lead in Argo , the upcoming political period drama that he is directing. Variety reports that the Oscar winner will play Tony Mendez, a CIA agent who created a phony Hollywood production in order to rescue six Americans who were being held hostage in Iran in the ’70s. He will likely join Alan Arkin and John Goodman , who are both in final negotiations to co-star. Affleck last directed himself in The Town . [
Beloved former Wire star Idris Elba has been circling many major Hollywood project in recent months, and it looks like he finally bagged one. Deadline reports that Elba — last seen onscreen as Heimdall in Thor — has landed the lead role opposite Charlie Hunnam in Guillermo del Toro’s sci-fi blockbuster Pacific Rim . Fabulous! But what does this mean for Django Unchained ?
Music Video of the Day: Beyoncé – “Run the World (Girls)” As seen on tonight’s episode of American Idol — Francis Lawrence’s visuals for the lead single off Ms. Knowles’ upcoming studio album, 4 . [ vevo .] Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : The Daily What Discovery Date : 19/05/2011 02:34 Number of articles : 7
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