Glee's Promising Route to Graduation Starts

Glee On Tuesday's episode of Glee, Mr. Schue's white board lesson of the day was WWMJD, or "An amount Michael Jackson do?" Even though there is an abundance of attention compensated towards the King of Pop - the gang sang believe it or not than 9 amounts, which appears just like a record -- the episode's real theme was about what is coming up next for Glee's graduation class. The G-word is a frightening one for most of the show's fans since series boss Ryan Murphy first revealed - after which retracted - the concept that McKinley High senior citizens may not take part in next season. (Since that time, Jum Michele, Cory Monteith and Chris Colfer have stated they are certainly coming back within the fall.) And happily, we've got greater than a glimpse by what that future might seem like for some of the show choir kids. The episode, compiled by Murphy themself, left us impressed by your way each one of the kids is going to take: The Glee cast informs us the way they sense about sleazy Sebastian Rachel gave Finn a solution, and we are really totally awesome by using it. Around we like Finchel, Finn's sudden marriage proposal in the finish from the last episode was concurrently understandable (he's lost!) and virtually the worst idea ever (well, that which time when Glee thought hair is needed them win sectionals). Rachel's a star! She needs to visit NY and follow her dreams without such emotional baggage! But Tuesday's episode assisted us understand a couple of things : why Finn suggested (he's Comfortable with them moving to NY together) and why Rachel would not be crazy to simply accept (he's the romance of her existence, demonstrated over and over through song, this time around a moving duet of "I Simply Can't Stop Loving You.") On top of that, there's still lots of credible suspense ahead: the way Rachel tell Finn she did reach the NYADA finals? What's going to Burt and Carol say? Or Rachel's fathers? Or New Directions? Will Rachel say yes? Glee's Cory Monteith talks about Finchel's future Quinn finally will get her signal. When's the final time Dianna Agron were built with a bonafide solo? (Nobody would remember it had been Fleetwood Mac's "I'd rather not Know" in, wait for this, Season 2. Also, which was technically a duet.) Fortunately, her sweet and reflective performance of "Never Know Goodbye," by which she reached dance with Puck, Finn and Mike, made waiting for (almost) worthwhile. More to the point, it had been an excellent start of the finish for Quinn, whose departure is searching increasingly more imminent since she has been recognized to Yale. (New Haven, CT is 667 miles from Lima, OH just in case anybody is wondering). Quinn's had her great amount of emotional complete breakdowns (as well as crazy cleaning soap opera plotlines - she used to be ugly and unpopular, she seemed to be once an ambitious baby snatcher), but her advice for Rachel and her thanks towards the glee club would be a nice jerk to her McKinley past. If this sounds like her sign-off, it had been a high quality one. Take a look at photos from Glee New Directions can survive with no senior citizens. A Brand New Directions without Rachel, Finn and Kurt (Chris Colfer)? Have no fear, Gleeks. A stand-out episode for McKinley's resident rapper Artie (Kevin McHale) (sorry, Mr. Schue) demonstrated that New Directions is going to be left in very capable hands the coming year (again, apologies, Mr. Schue). Whether or not this was his capability to take control when Kurt completely wussed out or his killer performances (it almost appears unfair he can't dance more about the series after revealing his moves in "Scream"), Artie shown that there's existence after three from the McKinley Class of 2012 move ahead in the hallways. If they might just be more conscious of Rory... What have you think about tonight's episode? Would you understand Rachel's decision? Are you currently sad Dianna Agron might not return next season? (This is an educated guess!) Is not it time Brittany was permitted to express funny things again? Who should step-up within the choir room with Rachel, Finn, Quinn and Kurt firmly around the graduation track? (Seriously, cure is really a junior anyway?) Seem served by your ideas and critiques within the comments below!

Casting Child Stars for Next Jason Reitman Film, 'Labor Day'

Casting Child Stars for Next Jason Reitman Film, 'Labor Day' By Daniel Lehman The month of january 24, 2012 Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images Kate Winslet Chrystie Street Casting is casting three major child roles for the approaching film "Labor Day," starring Kate Winslet as Adele, a depressed single mom who helps an steered clear of convict (Josh Brolin) find shelter on the Labor Day weekend. The film is going to be directed by Golden Globe-champion Jason Reitman ("Youthful Adult," "Up in mid-airInch), who modified the script from Joyce Maynard's novel of the identical title. Production is scheduled to do this summer time in Massachusetts.Casting company directors Suzanne Cruz Crowley and Jessica Kelly are casting a ten- to 14-year-old boy to experience charge role of Adele's boy Henry, and are generally searching for a youthful girl along with a youthful boy to play his buddies Eleanor and Craig. They're seeking distribution from union and nonunion stars of these roles. For additional details about the project and just how to submit, see the full casting notice on BackStage.com. (Subscription needed.)Chrystie Street Casting has cast the flicks "Youthful Adult," "Precious," "Shakespeare for each other,Inch "Good Will Hunting," "Cider Your Laws," "Pineapple Express," "The Wrestler," and 200 other major films, along with the TV series "Pan Am." Casting Child Stars for Next Jason Reitman Film, 'Labor Day' By Daniel Lehman The month of january 24, 2012 Kate Winslet PHOTO CREDIT Ian Gavan/Getty Images Chrystie Street Casting is casting three major child roles for that approaching film "Labor Day," starring Kate Winslet as Adele, a depressed single mom who helps an steered clear of convict (Josh Brolin) find shelter on the Labor Day weekend. The film is going to be directed by Golden Globe-champion Jason Reitman ("Youthful Adult," "Up in mid-airInch), who modified the script from Joyce Maynard's novel of the identical title. Production is scheduled to do this summer time in Massachusetts.Casting company directors Suzanne Cruz Crowley and Jessica Kelly are casting a ten- to 14-year-old boy to experience charge role of Adele's boy Henry, and are generally searching for a youthful girl along with a youthful boy to experience his buddies Eleanor and Craig. They're seeking distribution from union and nonunion stars of these roles. To learn more concerning the project and just how to submit, see the full casting notice on BackStage.com. (Subscription needed.)Chrystie Street Casting has cast the flicks "Youthful Adult," "Precious," "Shakespeare for each other,Inch "Good Will Hunting," "Cider Your Laws," "Pineapple Express," "The Wrestler," and 200 other major films, along with the TV series "Pan Am."

Actor James Farentino dies

Actor James Farentino has died at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in La. He was 72. A mainstay of television for several years, Farentino guested on a lot of shows, different from "Route 66," "The Alfred Hitchcock Hour" and "Ironside" inside the sixties with a role as Simon Peter in 1977's "Jesus of Nazareth," a recurring stint inside the eighties on "Empire" as Dr. Nick Toscanni together with a tale arc since the father of George Clooney's character on "ER" in 1996. Farentino was married to four stars: Elizabeth Ashley, Michele Lee, Debrah Farentino and Stella Farentino. He's managed to get by Stella together with a boy by Lee. Contact Variety Staff at news@variety.com

Raising 'Kane'

It took 71 years, but "Citizen Kane" is finally coming to Hearst Castle. The San Luis Obispo film fest has skedded a Hollywood to Hearst Castle event for March 9 including two screenings of Orson Welles' landmark pic inspired by the erstwhile owner of San Simeon. Harrison Ford and photog Timothy White will start off the festivities by flying into Hearst Ranch's private airfield, just as William Randolph Hearst's Hollywood friends once did. Wendy Eidson, fest exec director, said: "We'd been trying to do an event with them for years and when I suggested showing 'Citizen Kane' as kind of a joke, they didn't laugh. Then we reached out to Harrison Ford, because he flies his own plane, and he thought it was a great way to honor Timothy White." Great-grandson Steve Hearst, a veep of Hearst Corp., says the screenings will help place "Kane" in its proper context. " 'Citizen Kane' is a classic American film but is in no way a historically accurate depiction of William Randolph Hearst or his favorite place in the world, his ranch." Contact Dave McNary at dave.mcnary@variety.com

LL Cool J Tapped As Grammy Host

First Published: January 18, 2012 10:34 AM EST Credit: Getty Images LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Caption LL Cool J attends the 50th Anniversary celebration of the Monte Carlo TV Festival at Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel on June 9, 2010The 2012 Grammy Awards are about to get a little bit more Cool. Two-time Grammy winner LL Cool J has been selected as the host of musics biggest night, making him the first host the awards ceremony has had in seven years, Access Hollywood has confirmed. Im thrilled to be part of Musics Biggest Night, he said in a statement. I will always have fond memories of my first Grammy Awards and to now be hosting the Grammy show, in the company of so many other incredible artists, is a dream come true. The 44-year-old star is a Grammy favorite and has hosted the Grammy Nominations Concert Live show since 2008. Previous hosts include Queen Latifah who was the shows last host in 2005 Rosie ODonnell, Billy Crystal, Jon Stewart and Ellen DeGeneres. Confirmed acts performing at the 54th Grammy Awards on February 12 on CBS at 8 PM ET/PT include Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj, Kelly Clarkson, Jason Aldean, The Foo Fighters and Bruno Mars. Copyright 2012 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Kelsey Grammer & Wife Expecting

First Released: The month of january 15, 2012 5:22 PM EST Credit: Getty Images Caption Kelsey Grammer and Kayte Walsh get through to the W Magazine Best Performances Problem and also the Golden Globes celebration located by Dom Perignon and W Magazine held at Chateau Marmont in La on The month of january 13, 2012LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Kelsey Grammer has baby # 5 in route! Based on People, in charge star who's nominated tonight for any Golden Globe and wife Kayte Walsh Grammer, 32, expect a brand new accessory for their loved ones. This marks the stars fifth child and Katyes first. She formerly experienced a miscarriage this year. Kelsey, 56, is father to boy Jude, 7, and daughter Mason, 10, using the Real Average women of Beverly Hillsides star Camille Grammer. He's also father to Greer, 19, with Barrie Buckner, and Spencer, 28, with Doreen Alderman. The longtime TV, film and stage veteran is another grandfather to Spencers boy Emmett, who's 3 several weeks old. Copyright 2012 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

On The Set: Glee's Michael Jackson Tribute Episode

Glee The thunder's just stopped rumbling, but a storm's still a-brewin' in a chilly parking garage just outside the Paramount Studio gates on a gusty Hollywood night. Inside, oblivious drivers exiting for the evening pass choreographer Zach Woodlee putting the warmly bundled-up Glee kids through a rigorous routine. Having only just been introduced to their complicated dance moves, the physically drained troupe will be in costume and before cameras in less than an hour shooting their big "Bad" production number - the crown jewel in a tribute episode to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, that airs on Tuesday, January 31. As the deafening prerecorded track plays "I'm bad, I'm bad/Come on/You know it," Woodlee, a recognizable face himself as one of the judges on Oxygen's The Glee Project, shouts his marching orders: "Walk, walk. Swipe, swipe, punch. Now swing! Ladies, you have to start backing up against the wall like you're scared." Woodlee separates Lea Michele (Rachel), Naya Rivera (Santana), Dianna Agron (Quinn), Heather Morris (Brittany) and Jenna Ushkowitz (Tina) from the boys in a dance-off pitting the New Directions against the Warblers. "I promise you this will work. Well... maybe." This ambitious homage - which includes 10 of Jackson's hits, such as "Rock With You," "Smooth Criminal" and "Black or White" - is an enormous undertaking pulled together in platinum-record speed after receiving the blessing of the überprotective Jackson estate. "It's a different thing to do a posthumous [tribute] episode as opposed to dealing directly with Madonna, Britney [Spears] or Lady Gaga," explains exec producer Ryan Murphy. "Michael's kids are somewhat fans of the show, so the estate was lovely. In fact, they liked the writing so much that halfway through the planning they asked us to do another one about him next year." (Murphy has not yet confirmed a follow-up.) When Woodlee gives the gang a quick breather, Michele cuddles with Darren Criss (Blaine) to keep warm, while Kevin McHale gets up out of Artie's wheelchair for a stretch and Mark Salling (Puck) lightens the mood by parading around in a red Cheerios skirt. While the skirt will never actually be seen on Puck, Glee's costumers stretched their budget considerably, just as they did for their first-season Madonna and Lady Gaga tributes, decking out the cast in flashy fedoras, red leather jackets, sparkly rhinestone socks and gloves and other Jackophernalia. One standout is Chris Colfer, who as Kurt is rocking a black leather jumpsuit. "This is the closest I'll ever get to playing Catwoman," cracks Colfer, who has been entertaining his cohorts with his imitation of Meryl Streep as Iron Lady Margaret Thatcher. But who was Michael Jackson to this cast of twentysomethings? Many were far too young (or even yet to be born) during Jackson's 1980s firestorm when Thriller became the top-selling album of all time. Like many of his cast mates, Colfer remembers his first "conscious awareness" of Jackson was "seeing him going from hospitals to courtrooms, which overshadowed all the amazing music." Echoes Criss, "Unfortunately for our generation, it was a dark time in his life." "When I was in high school, there was definitely a lot of controversial stuff going on," adds Michele, doing her best to remain upbeat despite the gnawing pain of wisdom teeth soon to be extracted. "That's what I remember. But his best friends were Liz Taylor and Liza Minnelli, so he was always good in my book." For more with the Glee cast, pick up this week's issue of TV Guide Magazine, on newsstands Thursday, January 12! Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now!