New 4x01 pic, Video, Spoiler Interviews (Incl. 4x04), 4x03 Summary
Contains SPOILERS for 4x01-4x04!
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New 4x01 Still
Exclusive Video: Glee Cast Talks New Romance, Old Rivalries and Dark Twists: 'I Die This Year' (view it here)
"Blaine's a weirdo this season. He's like, uh- He used to be this really nice guy, now he's kind of- he's very strange. Um, which is not, which has nothing to do with Sam's relationship. Um, you know a lot of- Kurt has left and he's, uh, finding a little bromance with Sam. And come the third episode they partner up for something, it's really exciting." -Darren Criss
'Glee' stars Lea Michele, Darren Criss and Jenna Ushkowitz dish on Season 4
"But not only has the dynamic changed within the school -- Tina (Jenna Ushkowitz), Blaine (Darren Criss) and the gang are all popular thanks to their title -- it's changed within the show, now that we go back and forth between Lima, Ohio and Rachel's (Lea Michele) new life in New York City. [...]
Criss tells Zap2it that he was shocked when he first found out how sassy Blaine would get. "I read the first episode and I was like what's going on?! Tina's really mean now, Blaine's really sassy. All these things are happening and I'm like, what happened to this nice guy we met in the first season?"
There's a simple explanation, though. "In high school people change, man. I don't know. Come senior year he's a different person. I don't know where it's going but he's going a little nuts.""
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Darren Criss Q&A: On Madonna, Memes + 'Glee' Break-Up Song
With "Glee" returning next week, the Fox dramedy offered loyal fans a first listen to the music from its fourth season premiere via Facebook on Wednesday. In addition to the previously reported cover of Carly Rae Jepsen's "Call Me Maybe," the "Glee" gang will take on songs by Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Justin Bieber and Britney Spears, among others.
Darren Criss may have shared his signing table with fashion icon Anna Wintour Thursday at Fashion's Night Out, but the fans who lined the streets all day were decidedly there for the "Glee" star first and foremost. While no stranger to enthusiastic crowds when playing Blaine Anderson on the hit TV show, it's not often you see a hundred teenage girls rushing through the designer evening wear section of Saks Fifth Avenue for a photo opp.
We caught up with Criss just after the excitement peaked to talk about covering Madonna for the FNO promo video, what's up with Blaine's new attitude this season, and which iconic break up tune he's excited about singing.
How did you react when you found out you'd be covering Madonna's "Dress You Up" for FNO?
I was thrilled. We did the David Bowie cover last year with all the "Glee" kids, I knew this song a little more than I did "Fashion," so that was cool. I was kind of shocked. I enjoy fashion a lot and I'm very happy to be a part of the stuff that the fashion gods are letting me be a part of. I was like, "I hope I don't mess it up, I hope Madonna thinks its cool if she ever hears it."
Are you aware of the fan campaign to get the full track released?
I'm very oblivious to most of what the fans are doing. I'm not very proud of that. The only thing I know about that I discovered by accident is the "Darren Doesn't Know" thing. I found this the other day and I was like "this is so bizarre." I was like 18 years old when I was using the Facebook, thinking I was being funny. I saw a meme of it and I was like, "I thought this was so funny for like two seconds, and now there's a meme of it." It was weird, like how did they find it? It's not a bad thing, except I'm ruining the lore of "Darren Doesn't Know" because I do know about that. But no, I did not know there was a campaign for (the FNO song). I thought it was released?
There's people talking over the vocals in the video they released. They want the full track released.
Oh, well I don't even have that. I haven't heard the whole song, so I'll get behind that.
Do you feel any pressure to be fashionable in your everyday life in light of your character's fashion or being involved in projects like Fashion's Night Out?
Not really. It depends on what you're doing. I've always enjoyed fashion and dressing up for things, whether it's high fashion or play fashion. But no, I never thought about it like that but I suppose it's there. I do feel bad when you're in the supermarket and you see tabloids with people going about their day and they're criticized for what they're wearing. It's not fair, they shouldn't have to be fashionable at all times. Fashion is about owning whatever you're wearing, regardless of if it's a high fashion statement or not. I enjoy it, I'm not trying any harder but I enjoy doing it.
The first episode of the Glee season is call "The New Rachel" and in promos we see that Blaine is one of the New Directions members vying for her leadership position.
Yeah! Blaine's like a meanie now. I don't know what really happened! I read the first script and I was like, "why's Blaine so feisty?" I think the writers were getting bored with Blaine being nice. We joke about Season 4 Tina too, she's really sassy. We're all vicious, maybe it's Senioritis, who knows. When we read the script I was like, "since when is Blaine really competitive?" But who knows, maybe Kurt's gone and the gloves are off.
Fans got a preview of some songs from the new season this week, and for the "Boys/Boyfriend" mashup you and Kevin McHale talked about how choreographer Zach Woodlee instructed you to act "boyband" for the performance. Any particular boyband inspirations?
We just jumped around, we just wanted to be silly and cheesy and stupid, so that's exactly what we did. There's like, cliches. I hope this one made it into it -- the hands in front of your face like "where did I go? There I am, I'm behind my hands." You can't see that on a recorder...
I'll draw it.
I"m sure you can find a Gif of somebody doing it. I think it's in the "Everybody" video. So there's that, just being sassy and silly. [Ed Note. The move is not in "Everybody," but it is in "I Want It That Way" by Backstreet Boys. Gif away.]
Speaking of music, you tweeted about Mr. Hudson's new video recently.
He's one of my all time heroes and I've been a huge fan of his for a long time. When I started working in the music industry he was number one one my wishlist. It's nice to be friend and work colleagues with someone you admire.
Anything to share about new original music from you?
Not really. I'm always writing music, that's the answer I give every time.
Have you been successfully pitching any songs for Glee you want to sing?
I absolutely got one that I completely pitched and I'm so happy about it.
Old song, new song?
It's an old song, it's a spoiler but I know all the fans know about it already. I texted Ryan Murphy a while back just saying, 'hey, if you ever have any of the characters break up don't miss out on the opportunity to use one of the greatest break-up pop songs of the last 100 years. You have to use "Don't Speak." It can work as a duet, it can work as a four-part harmony. It's a gold mine, you have to use that.' And I would rarely do stuff like that, but it's one of my favorite songs ever written and I remember listening to it in the car and I pulled over and texted Ryan, "just a thought...". Then the script showed up and there it was and I was like, "yes!" I don't want to take credit for it, but I did suggest it.
You were performing the final Harry Potter musical with Team StarKid at Leaky Con and then less than 24 hours later you were filming "Don't Speak" in New York for Glee. How was that weekend for you as a performer?
It was tough because I didn't know we were shooting that that day. I had no idea and that's a very big scene and I was very upset because I wanted to prep more for it. I had a huge day the day before. I was exhausted, really exhausted, emotionally exhausted.
How was it having fans there watching that scene live?
It was really tough, but the cool thing about fans is that they're so happy to be there that you can rationalize with fans. It's funny how you can't reason with adults some times, but kids I could. They were right in my eyeline and I had to go over and explain like, "I'm so happy you're here but have you ever been writing an essay and someone is looking over your shoulder? It's really tough and this is work for me so would you mind moving over?" They were more than willing, and they have every right to be there because it's a public park. But it's our office, it's our workspace. Although it is well intended, it does get tough sometimes and the energy is well appreciated. You can never complain about love."
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4x03 - MakeOver
In the wake of Kurt’s departure, Blaine tries to distract from his loneliness by entering the race for Senior Class President. The move puts him in direct conflict with Brittany who looks to repeat for a second term. After struggling to come up with fresh ideas for New Directions, Will begins to fear that he’s losing his enthusiasm for show choir. When an opportunity to reignite his passion and make a lasting positive impact on his students presents itself, the procrastinating Will gets prodding from two vastly different sources. After landing an internship with fashion icon Isabelle Klempt, Kurt comes up with an out-of-the-box idea to revitalize the fashionista’s sagging brand. While his initiative earns him a new mentor and earns Rachel a much needed makeover, his success also has a troublesome impact back in Lima.
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After a summer spent speculating as to just what changes are in store for your favourite McKinley High students now that New Directions is heading in well, new directions, GLEE’s fourth season finally kicks off tonight. Which is why, we thought now might be as good a time as any to share our recent one-on-one with star Chris Colfer, who was only too happy to join in the speculation as to what the future holds for Kurt.
Kurt suffered a fairly momentous setback at the end of last season when he didn’t get into The New York Academy of the Dramatic Arts (NYADA). How will that affect him going season four?
Chris Colfer: We’ll see. I imagine he’s going to be really sad at first [Editor's Note: Kurt spends much of the first episode not-so-happily working as a barista at the The Lima Bean]. That said, I think he’ll get to New York eventually.
How will Kurt’s dreams of leaving Lima for New York affect his relationship with Blaine?
Chris Colfer: My bottom line is that I want Kurt to be happy. He was not very happy last season. So whatever that entails, if they break up, stay together, attempt a long distance relationship, I’m on board. I just want to see Kurt happy for a change.
So much was made over the summer with regards to how many episodes each of the original cast members are going to be in during this upcoming fourth season. Is it safe to assume Kurt will be in most of the episodes?
Chris Colfer: I don’t know. I’d say more than half for sure, in fact I think Kurt will be in the majority of them.
Considering the remarkable journey the original cast of GLEE has taken these past few years, what’s the experience been like watching some of them move on and spread their wings in other areas of entertainment?
Chris Colfer: It’s interesting, because as the characters kind of part ways and go on their separate journeys we kind of are as a cast as well. But I think it’s good. The way they’re planning this season it looks like everyone is going to have a little bit of a break. We work very hard and we’re all excited about that. For my part this show has a opened a lot of doors for me recently and I’m trying to step into every building as much as I can.
Aside from GLEE, show co-creator Ryan Murphy also has AMERICAN HORROR STORY and THE NEW NORMAL on the air. If you could guest star on either which would it be?
Chris Colfer: AMERICAN HORROR STORY hands down, I’m obsessed with that show!
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New 4x01 Still
Exclusive Video: Glee Cast Talks New Romance, Old Rivalries and Dark Twists: 'I Die This Year' (view it here)
"Blaine's a weirdo this season. He's like, uh- He used to be this really nice guy, now he's kind of- he's very strange. Um, which is not, which has nothing to do with Sam's relationship. Um, you know a lot of- Kurt has left and he's, uh, finding a little bromance with Sam. And come the third episode they partner up for something, it's really exciting." -Darren Criss
'Glee' stars Lea Michele, Darren Criss and Jenna Ushkowitz dish on Season 4
"But not only has the dynamic changed within the school -- Tina (Jenna Ushkowitz), Blaine (Darren Criss) and the gang are all popular thanks to their title -- it's changed within the show, now that we go back and forth between Lima, Ohio and Rachel's (Lea Michele) new life in New York City. [...]
Criss tells Zap2it that he was shocked when he first found out how sassy Blaine would get. "I read the first episode and I was like what's going on?! Tina's really mean now, Blaine's really sassy. All these things are happening and I'm like, what happened to this nice guy we met in the first season?"
There's a simple explanation, though. "In high school people change, man. I don't know. Come senior year he's a different person. I don't know where it's going but he's going a little nuts.""
source
Darren Criss Q&A: On Madonna, Memes + 'Glee' Break-Up Song
With "Glee" returning next week, the Fox dramedy offered loyal fans a first listen to the music from its fourth season premiere via Facebook on Wednesday. In addition to the previously reported cover of Carly Rae Jepsen's "Call Me Maybe," the "Glee" gang will take on songs by Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Justin Bieber and Britney Spears, among others.
Darren Criss may have shared his signing table with fashion icon Anna Wintour Thursday at Fashion's Night Out, but the fans who lined the streets all day were decidedly there for the "Glee" star first and foremost. While no stranger to enthusiastic crowds when playing Blaine Anderson on the hit TV show, it's not often you see a hundred teenage girls rushing through the designer evening wear section of Saks Fifth Avenue for a photo opp.
We caught up with Criss just after the excitement peaked to talk about covering Madonna for the FNO promo video, what's up with Blaine's new attitude this season, and which iconic break up tune he's excited about singing.
How did you react when you found out you'd be covering Madonna's "Dress You Up" for FNO?
I was thrilled. We did the David Bowie cover last year with all the "Glee" kids, I knew this song a little more than I did "Fashion," so that was cool. I was kind of shocked. I enjoy fashion a lot and I'm very happy to be a part of the stuff that the fashion gods are letting me be a part of. I was like, "I hope I don't mess it up, I hope Madonna thinks its cool if she ever hears it."
Are you aware of the fan campaign to get the full track released?
I'm very oblivious to most of what the fans are doing. I'm not very proud of that. The only thing I know about that I discovered by accident is the "Darren Doesn't Know" thing. I found this the other day and I was like "this is so bizarre." I was like 18 years old when I was using the Facebook, thinking I was being funny. I saw a meme of it and I was like, "I thought this was so funny for like two seconds, and now there's a meme of it." It was weird, like how did they find it? It's not a bad thing, except I'm ruining the lore of "Darren Doesn't Know" because I do know about that. But no, I did not know there was a campaign for (the FNO song). I thought it was released?
There's people talking over the vocals in the video they released. They want the full track released.
Oh, well I don't even have that. I haven't heard the whole song, so I'll get behind that.
Do you feel any pressure to be fashionable in your everyday life in light of your character's fashion or being involved in projects like Fashion's Night Out?
Not really. It depends on what you're doing. I've always enjoyed fashion and dressing up for things, whether it's high fashion or play fashion. But no, I never thought about it like that but I suppose it's there. I do feel bad when you're in the supermarket and you see tabloids with people going about their day and they're criticized for what they're wearing. It's not fair, they shouldn't have to be fashionable at all times. Fashion is about owning whatever you're wearing, regardless of if it's a high fashion statement or not. I enjoy it, I'm not trying any harder but I enjoy doing it.
The first episode of the Glee season is call "The New Rachel" and in promos we see that Blaine is one of the New Directions members vying for her leadership position.
Yeah! Blaine's like a meanie now. I don't know what really happened! I read the first script and I was like, "why's Blaine so feisty?" I think the writers were getting bored with Blaine being nice. We joke about Season 4 Tina too, she's really sassy. We're all vicious, maybe it's Senioritis, who knows. When we read the script I was like, "since when is Blaine really competitive?" But who knows, maybe Kurt's gone and the gloves are off.
Fans got a preview of some songs from the new season this week, and for the "Boys/Boyfriend" mashup you and Kevin McHale talked about how choreographer Zach Woodlee instructed you to act "boyband" for the performance. Any particular boyband inspirations?
We just jumped around, we just wanted to be silly and cheesy and stupid, so that's exactly what we did. There's like, cliches. I hope this one made it into it -- the hands in front of your face like "where did I go? There I am, I'm behind my hands." You can't see that on a recorder...
I'll draw it.
I"m sure you can find a Gif of somebody doing it. I think it's in the "Everybody" video. So there's that, just being sassy and silly. [Ed Note. The move is not in "Everybody," but it is in "I Want It That Way" by Backstreet Boys. Gif away.]
Speaking of music, you tweeted about Mr. Hudson's new video recently.
He's one of my all time heroes and I've been a huge fan of his for a long time. When I started working in the music industry he was number one one my wishlist. It's nice to be friend and work colleagues with someone you admire.
Anything to share about new original music from you?
Not really. I'm always writing music, that's the answer I give every time.
Have you been successfully pitching any songs for Glee you want to sing?
I absolutely got one that I completely pitched and I'm so happy about it.
Old song, new song?
It's an old song, it's a spoiler but I know all the fans know about it already. I texted Ryan Murphy a while back just saying, 'hey, if you ever have any of the characters break up don't miss out on the opportunity to use one of the greatest break-up pop songs of the last 100 years. You have to use "Don't Speak." It can work as a duet, it can work as a four-part harmony. It's a gold mine, you have to use that.' And I would rarely do stuff like that, but it's one of my favorite songs ever written and I remember listening to it in the car and I pulled over and texted Ryan, "just a thought...". Then the script showed up and there it was and I was like, "yes!" I don't want to take credit for it, but I did suggest it.
You were performing the final Harry Potter musical with Team StarKid at Leaky Con and then less than 24 hours later you were filming "Don't Speak" in New York for Glee. How was that weekend for you as a performer?
It was tough because I didn't know we were shooting that that day. I had no idea and that's a very big scene and I was very upset because I wanted to prep more for it. I had a huge day the day before. I was exhausted, really exhausted, emotionally exhausted.
How was it having fans there watching that scene live?
It was really tough, but the cool thing about fans is that they're so happy to be there that you can rationalize with fans. It's funny how you can't reason with adults some times, but kids I could. They were right in my eyeline and I had to go over and explain like, "I'm so happy you're here but have you ever been writing an essay and someone is looking over your shoulder? It's really tough and this is work for me so would you mind moving over?" They were more than willing, and they have every right to be there because it's a public park. But it's our office, it's our workspace. Although it is well intended, it does get tough sometimes and the energy is well appreciated. You can never complain about love."
source
4x03 - MakeOver
In the wake of Kurt’s departure, Blaine tries to distract from his loneliness by entering the race for Senior Class President. The move puts him in direct conflict with Brittany who looks to repeat for a second term. After struggling to come up with fresh ideas for New Directions, Will begins to fear that he’s losing his enthusiasm for show choir. When an opportunity to reignite his passion and make a lasting positive impact on his students presents itself, the procrastinating Will gets prodding from two vastly different sources. After landing an internship with fashion icon Isabelle Klempt, Kurt comes up with an out-of-the-box idea to revitalize the fashionista’s sagging brand. While his initiative earns him a new mentor and earns Rachel a much needed makeover, his success also has a troublesome impact back in Lima.
source
After a summer spent speculating as to just what changes are in store for your favourite McKinley High students now that New Directions is heading in well, new directions, GLEE’s fourth season finally kicks off tonight. Which is why, we thought now might be as good a time as any to share our recent one-on-one with star Chris Colfer, who was only too happy to join in the speculation as to what the future holds for Kurt.
Kurt suffered a fairly momentous setback at the end of last season when he didn’t get into The New York Academy of the Dramatic Arts (NYADA). How will that affect him going season four?
Chris Colfer: We’ll see. I imagine he’s going to be really sad at first [Editor's Note: Kurt spends much of the first episode not-so-happily working as a barista at the The Lima Bean]. That said, I think he’ll get to New York eventually.
How will Kurt’s dreams of leaving Lima for New York affect his relationship with Blaine?
Chris Colfer: My bottom line is that I want Kurt to be happy. He was not very happy last season. So whatever that entails, if they break up, stay together, attempt a long distance relationship, I’m on board. I just want to see Kurt happy for a change.
So much was made over the summer with regards to how many episodes each of the original cast members are going to be in during this upcoming fourth season. Is it safe to assume Kurt will be in most of the episodes?
Chris Colfer: I don’t know. I’d say more than half for sure, in fact I think Kurt will be in the majority of them.
Considering the remarkable journey the original cast of GLEE has taken these past few years, what’s the experience been like watching some of them move on and spread their wings in other areas of entertainment?
Chris Colfer: It’s interesting, because as the characters kind of part ways and go on their separate journeys we kind of are as a cast as well. But I think it’s good. The way they’re planning this season it looks like everyone is going to have a little bit of a break. We work very hard and we’re all excited about that. For my part this show has a opened a lot of doors for me recently and I’m trying to step into every building as much as I can.
Aside from GLEE, show co-creator Ryan Murphy also has AMERICAN HORROR STORY and THE NEW NORMAL on the air. If you could guest star on either which would it be?
Chris Colfer: AMERICAN HORROR STORY hands down, I’m obsessed with that show!
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