It’s not often that a television programme captures the hearts of adults and children alike but American hit show, Glee, has achieved just that. With two TV series behind them and a third already commissioned, a staggering number of singles and albums sold and Glee world tours, it’s nigh impossible to avoid Glee-mania so we have put together this concise guide to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about the world of Glee.
Glee is set in Ohio, USA and centres around the members of the William McKinley High School glee club and their star Rachel Berry, played by Lea Michele. Teacher Will Scheuster, played by Matthew Morrison, is the glee club’s director and spends almost every episode trying to prevent cheerleading coach, Sue Sylvester, who is competing for funding, from sabotaging the glee club’s plans.
Glee fans are affectionately referred to as Gleeks, due to their dedication to the show and everything connected with it. There are novels, games, clothing, accessories and now even a film is in production. The show airs on Fox in the States and originally on E4 in the UK, where it was the channel’s biggest viewing hit. Since E4 refused to pay the inflated asking price for season 3, Glee will now be shown on Sky 1 HD in the UK. Read more…
Currently on the top spot of the US iTunes chart, this collaboration between Justin Timberlake and rising singer songwriter Matt Morris is helping to raise much needed funds for the recent tragic events in Haiti. The song is taken from the ‘Hope for Haiti Now’ album, a compilation of covers featuring a plethora of A-List stars including Jay-Z; Coldplay; Bruce Springsteen and Madonna. Their cover of Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah’ is currently available on iTunes. For more information regarding the Hope For Haiti Now appeal, please follow this link.
A new number one in the Shazam UK Pre-release Tag Chart as Madonna snatches the top spot from Mini Viva with ‘Celebration’. New releases come this week from 4 Strings, Hockey, Sidney Samson, Kid Cudi Feat. KanYe West & Common and Jay Sean - whose hook up with Lil’ Wayne has already been a huge success in the USA.
A new number one this week as Nneka hits the top spot in the Shazam UK Pre-release tag chart with her emotive soul drenched single, ‘Heartbeat’. Born in Nigeria and raised in Germany, Nneka’s soulful hip-hop has already won her a serious following in Europe and comparisons to Lauryn Hill. Meanwhile, new releases come from Madonna and David Guetta and Akon – whose latest electro/rap hook up is already causing serious waves across Europe and in the USA.
