Neil Patrick Harris News

On last night's THE COLBERT REPORT on Comedy Central, host Stephen Colbert shared the exciting news that he has been granted permission to give viewers a sneak peek at the upcoming season of AMC's 'Breaking Bad', as performed by the men of PBS's 'Downton Abbey.' View the hilarious series mash-up, 'Breaking Abbey' below!

Check out the promo for the upcoming episode of GLEE titled 'Sadie Hawkins', airing on FOX Jan. 24. The episode will feature McKinley's Sadie Hawkins dance, when the girls ask out the boys. Click below!

In honor of the classic children's book "I Am A Pole (And So Can You!)", National Association of Life Coaches awarded author Stephen T. Colbert with "Most Important Children's Book Ever".

On this tonight's episode of GLEE titled 'Glee Actually,' in an homage to the beloved holiday film 'Love, Actually,' seemingly separate storylines come together to form one merry GLEE episode. As the end of 2012 draws near, Sam and Brittany live their lives to the fullest before the Mayan Apocalypse occurs. Meanwhile, Jake and Puck spend quality sibling time together for Hanukah, Artie has a holiday dream that changes his outlook on life and Kurt has a Christmas he'll never forget. Check out photos and full tracks from the episode below!

Food Network rings in the New Year with season two of Rachael vs. Guy Celebrity Cook-Off on Sunday, January 6th at 9pm as eight celebrity chefs battle for a chance to win $50,000 for the charity of their choice. Then, for those looking for a healthy start to the New Year, on Monday, January 14th Bobby Flay Fit is a seven-episode digital series based on Bobby's philosophy that it only takes one week to create healthier habits with moderation and exercise. Two days later, Bobby Flay hits the road on a cross-country journey to uncover the nation's best home cooks and entertainers in new series Bobby's Dinner Battle, premiering Wednesday, January 16th at 10pm. Primetime programming heats up with a new season of Chopped Champions as returning winners compete for $50,000 and the ultimate Chopped title beginning Tuesday, January 15th at 10pm. Anne Burrell helps restaurants across the country bring fresh faces to the executive chef position in a new season of Chef Wanted with Anne Burrell on Thursday, January 31st at 10pm. Food Network also boasts a new season of Barefoot Contessa on Saturday, January 12th at 11am, and The Pioneer Woman returns for a fourth season on Saturday January 26th at 10am. FoodNetwork.com is the go-to destination to get the New Year started off right with fresh ideas including recipes and tips to make this year one to remember. Join the Food Network conversation on Facebook and Twitter.

The Pasadena Playhouseand Lythgoe Family Productions, presents A SNOW WHITE CHRISTMAS now playing through December 30. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the show below.

Earlier this year, an unlikely series of events led two of the world's most gifted sleight-of-hand artists, Derek DelGaudio (2011 Close-Up Magician of the Year) and Helder Guimarães (2011 Parlour Magician of the Year), to share a stage. Now, due to unprecedented single ticket sales, DelGaudio and Guimarães' Nothing to Hide directed by Neil Patrick Harris has been extended through Janurary 20, 2013 in the Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater at the Geffen Playhouse. Abandoning the antiquated notions of a traditional magic show, Nothing to Hide takes the audience on an imaginary journey through a series of diverse and engaging vignettes brought to life solely from the words and hands of the two masterful magicians.

On this week's episode of GLEE titled 'Glee Actually,' in an homage to the beloved holiday film "Love, Actually," seemingly separate storylines come together to form one merry GLEE episode. As the end of 2012 draws near, Sam and Brittany live their lives to the fullest before the Mayan Apocalypse occurs. Meanwhile, Jake and Puck spend quality sibling time together for Hanukah, Artie has a holiday dream that changes his outlook on life and Kurt has a Christmas he'll never forget. Check out photos from the episode below!

On last night's THE COLBERT REPORT on Comedy Central, Elvis Costello joined Diana Krall, Marc Ribot and Stephen to perform the holiday classic 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.' Check out the performance below!

Upright Cabaret's A BROADWAY CHRISTMAS stars Emmy & Tony Award-winner Lillias White (Dreamgirls), LaToya London (American Idol, The Color Purple), Brittany Underwood (Nickelodeon's Hollywood Heights), Matt Zarley (A Chorus Line, Chicago), Nita Whitaker (Star Search), Carla Renata (CW's Hart of Dixie, Avenue Q), JAMES TORME, Sylvia MacCalla (Hairspray), Kelli Provart (Aida) and Santa Claus (Coming Direct from the North Pole)!

Hosted by the acclaimed international film, stage and video game star Samuel L. Jackson, executive produced by Emmy Award winner Mark Burnett and featuring world premiere footage from highly anticipated releases, Spike TV's tenth annual 'Video Game Awards' (#VGA) proved to be the biggest night in gaming ever. Industry titans gathered as the network celebrated the outstanding artistic and technical achievements in the gaming universe over the past year during the two-hour global event which premiered LIVE on Spike TV on Friday, December 7 at 9:00 PM ET/6:00 PM PT from Sony Picture Studios in Los Angeles. The live awards show simulcast on MTV 2, MTV Tr3s and streamed live on Spike.com, GameTrailers.com and for the first time ever, on Xbox consoles through Xbox Live.

GLEE is set to add another newcomer to its extensive fresh-faced cast, Deadline has learned. British actor Oliver Kieran-Jones has officially signed on for a recurring role as NYADA's glee club captain - and as a potential love interest to series staple Kurt Hummel (Chris Colfer).

The biggest night in gaming just got bigger. Spike TV's "VGA TEN" (#VGA), the network's tenth annual live televised event to celebrate the best in video games, will feature appearances by returning hosts, Snoop Lion and Zachary Levi and a special video cameo from Neil Patrick Harris. Presenters will include Jessica Alba, Marlon Wayans, Adam Scott and Norman Reedus and Steven Yeun from "The Walking Dead," among others. Gustavo Santaolalla is scheduled for a live musical performance while Wolfgang Gartner will perform as the House DJ throughout the entire show. "VGA TEN" will premiere LIVE from Sony Picture Studios in Culver City, CA on Friday, December 7 at 9:00 PM ET/6:00 PM PT on Spike TV. Additionally, the show will simulcast on MTV 2, MTV Tr3s, Xbox LIVE, Spike.com and GameTrailers.com.

On next Thursday's holiday-themed episode of the FOX musical dramedy GLEE, Kurt and Blaine reunite in New York City. The twosome share a special moment skating at New York's famed Rockefeller Plaza skating rink under the world's most famous Christmas tree. The episode airs Thursday, December 13 at 9/8c on FOX. Get a sneak peek below!

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK: LES MISERABLES premieres in London, ASSASSINS Cast reunites, NEWSIES goes to Disney World, and so much more!

Today we are talking again to one of Broadway's recent rising stars all about his sensational sophomore solo album, STILL DREAMING OF PARADISE, as well as his role in this weekend's invitation-only reading of the new musical AMAZING GRACE - 2011-2012 season standout and JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Tony Award nominee Josh Young. Espousing on the many elements that converged to make his solo album a reality, Young outlines his process with his close collaborators by discussing the imperative inspirations, subsequent arrangement experimentation, actual studio recording, scientific song selection process, major project goals and a lot more, as well as shares memories of what many of the album's tracks mean to him on a personal level and what we can expect from albums from him in the future, near and far. Plus, Young reveals his affection for his first major New York post-SUPERSTAR production, AMAZING GRACE, as he shares his enthusiasm for the daring subject, rich source material - no less than the life of controversial historical figure John Newton - and the purportedly thrilling new score composed for it and the unique and compelling tale behind it as the new musical takes this next step in its developmental process in the Lincoln Center-set industry presentation. Additionally, Young touches upon his favorite memories from the Tony Awards and participating in the Transport Group's recent concert production of BABY - and much, much more!

Beginning December 12th, Pasadena Playhouse will transform its courtyard into a Winter Wonderland as families gather to celebrate the joy of the holidays. Family members from 1 to 91 will then experience A Snow White Christmas, a traditional British Panto produced by Lythgoe Family Productions that debuts this month at the Playhouse. Filled with magic, comedy, music and audience participation, it's the kind of show that director Bonnie Lythgoe and her son, Kris (who wrote the show), grew up with in England.

The biggest night in gaming just got bigger. Spike TV's 'VGA TEN' (#VGA), the network's tenth annual live televised event to celebrate the best in video games, will feature appearances by returning hosts, Snoop Lion and Zachary Levi and a special video cameo from Neil Patrick Harris.