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The penultimate episode of Season Two of GLEE on Fox last night was just about everything you could ask for from a funereally-themed Very Special Episode such as that on this show - and, in addition to the doom and gloom, we even got a scintillating 'Back To Black' from Santana and Lea Michele miraculously making 'My Man' all her own! Sure, the requisite gospel/r&b moment came courtesy of Amber Riley, as you would certainly expect it to given GLEE's lineage - particularly a GLEE with a funereal theme - yet the show managed to stay mostly out of the maudlin, morbid and mundane and remain its frothy, effervescent self - while always keeping it real and grounded in reality. Truly. Yes, indeed, GLEE's 'Funeral' episode put the 'real' in 'funereal' much more so than the 'fun' - but, there was some of that to be had, as well; for sure. Of special note, 'Funeral' also featured the continued extended return of Broadway baby and GLEE fan-favorite Jonathan Groff as Jessie St. James, and although he did not grace us with a song this week he certainly left a lasting impression - particularly coming after last week‘s triumph, which was the GLEE musical pinnacle of Season Two thanks to him and Ms. Michele. Indeed, Lea Michele - by way of Barbra Streisand and Fanny Brice - took the lead last night and stole the show. The ladies ruled the night on the 'Funeral' episode of GLEE - Lea Michele and Jane Lynch, first and foremost.

Beginning Friday, May 21 at the Mandalay Bay Event Center in Las Vegas, 'Glee' stars Lea Michele (Rachel), Cory Monteith (Finn), Amber Riley (Mercedes), Chris Colfer (Kurt), Kevin McHale (Artie), Jenna Ushkowitz (Tina), Mark Salling (Puck), Dianna Agron (Quinn), Naya Rivera (Santana), Heather Morris (Brittany), Harry Shum, Jr. (Mike), Chord Overstreet (Sam), Darren Criss (Blaine), Ashley Fink (Lauren) and members of 'The Warblers' will perform in an all-new singing and dancing celebration of the Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning show. In a recnt interview with 'Something for the Weekend' Gwyneth Paltrow (who plays substitute teacher Holly Holiday in the show) revealed that she too will be making appearances on the concert tour. Paltrow commented: 'They've asked me to do a couple of little surprise things.'

In the short amount of time since GLEE hit the airwaves, the series has racked up two Platinum and two Gold albums, two Grammy Award nominations, more than 22 million song downloads, the No. 1 soundtrack of 2010 ('The Christmas Album') and an incredible 19 Emmy and 11 Golden Globe nominations, as well as four Emmy Awards and three Golden Globes, including the award for Best Television Series Comedy or Musical. Yesterday, the GLEE cast sat down for a screening followed by a Q&A. View photos from the event below!

In the short amount of time since GLEE hit the airwaves, the series has racked up two Platinum and two Gold albums, two Grammy Award nominations, more than 22 million song downloads, the No. 1 soundtrack of 2010 ('The Christmas Album') and an incredible 19 Emmy and 11 Golden Globe nominations, as well as four Emmy Awards and three Golden Globes, including the award for Best Television Series Comedy or Musical. Throughout all of the hype, GLEE has yet to appear on the big screen - but that's set to change.

In tonight's all new episode of GLEE, Kristin Chenoweth returns as the lovable alcoholic, April Rhodes, and the New Directions tribute Fleetwood Mac. Check out photos and audio from 'Rumors' below!

Today we are taking an up-close and personal critical look at last night's super-sized episode of Fox's hit musical comedy series GLEE, titled after Lady Gaga's newest #1 song up until this last Easter weekend - of course 'Judas' sits atop the iTunes charts now - and featuring an especially rousing rendition of that German techno/'Express Yourself'-esque anthem, in addition to a mellifluous mash-up of TLC's 'Unpretty' and WEST SIDE STORY's 'I Feel Pretty' by Lea Michele and Dianna Agron, and, even, an Andrew Lloyd Webber diva moment made famous by Patti LuPone and, in concert, by Barbra Streisand - 'As If We Never Said Goodbye' from SUNSET BLVD, ably attended to by Golden Globe-winner Chris Colfer. We also take a look at the dramatic side of McKinley High in this episode and trace the journey we all have taken over the season so far as GLEE ramps up the excitement, emotion and energy for the final five episodes coming in the next number of weeks - and, also, a look ahead to next Tuesday's Fleetwood Mac-themed show with all songs from 1975's RUMOURS featuring the grand return of Tony-winner and Broadway baby Kristin Chenoweth as once-boozy bowling-alley barmaid/now-born-again gospel singer April Rhodes. Plus, 'Prom Queen' on May 10! Also, is that really the last we'll ever see of Season Two all-stars Darren Criss and Gwyneth Paltrow? GLEE is getting on the right track - and getting better - just in time (and right to the beat).

GLEE pays homage to Mother Monster herself, Lady Gaga, when New Directions performs her latest smash hit, 'Born This Way,' in a super-sized 90-minute episode airing Tuesday, April 26 (8:00-9:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

On tonight's highly anticipated 90-minute GLEE episode, Kurt returns to McKinley High and the New Directions address self-acceptance. Check out photos and audio from the episode below!

GLEE's 'Rumours' airs Tuesday, May 3rd on FOX. Until then, take a peek at the first shots from the upcoming episode!

On the heels of amazing sellouts in major markets, Glee Live! In Concert! has added more dates to its blockbuster summer tour with a limited number of new tickets released. Twentieth Century Fox Television and 'Glee' co-creator Ryan Murphy are also pleased to announce that in addition to the thirteen cast members already scheduled to perform, Ashley Fink (Lauren Zizes) and members of the 'Dalton Academy Warblers' will also join the tour coming to North American concert stages this spring.

In this week's all new episode of GLEE, the New Directions raise money for Nationals by holding a benefit concert. The April 19 return of the show also marks the return of Gwyneth Paltrow (who will sing Adele's 'Turning Tables') Charice, and Broadway veteran Cheyenne Jackson as Vocal Adrenaline's new coach. Click below for photos and audio from the episode!

GLEE's 'Born This Way' - supersized at 90 minutes - airs Tuesday, April 26th on FOX. Until then, take a peek at the first shots from the upcoming episode!

GLEE returns with all-new episodes Tuesday, April 19 (8:00-9:01 PM ET/PT) and then GLEE will pay homage to Mother Monster herself, Lady Gaga, when New Directions performs her latest smash hit, 'Born This Way,' in a super-sized 90-minute episode airing Tuesday, April 26 (8:00-9:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Here, go behind the scenes of the GLEE Marie Claire magazine cover photo shoot with the girls from GLEE!

On Aril 12, Fox's GLEE returns after a month-long hiatus with the highly anticipated 90 minute 'Born this Way' epiosde. On April 19, Cheyenne Jackson and Gwyneth Paltrow return to the show for the 'Night of Neglect' episode. Check out images from the installment below!

GLEE pays homage to Mother Monster herself, Lady Gaga, when New Directions performs her latest smash hit, 'Born This Way,' in a super-sized 90-minute episode airing Tuesday, April 26 (8:00-9:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

It's been confirmed. As reported by BroadwayWorld last week, the April 26 episode of GLEE has officially been extended to 90 minutes. Executive producer Ian Brennan called the episode 'really cracking and funny and smart.'

According to TVLine.com, GLEE's upcoming 'Born This Way' episode, set to air on April 26, will be extended to an hour and a half instead of the typical hour slot.

Regionals is upon us and the Gleeks are polishing up. Click below for a listen of Kurt and Blaines rendition of Hey Monday's Candles.

When free-spirited substitute teacher Holly Holliday (guest star Paltrow) fills in for the absent sex-education teacher, she joins forces with Mr. Schuester to teach the kids of New Directions the facts of life.Meanwhile, Emma heads up the Celibacy Club, and she and Dr. Carl (guest star Stamos) address some issues in their personal life in the all-new 'Sexy' episode of GLEE. Check out photos from last night's episode below!

How does Season 2B of GLEE stack up against the first season and a half of the show? Did Gwyneth make 'Sexy' truly titillating and tremendous? Has GLEE finally found its rhythm and found a way to contain the unyielding beast it is? The method to the madness and more in this analysis of Season 2B so far (from post-Super Bowl 'Sue Sylvester Shuffle' all the way up to Tuesday's 'Sexy') and, of course, the Top Ten songs you need to download right now - after all, the song downloads are what make it unique (and uniquely successful) and have helped it to become an entertainment institution rather than just a little TV show.