Jeff Zucker, Natalie Morales, Hoda Kotb, Kathie Lee Gifford, Meredith Vieira, Al Roker, Jim Bell, Ann Curry and Lester Holt attend the 20th Annual Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame Awards at The Waldorf Astoria on October 27, 2010 in New York City.
In this SOUND OFF SPECIAL EDITION we are taking a comprehensive look at Tuesday's premiere of THE ROCKY HORROR GLEE SHOW on Fox and the accompanying soundtrack that was released last week, GLEE: THE MUSIC: THE ROCKY HORROR GLEE SHOW, as well as analyzing how the show and soundtrack stacks up to previous GLEE-ful tributes - Madonna, Gaga/Journey, Britney, etc. - and in comparison to the second season, and entire series, thus far! So, what did you think of THE ROCKY HORROR GLEE SHOW by the time the credits rolled? Was it a tart and terrific time warp romp or a warped and twisted time-consuming stink bomb? A jump to the right or a step to the left? Is it always all or nothing? With ROCKY HORROR, going over-the-top is just the very start of beginning to see what's weird and wild on the other side.
According to Oh No They Didn't, GLEE will release it's twelve track Christmas album on Nov. 16. Three weeks later, on December 7, GLEE will air it's Yuletide episode. Songs featured on the album include:
This week we are taking a listen to the soundtrack for the forthcoming ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW homage ala GLEE with a rundown of the second season of the hit Golden Globe-winning musical dramedy series and how it stacks up to last season. Additionally, we take a peek at one of the most famous musicals numbers from the cult classic score - 'Time Warp' featuring all of the central Glee club cast-members of the show, among them Lea Michele, Cory Monteith, Dianna Agron and Chris Colfer. The soundtrack also contains a special appearance by John Stamos - late of Broadway's recent BYE BYE BIRDIE, and the other Roundabout revivals of NINE and CABARET - who sings the song made famous by a then unknown Meat Loaf in 1975 who will be making an appearance himself on the episode when it airs October 26th on Fox. So, come up to the lab and see what's on the slab a whole week early as we take a peak at the soundtrack and some special video clips from THE ROCKY HORROR GLEE SHOW.
They have however now revealed the songs that'll appear on the episode:
1. Science Fiction Double Feature
2. Damn It, Janet
3. Whatever Happened To Saturday Night?
4. Sweet Transvestite
5. Touch-A Touch-A Touch-A Touch Me
6. There's A Light (Over At The Frankenstein Place)
7. Time Warp
Check out this video of Sue Sylvestor's newest nemesis, Coach Shannon Beiste. Don't miss her and the rest of the gang from McKinley High in the season premiere on September 21 on FOX.
According to a report by Fancast, Tim Curry has turned down an offer to appear in the upcoming Rocky Horror tribute on GLEE. While the original Frank-N-Furter has opted out, Meat Loaf and Barry Bostwick have confirmed their participation, and rumors continue to circulate about Susan Sarandon's possible involvement.
E!online reports today that Meat Loaf and Barry Bostwick will appear on GLEE's October 26 Rocky Horror tribute episode. E!online reveals that 'The pair will play station managers who have an 'interesting proposal' for Jane Lynch's Sue Sylvester.' This news comes on the heels of the announcement that Susan Sarandon had an interest in appearing on the episode. Fox has yet to confirm any casting for the Rocky Horror tribute show.
Glee's Lea Michele, Cory Monteith and Amber Riley are all set to guest on The Simpsons- in animated form! The episode called 'Elementary School Musical' will be the first episode of Season 22 and air on September 26th. Check out this sneak peek from the episode below.
As reported previously, the September 21 premiere of GLEE will feature Gaga's 'Telephone,' Travie McCoy's 'Billionaire' and the Poison classic 'Every Rose Has Its Thorn.' To catch a sneak peak of the season two premiere, check out this video below.
Check out this video of ET going beind the scenes of the People Magazine photoshoot for the upcoming 80 page GLEE issue. The special issue will be available on stands Friday, September 10.
According to report by Variety, a dubbed version of the Fox hit GLEE will air in Russia on terrestrial network TNT. The show will take the title 'Luzeri', which is Russian for 'losers,' and will premiere on September 15 at 3 PM.
Entertainment Tonight recently went behind the scenes with GLEE's Jane Lynch while filming promos for the Members Project campaign for American Express. For the video, click below.
With GLEE coming back to television in just a few weeks, a new promo has revealed that Lady Gaga and Beyonce's 'Telephone' will be one of the featured songs. This season is also set to feature guest stars like Britney Spears and John Stamos.