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Is the Glee Stage Show a Hot Mess?

Fausto Fernós — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 20:30:28 +0000

I’m hearing that the touring production of Glee is a lot like the 1980s Up With People. A lot of fun, but at the end of the show you kind of feel sorry for the actors up on stage.

In the 1980s a similar cultural phenomenon called Up With People recruited youth from all across the country to create high energy, family-friendly musical shows with a conservative message.

According to the documentary “Smile ‘Til It Hurts: The Up with People Story” the troupe was funded by corporations including Halliburton, General Motors, Exxon, and Searle, as a way to politically counter the liberal youth subculture of the times.

Obviously, Glee is quite the opposite, but it does seem like the actors energies are being stretched thin.

According to MTV UK:
The Glee cast are reportedly ‘exhausted’ and have begged the show’s creator Ryan Murphy for some time off. Rumors are that Lea Michele, Cory Monteith and Co have put together a petition to ask Murphy for a break because their gruelling work schedule has left them too tired.

Now, Amber Riley who plays Mercedes Jones said that the production timetable is ‘a lot of work’ and that she rarely has time to enjoy her new found celebrity status.

They seem like really nice people, and maybe a little break couldn’t do the show any harm. Check out how they interacted backstage with Michael (What the Buck) Buckley.

Meanwhile on Egotastic someone managed to take some photos of the show where they all dress up in many of Lady Gaga’s outfits in some sort of fashion-pop medley explosion.

On the floor here is actress Lea Michele on all fours, exposing her coochie for the audience.

Makes you feel a little sorry for them.

– See the uncensored photo at Egotastic.

FOF #1197 – You’ve Come a Long Way Michael Buckley – 05.26.10

Fausto Fernós — Wed, 26 May 2010 10:03:39 +0000

Happy Birthday YouTube! The video sharing site celebrated it’s five year anniversary with a stunning announcement: it now serves more than two billion videos per day, almost double the audience of prime-time television. In many ways, video sharing sites have transformed not just television, but people’s lives- it’s given millions the ability to speak out, loud and proud like never before.

Today we celebrate with one of the most successful video creators on YouTube, Michael Buckley. His video blog, “What the Buck,” where he dishes entertainment news at a frenetic speed is one of the top subscribed shows of all time, with over 200 million views since he started in 2006.

Join us as Michael reflects on his journey and does what Michael does best, serve up sassy talk on the rich, powerful and beautiful celebrities-

Lady Gaga finally talks about the rumors of her being a hermaphrodite, she loves it!

Kevin Jonas, the possibly gay Jonas brother admits to not sleeping in the same bed with his newlywed wife.

Jason Mraz stands up for LGBT Equality.

And Tom Cruise explains why he jumped on Oprah’s couch, by sort of denying it ever happened.

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FOFA #761 – Bucking the System – 04.16.09

Fausto Fernós — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 02:54:59 +0000

Michael Buckley will do almost anything to entertain you; cartwheels, hand stands and even a little skin show.

Flipping snarky catchphrases with insightful quips on celebrity news and popular culture, Connecticut based Michael Buckley’s video blog “What the Buck” bitingly comments at lighting speed on the nature of celebrity and the ridiculousness of fame.

His quick-paced, insightful take on popular culture rivals the best of entertainment based television programs and is completely written, produced and created by the man himself.

Michael Buckley works several hours every day writing, editing and taping his award winning videos and still manage to juggle a day job and a husband.

With over two million views every month and over 100 thousand regular subscribers, Michael’s high speed commentary has put him on the map and on Fox News as a regular commentator.

Buckley beat out Chris Crocker’s “Leave Brittney Alone” video to capture a 2007 YouTube Award for best commentary with his “LonelyGirl15 is Dead!” which tears apart the notorious web series starring a young girl stalked by some freakish cult.

Where does Michael’s seemingly boundless energy and enthusiasm for making fun of celebrities com from?

Listen as Michael shares his secrets on how he makes his award winning videos, the universal appeal of scatological humor and our fascination with tragic female celebrities.

We take a look at Miley Cyrus as she’s working a double shifts filling the gaping media hole left by the skanks of 2007 Britney, Lindsay, Paris and Nicole who have left the spotlight in search for a better life.

Also why Enrique Iglesias embraces his gay male fans and who Michael thinks is going to win this seasons American Idol reality TV singing show.

To find Buck’s latest videos as well as daily blogs focusing on celebrities, the online community and anything else that comes his way visit Buckhollywood.com

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[Originally posted on: 05.15.08]

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FOF #761 – Bucking the System – 05.15.08

Fausto Fernós — Thu, 15 May 2008 07:14:32 +0000