Posts with tag "chris colfer"

'Glee' Star Chris Colfer Signs Two-Book Deal

Posted Jun 9th 2011 at 06:48 AM by Kelly Fisher

Is there anything Chris Colfer can't do these days? The breakout 'Glee' star who sang, danced, and acted his way to a Golden Globe win last year can now add "author" to his resume. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Colfer, 21, recently signed a two-book deal with Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. The first book, titled 'The Land of Stories,' follows the adventures of a set of twins ...

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The 'Glee' Kids on Tour: Vest in Show

Posted May 29th 2011 at 01:47 PM by Christine Fenno

Lea Michele, Chris Colfer, Cory Monteith and the rest of the 'Glee' cast kicked off their second annual summer tour this weekend, rocking the sold-out Staples Center in Los Angeles, a far bigger venue than the New Directions kids played last summer. Seen here in a uniform of blue jeans, red tops and white vests, the cast was joined on stage by second-season breakout star Darren Criss, in full ...

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Chris Colfer on Being Named One of Time's Most Influential People (Video)

Posted May 13th 2011 at 09:36 PM by AOL TV Editors

On 'Live With Regis and Kelly', Chris Colfer of 'Glee' downplayed being named one of Time Magazine's most influential people in the world. Colfer said he recently attended a gala held by the magazine and found himself in company much more deserving of the honor. "I still don't know what I was doing there," Colfer said self-effacingly. "That night was crazy because I was sitting at a table ...

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Twitter Pic: 'Glee' Guys that Film Together, Nap Together

Posted May 11th 2011 at 11:15 AM by Kiki Von Glinow

Energy is one thing that the 'Glee' guys are never lacking on-screen, and there's a reason for that -- off-screen they're all about napping. Or at least they are in this Twitter pic Chord Overstreet shared. "Takin a nap on set!" he tweeted. Although their characters may not be too chummy when walking the halls of William McKinley high, off-screen Overstreet, Chris Colfer and Mark Salling's ...

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'Glee' Star Chris Colfer Gives Props to His Pets

Posted May 2nd 2011 at 02:01 PM by Nicki Gostin

An eclectic crowd of famous folk gathered to fete TIME magazine's annual 100 Most Influential People issue last week. Amy Poehler, Mark Wahlberg and Sting (who later performed at the event) breezed past the press but PopEater did manage to have a few words with Aziz Ansari, Carmelo Anthony and Seth Meyers. And we also caught up with Questlove of The Roots and NBC's 'Late Night,' who is a big fan ...

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TIME 100 List Honors Justin Bieber, Amy Poehler, Chris Colfer

Posted Apr 21st 2011 at 11:20 AM by Zach Dionne

TIME magazine's 100 issue is out, and there's a host of celebrities in the mix. Oprah Winfrey is on the list for the eighth time (that's every year the TIME 100 has existed, for those keeping track), as well as young guns like Justin Bieber, 'Glee' star Chris Colfer, Bruno Mars, and 'Parks and Recreation' star and producer Amy Poehler. One great tradition of the TIME 100 is stars writing ...

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'Glee' Star Chris Colfer Pens Disney Channel Pilot

Posted Apr 21st 2011 at 10:45 AM by Kiki Von Glinow

If you thought that Chris Colfer was merely a dancing, off-the-charts-high-note-singing, acting phenom, then think again. The 'Glee' star also has a way with words. He recently wrote and sold a pilot to the Disney Channel, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The series will be based on the children's book 'The Little Leftover Witch' by Florence Laughlin, and will go by the same name. About a ...

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'SNL' Alum Victoria Jackson Slams Gay Kiss on 'Glee'

Posted Mar 21st 2011 at 06:45 AM by Christo Varghese

Former 'Saturday Night Live' comedian Victoria Jackson has slammed 'Glee' for the same sex kiss that was featured on the hit TV show last week. 'Glee' characters Kurt (Chris Colfer) and Blaine (Darren Criss) kissed for the first time last week. And it wasn't a peck. It was, by many accounts, a perfect kiss. Jackson, however, did not think so, and she ranted against the kiss and the TV show ...

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'Glee' 'Raised the Bar' For TV Inclusiveness With Gay Kiss

Posted Mar 16th 2011 at 10:50 PM by John Mitchell

On last night's 'Glee,' the New Directions won regionals after hitting the stage with a pair of original songs -- a first for the series -- but that isn't what anyone is talking about this morning. After months of hints and winks, fans of FOX's hit musical finally got what they've been waiting for: The characters of Kurt (Chris Colfer) and Blaine (Darren Criss) kissed for the first time. And it ...

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Chris Colfer Gives Anti-Bullying Acceptance Speech at Golden Globes [Video]

Posted Jan 16th 2011 at 10:30 PM by PopEater Staff

'Glee' actor Chris Colfer had an emotional win during the 2011 Golden Globes. Accepting his award for best supporting actor, Colfer told kids who are being bullied that he is proof that they can be exactly who they are and do great things. After thanking 'Glee' creator Ryan Murphy and his castmates, he fought back tears and delivered the rest of his speech. "Most importantly, to all the ...