Can’t wait to watch the season finale for Glee’s first season? Then you’re in the right place to satisfy your needs. Not only do I have preview pics from the finale, but I also have a short clip of Rachel and Finn singing Journey’s “Faithfully“.

The finale, aptly titled “Journey“, revolves around New Directions competing against Vocal Adrenaline and Aural Intensity at Regionals. As we saw from last episode’s preview, Sue Sylvester will be one of the judges presiding over the competition. Olivia Newton-John and Josh Groban also join in on the fun on the judging panel.

In other subplots not pertaining to the long-anticipated showdown between the Glee Clubs, the writers have Quinn giving birth to her daughter and Emma Pillsbury telling Will that she’s moved on. As one couple potentially drifts apart, another one grows closer. Finn and Rachel kiss after sharing a tender moment. Check out the clip below of the two post-kiss.

listen to all the finale songs after the jump

With all the season and series’ finales airing all of the place, it’s nice to know that “Glee” still has three more new episodes before it calls it quits for the season. The first of the last three episodes, titled “Theatricality” is all expressing yourself through costumes and dress. “Theatricality” was actually supposed to be the second last episode of the season, but was switched with “Funk” (which airs next week) instead.

The episode revolves around Will’s lesson about theatricality, which is in response to Tina’s identity crisis. He divides the boys and girls into two performances. The ladies (and Kurt) pay homage to Lady Gaga, while the boys to Kiss. Also in the episode, Rachel finally meets her biological mother, Vocal Adrenaline’s coach Shelby Corcoran- the two will perform Gaga’s “Poker Face“. Meanwhile, Kurt and Finn experience familial issues as well. Kurt’s Dad wants Finn and his momma to move in, but Finn doesn’t take the news well.

Due to the elaborateness of Gaga’s costumes and stage shows, “Bad Romance” is the show’s most expensive number to date. Not only was it financially costly, but it was also physically demanding. The routine took over six hours to film and there were a few casualties on set. Lea Michele damaged her knee due to physical exertion from the athletic performance. If you think the costumes are pretty dead on, it’s because Lady Gaga loaned her costume designer to the Glee crew to recreate some of her more memorable outfits.

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With season one of Glee almost over, we need not worry how the Glee guys will spend their time during the show’s hiatus. Both Matthew Morrison (Will Schuster) and Mark Salling (Puck) shed their shirts for upcoming fashion layouts in two different magazines. Who knew all that sexiness was hiding underneath their clothes.

So who’s hotter? We’ll you’ll have to vote on that after the jump. Matthew Morrison is coupled with model Raquel Zimmermann in Vogue’s June fashion story,”Two If By Sea”. Mr. Schue is seen in various states of undress while playing prop boy to Zimmermann’s fashion shoot. The boy must do at least 1000 sit-ups a day to get that sexy definition. RAWR.

Meanwhile Mark Salling, looks So-Cal beach cool for his fashion spread for GQ’s June issue. Puck hams it up for the easy-going surfside photo shoot which was shot at Taco Loco in Laguna Beach. While his abs aren’t as defined as Mr. Schue, Puck is still all kinds of sexy for his layout.

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Despicable! Ramin Setoodeh (pictured right) of Newsweek Magazine wrote an article essentially state that gay actors shouldn’t play straight characters. I extremely dislike that mentality! So does Ryan Murphy (pictured left), the creator of Glee and Kristin Chenoweth (who plays April Rhodes on Glee). Murphy is calling for a Newsweek BOYCOTT in an open letter, until the author of the article (who is gay himself) publicly apologizes for the homophobic article where he humiliates Will & Grace’s Sean Hayes, amongst others, using the word “queeny.”

“I would like to join my good friend Kristin Chenoweth on her condemnation of a recent Newsweek article written by Mr. Ramin Setoodeh, in which Setoodeh basically says that out gay actors should go back into the closet and never attempt to play straight characters. This article is as misguided as it is shocking and hurtful. It shocks me because Mr. Setoodeh is himself gay. But what is the most shocking of all is that Newsweek went ahead and published such a blatantly homophobic article in the first place…and has remained silent in the face of ongoing (and justified) criticism. Would the magazine have published an article where the author makes a thesis statement that minority actors should only be allowed and encouraged to play domestics? I think not.

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Can’t wait til Tuesday to check out Neil Patrick Harris’ guest spot on Glee? Well, here’s your first look at Glee’s 18th episode titled “Laryngitis”. NPH plays the role of Bryan Ryan, who was in Glee Club with Mr. Schue back in the day. Like Kristin Chenoweth’s April Rhodes, Ryan’s musical dreams never materialized and watched them fizzled. Bitter and old, he now works as a school board member.

After all these years, Ryan is headed back to McKinley High to cut school funding and hopefully get rid of Glee Club altogether. Will we see a sing-off between the two former high school classmates? I hope so. I think it’ll be the gayest thing EV-AH. Better yet, maybe Ryan teams up with Sue Sylvester to bring down “New Directions”.

Also in this episode, we finally get to see one of the background Glee Club members sing lead. During the Madonna episode, we heard a few seconds of Santana (Naya Rivera) belt out a few notes while riding Finn on the cheap motel bed. Although she doesn’t get a full solo, Santana will share the spotlight with Mercedes and sing a duet. Any guesses on what these two Cheerios will sing?

pictures from this episode after the jump

It’s Tuesday – and that means GLEE is on tonight! More and more people are jumping on the bandwagon for the surprise hit TV phenomenon that is Glee. Every week, Gleeks tune in to watch the musical highschool comedy teens sing about their feelings and come up with new mashups to perform in competition after competition (that is if the evil & hilarious Sue Sylvester doesn’t put a wrench in their plans). Last week, we were treated to a highly anticipated Madonna themed episode that certainly did not disappoint.

But what if you simply don’t have time to watch it and, God forbid, don’t have access to a PVR? Well, you’ll be happy to know, now there’s Glee in 60 Seconds. Trying to get a friend to watch Glee with you, but they won’t because they’d have too much to catch up on in order to understand what the heck is going on? Show them this video and they’ll be good to go and ready to watch the show as Sue C’s it.

Check out sketch comedy group Landline TV’s interpretation of Glee…in under a minute.

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WARNING: This post contains spoilers on future songs and the characters who sing them.

We’re just halfway through the season and “Glee” has already released three music compilations. Now comes word that a fourth offering is hitting stores on May 28, 2010. At this rate, if “Glee” goes on for five season, expect Glee songs to fill up your entire iPod nanos. “Glee: The Music, Vol. 3 – Showstoppers” will be released in two formats- regular and deluxe editions. The deluxe version will include an additional six songs.

I have to admit, I’m beyond excited to hear a few of the songs listed on this volume. There’s literally something for everyone. From rocks songs, 80s classics, Broadway show tunes, disco hits and Lady Gaga. Rumors say a much anticipated duet between Lea Michele (Rachel) and her doppleganger Idina Menzel (Vocal Adrenaline’s coach) will occur. Just when you thought that wasn’t fantastic news enough, the two will apparently sing Lady Gaga’s “Poker Face”.

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With less than a day before the much-anticipated Madonna-centric Glee episode, excitement is building among Gleeks around the world. The episode titled “The Power of Madonna” will feature 10 of the “Material Girls” most memorable tracks ranging from her “Boy Toy” years to her more recently refined faux British cougar era. For fans who can’t wait to watch the show on Tuesday at 8pm PST/EST, they can download the entire song list at the stroke of midnight on April 20th on iTunes to get their fill.

The episode will revolve around the “New Direction” boys bullying the girls. Mr. Schu will then look to Madonna and her message of female empowerment and equality to encourage the ladies to stand up for themselves. The hour will also delve into Tina and Artie’s second-go-round at their relationship, while Kurt and Mercedes join the Cheerios and give Sue Sylvester a makeover. Ergo… the “Vogue” music video.

4 preview pictures after the jump

Glee’s Lea Michele (Rachel Berry) fell for him twice, so it was only natural that I fall in “crush” with the curly haired actor as well. 25-year-old Jonathan Groff made his debut on “Glee” this week as Vocal Adrenaline’s lead singer, Jesse St. James. As promised by Glee producer Ryan Murphy, Jonathan’s character is definitely a MIVA.

Groff who’s primarily known as a stage actor has appeared in both television and film before his “Glee” gig. He’s acted on the daytime serial “One Life To Live” and the TV movie, “Pretty/Handsome” which was directed and written by “Glee” producer, Ryan Murphy. Guess that’s how he got his new high-profile TV job. On film he’s starred in Ang Lee’s “Taking Woodstock” and later this year, he is scheduled to appear in Robert Redford’s “The Conspirator”.

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