She has a hit show, a killer voice and, to top it all off, “Glee” star Lea Michele is closing out 2009 with a Golden Globe nomination.

The Bronx-born, Tenafly-raised Michele is up for best performance by an actress in a television series (comedy or musical), for her spot-on portrayal of overachiever Rachel Berry on Fox’s breakout hit

“When I found out I was nominated for a Golden Globe in the category that I was nominated in, I was in complete shock,” Michele told the Daily News. “As a matter of fact, I’m still in shock! It is such an honor, something I never thought I would be lucky enough to have happen to me in my life. I feel … Read the rest

Forget Sue Sylvester’s “Cheerios” vs. Will Schuester’s motley crew of singers — could there be a new “Situation” brewing on “Glee”?

There will be if series star Lea Michele has anything to say about it.

While the FOX hit show boasts an impressive lineup of past — and possible future — celebrity guest stars, Lea has her eye on someone she’d love to see stop by the school – “Jersey Shore” star Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino.

“I think The Situation on ‘Glee’ would be amazing,” Lea joked with Access Hollywood’s Shaun Robinson on the Grammys red carpet on Sunday where The Situation served as Access’ guest correspondent.

In fact, Lea – who plays overachiever Rachel Berry on the FOX show … Read the rest

Glee star Lea Michele once had to simulate sex while appearing in a New York play. Before getting the role of Rachel Berry in the hit US show, the actress appeared in Spring Awakening on Broadway.
But Lea, 23, who went topless for the part, can’t believe she went through with it now.

‘I did a simulated sex scene on stage, which was very tastefully done,’ she tells Now.
‘But when I went back to watch the play I couldn’t believe I’d done it. I was like: “Cover your eyes!” to all the people sitting next to me!’… Read the rest

Yes, “On the Scene” is sweet on a number of Jewish beauties — inside and out — this sweetheart of a Valentine’s Day. And so, seemingly, is the rest of the world. Here are six special women who have Hollywood’s hearts in their hands day in and day out, knowing full well that life is, indeed, a box of chocolates — and not the gooey kind. Beauty and the best — they all show their smarts with a smattering of self-deprecation that just ennobles them even more, always without fear of being themselves. Why a sextet? One each for the “Star” of David they represent in Hollywood’s celestial firmament.

Lea Michele

Talk about your “Spring” break; Michele was one of … Read the rest

The announcement that Glee had been picked up for a second season thrilled the fans of the series, now known as Gleeks. Critically acclaimed, the show has won a People’s Choice Award for Favorite New TV Comedy, and the Golden Globe for Best TV Series – Musical or Comedy.

And the search is on for new talent. Amateurs and professionals between the ages of 16-26 are encouraged to submit auditions tapes online, a process that will be televised with the winners being introduced as the new cast members on the first episode of season two.

On a set visit to Glee on January 18th, I spoke with the cast about the show, the fans, the music, the friendly competition and … Read the rest