RICKY MARTIN ON THE SET OF "GLEE"

Ricky Martin on the set of Glee

How awesome is this? International Megastar Ricky Martin just wrapped his first day on the set of Glee and Tweeted the above Photo. The Singer is filming a Spanglish-themed episode which also will feature Gloria Estefan. The role of Spanish Teacher seems to be a recurring hotspot for Celebrities with Gwyneth Paltrow previously playing the role of Holly Holliday on the Series.

The Cast of the Show also got a little starstruck with Lea Michele Tweeting a Photo together with Martin, praising "He's seriously the sweetest and such a great fit for our show!". Michele has known Martin since she was eight years-old when they were both in Les Miserables together.

Cory Monteith took to Twitter expressing his excitement, "We have a new Spanish Teacher".

SARA PAXTON & DUSTIN MILLIGAN IN TORONTO FOR "SHARK NIGHT"

Dustin Milligan, Sara Paxton & Mr. Will-W.

The latest Action/Horror from Director David R. Ellis who brought us 2006's amazingly campy Snakes on a Plane, is Shark Night 3-D.  The Film centers around seven Friends who visit Sara's (Sara Paxton) Louisiana Lake Cabin.  They are surprised however by some unwelcome visitors - hundreds of Freshwater Sharks! *scream*

I caught-up with Shark Night 3-D stars Sara Paxton and Dustin Milligan as they arrived in Toronto earlier this evening and after Tweeting about their adventures aboard Air Canada's Executive Class, they arrived all smiles.  Graciously, they made the Executive decision to fit in a quick moment to pose for a Photo despite the persistent urging of their eOne Films Handler who told myself and another Fan (who waited all day) curtly, "No!  They've gotta go!". Welcome to Toronto, Guys!

Some of you might remember Yellowknife-born Milligan for his work on 90210 and Runaway.  His Film Sisters & Brothers will be getting a TIFF Premiere here in Toronto next month and he and Co-star Cory Monteith of Glee have confirmed they'll be here! Los Angeles native Paxton's lofty credits include popular titles like Aquamarine, Sleepover and Sydney White.  She can be seen in Warner Bros.' New Year's Eve out this December.

CAST OF "GLEE" APPEAR AT COMIC-CON 2011

Cast of Glee in Toronto - June 2011

The Cast of Glee hit-up Comic-Con in San Diego earlier today and it's safe to say that some fears have been alleviated, namely the possible exit of Lea Michele, Chris Colfer and Cory Monteith upon their impending Graduation.

"Just because they're graduating, doesn't mean they are leaving the show," Glee Writer/Co-creator/Producer Brad Falchuk told conference attendees. "It is not our intention to let them go ... they are not done with the show."

Other revelations were made about the forthcoming season of Glee, including a new love interest for Amber Riley's Mercedes.  In addition, Jane Lynch's Sue Sylvester will be running for Congress possibly to put an end to all Glee clubs altogether.  We will also be seeing more of a focus on the relationship between Klaine (Darren Criss' Blaine and Colfer's Kurt) and a continuation of the love story between Artina (Jenna Ushkowitz's Tina and Kevin McHale's Artie).

"GLEE THE 3D CONCERT MOVIE" SOUNDTRACK TRACK LIST

Glee the 3D Concert Movie Motion Picture Soundtrack

If you had a blast at Glee Live! In Concert! like me, soon you'll be able to re-live the magic as Glee the 3D Concert Movie hits theatres on August 12, 2011! Preceding its release is the Motion Picture Soundtrack for the Movie, in-stores on August 9, 2011, featuring all tracks performed on the Tour.  To read my Review of one of their four Toronto Shows, click here.

The Track List for Glee The 3D Concert Movie (Motion Picture Soundtrack) is as follows:

LEA MICHELE, CHRIS COLFER & CORY MONTEITH NOT RETURNING FOR "GLEE" SEASON 4

Cory Monteith & Lea Michele in Toronto - June 2011

No!  Don't say it's so!  All good things must come to an end and The Hollywood Reporter just broke the most heartbreaking news.  In an exclusive, they had confirmed with Glee Producer/Writer/Director Ryan Murphy that Chris Colfer, Cory Monteith and Lea Michele will not be returning for a fourth season of Glee.  

In the Piece Murphy tells Lesley Goldberg, "You can keep them on the show for six years and people will criticize you for not being realistic, or you can be really true to life and say when they started the show they were very clearly sophomores and they should graduate at the end of their senior year.”.  Read more here.

In the v. least, we have one more season to enjoy the talent as Rachel, Kurt and Finn prepare for Graduation. The upcoming season premiering on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 on FOX.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will-W.)

MONTE CARLO - MOVIE REVIEW

Still from Monte Carlo

Although it might go over the heads of Selena Gomez's main demographic of young Fans, The Family Stone Director Thomas Bezucha delivers a genuinely fun Girls' Night Out with Monte Carlo. Upon graduating from High School, Best Friends Grace (Gomez) and Emma (Katie Cassidy) at last set out for their long-awaited trip to Paris, when at the last moment Grace's Stepsister Maggie (Leighton Meester) is to join along. Matters are complicated when we learn of Grace and Maggie's strained past.

Soon after arriving in Paris, the Girls find themselves disappointed. One rainy night however, they cross paths with an Heiress named Cordelia Winthrop Scott (Gomez) who bears a striking resemblance to Grace. In a case of mistaken identity, Grace, Emma and Maggie find themselves swept-off to Monte Carlo on a glamorous adventure they never had bargained for with Grace being forced to fill the shoes of a spoiled and demanding Cordelia.

While pretending to be Cordelia, Grace is finds herself in possession of a magnificent Bulgari Necklace worth millions of dollars, to be auctioned-off in the name of under-privileged children. She finds herself falling for Theo (Pierre Boulanger) who works for the Charity, and he too falls for her thinking that she in fact is the Heiress. Meanwhile, Emma finds herself contemplating her relationship with impulsive Boyfriend Owen (Cory Monteith) who proposes to her before her trip without a ring. Also, Maggie loses herself in a passionate romance with Australian Tourist Riley (Luke Bracey) who she meets in a chance encounter on the trip.  How will love unfold for each of these three young ladies? And more pressingly, what will become of the three Girls when Cordelia uncovers that Grace has been impersonating her?

CORY MONTEITH OPENS UP ABOUT DRUG AND ALCOHOL PAST

Cory Monteith in Toronto - June 2011

Because Parade Magazine is really difficult to come by in Canada, a Friend directed me to read this Piece about Glee's Cory Monteith.  The British Columbian, after encountering several of his Co-stars in their recent Toronto visit, confirmed that he probably is the nicest member of that Cast.

Monteith tells Parade's Shawna Malcom all about his troubled past which many of us don't know about. Apparently the Actor/Musician had gone through 12 different schools as a Child, had serious Drug and Alcohol Addictions, stole money from his Family and went through Rehab. Wow.

The Interview also touches upon his reuniting with his Father in 2009 and the emotional experience of seeing one another again at the Airport.

Click here to read the Interview in full.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will-W.)

ENTER TO WIN A PASS FOR TWO TO SEE "MONTE CARLO"

Join Grace (Selena Gomez), Emma (Katie Cassidy) and Meg (Leighton Meester) as they head to Paris for Vacation and see what antics they get themselves into after Grace is mistaken for a British Heiress!  20th Century Fox releases Monte Carlo on July 1, 2011 and together we want Mr. Will-W.:Pop Maven readers to see it in theatres ... at your own convenience.

That's right, five lucky Readers will win Passes for Two to see Monte Carlo during its run of engagement in theatres. The perfect Girls' Night Out!

Watch the Trailer in full below:

"GLEE LIVE! IN CONCERT!" AT TORONTO'S AIR CANADA CENTRE - REVIEW, PICS & VIDEO

Glee Live! In Concert! at Toronto's Air Canada Centre

At last, Torontonians have had a chance to witness the greatness that is the Glee Live! In Concert! Tour tonight at Air Canada Centre and it is everything I hoped it would be ...and more!  The 90-minute Show is a high-energy spectacle without a lull to be found. Taking the stage at 9:00 PM to roaring cheers, the Set began with The New Directions appearing on-stage performing what is now known as one of the Cast's signature tunes, Don't Stop Believin' (Journey).

Bridged by brief Video Montages of Sue Sylvester (Jane Lynch) hilariously expressing her distaste for the New Directions, an endless array of spirited Covers were delivered like Dog Days are Over (Florence & The Machine) by Jenna Ushkowitz & Amber Riley; a sultry delivery of I'm a Slave 4 U (Britney Spears) by Heather Morris; a soulful Ain't No Way (Aretha Franklin) by Riley; a Katy Perry one-two of Firework and Teenage Dream - the former sung by Lea Michele and the latter by Darren Criss & The Warblers; River Deep, Mountain High (Tina Turner) by Naya Rivera and Riley; Kevin McHale's wheelchair-free performance of Safety Dance (Men Without Hats); and group deliveries of songs like Born this Way (Lady Gaga) and Somebody to Love (Queen).

The Synergy felt from this extremely-talented Cast simply was magical. Although this evening's Setlist stuck mostly to Pop, steering away from some of the more Showtunesque moments found in the Musical Sitcom itself, this choice in Musical Direction was a right one considering the young demographic of the Audience.  Everything from the Singing to Choreography to Stage Production was tight and I contemplate myself wanting to see it allover again.  

SELENA GOMEZ TO CO-HOST 2011 MMVAs

Selena Gomez

18 year-old Actress/Singer/Songwriter Selena Gomez was confirmed this morning by CTV as Co-Host of this year’s 2011 MuchMusic Video Awards. The timing is perfect as Gomez also will be promoting her new Film Monte Carlo (also starring Leighton Meester and Cory Monteith), in theatres Friday, July 1, 2011, before she embarks on her We Own the Night Tour with her band The Scene this Summer. Together they will be making a stop-off at Toronto’s Molson Amphitheatre on Tuesday August 23, 2011.

As has been the case in previous years, the Co-Host performs also, making Gomez the second confirmed performer at this year’s MMVAs – the first being none other than Lady Gaga.

The MMVAs will air on MuchMusic and FUSE live on Sunday, June 19, 2011 at 9:00 PM EST.

(Photo credit: Universal Music)

RENEE ZELLWEGER & COLIN FIRTH REUNITE AT "THE KING'S SPEECH" AUDI PARTY

Renée Zellweger & Colin Firth

She hasn't looked this good in years!  Renée Zellweger and Colin Firth did a Bridget Jones's Diary reunion of their own reunion at Château Marmont last night as Audi hosted a part for Oscar Contender The King's Speech. 

The Party was full of talent including the likes of Amanda Seyfried, Michelle Williams, Busy Phillips, Cory Monteith, Gerard Butler and Orlando Bloom.

The Party comes one day after the annual Oscars Luncheon at the Beverly Hilton Hotel where Nominees showed-up in full force except for a noticably absent Director David Fincher for The Social Network.



GLEE LIVE! IN CONCERT! TO HIT TORONTO ON JUNE 11, 2011

Cast of Glee

Best news all year! Fox has announced today that the Cast of Glee will be heading out on the road again with their Glee Live! In Concert! Tour. And Toronto's Air Canada Centre will be one of their stop-offs on June 11, 2011! Yes!!!   Justice is served at last!

The Tour will be running from May 21 to June 18, 2011. Ticket prices have not yet been announced, but I will pay anything for these. ANYTHING.

Cast members who have committed to the Tour include: Lea Michele (Rachel), Amber Riley (Mercedes), Chris Colfer (Kurt), Kevin McHale (Artie), Jenna Ushkowitz (Tina), Mark Salling (Puck), Dianna Agron (Quinn), Naya Rivera (Santana), Heather Morris (Brittany), Harry Shum, Jr. (Mike), Chord Overstreet (Sam) and Darren Criss (Blaine).

MR. WILL-W.'S GREATEST MOMENTS OF 2010: A REVIEW OF CELEBRITIES WHO VISITED TORONTO

What can I say? 2010 has been a wonderful year for Mr. Will-W.:Pop Maven, seeing many highs in terms of exciting new content and readership. Although we’re by no means Perez Hilton or Just Jared, I  maintain a humble grassroots philosophy here.  I don't believe in bashing other Bloggers by constantly calculating their shortcomings, nor do I make boastful claims of being "the best", because I'm not.  I have come with no real Media qualifications other than my opinions, but I  want always to be able to improve.

You'll find that a vast majority of the Celebrity Photos seen here are self-taken and not sold for profit.   Unlike many Celebrity Gossip sites where Bloggers sit in front of their Laptops comfortable in their often biting anonymity, I interact first-hand with many of the Celebrities who appear here. What you're reading comes first-hand - not observed from behind a bush with Binoculars nor re-interpreted.

Besides this, where else can you get detailed Reviews of Albums and Films before everybody else?  I review these beforehand so that you can make better informed choices on where you spend your hard-earned money.  And need I mention Mr. Will-W.'s Exciting Giveaways? This past year alone, we've seen Readers win Marc Jacobs Cologne, Scissor Sisters VIP Concert Tickets, CDs by artists like Rihanna and Ke$ha and Signed Photos from the likes of Katy Perry, Mariah Carey, Cory Monteith, James Franco, Sam Worthington and more!  Sponsors stand behind the quality of content featured on Mr. Will-W.:Pop Maven and this speaks for itself.

I thank you all personally for your loyalty to me. Things only will continue to get even more exciting in 2011.  Stick around.  Follow on Twitter or become a Fan on Facebook.  

Looking back on the year, there were many bright moments and narrowing it down to a Best-of has been difficult. I am blessed to live in a City which always has something exciting going on and would not be able to do any of this without Toronto. So indirectly, all of this is a big thank you to the City I love most.  I live, breathe, eat and speak Toronto. 

Without further ado, here are Mr. Will-W.:Pop Maven’s Greatest Moments of 2010:

Taylor Swift

14. Seeing Taylor Swift.  She's by far the hottest thing right now in Pop Music from a numbers standpoint - and she's not even really Pop, she's Country.  I was lucky enough to see Taylor Swift in November at CTV's Canada AM, part of her crazy day of Promotions in Toronto for third album Speak Now.  Whatever she did, it worked because she sold 1,047,000 copies of the CD in its first week.  This came soon after rumours sparked of her dating Jake Gyllenhaal whom I also got to meet in May.  Although her Publicist kept her at a distance from everyone, it was still a privilege to hear the v. grounded young Singer/Songwriter just be herself.  I'll be seeing her for the first time in Concert next July and am kinda stoked about it, really.

Sir Paul McCartney

13. Seeing Sir Paul McCartney. To say I was only a couple feet away from Sir Paul McCartney in itself is enough to brag about for a lifetime. Although he was pretty much all work, no play during his two days in Toronto this past August, his presence was felt definitely. I caught McCartney quickly rolling down the window of his Escalade to throw a quick wave to Fans outside his Hotel, before heading off to his show at Air Canada Centre. With Vinyl Records, Sharpies, CDs and Cameras all aimed his direction, it was Beatlemania allover again. It was incredibly quick and incredibly memorable.

Andrew Garfield and Me

12. Meeting Andrew Garfield. Although many of us are just getting to know him, Garfield by Summer 2012 will be everywhere due to his new high-profile role as Spider-Man. This year alone, he appeared in two widely acclaimed titles, Never Let Me Go (Mark Romanek) and more familiarly The Social Network (David Fincher). I met the talented Brit at the Premiere of Never Let Me Go this past September at TIFF. Although a bit awkward with the fame thing, he still was a Gentleman. Having seen The Social Network just days prior (thanks Nadia), I delivered him great praise to which he replied, "What?  How is it that you've seen it already and I haven't?".  I took two Photos with him and hilariously, he wasn’t quite sure which way to look both times. Just having garnered a Golden Globe nomination for his portrayal as Eduardo Saverin, one of the co-founders of Facebook in The Social Network, he’s definitely a major contender for Best Supporting Actor at next February’s Oscars. Look out.

GLEE CAST ON "THE X FACTOR"

Cast of Glee on The X Factor

Where is the justice? It was just announced this weekend that our friends in the UK will get to see the Glee Live! In Concert! Tour late June with stop-offs slated for Manchester and London. And Canada gets shafted yet again. 

The New Directions with the exception of Kurt (Chris Colfer) who was busy filming scenes, flew out to London this weekend for an appearance on The X Factor performing Journey's Don't Stop Believin' - making their first ever live appearance ever overseas.  Needless to say, the Brits loved it.  Have a look:

(Photo/video credit: ITV)

EMINEM, KATY PERRY, BRUNO MARS AND LADY GAGA AMONG NOMINEES FOR 53RD GRAMMYS

Bruno Mars at Kool Haus,
November 2010

A big congratulations goes out to my Boy Bruno Mars who exceeded all expectations with a total seven Grammy nominations, as announced last night at Club Nokia in Los Angeles.  Although he was ommited from the category of Best New Artist seeing that his album Doo-Wops & Hooligans was released just after the September 30, 2010 qualifying deadline, he more than made-up ground.  Mars scored nominations for Record of the Year for his collaboration with B.o.B. Nothin' on You, his Writing on Cee Lo's Forget You and his own singing on Best Male Pop Vocal for Just the Way You Are.  He also performed a quiet Acoustic version of that number one smash hit early on in last night's televised Concert.

Eminem was King of the Night with a total eleven nominations, including nods in the Grammys' most coveted categories: Record, Album and Song of the Year for both his album Recovery and mega-hit Love the Way You Lie (ft. Rihanna).  Rihanna also scored a nomination for Best Dance Recording with chart-topper Only Girl (in the World).

Other notable nominees include Country Act Lady Antebellum, which gained a lot of recognition with their Ballad Need You Now.  The group garnered six nominations also for Record, Album and Song of the Year alongside Rapper Jay-Z, who also had the distinction of six nods including Record of the Year for Empire State of Mind (ft. Alicia Keys).  Lady Gaga too received six nominations including Album of the Year with The Fame Monster, although what  arguably could be considered its biggest track Bad Romance, failed to receive nominations for Record and Song of the Year. 

Katy Perry who performed too at the Grammy Nominations Concert raised a few eyebrows when it was learned that her hits California Gurls and Teenage Dream, both among 2010's biggest hits, were overlooked for Record and Song of the Year.  Her album Teenage Dream however, earned a nomination for Album of the Year despite mixed reviews.  She is a strong contender for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for that album's title track.

GLEE'S CORY MONTEITH IN TORONTO AT GEMINI AWARDS (PHOTOS & VIDEO) | AUTOGRAPH GIVEAWAY

Cory Monteith & Mr. Will-W.

Canadian Boys do it best and Cory Monteith is no exception. Although it has been documented time and again that Glee's Cory Monteith is wonderful with Paparazzi and Fans alike, I did not expect him to be nearly as generous as he was this morning on his way to rehearsal for the Gemini Awards. The Show which takes place tonight at Toronto's Winter Garden Theatre, honours the v. best in Canadian Television and Monteith plays Host to the festivities.

The strapping Calgary-born Actor cut his teeth working on Canadian-filmed productions like Smallville, Supernatural and Stargate before reaching mega-stardom eventually on Fox's Musical Comedy series Glee. Monteith who plays Football Jock-turned-Show Choir Boy Finn on the wildly popular series, admits to being awkward and one could sense that bit of shyness as he came out of his Escalade today to greet a lucky group of ten Fans, signing autographs and taking Photos. His Publicist and Security Guard stood back and watched-on supportively. And of the many Celebrities I've met in my life, I'd have to say if not the nicest, Monteith is definitely in my Top Three.

Don't forget to tune into Global and Showcase tonight as the Awards will be televised nationally from 8-9:30 PM EST.

Monteith was ever-so-amazing to pose for a Photo with me, signing my various Glee memorabilia. As always, I love my readers and want you guys to have one of the signed 5x7 photos he personalized! If you're in it to win it, please leave a Comment below detailing for me why it is that you love Cory Monteith (maybe even more than I do!). A winner will be picked December 23, 2010 as a Christmas Gift to one lucky member of my Mavenati, so please leave me some form of contact so I can let you know if you're the chosen one!

GLEE: THE MUSIC - THE CHRISTMAS ALBUM REVIEW

It was only a matter of time before it happened, but the Cast of Glee have gifted us with The Christmas Album. The collection of twelve Holiday classics as expected, is slickly-produced and makes some less-obvious song choices, livening things up with ample amounts of Gospel, Big Band and Swing.

Animated offerings of We Need a Little Christmas, The Most Wonderful Day of the Year, Angels We Have Heard on High, You're a Mean One Mr. Grinch are found on the disc, providing some Yuletide fun to the Listener. A Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)-like version of Deck the Rooftop is one of the stronger tracks here and finally we get a proper physical release of Lea Michele & Cory Monteith's Last Christmas (Wham!) which surfaced last Winter. Merry Christmas Darling, an obscure tribute to The Carpenters, is one of the few tender moments on the Collection, with Michele delivering a more understated performance than what we're accustomed to and know she is capable of.

Interesting is a male-male version of Baby, It's Cold Outside by Chris Colfer and Darren Criss, reminding us that we're definitely in 2010 despite all the Old School Charm here.  Perhaps a foreshadowing of their romantic storyline ahead? Of course, a Glee disc would not be complete without The Diva herself in a shining moment and Michele once again proves why she is the star of the show on O Holy Night, leaving a lasting impression.

THE CAST OF "GLEE" ON NOVEMBER ISSUE OF GQ

Dianna Agron, Cory Monteith and
Lea Michele on November issue of GQ

Help!  My jaw has dropped and I can't quite seem to pick it up.  GQ's Alex Pappademas chats with the cast of Glee on the magazine's November issue in an Interview which features some positively racy photos by the legendary Terry Richardson. 

Ryan Murphy tells Pappademas, "I didn't want to do a family show.  I wanted to do my version of a family show. But we try to be as responsible as we can, because we know some young people watch. Some of the humor goes over their head, hopefully."

I'm going to let your Mouses do the rest of the clicking here.  The photos get even racier, by the way.

(Photo credit: Alex Pappademas/GQ Magazine)

GLEE'S CORY MONTEITH TO HOST GEMINI AWARDS IN TORONTO

Glee's Cory Monteith

YES! YES! YES!  Glee's Cory Monteith has been announced as Host of the 25th annual Gemini Awards, honouring the finest in Canadian television.  Monteith will be hosting the Gala to be held at Winter Garden Theatre on Saturday, November 13, 2010.  If you're outside of the City, don't fret as Global Television and Showcase will both be airing the event live.

Click here to learn more about the Geminis and get your tickets to the event.

TV GUIDE PREVIEWS PHOTOS FROM GLEE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW EPISODE

Chris Colfer as Riff Raff

Season Two, Episode Five of Glee is going to be a tribute episode to Rocky Horror Picture Show, the longest running theatrical release in history.

TV Guide has posted a few exclusive pictures as a sneak peak of what to expect on the episode and the costumes look fantastic!  Among others, Cory Monteith will be playing nerdy Brad, Diana Agron will be playing Magenta and Chris Colfer will be playing Riff Raff, brother of Magenta.  I cannot wait for this to air on Fox/Global (Canada) Tuesday, October 19th!

Visit TV Guide's website for more photos from the episode.

(Photo credit: Adam Rose/Fox)