#the thing about a darren criss calendar

[datshitrandom]

Darren Criss | 2024 Calendar

please do not repost

[sillyname30]

I just listened to the latest episode of and that's what you really missed on Glee.

Jenna said there may have been a hick-up. We may have thought there wasn't gonna be time, but we made it.

Darren: I didn't want to. But now that we're sitting here I admit that this is a re-do. This was supposed to happen last week and it just slipped my mind. I feel so bad. It was the last week of my run of  Little Shop of Horrors. And there was this deluge of people reaching out. Family and friends coming from all over the place. I spent my entire day doing like schedule tetris, ticket tetris. I'm sitting all day doing this and there was that one Wednesday afternoon that seemed to like subside and  I look on my calendar and I'm like 'I don't know how but there is nothing on my calendar here' and it felt really strange. I was watching Curb You Enthusiam (with Mia) and I felt weird because 'I'm supposed to be doing something. Something isn't right with it.'

Darren: The summer before senior year (college) I decided to visit friends in Los Angeles. Through a series of circumstances I met some agency people, casting director people that sent me on an audition for that would be the pilot of Glee.

After senior year Darren moved to Los Angeles and booked a TV show named Eastwick.

Later Darren put a video for something like an open call for Glee on My Space.

Darren used to go by his full name „Darren Everett Criss“. But in Starkid he was just „Darren Criss“ and he kept it that way because of the popularity of Starkid. (that was new for me)

Darren on the auditon for Blaine: I'm blindly aware of the importance of this audition. The idea of a new character being Chris' love interest was being picked up. I'm the kind of guy – like any audition I get I stalk every person involved. I learn everything about the casting director, everything about the show, trying to learn everything I need to know to maximize my chance of being involved in it. The breakdown of the person was Tom Ford. I got a haircut. I wore a prep school outfit for the audition.

Darren: I booked this huge thing. I didn't even watched the show a lot, but my then girlfriend now wife loved the show and watched it.

Darren: They flew me first class to New York to record this record (Teenage Dream). And I got to see the girl I was dating who lived in New York. There wasn't a guide track. So I kind of decided what to do, how I wanted to do it. I made suggestions. There were a lot of choices in it that were very deliberate from me.

Darren: I even didn't like the recording that I had and ended up recording at home with a buddy a redo of the vocals for one of the songs.

What I got from the first part: Darren had a totally different experience than Kevin and Jenna. Different audition process, different recording experience for most of the Warbler songs.

[thisweekinfandomhistory]

Omg Glee - an extra leaking plot details on twitter and one of the showrunners blacklisting her from Hollywood, the SHIP WARS, Dianna Agron wearing a “likes girls” t-shirt onstage at the concert and then apologising, Darren Criss and Chris colfer having to put out statements after filming photos of Kurt and Blaine’s break up leaked and people lost their minds. And of course a LOT of dark stuff involving the cast members. It was a wild fandom.

Oh man, you're right, Glee had a lot of drama... I (V) don't think that talking about what happened with P*ck's actor is the purview of our show, really, because it's so fucking dark, and I'm also not sure that I want to get into the territory of what happened to Naya or Cory because they're so sad, but those two are definitely events for the spreadsheet that we may decide to cover in the future if we can address them purely from an angle of looking at fan responses and fans' grief.

The Darren/Chris statements are a really good suggestion, and so is the Dianna t-shirt -- I had totally forgotten about that one! I know we've got some Glee on the calendar for 2024 already, but I'm not sure whether we've got the free space to squeeze it into the remainder of 2023. We may do a swap at some point, though, just to spice things up in the research department, so keep checking back!

[d-criss-news]

20 Questions With Darren Criss: How Acting Has Helped Him Make New Music

While Darren Criss has graced our TV screens with a range of characters, from high schooler Blaine Anderson on Glee to serial killer Andrew Cunanan on The Assassination of Gianni Versace, he was last spotted just being himself, on our For You Page on TikTok. “I’m walking to rehearsal with a guitar on my back with a Trader Joe’s bag ... I did not bring an umbrella because I forgot that it was raining. I’m rocking that NYC musician life,” the Glee alum explained in the hilarious clip posted three days ago.

While Criss’ acting work has earned him acclaim and stardom, he leaned into making music during the pandemic. On Aug. 20, he dropped a new EP, Masquerade, featuring five new tracks that Criss says were inspired by the different characters Criss has embraced throughout his career. After Criss wrote songs for his musical comedy web series Royalties and Apple TV+’s animated sitcom Central Park before the pandemic struck the United States, he then used those experiences as a precursor to his new EP. As Criss continues to promote his new music, he answered 20 of Billboard's questions – giving us a peek into how his new EP came together, and how growing up in San Fransisco shaped him as an actor, singer and all-around artist.

1. What inspired your latest project, Masquerade?

Although I would have preferred that it come at a far less grim cost, I finally had the time. Before the pandemic, I had written 10 new songs for my show Royalties -- along with an original song for Disney and another for Apple’s Central Park. These were all assignments in which I was writing for a certain scenario and character. Go figure. It was the most music I had ever written in a calendar year. This really emboldened me to rethink how I made my own music— to start putting a focus on “character creation” in my songs, rather than personal reflection. The latter was not proving to be as productive. The alchemy of having this time and having set a new intention with my own songwriting and producing made me put on a few of my favorite masques and throw myself a Masquerade.

2. How do you think your background as an actor complements your music?

They are one and the same to me. I treat acting roles like musical pieces— dialogue is like scoring a melody; there’s pace, dynamics, cadence, tone. Physical characterization is like producing -- zeroing in on the bass line, deciding on the kick pattern. Vocal characterization is like choosing the right sonic experience, choosing the most effective snare sound, and mixing the high end or low end. It goes without saying that it works in the complete opposite direction. Making each song is taking on a different role literally and employing the use of different masques to maximize the effectiveness of the particular story being told.

3. On Instagram  you wrote that “Masquerade is a small collection of the variety of musical masques that have always inspired me.” Which track do you identify with most in your real life?

Everybody absorbs songs differently. Some key into the lyrics, some into the melody, some the production, some into vocal performance. When I listen to songs, I consider all of their value on totally different scales. So it’s hard to say if there’s any track I “identify” with more than any others, since I -- by nature -- identify with all of them. I think I just identify with certain aspects more than others. If it helps for a more interesting answer, I will say I enjoy the slightly more classical, playful -- dare I say -- more Broadway-leaning wordplay of “Walk of Shame,” but that’s just talking about lyricism. I enjoy the attitude of “F*kn Around,” the batsh--t musicality of “I Can’t Dance,” the relentless grooves of “Let’s” and “For A Night Like This.” All have different ingredients I really enjoy having an excuse to dive into.

4. What’s the first piece of music that you bought for yourself, and what was the medium?

Beatles audio cassettes: “Help” and “Hard Day’s Night.” I just listened on repeat on a tape-playing Walkman until my brother and I got a stereo for our room with a CD player in it, which was  when I just bought the same two albums again, but this time as compact discs.

5. What was the first concert you saw?It’s hard to say, because my parents took us to a lot of classical concerts when we were small. But I guess this question usually refers to what was the first concert you went to on your own volition, and that my friend, was definitely Warped Tour ’01. My brother and I went on our own— two teenagers going to their first music festival, in the golden age of that particular genre and culture. It was f--king incredible.

6. What did your parents do for a living when you were a kid?

My dad was in private banking and advised really, really wealthy people on how to handle their money. My mom was, by choice, a stay-at-home mom, but in reality, she was my dad’s consigliere. They discussed absolutely everything together. They were a real team, and I saw that every single day in the house. They both had a background in finance (That’s how they met in the first place.) and were incredibly skilled at all the hardcore adulting things that I absolutely suck at. They were total finance wizards together. So of course, instead of becoming an accountant, I picked up playing the guitar and ran as far I could with it. Luckily, they were all about it.

7. What was your favorite homecooked meal growing up?

My dad was an incredible chef. For special occasions, I’d request his crab cakes. They were unreal. I’ve never had a crab cake anywhere in the world that was good as my dad’s.

8. Who made you realize you could be an artist full-time?

I don’t know if I’ve actually realized that yet.

9. What’s at the top of your professional bucket list?

The specifics change every day, but the core idea at the top is to continue being consistently inconsistent with my choices, and to keep getting audiences to constantly reconsider their consideration of me. But I mean, sure, what performer doesn’t want to play Coachella? What songwriter doesn’t want to have Adele sing one of their songs? What actor doesn’t want to be in a Wes Anderson film?

10.  How did your hometown/city shape who you are?

San Francisco. I mean, come on. I was really lucky. The older I get, the more grateful I am for just being born and raised there. It’s an incredibly diverse, culturally rich, colorful, inclusive, vibrant city. By the time I was born, it had served as a beacon for millions of creative, out-of-the-box thinkers to gather and thrive. I grew up around that. The combination of that with having parents, who were unbelievably supportive of the arts themselves, laid an incredibly fortunate foundation to consider the life of an artist as a legitimately viable option. It’s a foundation that I am supremely aware is not the case for millions of young artists around the world. I was absurdly lucky.

11.  What’s the last song you listened to?

I mean probably one of mine, but not by choice. I know, lame. But I’m promoting a new EP, what’d you expect? But if you wanna know what I’ve been listening to, as far as new s--t is concerned: a lot of Lizzy McAlpine, Remi Wolf, and Charlie Burg.

12.  If you could see any artist in concert, dead or alive, who would it be?

The Beatles is an obvious "yeah, duh." Sammy Davis, Mel Tormé, or of course, Nat King Cole. I would’ve loved to see Howard Ashman give a lecture on his creative process and his body of work.

13. What’s the wildest thing you’ve seen happen in the crowd of one of your sets?

I feel like just having a crowd at all, at any one of my sets, is pretty wild enough.

14. What’s your karaoke go-to?

The real answer to this I’ll write into a book one day, because I have a lot to say about karaoke etiquette. I have two options here: I can either name a song that I like to sing for me, for fun, or I can name a song that really gets the group going. The answer depends on what kind of karaoke night we’re dealing with here. So I will say, after I’ve selected a ton of songs that services a decent enough party vibe for everyone else, then I would do one for me, and that would be the Beatles’ “Oh! Darling.”

15. What’s one thing your most devoted fans don’t know about you?

What I have up my sleeve.

16. What TV show did you binge-watch over the past year?

Dave is a stroke of genius. There are episodes that I believe are bona fide masterpieces. Also, My Brilliant Friend is a masterclass in cinematic television.

17. What movie, or song, always makes you cry?

It’s A Wonderful Life.

18. What’s one piece of advice you would give to your younger self?

Get used to sharing everything about yourself and your life now, or more astutely, to the idea that you don’t necessarily get to control how your life is shared. I know it’s not really your thing, but you’re gonna have to get used to it, so start building up those calluses now. And don’t worry, all the stuff you love now will be cool again in your mid-thirties, so keep some of those clothes because you’ll be a full-blown fashion icon if you just keep wearing exactly what you’re wearing. Oh nd also, put money into Apple and Facebook.

19.  What new hobby did you take on in the last year?

I’ve always been a linguaphile. My idea of leisure time is getting to study or review other languages. This past year, I took the time to finally dive into learning how to read, write, and speak Japanese. Other than making music, it was one of the biggest components of my 2020-2021.

20. What do you hope to accomplish or experience by the end of 2021?

I hope I get to play live shows again.

[tabloidtoc]

People, May 20

Cover: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s baby joy

Page 3: Chatter -- Tessa Thompson, Oprah Winfrey, Katie Holmes, Shailene Woodley, Sam Smith, Jennifer Aniston 

Page 4: 5 Things We’re Talking About This Week -- An “I Adulted” calendar rewards grown-ups with stickers, Channing Tatum washes off his Jenga defeat, Kelly Clarkson has her appendix removed after hosting the BBMAs

Page 7: Contents 

Page 8: Star Tracks -- Met Gala -- Please don’t wear feathers 

Page 9: Lady Gaga 

Page 10: Katy Perry, Cara Delevingne, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jared Leto, Gwen Stefani 

Page 12: Lupita Nyong’o, Celine Dion, Kim Kardashian West and Kylie Jenner and Kendall Jenner, Janelle Monae, Celine Dion, Cole Sprouse and Lili Reinhart 

Page 14: Jennifer Lopez, Billy Porter, Bella Hadid and Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas, Serena Williams, Jamie Foxx and Katie Holmes 

Page 19: Princess Charlotte turns 4 

Page 20: Movie Reunions -- Drew Barrymore and Cameron Diaz and Lucy Liu of Charlie’s Angels, Ben Stiller and Winona Ryder and Janeane Garofalo and Ethan Hawke of Reality Bites 

Page 23: Chris Hemsworth, Darren Criss, The Billboard Music Awards -- Taylor Swift and Paula Abdul and cats, Mariah Carey, Ciara and son Future 

Page 25: Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner’s surprise Vegas wedding 

Page 26: More surprise weddings -- Gina Rodriguez and Joe LoCicero, Jude Law and Phillipa Coan 

Page 29: Heart Monitor -- Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez going public, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson happy anniversary, Thomas Jane and Anne Heche new couple, Katherine McPhee and David Foster ready to wed 

Page 30: Alex Trebek fighting cancer and staying strong, Amy Schumer’s new baby, how Adele is healing after heartbreak 

Page 32: First Look -- Renee Zellweger as Judy Garland

Page 35: Double Talk -- Rebel Wilson and Anne Hathaway of The Hustle, This Week in People History -- Brooke Shields’ daughters 

Page 36: Stories to Make You Smile 

Page 38: Passages, goodbye to Star Wars legend Peter Mayhew 

Page 41: People Picks -- The Big Bang Theory, Veep 

Page 42: All Is True, There Is No Other from Rhiannon Giddens with Francesco Turrisi, One to Watch -- Be More Chill’s Will Roland 

Page 44: Poms, Sneaky Pete 

Page 45: Pokemon Detective Pikachu, What’s My Name: Muhammad Ali, Q&A -- Charles Melton 

Page 46: Tolkien, Beauty Marks from Ciara, Q&A -- Ato Essandoh

Page 47: Wine Country, now streaming & on DVD -- Destroyer, Arctic, Serenity 

Page 49: Books 

Page 50: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry welcome their baby boy 

Page 69: Randy Travis -- Grateful to be alive after a near-fatal stroke in 2013 

Page 74: Funniest Friends Alive -- Tina Fey, Ana Gasteyer, Rachel Dratch, Maya Rudolph, Paula Pell and Amy Poehler of Wine Country 

Page 81: With no resolution in the 1995 death of her son, LaWanda Hawkins hopes to help police find answers to unsolved killings 

Page 83: Heartbroken after her boyfriend stole thousands from her, actress Hayley Orrantia of The Goldbergs is channeling her grief into new music 

Page 88: Billy Bush begins again after scandal 

Page 91: Katie Lee opens up about her struggle to conceive and the surprising sources of heartbreak and hope she’s discovering along the way 

Page 94: Sean Gobin’s Warrior Expeditions give veterans a chance to heal from PTSD in nature’s solitude 

Page 97: Dionne Warwick -- My life in pictures 

Page 100: D.C.’s Blue Collar Cats program helps stray cats find forever homes by putting them to work 

Page 103: Your beauty questions answered 

Page 105: Food -- Please try a vegan diet 

Page 114: Second Look -- New York City mayor Bill de Blasio and Big Bird, Elmo and the Count of Sesame Street 

Page 116: One Last Thing -- Tony Goldwyn 

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tagged by the super lovely @stooperman !!

nickname(s): sammi, i also get sam-sam which is the actual worst gender: female sign: aries height: 5’2 1/2″ time: 8:39 PM (but i have this queued for sometime tomorrow) fave band(s): one direction, HAIM, hey violet, the aces, little mix, the 1975, fall out boy, daughter, years & years fave solo artist(s): harry styles, darren criss, hayley kiyoko, marina and the diamonds, halsey, charli xcx, dua lipa, ed sheeran, betty who, bebe rexha, birdy, lykke li, foxes song stuck in my head: daydream believer by the monkees, since i listen to my own fic playlists too much last movie i saw: in theatres - black panther (for the third time), at home - civil war (currently doing the mcu rewatch in chronological order) last show i watched: just finished jessica jones season 2, getting back to halt and catch fire season 3 when did i create my blog: december 2011 oh gosh what do i post: currently it’s mostly marvel, westworld, and the 100. i write starmora fic and gif anything and everything mcu (except inhumans) last thing i googled: “calendar store” because i’m hosting a game night soon and wanted to check out what card games they have but i forgot the name of calendar club do i have any other blogs: yes! my aesthetic blog where i reblog pretty pictures and study inspiration, and my gaming blog where i post screenshots of the sims and stardew valley do i get asks: very intermittently but i do love them! y’all are always free to speculate at me or ask me about random stuff or make requests why did i choose my url: it comes from one of my favourite songs, grace kelly by MIKA: “I could be brown, I could be blue, I could be violet sky, I could be hurtful, I could be purple, I could be anything you like, gotta be green, gotta be mean, gotta be everything more, why don't you like me?, why don't you like me?, why don't you walk out the door!” which is basically how i feel all the time following: 86. i went on an unfollow spree recently, but i definitely want to follow more! followed by: almost 650…somehow?? thanks y’all, hope you’re liking my blog!! average hours of sleep: five if i’m lucky lucky number: 12 instruments: i played flute in band and i played piano until i was 14 what i am wearing: i’m actually hiding from a family party at my place rn so i’m wearing an off-shoulder gingham top and black skinny jeans dream job: childrenswear designer or marketing director for a childrenswear brand, preferably one with gender-neutral designs and labeling, and uses sustainable materials and ethical production. i would launch my own brand that does all that, but honestly it’s way too expensive and way too easy to fail dream trip: japan or amsterdam fave food: japanese because i could definitely live off sushi and ramen nationality: chinese-canadian (100% chinese but living in canada) fave song: different answer than last time - somewhere only we know by keane, but current favourite is gravel to tempo by hayley kiyoko last book i read: finally got around to finishing off turtles all the way down by john green, starting the rest of us just live here by patrick ness top 3 fictional universes i wanna join: marvel, pushing daisies, firefly

uhh @unspokenstarmora @spideys-underoos  if you want?? and i think everyone else i know has already been tagged but ofc if you see this and wanna do it yourself, go ahead!! i love learning random facts about other people so tag me if you do it :D

[zollyandzevie]

Favorite Songs of 2017

These were my favorite songs of 2017, whether they were released in 2017 or not. These were just all of the songs I listened to on repeat at some point in the year.

1. When It’s Over - Sugar Ray

2. Beach Bones (feat. Ryan Ross) - More Amore

If it isn’t obvious, I’m a bit of a panic fan and I was super happy to rediscover this song.

3. Paralyzer - Finger Eleven

4. C’Mon - Panic! At The Disco

I apologize in advance for all of the panic songs to come

5. If You Like It Or Not - The Brobecks

6. Lights Down Low - MAX ft. gnash

7. Semi-Charmed Life - Third Eye Blind

8. 1985 - Bowling For Soup

9. Closing Time - Semisonic

10. I’m Like A Lawyer With The Way I’m Always Trying To Get You Off (Me & You) - Fall Out Boy

11. Love is Alive - Lea Michele

Check out her new album “Places”. It’s amazing!

12. Nearly Witches [Ever Since We Met...] - Panic! At The Disco

13. Good Morning - Grouplove

14. We Don’t Believe What’s On TV - Twenty One Pilots

15. Take A Vacation! - The Young Veins

16. The Exit [feat. Brendon Urie and Dan Young] - Forgive Durden

I LOVE this album and everyone should check it out! It’s called “Razia’s Shadow: A Musical” and the whole idea behind it is amazing.

17. Time to Dance - Live in Chicago - Panic! At The Disco

18. She’s A Handsome Woman - Panic! At The Disco

19. She Had The World - Panic! At The Disco

20. The Calendar - Panic! At The Disco

21. Ready to Go [Get Me Out Of My Mind] - Panic! At The Disco

22. How Far I’ll Go - From “Moana” - Alessia Cara

23. Heathens - Twenty One Pilots

24. I Don’t Care - Fall Out Boy

25. That Green Gentleman (Things Have Changed) - Panic! At The Disco

26. Polarize - Twenty One Pilots

27. Where Did The Party Go - Fall Out Boy

28. Cold Cold Cold - Cage The Elephant

29. The Sound of Silence - Disturbed

30. Whataya Want from Me - Adam Lambert

I’m not 100% where this one came from but I enjoyed the little phase of listening to this on repeat for like two weeks.

31. Good News - Ocean Park Standoff

32. American Candy - The Maine

33. Blackout - Breathe Carolina

34. Wherever You Go - Sublime With Rome

35. Meant to Live - Switchfoot

36. Tonight You’re Perfect - New Politics

37. Come Hang Out - AJR

10/10 recommend their newest album “The Click”. I love it and know almost all of the words to every song on it. Plus, they’re the ultimate car jams. My friends and I listened to this album on so many road trips this summer.

38. Two Fux - Adam Lambert

39. House Of Memories - Panic! At The Disco

Bet you thought you’d seen the last of panic.

40. Impossible Year -  Panic! At The Disco

41. Folkin’ Around - Live in Chicago - Panic! At The Disco

42. Vegas Lights - Panic! At The Disco

43. Trade Mistakes - Panic! At The Disco

44. 20 Dollar Nose Bleed - Fall Out Boy

45. Champion - Fall Out Boy

I’M SO EXCITED FOR M A  N   I    A OKAY

46. The Good Part - AJR

47. Overture - AJR

48. Sweat - The All-American Rejects

49. One More Weekend - Audien ft. MAX

50. Big Shot - Billy Joel

So I got to see Billy Joel live at Madison Square Garden in April with my best friend/basically sister and it was amazing. We had such a good time and he is amazing live!

51. Love in the Middle of a Firefight

Jeebo. That is all.

52. All Of The Drugs - The Brobecks

53. Change - Christina Aguilera

54. Hurt - Christina Aguilera

55. Castle on the Hill - Ed Sheehan

56. It Remembers - Every Time I Die

Brendon Urie and hardcore/metalcore together? Sign me up!

57. Modern Day Cain - I DON’T KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME

58. Say You Won’t Let Go - James Arthur

59. All These Things That I’ve Done - The Killers

60. Hanging By A Moment - Lifehouse

61. Run - The Maine

62. Feelings - Maroon 5

63. 50 Feet Tall - New Politics

64. Step One - Kinky Boots 

So... I got to see Brendon Urie on broadway in Kinky Boots as Charlie Price and my life is complete. I SAW HIM IN PERSON AT THE STAGE DOOR GUYS. He’s did amazing on broadway and I can’t wait to see if he ever does another show!!

65. The History of Wrong Guys - Kinky Boots

66. Not My Father’s Son - Kinky Boots

67. Soul of a Man - Kinky Boots

68. Raise You Up/Just Be - Kinky Boots

69. Hard Times - Paramore

70. Do You Still Feel? (feat. MAX) - Rain Man

71. Face Down - The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus

72. The Judge - Twenty One Pilots

73. Hometown - Twenty One Pilots

74. Do Your Own Thing - Bring It On: The Musical

Taylor. Louderman. That is all.

75. Something Isn’t Right Here - Bring It On: The Musical

76. What About Us - P!nk

77. Disloyal Order Of Water Buffaloes - Fall Out Boy

78. (Coffee’s For Closers) - Fall Out Boy

79. Grow Up - Paramore

80. U + Ur Hand - P!nk

81. Don’t You Want Me (Glee Cast Version) - Glee Cast

Okay so fair warning: Glee is my favorite TV Show and Darren Criss is one of my favorite people to exist. There will be more of both..

82. Colors - Halsey

83. Sign of the Times - Harry Styles

84. Lonely No More - Rob Thomas

85. Bohemian Rhapsody - Panic! At The Disco

86. The Kids Aren’t Alright - Fall Out Boy

87. Headfirst Slide Into Cooperstown On A Bad Bet - Fall Out Boy

88. The Last Of The Real Ones - Fall Out Boy

89. Jealousy - Darren Criss

90. Every Single Night - Computer Games

HIGHLY RECOMMEND this EP because it’s so amazing and Darren and his brother did a great job on it! Definitely one of my all time favorite EP’s.

91. Lost Boys Life - Voice Memo - Computer Games

92. I Dreamed A Dream - Darren Criss

93. Baby, It’s Cold Outside (Glee Cast Version) - Glee Cast

94. When I Get You Alone (Glee Cast Version) - Glee Cast

95. Silly Love Songs (Glee Cast Version) - Glee Cast

96. Do Ya Think I’m Sexy? (Glee Cast Version) - Glee Cast

I’m still bitter this song was cut from the episode.

97. Something’s Coming (Glee Cast Version) - Glee Cast

98. Love Shack (Glee Cast Version) - Glee Cast

99. Cough Syrup (Glee Cast Version) - Glee Cast

100. Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’ (Glee Cast Version) - Glee Cast

Darren Criss singing Michael Jackson.... I’m down. Always.

101. Beauty School Dropout (Glee Cast Version) - Glee Cast

102. Heroes (Glee Cast Version) - Glee Cast

103. No Scrubs (Glee Cast Version) - Glee Cast

104. Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go (Glee Cast Version) - Glee Cast

Darren and Chord’s vocals on this track were so good.

105. Broadway Baby (Glee Cast Version) - Glee Cast

106. Mess - Jordan Fisher

I’m so happy Jordan won DWTS!! He did so amazing with Lindsay.

107. Small Cuts - The Brobecks

108. A Little Less Sixteen Candles, A Little More “Touch Me” - Fall Out Boy

109. Happily Ever After - Jordan Fisher, Angie Keilhauer

110. Why - Mark Ballas

111. Ignorance - Paramore

112. Choke - I DON’T HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME

I’m so sad that Dallon left Panic but I’m so excited for his new music! All of his music has been great and I’m super excited to see what he has in store for us!

SO THAT’S IT! If you managed to get to the end of this list, props to you. See you next year for another list. Until then, enjoy all of my reposts of panic, glee and whatever else I’m obsessed with and the occasional actual post from me.

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30 questions about me !

I was tagged by the lovely @sushimoon to answer these 30 questions. 

Rules: Answer the questions and tag 20 blogs to get to know them better

Nickname: Mary Beth, Moth, Bubbles  Gender: Female Star Sign: Sagitarrius Height: 5′4″ Time: 9:38 Birthday: December 8th Favorite Bands: First Aid Kit, Fleet Foxes, Vampire Weekend, Wild Child Favorite Solo Artists: Hozier, Darren Criss, Frank Sinatra Song Stuck In My Head: Any song from Darren Criss’s new EP Last Show Watched: Fixer Upper! It’s so good and relaxing.   When did I create my blog: I started on tumblr in 2011, but I created this blog in March of 2013 What do I post: I mostly reblog pictures that I think are nice, funny posts, and good reminders. I used to post my own pictures, and I want to get back into that!   Last Thing I Googled: It was the calendar for my school year i think?                    Do you have any other blogs: I do, but I never use them. I think my other one was for fandom stuff, but now I just put everything on this one! Do you get asks: Rarely, but feel free to send me some! I’d love to talk to you guys!   Why did you choose your url: Daisies are my favorite flower and I thought it sounded nice to add the pal at the end!  Following Blogs: 147 Followers: 2462 Favorite Colors: Sky blue, gray, white, and yellow  Average hours of sleep: I’m typically pretty good about getting ~8 hours, I was really bad about it in high school, so now it’s important to me. Lucky Number: 8, 7, and 4   Instruments: I can play French horn, ukulele, and a little bit of mandolin. I really want to learn piano and guitar!  What am I wearing: some comfy shorts and a tank top, and my favorite knit cardigan!  How many blankets do I sleep with: a sheet and a comforter  Dream Job: I want to be an actress and maybe a director/writer/producer   Dream Trip: I went to California over the summer and I really want to go back! I also want to go to Europe! Favorite Food: Pizza always  Nationality: American  Favorite Song now: Going Nowhere- Darren Criss

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Justin Bieber: How he got to the top and his present influence! 

Justin Bieber: How he got to the top and his present influence!

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Justin Bieber was discovered on YouTube. That’s no secret.

YouTube has always been filled with a lot of talent. It’s a playground where children, teenagers, and adults are featured showing their talents in hopes of becoming discovered by talent managers. And there are a handful of celebrities that have been discovered online including Justin Bieber, Shawn Mendes (Vine), Kate Upton, Darren Criss, Colbie Callait (Myspace), Bo Burham and Tori Kelly.

Usher discovered Justin Bieber after he started posting videos on YouTube at just 12-years-old. And all the homemade videos showed Justin’s skills.

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There are people in the world who like to say “it was just given to him,” but those people are wrong. Bieber had to work hard to make it in the industry. And if you took a moment to think about what it takes to actually survive, you would likely become tired just thinking about all the steps, all the practice, all the classes, all the learning and all the performances one has to take upon themselves to rise to Justin Bieber’s level.

When Justin Bieber was 15-years-old he opened up about the process.

“It had a hundred views, then a thousand views, then ten thousand views, so I just kept posting more videos and more videos,” Justin, told ABC. “Eventually, I got found by my manager who flew me to Atlanta to meet Usher.”

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Justin was so good Usher had to fight to keep him because he was wanted by Justin Timberlake. And the bidding war for his beautiful voice began. Usher ended up winning and Beibs was signed to Def Jam Recordings.

Justin was raised by his mother Pattie Mallette in Ontario, Canada. His mother was modest, single and strong. She was always encouraging Justin to exercise his personality. Whether it was banging on pots and pans or singing along to Boyz II Men. He was destined for this journey.

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But this journey was never about “becoming famous and living in a big mansion.” Yea, those are the perks. But Justin wanted to change the world for the better. And as many have seen, he’s worked hard to make sure his family, friends, and fans know how thankful he is that they stood by his side encouraging him to never give up on goals.

It was a dream when he was young.

“It still feels like a dream, like right now it feels like I’m in a dream. I’m starting to realize this is crazy. I used to listen to the radio and hear other people, and now I listen to it and hear myself. It’s crazy.”

And it’s still a dream now, those feelings never fade. Anytime a celebrity releases new music, the feeling of hearing yourself on the radio is overwhelming with the appreciation of family, friends, fans and hard work.

Pattie Mallette always knew that Justin was talented. And she wanted to make sure he knew he could achieve anything he wanted in life.

“I’ve always known he was talented. I just didn’t know what he would do with it. He had a few drum lessons but he didn’t have any guitar lessons, piano lessons or singing lessons. And, you know, we just sort of hung out and played music around the house.”

She even said there were times when he was “tired.”

“I just take it one day at a time,” Mallette said. “And if he’s over-tired, and I feel like there is too much pressure on him, we scale back and we cancel some things. We just take it one day at a time and try to get some proper rest and try to get used to staying in different hotel rooms.”

Whether you like Justin Bieber or not, ask yourself does that sound easy to you? Could you do it?

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Usher knew that time for rest was rare. There was little time for rest and a lot of time to keep Justin working hard.

“It’s really up to him. How badly do you want it. The moment that I want it more than you do, it’s over. So my advice is to enjoy it while you got it. Make the best of it and be fruitful. You have to be a sponge, wherever you are, soak up everything and reproduce something incredible.”

Justin wanted more than anything to reach his biggest dreams. He never wanted to give up and he continued to work hard in and out of the studio. It felt good and it was fun for him.

“It all feels good. I’ve practiced my signature since I was like 6 years old.”

Imagine that, practicing your signature because you knew in your heart that there was more for you, that God had a plan.

As with anyone chasing their dreams, there’s always a backup plan. Justin didn’t know what was going to happen in his future. In fact, he always thought he would be a hockey player.

“I thought I was going to be a hockey player, so I used to do, ‘Justin Bieber, No. 6.’ I dropped the six. I put a heart a lot of times,” He revealed, “for the girls.”

Cute, huh?

Justin Bieber was discovered on YouTube, yes.. But he has proven himself from day 1. He’s not a lazy artist, there’s no doubt.

Justin friggin’ Bieber everybody, this was his journey, a journey filled with constant work and little time for rest. Nearly any celebrity can tell you “it’s a lot of work,” and they aren’t lying.

Justin eventually dropped his début album “My World,” which hit stores and sold quickly. Then he had a calendar packed with performances, interviews, meet and greets and (you guessed it) back in the studio for more music.

Bieber Fever never died nor did all of his real Beliebers who stood by his side from the time he was 15-years-old. We all grew, we all got older and we all learned from the Biebs.

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In the present, Justin has continued to work hard, perform and center God in his world. After all, God gave him a gift he could never take for granted. He’s given back to the world, he takes pictures with fans on days off, he works hard on new music, videos and being himself.

So, if you think that Justin was “chosen,” and he didn’t have to work hard, you’re wrong. He worked hard from the time he could show creativity. Nobody knew that banging on pots and pans would lead him to become this generation’s “prince of pop.”

But what we do know, he’s a fantastic influence, he has a huge heart and he never stopped, he didn’t stop for one moment, he never took time for himself to celebrate all the money he has, he doesn’t show off, he gives, he revisits the stairs where he used to play for change and blesses those young kids doing it now, just like he did at one time.

Justin Bieber earned his name and his fame. While it’s not always greener on the other side, he still manages to find happiness in things we all do, play hockey, soccer and go to church. It’s pretty safe to say, he’s a truly talented and loving man.

Haters will hate but real family, friends, and fans will always stand by your side. And that’s basically all he pays attention to these days.

J-dawg, great job on keeping up the hard work, slowing down when you by including your hobbies. Beyond that thank you for still taking pictures with your Beliebers during down times. They know you aren’t paid and that it’s “your off-time.” And you still take that out of your day. Time is irreplaceable and you always show the love. You’re an amazing dude, with talent and you’re Christlike. That’s exactly what this world needs.

What do you think about how Justin Bieber was discovered on YouTube? Let us know in the comments below. And if you’re enjoying our stories, be sure to subscribe to our newsletter. That way you can stay up-to-date on the latest positive celebrity gossip and entertainment news.

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50 Pop Culture Events Guaranteed to Get You Excited for 2018

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Ladies and gentlemen, get those crisp, empty calendars out!

The time has finally come to say goodbye to the highs and lows of 2017 and hello to a new and totally cool 2018.

As pop culture super fans at E! News, we wanted to help celebrity lovers get pumped for the brand-new year. What better way to accomplish that goal than to create a handy guide of the movies, TV shows, concerts and trends coming sooner rather than later?

From Beyoncé‘s highly anticipated headlining performance at the Coachella Music Festival this April to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s fairytale wedding in May, we’ve got you covered in our gallery below.

So sit back, forget about those resolutions and get excited for what’s to come in the year ahead.

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Princess Charlotte Heads to School

January: The two-year-old tot has an important year ahead of her as she begins attending Willcocks Nursery School in London. 

ABC

Arie Luyendyk Jr. Becomes The Bachelor

January 1: He’s back! Before Bachelor Nation is treated to the Winter Games spin-off, Arie will be given a shot at love. “I’m definitely a romantic,” he told E! News. “I love being the type of partner that surprises who I’m with and tries to do special things with them.” 

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Married at First Sight Returns

January 2: Six strangers have agreed to take a chance at love and get married at—you guessed it—first sight! Lifetime cameras will be there to document every moment and see if the couples decide to stay together or go their separate ways.

Fox

The X-Files Returns

January 3: Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny are returning to their iconic roles of Dana Scully and Fox Mulder in the six-episode event series on Fox. 

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Oprah Winfrey’s Golden Globes Appearance

January 7: The Hollywood Foreign Press Association has announced that the talk-show legend will be honored with the prestigious Cecil B. de Mille Award. And yes, we can’t wait for that acceptance speech either. 

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Camila Cabello Releases First Solo Album

January 12: After leaving Fifth Harmony, the singer is ready to release her debut solo album that already has huge hits including “Crying in the Club” and “Havana.” 

Entertainment Weekly

The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story Premieres

January 17: Penelope Cruz, Darren Criss, Edgar Ramirez and Ricky Martin will bring the tragic story of Versace’s murder at the hands of Andrew Cunanan to life on the small screen. And yes, the genius Ryan Murphy is behind the project. 

Bravo

Queer Eye for the Straight Guy Returns

February: All things just keep getting better! Netflix has a new Fab Five that will forge relationships with men and women from a wide array of backgrounds and beliefs often contrary to their own.

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Justin Timberlake Performs at Super Bowl 52

February 4: No matter who’s playing on the football field on game day, music fans will appreciate the “Suit and Tie” singer’s halftime performance. Will Janet Jackson make a surprise appearance? Stay tuned! 

CBS

Big Brother Celebrity Edition Premieres

February 7: For the first time, CBS will assemble a group of celebrities to live in the famous house. “Picture everything about Big Brother, but nonstop action because it’s going to be on a fast-forward button,” host Julie Chen teased to The Hollywood Reporter. 

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Olympic Winter Games Kick Off

February 8: Let the games begin! The best athletes from around the world will compete for Gold in South Korea. Prepare for hours of suspense, tears and inspiration. 

Focus Features

Fifty Shades Freed Hits Theatres

February 9: Your Valentine’s Day plans are already made thanks to the return of Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan. The third installment promises plenty of suspense, surprises and sex.

Marvel

Black Panther Hits Theatres

February 16: Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan and Lupita Nyong’o star in Marvel’s latest big-screen project that is sure to be a box-office smash.

YouTube

Frozen Comes to Broadway

February 22: Disney’s latest production tells the timeless tale of two sisters, pulled apart by a mysterious secret. Both are searching for love, they just don’t know where to find it. St. James Theatre here we come!

Island Records

Demi Lovato Begins New Tour

February 26: The “Sorry Not Sorry” singer is hitting the road in support of her sixth studio album, Tell Me You Love Me. DJ Khaled will serve as a special guest.

TLC

Trading Spaces Returns

Spring: After a 10-year hiatus, the hit TLC show is back with host Paige Davis and beloved carpenters Ty Pennington and Carter Oosterhouse. 

Foxwoods Resort Casino

Guy Fieri’s Restaurant Hits the Seas

Spring: Carnival Cruise Line’s next cruise ship called Carnival Horizon will include Guy’s Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que Smokehouse|Brewhouse. BBQ, beer and boats? Count us in! 

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Pink’s Beautiful Trauma Tour Begins

March 1: Thanks to the success of her seventh studio album, the Grammy winner is hitting the road. Expect hits, flips and plenty of surprises throughout the country. 

Walt Disney Studios

A Wrinkle in Time Hits Theatres

March 9: The feature adaptation of Madeleine L’Engle’s iconic children’s novel has earned plenty of well-deserved buzz thanks partly to its star-studded cast and director Ava DuVernay. 

ABC

American Idol Returns

March 11: Host Ryan Seacrest will join judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie for ABC’s revival of the singing competition show. 

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Mean Girls Comes to Broadway

March 12: Tina Fey’s fetch movie is, like, coming to Broadway at the August Wilson Theatre. Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois.

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Harry Potter Comes to Broadway

March 16: Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, the show follows Harry as he grapples with a past that refuses to stay where it belongs. Seven stars of the original West End cast will reprise their roles at the Lyric Theatre.

ABC

Roseanne Revival Premieres

March 27: Get ready for the Conners’ comeback! Featuring the complete original cast including Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf and Sara Gilbert, ABC promised the show’s return will explore life, death and everything in between in the classic series’ brutally honest tone. 

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Beyonce Performs at Coachella

April: She’s back! After welcoming twins in 2017, the “Crazy in Love” singer is set to deliver an unforgettable headlining set during both weekends of the music festival. 

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Kate Middleton Welcomes Baby No. 3

April: Prince George and Princess Charlotte will have a younger sibling when the Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William welcome their third child. 

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Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert! Premieres

April 1: John Legend is NBC’s Jesus Christ in the live musical production airing from the Marcy Armory in Brooklyn, New York this spring. 

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Kenny Chesney Begins Stadium Tour

April 21: Country music fans listen up! The “Come Over” singer brings his hits to the Trip Around the Sun tour that includes stops at multiple stadiums across the country. 

HGTV

Joanna Gaines Releases Cookbook

April 24: Cooking just like the Fixer Upper star got a whole lot easier. “I’ve been working on this project for quite some time now, and the whole process has really been so fun,” the HGTV star shared on her website. “The cookbook is full of my personal tried and true dishes, favorites from family and friends, and some recipes from our restaurant that I wanted to share.” 

Reese’s

Reese’s Outrageous Bar Hits Stores

May: Reese’s new candy is full of creamy peanut butter, surrounded by caramel and crunchy Reese’s Pieces candy and then covered in smooth milk chocolate. 

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Taylor Swift Begins reputation Tour

May 8: In support of her latest record-breaking album, the Grammy winner will travel to stadiums across the country to perform her biggest hits. Expect star-studded crowds and surprises! 

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Wedding

May 19: While there are plenty of Hollywood couples who will likely say “I Do” in the year ahead, this royal wedding will capture the eyes of the world. We’re already prepared—and pumped—to set our alarms. 

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Maroon 5 Begins New Tour

May 30: The band behind huge hits like “What Lovers Do” and “Don’t Wanna Know” announced a 33-date North American tour in support of their album Red Pill Blues.

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Faith Hill & Tim McGraw Continue Soul2Soul Tour

May 31: The country music power couple are hitting the road together again for their top-selling Soul2Soul tour. And yes, we are crossing our fingers for joint performances of “Speak to a Girl,” “I Need You” and more. 

Disney

Toy Story Land Comes to Disney World Resort

Summer: The new land located in Disney’s Halloween Studios will feature two new themed attractions including a family coaster. 

Emojipedia

Redhead Emojis Arrive

June: According to Emojipedia, phone users will finally be able to give emojis red hair. 

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Kesha & Macklemore Begin New Tour Together

June 6: The Adventures of Kesha and Macklemore Tour kicks off in Phoenix where $1 from every ticket sold will be donated to Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) and PLUS 1. 

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Oceans Eight Hits Theatres

June 8: Perhaps it’s the star-studded cast? Maybe it’s that intriguing trailer? Whatever the case may be, excitement is building for the follow-up to the Ocean‘s trilogy.

Disney/Pixar

The Incredibles 2 Hits Theatres

June 15: Mr. Incredible (Craig T. Nelson) is left to care for Jack-Jack while Elastigirl (Holly Hunter) is out saving the world in this highly anticipated sequel perfect for the entire family. 

Universal Studios

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom Hits Theatres

June 22: Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard mount a campaign to rescue the remaining dinosaurs from a dangerous volcano.

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Shakira Begins New Tour

August 3: The El Dorado world tour is slated to kick off in Chicago. While the singer had to postpone dates because of vocal cord recovery, fans are still excited to see the superstar singer perform her biggest hits of her career. 

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Ed Sheeran Begins Stadium Tour

August 18: After the success of Divide, the singer is on board for a North American stadium tour that will kick off at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. 

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Kelly Clarkson Joins The Voice

Fall: The original American Idol winner has signed on for a spin in those iconic red chairs as a coach for season 14. “We’ve gone back and forth about a role as a coach for years, but the timing hasn’t been right until now,” Kelly shared at the time of the announcement. “I have always loved appearing on the show as an adviser or performer…Watch out Shelton, I’m comin’ to win!!”

People’s Choice Awards

People’s Choice Awards Moves to E!

November 11: The E! network has acquired the fan-favorite award show, which celebrates the best in pop culture and is voted on entirely by fans. Get ready for a star-studded show you won’t forget. 

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Lady Gaga Begins Las Vegas Residency

December: Pack your bags Fame Monsters because the “Born This Way” singer is headed to Monte Carlo Hotel & Casino’s Park Theater to sing her favorite songs for audiences around the world.

Walt Disney Pictures

Mary Poppins Returns Hits Theatres

December 25: With a cast of Emily Blunt, Meryl Streep, Colin Firth and more, something tells us the waiting until next Christmas will be worth it for this Disney movie.  

Taco Bell

Taco Bell Expands $1 Menu

All Year: Step aside, McDonalds. Taco Bell hopes to satisfy fast-food lovers with 20 new options on its Dollar Cravings Menu throughout the year. Their most recent add was a $1 “Stacker.”

Universal Studios

Kung Fu Panda Comes to Universal Studios Hollywood

TBD: Another level of awesomeness at DreamWorks Theatre will feature Kung Fu Panda as parkgoers are immersed in a brand-new multisensory attraction. Join Master Po on an unstoppable adventure of awesomeness destined to stimulate your senses, exercise your wit and unlock the hero within through the power of kung fu.

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Giada De Laurentiis Opens New Las Vegas Restaurant

TBD: The celebrity chef and Food Network superstar plans to open her second restaurant. Called Pronto by Giada, the establishment will be inside Caesars Palace and serve as a quick-service eatery with Italian and Californian fare. 

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Welcome to Smyrna, SHAUNA. You’ve been accepted as Blaine Anderson. Please make sure to read through the rules one last time, and check the members checklist for all the tracked tags, and everything else you might need. Please send in your account within the next 24 hours.

♤  && ABOUT THE MUN.

NAME/ALIAS:  Shauna

PRONOUNS: She/her

AGE/TIMEZONE: 21, EST, PST starting 1/11

TRIGGERS: RFP

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♤  && ABOUT THE CHARACTER

FULL NAME: Blaine Devon Anderson

FACECLAIM: Darren Criss

AGE/BIRTHDAY: 22, March 15th

BIRTH ORDER: Fourth.

TYPE: Open.

PRONOUNS: He/him.

ORIENTATION: Panromantic, unsure of sexuality.

♤  && WHO MADE YOU WHO YOU ARE

OCCUPATION: Educator

STATUS: Based on operational need.

POSITION: Substitute teacher

ANYTHING ELSE: Recent UGA graduate.

♤  && STORY OF MY LIFE:

Everyone in Smyrna has something to say about Blaine Anderson. His school teachers would say that he was an absolute delight to have in class. His friends say he’s the one that you call when you have a flat tire at one in the morning. His siblings might say that he’s a bit of a pest, but all he’s looking for is someone to talk to. Blaine hates to be alone, always has some fresh new idea somewhere in his head. He’s genuinely excited about everything in life. He whistles as he does his laundry, chatters away with the grocery clerk even as there’s a line ten deep behind him, and frequently stops to catch up on gossip with the little old ladies playing bridge in front of city hall. He’s really good at bridge.

So, as you can expect, Blaine was an interesting kid. But it netted him a lot of friends. It takes him absolutely forever to go anywhere in town, because he swears that he knows every one of its residents. He was hyper-involved in high school, joining any club that caught his interest and starting several by his outstanding ability to pester (charm, if you ask him) the administration and faculty.

His decision to go out of state for college weighed heavy. He had never been away from his family for more than four nights of summer camp. No one he had ever met had decided to go to the University of Georgia. And while he’d spent much of his high school experience struggling with being… gay? and in the closet, senior year had been a rousing success in being accepted and proud of who he was.

But he went. He had originally picked UGA to study vocal performance, but switched to education at the start of his sophomore year. He found a true passion for it, and is never more excited than when he gets to show someone a new school or have someone talk to him that is as passionate about something that he is.

College showed Blaine more than a new academic passion. After getting out of an environment where he placed such high expectations of himself, he was finally able to drop his shoulders and relax a little bit. He fell into a friend group that was less “we have six competitions in the next four weekends” and more “let’s go to so-and-so’s apartment and drink and smoke up and play stupid card games.” The scene wasn’t so much a part of his identity as it became for a few of his friends, but people were surprised when he came back for summer break and didn’t immediately fill his calendar with all sorts of social engagements.

Now, if you can keep a secret, Blaine has been telling people that he came back to Smyrna for a gap year before he goes onto do his M.Ed. But the truth is that he applied to five different graduate programs and hasn’t heard back from any of them. It was a competitive year, he picked schools that were a little bit beyond his bracket, and he wound up back at home. In a bit of insult-to-injury, he’s also living in his childhood bedroom. Substitute teaching pays darn near close to minimum wage, and if he wants to pick up enough work experience to stand out in the next round of applications, he needs to have full availability to come in whenever he’s needed.

Okay, okay, you look like a trustworthy character, and you did ask, after all. So, Blaine really hasn’t met the right person yet. This is probably the one thing that he’s genuinely embarrassed about in this world. He never pictured himself being the kind of person that this would actually matter to. But every time he gets in a situation where it might be the night he loses his virginity, he chickens out at the last second. He doesn’t know what it’s about, and it’s not like he ever had any expectations that it would be special. But it’s something none but his very best friends know about.

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