Harry Shum Jr. Talks ‘Glee’ Michael Jackson Episode: Kevin McHale Will ‘Blow People Away’
“Glee” and Michael Jackson fans are eagerly awaiting tonight’s episode which will celebrate the music of the late pop star and Harry Shum Jr. says Kevin McHale, in particular, is going to wow the audience.
“You’ll see [Kevin] dancing,” Harry told Billy Bush and Kit Hoover on Tuesday’s Access Hollywood Live, referring to Kevin’s Artie character, who is in a wheelchair.
“Kevin is what is going to blow people away,” the 29-year-old explained. “He’s dancing!”
Harry told Billy and Kit that he and Kevin – both huge fans of Jackson – were instrumental in helping to shape tonight’s episode.
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“Ryan [Murphy] was like, ‘Anyone who has any ideas for the Michael [episode], come tell us,” he said. “We were like, ‘OK cool, we’ll make a list.’ And [Ryan] was like, ‘Actually, you’re going to come pitch it to the writers. We had like two minutes to put it together and [we had] this whole PDF file… we made CDs for all the writers.”
And though Harry – who will be performing “Scream” with Kevin tonight – is known for his fancy footwork, the skilled dancer admitted that he was scared to take on Jackson’s moves.
“All of us [were nervous]! Even me!” he told Billy and Kit. “It’s scary. He has legions of fans. We wanted to do it justice and I think we were able to give our spice to it, the ‘Glee’ version of it.”
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“Glee’s” “Michael” episode airs tonight on FOX at 8 PM ET/PT.
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Harry Shum Jr. Talks ‘Glee’ Michael Jackson Episode
First Published: January 31, 2012 2:04 PM EST Credit: Access Hollywood
Caption Harry Shum Jr. appears on Access Hollywood Live on January 31, 2012
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — “Glee” and Michael Jackson fans are eagerly awaiting tonight’s episode which will celebrate the music of the late pop star and Harry Shum Jr. says Kevin McHale, in particular, is going to wow the audience.
“You’ll see [Kevin] dancing,” Harry told Billy Bush and Kit Hoover on Tuesday’s Access Hollywood Live, referring to Kevin’s Artie character, who is in a wheelchair.
“Kevin is what is going to blow people away,” the 29-year-old explained. “He’s dancing!”
Harry told Billy and Kit that he and Kevin – both huge fans of Jackson – were instrumental in helping to shape tonight’s episode.
“Ryan [Murphy] was like, ‘Anyone who has any ideas for the Michael [episode], come tell us,” he said. “We were like, ‘OK cool, we’ll make a list.’ And [Ryan] was like, ‘Actually, you’re going to come pitch it to the writers. We had like two minutes to put it together and [we had] this whole PDF file… we made CDs for all the writers.”
And though Harry – who will be performing “Scream” with Kevin tonight – is known for his fancy footwork, the skilled dancer admitted that he was scared to take on Jackson’s moves.
“All of us [were nervous]! Even me!” he told Billy and Kit. “It’s scary. He has legions of fans. We wanted to do it justice and I think we were able to give our spice to it, the ‘Glee’ version of it.”
“Glee’s” “Michael” episode airs tonight on FOX at 8 PM ET/PT.
Copyright 2012 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Michael Jackson’s Children Talk Cirque’s ‘Immortal World Tour’: Michael ‘Would Have Been Proud’
First Published: December 5, 2011 2:32 PM EST Credit: Access Hollywood
Caption Will Paris Prince Jackson Follow In Their Famous Father’s Footsteps?
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Michael Jackson’s children believe their late father would have loved “Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour” from Cirque Du Soleil, which they attended the opening of over the weekend at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.
“He admired the Cirque Du Soleil people, the acrobats, because they can convey a story through their body and emotions through the way they act,” Prince Michael, 14, told Access Hollywood on Saturday. “I think he’d be very proud that they made a show out of his legacy.”
“He would have been proud, and he would have loved to be here to see it,” Paris, 13, added.
The show, which just opened in Las Vegas, and will head to various stops across the country through August 2012, was an impressive feat, according to the late King of Pop’s brood.
“All of the acts are just completely amazing and very creative,” Paris said. “I love the gates of Neverland. When I first saw that, it brought tears to my eyes. It was amazing.
“I grew up in Neverland, and it’s just like, bringing back memories,” she added.
Prince admitted his favorite part of the show was one many others are also likely to enjoy.
“I like the ‘Thriller’ part,” he said. “It’s fun — they come out with the bat suits and everything. I also like the light up jackets for ‘Billie Jean.’ It’s really cool with the lights and stuff.”
Inspired by their dad, the children said they do plan to eventually pursue careers in entertainment.
“Acting,” Paris said.
“All possibilities are open for us right now,” Prince Michael added.
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