With the fall TV schedule now complete, we get to step back and take a look at the hellish battleground that broadcast hath wrought.
Things we know Gotye doesn't like: cardboard boxes, dinkiness, and "Glee's" version of his #1 single "Somebody That I Used to Know."
Musician Gotye on the making of "Somebody That I Used to Know" and why he might start lying about himself.
While you're on the couch watching American Idol, chances are you're also updating your Facebook status on your smartphone or tablet, or hitting Google for the name of that ubiquitous character actor you can't quite identify. There's also Twitter. Posts on it set two all-time records during the Super Bowl, one at halftime and another just two hours later at the game's end.
"Glee's" winter finale featured a story line surrounding former bully Karofsky (Max Adler), who attempted suicide after finding himself the target of gay bullying.
"Joyful Noise," a squeaky-clean pop-gospel fairy tale featuring Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah in canned catfights, reflects the inspiration of "Glee" and God, in that order.
News already broke this week that Ricky Martin was going to appear on "Glee" this winter as McKinley High's new Spanish teacher.
Kids having sex on prime time broadcast TV? Must be sweeps month.
Last winter on the set of the show's massive post-Super Bowl episode, "Glee" co-creator Ryan Murphy told EW that he wanted the gay teenage relationship between Kurt (Chris Colfer) and Blaine (Darren Criss) to be just as complicated as any of the show's heterosexual romances.
After two teen couples "went all the way" on the hit series "Glee," some are criticizing the show for crossing the line.
They probably can't blame it on the alcohol this time: "Glee," which saw its third season debut last night, was down 32 percent in the ratings compared to last year's premiere episode. With just 8.9 million viewers tuning in Tuesday night, it seems cast member shake-up and evolving storyline fatigue may have scared some former Gleeks off.
The 12-year-old Modern Family actor throws down the (dance) gauntlet at an Emmys after-party
She poked fun at Glee and got in touch with her inner Jersey Girl - but did you laugh?
"Glee's" Dot Marie Jones predicted that co-star Jane Lynch would kill it and the viewers seem to agree: Lynch, although she didn't win an Emmy, earned accolades from critics as the host of the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards.
"Glee" creator Ryan Murphy is staying true to his word to offer up more back stories about his supporting characters.
A promo for Fox's hit show premieres online
"I think they would all lend themselves well to a world as colorful as Glee," Criss says of the contestants
But the actor got a nice going-away present: an Emmy nomination
Chris Colfer, Lea Michele and Cory Monteith won't be back after season 3
Darren Criss and Harry Shum Jr. return to the show as season regulars
The actress performs "Forget You" as sexy substitute Holly Holiday
'Glee's' Chris Colfer describes meeting Republican politicians who are big fans of the show.
Chris Colfer told Piers Morgan that his mother was driving him home from his final audition when he got the call saying he'd landed the role of Kurt Hummel in "Glee." When Morgan asked the actor if he realized that the Fox series would become such a phenomenon, Colfer replied, "Absolutely not. And had I had any notion that it would become what it was, I would've been insane. Who could've predicted all of this?"
The pair team up on two of John's classics, "Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters" and "Rocket Man"
Ryan Murphy on Kurt's homecoming (with Blaine?), love triangles, themed episodes, Gwyneth and more
Schools, parents, teachers and educators can no longer afford to turn a blind eye when it comes to the bullying of American children, and particularly for those children who happen to be disabled.
Sultry substitute Holly Holiday returns to McKinley High
The Glee star debuts "Summer Rain" from his upcoming solo album
The talented stars of Glee have covered the songs of superstars like Britney Spears, Katy Perry and Madonna. Now the Fox hit is creating its very own music.
"Glee" creator Ryan Murphy is reportedly Sony Pictures' top pick to direct the forthcoming remake of the musical "Annie" starring Willow Smith.
The Kings of Leon could perhaps 'Use Somebody' to hit the skins after their drummer's surgery forced the band to delay its March tour of Australia and South Africa.
"We should find a spot for him on the show," the star says of John, who collaborated on Morrison's debut album
Get a sneak peek of the episode featuring the Michael Jackson classic and set to air after the Super Bowl
The reality star says she's in love with Glee's Lea Michele and congratulates Chris Colfer
As big names clamor to guest star on Fox's Golden Globe-winner, Hathaway invents a role for herself
The film "The Social Network" took home four awards Sunday night, including best motion picture - drama, at the Golden Globes.
The best of television and film are honored at the 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards.
Also, tell us who you'd party with on Grammy night and your favorite music-video cameos
The "Glee" crew decide to remake Dr. Dre's "Nuthin' but a G Thang" into "Nuthin' but a Glee Thang."
The Glee star opens up about personal habits, likes and hobbies in a silly new video
People.com: Caught in the Act!updated: Wed Dec 29 2010 12:31:00
Plus: Cory Monteith's fandemonium, Jessica Alba and more
The 2010 season sees the 20-year-old Dane Caroline Wozniacki topple Serena Williams as world number one.
The actress will appear as substitute teacher Holly Holiday in a second episode of the hit show
The actor says he was "really excited" about his role as Kurt's love interest
The Buzz Today: Super Bowl episode of "Glee", "American Idol" changes and a Bristol Palin backlash.
The actress wins over cast members with her humor - and wrap gifts.
First she and took the CMA Awards by storm - and on Tuesday, Gwyneth Paltrow shined on Glee as irreverent substitute teacher Holly Holiday.
As one choral teacher gleefully puts it: Singing is cool again.
Gwyneth Paltrow will be singing Cee Lo Green's "F-- You" on "Glee" in two weeks, Fox confirmed.
HLN's Vinnie Politan rips through the day's headlines with Paula Poundstone, Steve Byrne and Anji Corley.
A young actress makes it big playing an adorable kid that America adores. Fans devour articles about her and the press can't get enough of the beautiful girl. But by the time she's a teen, she's involved on screen with a man twice her age in a passionate relationship that makes audiences uncomfortable.
The actress poses with nearly naked men for a new magazine shoot
"Nobody is perfect," the actress says, "and these photos do not represent who I am"
Terry Richardson's images of scantily clad Lea Michele and Dianna Agron cause a stir
Plus: Watch a full performance of "Time Warp" from the Oct. 26 show
The Nashville native joins Glee - and his character may have some surprises
After breaking up with Micah Alberti, the actress moves on with Glee's Chord Overstreet


And if his character lives, actor Mike O'Malley would love to do a guitar number in his hospital gown
The singer starts a Twitter campaign to get the band on the show - and he's picked out the songs
"Britney/Brittany" is right around the corner but you can hear one of the songs now
Plus: Ryan Reynolds's scenic dinner, Glee's Mark Salling and more
The hit musical comedy returns with fresh faces, new music and plenty of laughs
Enjoy the drama, the LOLs and the music from Tuesday's season 2 premiere
They both love Glee! Find out which other stars are mega-fans of the hit FOX show
In its first season, "Glee" featured some weirdly eclectic song choices: Remember "Thong Song" and "Sweet Caroline" in the "Mash-Up" episode? But in the season-two premiere on September 21, the show will outdo itself.
The Glee star saved six stray kittens she found on the Paramount Studios lot and gave them homes
Fresh faces like Jane Lynch, Eric Stonestreet and Kyra Sedgwick are first-time winners
Emmy winner Eric Stonestreet reflects on how the show is warming people around the country to homosexuality.
"I texted Jane, Lea and the hair and makeup department! We have all been in the loop," Matthew Morrison tells PEOPLE
Sofia Vergara and Joel McHale announce the nominees for this year's Primetime Emmy Awards.
Glee, Modern Family, Mad Men and 30 Rock will vie for TV's top honor
The art of dance is hot right now, as are superheroes. So what happens when you combine the two?
Missing Nikki Blonsky from your life after the 2007 remake of "Hairspray?" Have no fear, she's back again -- not in a John Waters musical this time, but on "Huge," a new TV series about plus-size teens at a weight loss camp.
After their Massachusetts wedding, the couple see the sights of London and Monte Carlo
Did you know there's a new iPhone coming out this month? Yeah, we thought so.
Remember "American Idol"? That talent show with all the water-cooler moments?
CNN's Lisa France and Michelle Wright predict Crystal Bowersox and Lee DeWyze will make it to the "Idol" finale.
There is an actor on "Glee" whom fans see every week, even if they may not notice him right away.
The Glee star says she’s "so lucky" to have found the love of her life in partner Lara Embry
Theo Stockman appears in American Idiot and was spotting kissing the Glee star in New York
Right after Tuesday's "American Idol" -- at 9:28 p.m., to be exact -- "Glee's" four-month hiatus will come to an end. At this point, even those who aren't die-hard Gleeks probably knew that already.
The Glee star tells PEOPLE she's thrilled to be marrying her longtime girlfriend
From cleavage-baring gowns to the actor who most needs a shave, see who scored with PEOPLE.com live blog readers
Plus: Glee and Inglourious Basterds casts are honored
I'm counting down the days until April 13, 2010, aka the day my new television guilty pleasure "Glee" returns with new episodes.
DeNiro is a Glee fan, Bill Paxton goes on a Taylor Lautner hunt, James Cameron double fists and more
The Golden Globes are essentially the opening act of the awards show season -- it's safe to bet those taking home Globes could hit it big at the Oscars. But that's not at all why you should watch it.
Picking the best television shows of 2009 is risky business.
The holidays are a grim time for television fans as popular prime time shows begin airing reruns through the New Year.
He says, "We've become really close over the show, but we're just friends"
Sure, costars on another popular show are dating in real life -- to the delight of fans -- but that's not the case for Glee's Cory Monteith.
The stars of 'Glee' talk about why they think the show is so inspirational and why they fell in love with it.
The thing about "Glee" is that it came along at the right time.
If I hadn't been warming to "Glee" already, this for sure would've begun defrosting me: "Dollhouse"-keeper Joss Whedon has agreed to direct one of the back nine episodes that Fox just ordered.
When Fox aired a sneak-peek episode of its new series "Glee" four months before the show actually premiered, it took a big chance that the audience would still care.
Scenes from the first season of the show, starring Matthew Morrison, Lea Michele and Cory Monteith.
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