Hot on the heels of the huge success of the Madonna episode that aired this past Tuesday, it was reported on Wednesday that Glee is planning to do another episode devoted entirely to the music of Madonna early in the next season this Fall. Because of all the hype generated by this successful ep, a new push has begun to have the show do an entire episode devoted entirely to the music of Britney Spears. Britney‘s manager, Adam Leber, posted a message on Twitter asking fans if they want to see a Britney Spears episode of Glee … he even got the chatter to trend with the hashtag #BritneySpearsGlee. Could it be? Will this actually happen?
Britney Spears is reportedly hoping for an episode of Glee based on her songs. An edition of the show featuring nine Madonna tracks aired in the US earlier this week and the cast is releasing an EP of the cover versions. Spears’s manager Adam Leber has now asked fans whether they would like a Britney episode. Writing on Twitter, he said: “Do you guys want to see a Britney Spears episode of GLEE? Thoughts?” Meanwhile, Us Weekly reports that the ‘hashtag’ Leber invented, #BritneySpearsGlee, began trending. Glee creator Ryan Murphy recently confirmed that he is planning another Madonna episode.
First, yes … this will happen. The fact that Britney‘s manager is even talking about this means that her people are amenable to letting the show use her music in this way. Second, the folks at Glee will have access to a pop music catalog that will allow them to make a full, well-rounded episode much like they did with the Madonna ep. They will also have the opportunity to release another mini-album of their version of Britney‘s songs … fans will buy that release, guaranteed. Can you imagine … Sue Sylvester featuring in her own music video for Oops! I Did it Again? or I’m A Slave 4 U or Toxic? Ye gods, the awesome possibilities are endless. Because this season has already finished filming, we’ll have to wait at least until next season to see this happen … but mark my words — it’ll happen. What do y’all think? Irregardless of what you think of Britney Spears herself, you cannot deny that her catalog of songs is AMAZING! Which Britney songs would you like to see get the Glee treatment?
UPDATE: Pink reader Rigo informs me that there is a Facebook fan campaign HERE started up by fans to lobby the Glee folks to make this Britney Spears episode. Now YOU can join the call to make this happen :)
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Join the official Facebook campaign, you guys! Can’t wait!
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@Rigo — LOVE that Britney fans are all over this!!
“3″ for the rachel/finn/jesse triangle?
finn “slave” for rachel?
Rachel “oops, I did it again” for finn?
Ahhhh this better happen. It would be amazing
I’ll give Santana a shot at “Boys”. She’s hot. Give her a solo.
All the girls can do “Womanizer” in response to whatever stupid thing Puck has done that week.
Puck himself doing “If You Seek Amy” would make me a very happy girl.
Rachel on “Stronger”. Or Rachel on anything.
I can see “Toxic” for Rachel/Jesse or Rachel/Finn.
I saw a note on EW about this that I actually agree with. They said that they want the script to pick the songs, not the other way around. I am all for using a Britney song (or more) but I don’t agree with another full artist ep. I love the stories and how the songs come into play, the other way around sort of ruins the fun of Glee. I enjoyed the Madonna ep, and can see doing another one just for Sue, but other than that, give me some more theme eps than artist eps.
I agree Erin!
NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am sorry Trent… I am about to committ blasphemy on your dear blog, but I am NOT a Britney fan…. there, I said it. dont hate me
@anna — It’s Ok but I think there are a lot of Britney fans out there who would eat this up :)
It’s sue bitch. YES!
@Steve — “It’s Sue, bitch.” OMG, brilliant!
@Erin – i totally agree.
im sorry, but the madonna episode just got by..i dont think a full britney episode could do the same.
i’m not trying to be mean…but irregardless is not a word lol…unless you’re from mean girls…just sayin’
@just a note — http://trent.blogspot.com/2005.....-word.html
I also agree with Erin. I also think most of Brittany’s songs wouldn’t make for good group/show choir songs. Most of them are over- produced and don’t show a whole lot of range. Some of her older songs may work on their own, but not as an episode. Not to say her music is bad, just not for Glee
A lot of the best songs on Glee are older pop culture hits (ex. Don’t stop believing) that are melodic on their own and don’t need a ton of synthesizers to make them interesting.
@Steph — Um, I see what you’re trying to say but … Glee offers THE most over-produced vocal performances on TV right now.
I disagree with Erin (kindly).
Loved the artist’s episode, and with an artist with a large catalog, the music can fall in with the script without it being written for the songs, the songs will fit.
Toxic *has* to be in there…. will be amazing.
I would LOVE this..Though I agree with Erin about building a show around songs..As long as the songs work around the storyline, and I can already think of at least 6 songs that could EASILY work, it can be brilliant!
@ Erin I agree
@ Steve: Brilliant!
Glee came up with the Madonna concept, and I’m assuming they had some thoughts as to how to make that work and then worked with Madonnas people ot make it happen. This sounds entirely like Britneys people trying to hop on glee as a marketing tool for her, which is smart, but I’m annoyed by it. The show works best when the songs work with the plot and I don’t see how that can entirely work with Britneys songs which are all pretty similar subject matter. . . I know some of you have offered suggestions, but if its happening, it’ll be next season so those will probably be off the table by then
I want to hear some OLD school Britney. “I Was Born to Make You Happy”…amazeballs.
I can see (character name blank…pregnant ex-gf of Finn) doing “I’m Not A Girl, Not Yet A Woman”
All I can say it- YES YES YES to this happening!!
I agree with Erin, Steph, and Roxster. I can’t imagine a whole episode of people singing in Britney’s Kermit-the-frog style! ;)
Hum ! Why wouldn’t they use some Britney songs in upcoming episodes ?
I don’t think they could do the same thing they did with Madonna because Britney is not yet as awesome as Madge. But Toxic or any old Britney song would work !
And for those saying Britney’s songs are too over-ptoduced to be used, y’all should know that Rachel’s gonna sing Poker Face. And, despite all those who think Lady Gaga’s a god, well her songs are a tad over processed ! She doesn’t sound like herself in her first album. So two or more Britney covers could defo happen soon !
hell yes. i want glee to use britney songs but i dont want a britney “themed” episode a la madonna.
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D – actually ‘poker face’ will be a duet featuring lea michele and idina menzel, not just lea.
I would LOVE to see their rendition of “Everytime.” :D
Katie: Her name is Quinn :)