Share

Coldplay accepts Glee after success

Los Angeles - Coldplay wouldn't allow one of their songs to be used in Glee - but changed their minds once the show took off.

Matthew Morrison - who plays teacher Will Schuester on the hit US musical drama series - revealed that producer Ryan Murphy was refused rights to the group's song Viva La Vida for the pilot episode - but once the show took off, frontman Chris Martin called to offer the use of any of their material.

Matthew said: "In the pilot I was meant to sing Viva La Vida by Coldplay but they wouldn't give us the rights.

"Then, once the show got started, Chris Martin called Ryan to apologise and say we could use whichever song we wanted. So I hope we'll tackle that one."

Matthew, 32, also told of another celebrity fan who would like to appear on the show - singer-and-actress Jennifer Lopez.

He said: "J.Lo definitely wants to. She runs over to me at parties asking whether I've spoken to Ryan yet because she'll 'do anything' to be on the show. She and her husband Marc Antony are obsessed with Glee."

Other celebrities who have made guest appearances so far include Britney Spears, Neil Patrick Harris, and Chris' wife Gwyneth Paltrow.


We live in a world where facts and fiction get blurred
Who we choose to trust can have a profound impact on our lives. Join thousands of devoted South Africans who look to News24 to bring them news they can trust every day. As we celebrate 25 years, become a News24 subscriber as we strive to keep you informed, inspired and empowered.
Join News24 today
heading
description
username
Show Comments ()
Editorial feedback and complaints

Contact the public editor with feedback for our journalists, complaints, queries or suggestions about articles on News24.

LEARN MORE