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AfterElton Briefs: "Swill-Swallow Mountain", Sir Ian somehow survives "The View", and more!
Original at AfterElton.com
• Thu, Nov 5
By snicks Sir Ian McKellen showed up on The View today and mentioned that it wasn't until he came out that he became a movie star. He also had to endure Elizabeth Hasselbeck arguing with him about the NHS (apparently Lizzy is an expert on British health services), a flu-ravaged Whoopi Goldberg asking...
Doogie, host the Oscars? That would be legen...wait for it...dary!Original at thebigcheeseblog (WordPress)
• Tue, Nov 3
By lucyfoxx Ok, so How I Met Your Mother has only just started screening in the UK, and so it’s stars don’t have quite the profile that they do in the States. But looking at the stir the show has created across the pond, it is obvious that the cast have started to take their place among TV (and cinema’s) A list....
Bonus Briefs: Gay Pumpkins, Adam Lambert, Matthew Morrison, Gay Oscars, and MoreOriginal at AfterElton.com
• Sat, Oct 31
By lostinmiami Proving it's true John Barrowman and Neil Patrick Harris will show up for anything, above you can see Captain Jack Harkness and Dr. Horrible making an appearance as a Jack-o-Lantern. There's a template for the Dr. Horrible one. Tonight around 7:47p.m. EDT, the cast of Glee will sing the nationa...
Linkdown: 10/27/09
Original at twoguns (WordPress)
• Tue, Oct 27
By Tommy And in related and awesome news, Ricky Gervais to host the upcoming Golden Globes I decided not to look, but here’s a photo of Neil Patrick Harris in a fat suit from an upcoming “How I Met Your Mother” episode
First Look exclusive: Neil Patrick Harris grows into his 'How I Met Your Mother' role
Original at Entertainment Weekly
• Fri, Oct 23
By Kerrie Mitchell So how are Barney (Neil Patrick Harris) and Robin (Cobie Smulders) faring as a couple on How I Met Y So how are Barney (Neil Patrick Harris) and Robin (Cobie Smulders) faring as a couple on How I Met Y
AfterElton Briefs: Another gay celebrity break-up, Tom Cruise is dissed by Balki, and more!Original at AfterElton.com
• Wed, Oct 21
By snicks Above you can see Rachel Maddow chatting with Jesse Connolly, the campaign manager for Maine's "No on 1" drive. The late Stephen Gately's record label has officially added a complaint to the tens of thousands already lodged against Jan Moir's horrific column. Gay reporter sprite Michael...
On NPH, Joshua Jackson & Apple Picking
Original at alwaysacritic (WordPress)
• Sun, Oct 18
By kpryma First up: my renewed love of Neil Patrick Harris. Over the past week Chaddy and I burned through season four of How I Met Your Mother. It’s such a fun, light show–perfect before-bed viewing for the kind of week I had. The characters crack me up, but none of them come even close to Neil Patrick Harr...
AfterElton Briefs: Adam Lambert Headlines AMA Awards, Cristiano Ronaldo Gets in David Beckham's Underwear, and moreOriginal at AfterElton.com
• Tue, Oct 13
By lostinmiami Adam Lambert appeared this morning to announce he'll be performing his first single, which he hasn't selected, but will be "glammy" at the American Music Awards November 22. Coincidentally, his new album goes on sale November 24. There's hope for Southland continuing, on TNT, which make...
Nuno & Jason Segel (How I Met Your Mother)Original at jazzsick (WordPress)
• Mon, Oct 12
By postymcposterton Nuno Bettencourt (of rock band Extreme) is starring in a music video with Jason Segel for the CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother. Known for their love affair with “songs that are awesome,” HIMYM have re-created the famous Extreme video “More Than Words.” Other cast members including Neil Patr...
Original at Barney
• Thu, Oct 8
Neil Patrick Harris - [4] DHSAB during the Emmys (animated) - [3] Others: Friends-Only:- Dr Horrible's Sing-Along Blog Friends-Only: HIMYM Colorbars: Neil Patrick Harris gifs 300x169) 5.01-5.03 - [22] Season 4 Gag Reel - [3] Dr Horrible's Sing-Along Blog - [2]
Help us brainstorm identities for Barney Stinton's doppelganger on "How I Met Your Mother"
Original at AfterElton.com
• Wed, Sep 30
By LyleMasaki If there's one thing How I Met Your Mother does incredibly well, it's making the audience wait for the pay-off for a joke (see Countdown, Slap Bet). At the risk of ruining the eventual joke (cuz we're that smart), let's dig through the archive of Neil Patrick Harris photos in AfterElton Blun...
NPH Hosts and Jokes His Way Through Mad Men, 30 Rock's Big Emmy Nights!
Original at POPSUGAR
• Sun, Sep 20
By Molly View 115 Photos › Images include: Alec Baldwin, Alyson Hannigan, Jason Segel, Josh Radnor, Blake Lively, Leighton Meester, Tina Fey, Rob Lowe, Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick, Jon Hamm, Toni Collette, Justin Timberlake, Amy Poehler, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Neil Patrick Harris, Jimmy Fall...
Things The Emmys Taught Us
Original at Gawker
• Sun, Sep 20
By Andrew Belonsky Everyone loves Neil Patrick Harris. And how could they not? He came out singing cabaret and danced away with our undying love. Not that he didn't have it before. After this evening's turn as the show's host, we're pretty sure Harris should master the ceremonies of every Hollywood event ever.
Is There An Awards Show Tonight? 2009 Emmy Awards Allegedly Given
Original at tvbacon (WordPress)
• Sun, Sep 20
By Mikaela I just can’t get worked up about the Emmys, then, not even with the wondrous Neil Patrick Harris hosting (I’d call it a boycott, but I can’t care enough to work up that kind of umbrage). I hope Harris wins his category, and I hope he kills as host, but as soon as Kristin Chenoweth wins for suppor...
The Wire Will Not Win an Emmy This Year Either
Original at gawker.com
• Fri, Sep 18
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By Brian Moylan At least that's something to liven up the long, tedious awards show that is like the Oscars, but with more categories, worse dresses, and Tony Shalhoub in the audience. We predict that Harris is going to do a lovely job, just like he did earlier this year at the Tonys. Then they will ask him to co...
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NPH Readies His Balancing Act For the Emmy Stage
Original at POPSUGAR
• Tue, Sep 15
Neil Patrick Harris has a big job on his hands hosting the Primetime Emmys this Sunday - don't forget to fill out your ballots on Buzz! - but the charm that landed him the gig and a nomination shines through in this New York Magazine profile. NPH reveals his passion for magic while also taking...
Predicting the 2009 Emmys: Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Original at memles (WordPress)
• Sun, Sep 13
By Myles The logical choice would be Neil Patrick Harris, who I feel will win (and who would have won this award by a hair even if Piven had been nominated). He’s been big in the news with his stint hosting the Tony Awards, and he is also hosting this year’s Emmy ceremony. It’s an example of an actor who peo...
TV Themes: How I Met Your MotherOriginal at halfhearteddude (WordPress)
• Tue, Sep 8
By halfhearteddude Neil Patrick Harris, a teenage TV star as Doogie Howser MD, is the perhaps the funniest man on TV right now. As Barney Stinson, his comedic timing and delivery is impeccable. More than that, his physical comedy is exceptional as he deftly sidesteps the perils of exaggerating for effect. His c...
Press Tour Diary: Emmy preview with Neil Patrick Harris!
Original at ausiellofiles.ew.com
• Mon, Aug 3
By Michael Ausiello WHO: Host Neil Patrick Harris (via satellite from Canada where he’s shooting a movie) and exec producers Don Mischer and Emmy chairman John Shaffner. PREDICTIONS: Lots of funny courtesy of NPH. WHO: Host Neil Patrick Harris (via satellite from Canada where he’s shooting a movie) and exec
AfterElton Briefs: T.R. Knight comes clean, prepare for "300: The De-Gaying Returns!", and more!Original at AfterElton.com
• Thu, Jul 23
By snicks Above you can see an Emmy roundtable discussion between various TV actors (including Brad Garrett, who looks like he hasn't bathed in a week). Jon "can you believe I'm in a hit sitcom" Cryer decries (sorry) actors who insist on revealing details about their private lives, such as being gay....
Exclusive! Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka not toasting arrival of a new baby just yet!
Original at AfterElton.com
• Thu, Jun 18
By michael Earlier today we reported that Star magazine (such a bastion of reliability!) was claiming that Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka were busy planning for a little bundle of joy. According to Star: Not so fast says Harris' reps. Via a spokesperson Harris and Burtka released this statemen...
Opinion: Neil Patrick Harris Will Not Be A Bad Tony Host And Other Mutterings
Original at tapeworthy
• Fri, Jun 5
By thehues@gmail.com (Vance) Best Musical Best Book of a Musical All My Sons - Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre - Broadway, New York, NY - ***1/2 (Review) Shrek (Musical) - Broadway Theatre - Broadway, New York, NY - ** (Review) title of show] (Musical) - Lyceum Theatre - Broadway, New York, NY - (Review) ****
News: Will Neil Patrick Put on a Show at the Tonys? Plus Dr. Horrible and Kumar Sequel Scoop
Original at TV Guide
• Wed, Jun 3
By TV Guide Neil Patrick Harris fans hoping to see their fave be a cut-up as host of Sunday's Tony Awards (airing at 8 pm/ET, on CBS) will probably get some satisfaction. But those wanting to see the How I Met Your Mother star cut a rug or break out into song might come up empty.
The Comeback from ... Already Existing Success?
Original at youshouldonlyknow.com
• Wed, May 20
By Erica And then recently, I started watching “How I Met Your Mother” – which is pure awesome. It has Alyson Hannigan, and it’s just really well-written. It gets good reviews, it’s been on since 2005 and is just pure funny. It also has Neil Patrick Harris – whose character, Barney Stinson is quickly ap...
Barney visits 'SNL,' plus a few more news bits
Original at Chicago Tribune
• Mon, Jan 5
By Tempo Submitted for your approval: The first "Saturday Night Live" host of 2009 will be Neil Patrick Harris, known and loved by millions as Barney on "How I Met Your Mother" and Dr. Horrible on "Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog." Harris hosts Jan. 10; the musical guest is Taylor Swift. Speaking of one o...
How I Met Your Mother - an overall review
Original at jacbuiltthishouse (WordPress)
• Thu, Jan 1
By Jac But what makes the show really tick? Neil Patrick Harris, Dr Horrible himself playing the womanizer Barney Stinson. His catchphrases (here’s his blog) and bro code (there’s even a book now) raise the show to another level. There is no one in real life like the Barnacle, you would expect such...
Greg's List: Stars of the year...
Original at San Gabriel Valley Tribune
• Wed, Dec 31
By Greg Hernandez Female star 2008: Ellen DeGeneres The wonderful Ellen had another memorable year of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" and won her fifth consecutive Emmy for outstanding talk show host. Ellen also used her show, in her low-key way, to speak out against Proposition 8. She personalized the issue wh...
Neil Patrick Harris And Will Arnett Eat Lead [Eat Lead: The Return Of Matt Hazard]
Original at Kotaku
• Mon, Oct 27
By Mike Fahey Doogie Howser! Doogie Howser is playing the bad guy in the game! Go Doogie! Wow, it felt good to let that out. Anyway, press release follows. WILL ARNETT AND NEIL PATRICK HARRIS LEND VOICE TALENT TO D3PUBLISHER'S UPCOMING SHOOTER EAT LEAD: THE RETURN OF MATT HAZARD
Fanfiction: How My Mind Works
Original at DBCooper
• Thu, Oct 23
By D.B. Cooper Your challenge is to write crossover fanfiction combining Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog and Neil Patrick Harris. The story should use Arbor Day as a plot device! Generated by the Terrible Crossover Fanfiction Idea Generator. Ahem. So: ...
AfterElton Briefs: Ellen talks Sarah Palin, Roger Ebert gives himself a thumbs down, and more!
Original at AfterElton.com
• Wed, Oct 22
By snicks Following this assortment of carefully-selected news items, interested readers can find a refreshing pic of a hot man in underwear after the jump. Yes, we're serious.Just because we can never get enough of them, the above pic is super-couple Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka at the one...
The NY Times: Is the closet door widening in Hollywood?
Original at AfterElton.com
• Tue, Sep 30
By NYC Rob Is being an out gay actor still an issue in Hollywood? Gay actors like Neil Patrick Harris and TR Knight are currently flourishing on television and testing the boundaries of that age-old argument, but will we ever have an openly gay star on the level of a Tom Cruise or Will Smith?
Fanfiction: Having WAY too much fun with the Terrible Crossover Generator
Original at caesaria82 (Livejournal)
• Wed, Sep 17
By Team Theo Your challenge is to write crossover fanfiction combining Neil Patrick Harris and Thundercats. The story should use gay relationships as a plot device! Generated by the Terrible Crossover Fanfiction Idea Generator ...
Hollywood PrivacyWatch: Neil Patrick Harris, Sweatin' To The Oldies
Original at Defamer
• Fri, Aug 15
By Mark Graham In today's installment: Neil Patrick Harris, Woody Allen, Matthew McConaughey, Brian Grazer, Blake Lively, Pierce Brosnan, Christian Slater, Chris Noth, Jason Lee, Jenny Lewis, John Rzeznik, Dave Navarro, Mark McGrath, Dyan Cannon, Camryn Manheim, Bruce Vilanch and more!
TCA Weekend Update: Neil Patrick Harris, "The Starter Wife" and more!
Original at AfterElton.com
• Mon, Jul 21
By michael For those of you who have been reading my daily TCA posts (i.e., people of discerning taste), you'll recall how I grumbled last week about a certain Scrubs star who wouldn't give us journalists the time of day during the ABC party even though that was what he was there to do. Well, I'm happy to say...
NPH talks about Dr Horrible
Original at Doctor Horrible’s Sing
• Sun, Jul 20
Neil Patrick Harris talks Chicago Tribune’s “The Watcher”, Maureen Ryan about Dr Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog. “I got an e-mail from Joss that said, ‘Gang, we broke the Internet.’ That’s all it said. Which is awesome,” said “Dr. Horrible” star Neil Patrick Harris, who I talked to at a CBS party...
Opinion: Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog
Original at Billie Doux
• Sat, Jul 19
By noreply@blogger.com (Billie Doux) Dr. Horrible is an internet movie by Joss Whedon starring Neil Patrick Harris, Nathan Fillion and Felicia Day. The review below contains spoilers. If you're interested in seeing it -- and it's fabulous, so you should -- go here.] Dr. Horrible: "I meant Gandhi."
Better than an Emmy?
Original at Doctor Horrible’s Sing
• Thu, Jul 17
Neil Patrick Harris was onstage at 5:40 a.m. to announce the nominees when as a surprise at the end, it was his name called as best supporting actor in a comedy series for CBS’ “How I Met Your Mother.” Harris called it a “lovely surprise” but downplayed the importance of winning. “We’re all tryin...
Neil Patrick Harris Lets it all Hang Out
Original at AfterElton.com
• Wed, Jun 18
- Neil, if you're reading this (and I'll bet you are) I'd like to apoligize for my bad review of Clara's Heart. I had no idea that you'd become who you so ...
First Ellen, now George Takei ... will other celeb gays follow suit?
Original at AfterElton.com
• Mon, May 19
By snicks It'll be interesting to see if other out celebs are going to follow suit, or maybe, hopefully, if it'll encourage some to inch their way out of the closet. Could we be hearing an announcement from Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka? Or T.R. Knight and Mark Cornelsen? Or maybe Luke McFarlane a...
PEOPLE Critic Reviews Britney’s Return to HIMYM !
Original at Britney Spears Blackout
• Tue, May 13
Britney Spears returned to CBS’s How I Met Your Mother Monday as Abby, the silly-vulnerable receptionist with an unrequited crush on Ted (Josh Radnor). The ratings spiked with her first appearance, so she was quickly shoehorned into this new episode.
Breaking! Neil Patrick Harris will probably never say the word "Britney" within range of a microphone again
Original at AfterElton.com
• Sun, Apr 13
By snicks No doubt you've seen the hysterical overreaction to some remarks he made to an Associated Press reporter. Late last week, the story exploded, with headlines like NEIL PATRICK HARRIS: SAY NO TO BRITNEY!, NEIL PATRICK HARRIS: KEEP BRITNEY OFF MY SHOW!, and NEIL PATRICK HARRIS: CASTING BRI...
The Jetlag Gayed Me Do It - YouTube and Other Classy AtrocitiesOriginal at tapeworthy
• Tue, Feb 12
By Vance Then I found Josh Groban's performances in the benefit concert of the musical Chess from LA in 2003 (which he is repeating in London this year in May with Idina "Wicked/Rent/Taye Diggs wife" Menzel that I SOOOOO want to go to) that also co-starred Sutton Foster (who will now play Princess F...
LINKALICIOUS 02.05.08Original at Ohlala Mag
• Tue, Feb 5
By Steph & Alek Neil Patrick Harris and his actor boyfriend David Burtka at the Broadway Backwards 3, a gender-bending concert featuring male singers performing songs traditionally performed by female singers, and vice versa, with all proceeds benefiting the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transge...
Ron Rifkin, John Glover, and Neil Patrick Harris to headline Jon Robin Baitz's The Paris Letter
Original at AfterElton.com
• Wed, Jan 23
By brian This is charming news: out actors John Glover (Smallville) and Neil Patrick Harris (How I Met Your Mother) and Ron Rifkin, who is currently playing a gay man on Brothers & Sisters, will reprise their roles in The Paris Letter, by out playwright Jon Robin Baitz (who also created B&...
To Make a Long Story Short ... Ed Droste, Katherine Heigl's fascinating and more!
Original at AfterElton.com
• Mon, Dec 3
By brian Speaking of Heigl, she's been selected by Barbara Walters as one of her 10 most fascinating people of the year. Chances are her friendship with T.R. Knight will come up in the interview. The creators of Myspace, Jennifer Hudson, and Justin Timberlake are among the other picks. A curious reader...
What I'm thankful for in gay entertainment
Original at AfterElton.com
• Wed, Nov 21
By Adam Lubitow Neil Patrick Harris on "How I Met Your Mother" – One of the most underrated shows on TV and also one of my favorites. NPH deserves oodles of awards for his scene-stealing role as the self-centered, womanizing (yet still totally lovable) Barney. It’s a performance that’s legen... wait for it... dar...
DVD Review: How I Met Your Mother Season Two - Blogcritics.org
Original at blogcritics.org
• Wed, Oct 17
DVD Review: How I Met Your Mother Season Two Blogcritics.org, OH - And we got to see more of the scene-stealing, womanizing Barney Stinson, played powerfully by Neil Patrick Harris. Barney has become my favorite character ...
ACD reviews the GAYEST EMMYs EVER!
Original at angelcitysdevil.com
• Mon, Sep 17
By nospam@example.com (Jonathan) Neil Patrick Harris was nominated for an Emmy for Best Actor in a Comedy Series. He showed up to the event with his HOT partner David Burtka (pictured together). Before he met David, Neil used to frequent Hollywood gay events (especially director Bryan Singer’s infamous gay bashes) and we s...
Review of TV Show How I Met Your Mother
Original at Associated Content
• Tue, Jun 12
By By info@associatedcontent.com (Jack Stuart) We may all remember Neil Patrick Harris as the young genius of the television show Doogie Howser MD He has grown up quite a bit since then and he has honed his comedic talent as well.
Podcast: MBH010-MicheBelz Hollywood
Original at mevio.com
• Sun, May 27
Is This Love?" by Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, available on the Podsafe Music Network (http://music.podshow.com). Yes, she says. John C. Dvorak is now at Podshow. Congrats to him (and us!). Check One Two night at the Viper Room has such great music! Last week: Divisadero, Berko, Twilight Sleep and L...