娱乐英语新闻:Susan Boyle, music of Paul McCartney to be featured on "Glee"

BEIJING, Aug.3 (Xinhuanet) -- British TV talent star Susan Boyle will play a character while songs of Sir Paul McCartney will be featured in the new season of hit Fox TV show "Glee."

"Glee" co-creator Ryan Murphy said that Boyle would feature in a Christmas-themed episode. He made this remark while meeting press at the Television Critics Association's summer meeting of ABC on Monday.

Murphy also found that that the Beetle legend is a fan of the hit musical series. McCartney sent a mix of some of his tunes, including "Michelle," and asked Murphy to consider using them on the series.

Co-creator and director Ryan Murphy participates in the panel for "Glee" during the Fox summer Television Critics Association press tour in Beverly Hills, California August 2, 2010

"I was gobsmacked. I grew up with that guy. So, of course, we are going to do something," Murphy said.

It was reported that songs of Britney Spears will be also featured in the new season, following the huge success made in the last season of Madonna and Lady Gaga-themed episodes.

"Glee" has been nominated for 19 Emmys in its first season on television. Its season two will start from September 21.