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Neil Patrick Harris to host the 65th Emmy Awards

Neil Patrick Harris (How I Met Your Mother, Dr. Horrible) returns to host the Emmys for the second time when the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards airs Sunday, September 22 on CBS. The last time he hosted the awards show celebrating television was back in ’09. He’ll be hot off hosting this year’s 67th Tony Awards on June 9, his fourth turn at leading the awards show acknowledging the best on Broadway.

“I couldn’t be more honored and excited to be hosting this year’s Emmy Awards,” said NPH in a press release. “And what perfect timing – I’ll just do the exact same script I’m about to use for the Tonys. ‘And the Emmy for Best Revival of a Musical goes to Breaking Bad!’ See, told you it works.”

Nina Tassler, President of CBS Entertainment, also released a statement. “Neil is the quintessential host – engaging, entertaining and a true showman – with a passion for celebrating the medium we all love. We’re thrilled for him to return for CBS’s broadcast of the Emmy Awards.”

In case you’re counting, NPH is a three-time Emmy winner; he previously took home the statue for guesting on Glee and for hosting the 2009  and 2011 Tonys. Here’s to hoping Dr. Horrible and Nathan Fillion’s Captain Hammer take over again!

Gleeks, rejoice! (again!); NPH joins for Whedon-directed episode

The headline says it all, really.  According to EW, Dr. Horrible himself, Neil Patrick Harris, is expected to join forces with Dr.H creator Joss Whedon for an upcoming episode of FOX’s hit show Glee.  In fact this would be quite a reunion for NPH; not only will he team with Whedon but he’ll also work with Zachary Woodlee who helped choreograph the song-and-dance inspired 100th episode of How I Met Your Mother.  NPH is expected to both sing and dance in the role, no surprise here.  The only road block is CBS allowing NPH to jump over to FOX for the shoot.  EW’s Ausiello points out that HIMYM and Glee are both produced by 20th Century Fox, so there really shouldn’t be an issue.  Glee returns with all new episodes April 13 on FOX.

[Via EW]

NPH shows off his pipes in Batman

Dr. Horrible star (and everyone’s favorite kid doctor) Neil Patrick Harris lends his musical talents to one of the latest episodes of Cartoon Network’s Batman: The Brave and the Bold.  In it he stars as the main villain–the Music Meister.  True, a musical Batman is just wrong and doesn’t make much sense.  Also true, NPH’s musical ability is so good that you should just sit back and enjoy this short clip.

[Via EW]

The Emmys airs tonight, and it’s going to be “HORRIBLE”

So here’s both a friendly reminder and a revealing tidbit for you.

Sure, we all know that the Emmy’s air tonight on CBS at 8PM.  We also know that the hilarious, extremely talented Neil Patrick Harris is hosting.  What you may not be aware of is that there will be a “Dr. Horrible-themed production number about midway through [the] ceremony.”  Ah, this is going to be great.  Be sure to check back here for the results in all major categories.  And for the time-being, look back at my Emmy predictions.

[Via EW]