Darren Appreciation Thread: General News about Darren for 2016

This is a cute video.  When did they take this, I wonder? 


From dailydarrennews:


lenarockerhall Happy Holidays ya’ll!!! From me and my 5th ex-wife @darrencriss #happyholidays #christmaseve been holding on to this just for today!

I like the rare glimpses of Darren that we get to see from Mia's SC. I like being nosey lol.

Poppy wrote:I know this isn't the best year, but along with all the serious issues and problems, I hope folks will see the good in the world as well.  Darren is a shining example of kindness (and adorkableness).  Wishing everyone safe and happy holidays.

Yeah, this year has been rough! I hope that 2017 is a lot better. Merry (late) Christmas everyone! Now off to watch Darren sing Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas about ten times lol.

Happy Holidays to you too, Tash, and to everyone! 

haha.  I may have been a little carried away when I posted all those videos of Darren singing Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.   I love how you can feel the bittersweet quality of the song's lyrics in his voice.  I admire his ability to convey so much emotion through his voice.




Cute Christmas greetings!



miarren-chill-klaine-coliver    (formerly know as  chrisneyland-miarren-klaine-lea):
darrencriss: Merry xmas to all and to all a good night!
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haha.  Darren seems to love holiday onesies!

2016:

    dylansaunders This year, I got a son and a daughter for Christmas! It’s going well so far!
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2015:

darrencriss-news:
    DarrenCriss: Merry Crissmas to all, and to all a good night!







From Darren Criss Army (regarding their efforts to raise funds for the Trevor Project for Darren's 30th birthday):

LGBTQ youth need the Trevor Project’s services now more than ever. For the fifth year, The Criss Project is raising funds for Trevor in honor of Darren’s birthday. Please contribute. Your donation could help save a life.     bit.ly/tcp-30 
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Link to donate:  https://give.thetrevorproject.org/fundraise?fcid=856153

Note:  It is heartbreaking to read that after this year's election, the demand for the Trevor Project's services peaked at its highest level of need since the Trevor Project was founded.  The organization was founded in 1998, 18 years ago.

As of December 24, the Criss Project/Darren Criss Army has raised $910 (the amount raised that is listed on their website seems to be incorrect). 

Thanks to everyone's generosity we're at $910! We are so grateful to you all. Next challenge: $1000 by Sunday night! https://t.co/Y65zTMwkPg

— The Criss Project (@TheCrissProject), December 24, 2016

And more about the efforts of crissfundraiser to raise funds for BroadwayCares/Equity Fights AIDS:

crissfundraiser wrote:
crissfundraiser:

HAPPY HOLIDAYS, EVERYONE!

Nothing says giving like a donation to BroadwayCares/Equity Fights AIDS on behalf of @crissfundraiser, however big or small.

Treat yourself with a $5 donation, and be automatically entered into our Raffle for amazing prizes, including signed Playbills.

And of course, if you’re still looking for a cool (late!) gift for your friends and loved ones, swing on over to our RedBubble. We’re constantly adding more great stuff. And 40% of every RedBubble sale benefits BCEFA, too!

They seemed to have raised $700 thus far. 
https://donate.broadwaycares.org/fundraise?fcid=827066

JON Magazine is offering their Special Edition cover of Darren on their 2016 yearbook.


jonmagazine:In case your Christmas couldn’t get any better- we made this! The Special Edition cover of yearbook, just a handful of these exist. *Heart* Darren ! #DarrenCriss
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Jon Magazine’s 2016 Yearbook Edition is out today.
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# Repost leighkeily

Today we launched this. Our second full colour Yearbook. It’s so beautiful I’m super happy!! Have a great Boxing Day xx

#darrencriss http://ift.tt/2i8l5XM
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JÔN Magazine full color yearbook available now! http://www.jonmag.com/buy/yearbook-2016-darren-criss-cover-special-edition-darren-cover

(Source: instagram.com)

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Thank you for the all of the info regarding the concept-to-pilot-to-series process, Poppy.  And thank you also for all of the lovely holiday wishes and videos *Jeremy*, Tash, and Poppy!  I hope you're all enjoying a most joyous holidays!  

Just popping in to wish everyone the Happiest of New Years! May the New Year bring all of you much happiness, love, and lovely moments to cherish!  

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Looks like Darren will be celebrating the New Year in Europe!  
He posted this funny pic from the airport on his snapchat: 

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And a this fan pic looks like it was taken in France! 

He said to wait to post it so I did. I’m so happy I met him this morning ! [source]

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Perhaps they'll make a London stop to see Amber shine in "Dreamgirls" and also take in "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child." Has he seen the HP play already?  I seem to recall a pic of him with the actor playing HP.  Harry Shum, Jr. and his wife are also in London.  It would great if they go together to see Amber--then we'll get great pics!  Or, you know, Darren could just lay low and enjoy a wonderful European vacation that he so deserves! 8) In any case, happy and safe travels Darren!

The snap about the sock made me laugh. Thank you Lilikoiluv

I already wish a Happy New Year to Darren and everyone here

Lilikoiluv wrote:Just popping in to wish everyone the Happiest of New Years! May the New Year bring all of you much happiness, love, and lovely moments to cherish!  

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I hadn't watched this in a while, but I still love it so much   Happy New Year's Eve everyone!

Thanks for posting that video and photos, Lilikoiluv.  Happy New Year to you and to everyone!    The song performance of This is The New Year is one of my favorite Glee group performances.  I love how it celebrates diversity, friendship and community.

Aw, it looks like A Great Big World is wishing Darren a Happy New Year!  I wonder how their musical is coming along?



Video

January 1, 2017

I also love This is the New Year (and the episode in general). 

Nice tweet from A Great Big World.

This is the new year is one of my favourite Glee songs! Love that video so much! So nice to see it again!