“Foster the People kicked off the entertainment after the dinner portion concluded, and they literally rocked the park (the place was shaking). But the funniest moment had to be watching Glee’s Darren Criss dance feet from Cloris Leachman, who was front and center at the concert. The drums were banging, the music was blaring, and there was Cloris, right in front. Only thing missing was my Aunt Ruth.” — (x)

“9:07 p.m. Criss’s favorite of 2011? “I’m partial to The Artist, because I’m an old-fashioned guy. And obviously along those same lines, because of its penchant for nostalgia, Midnight in Paris.” Still, when we ask him to predict whether Viola Davis or Meryl Streep will win for Best Actress, he demurs. “I can’t answer that!” he yelps. “I’m not a gambling man; I do terrible in Vegas.” — Darren Criss, THR Pre-Oscar Party (via staceysthings)

“9:05 p.m. Does that strict Glee schedule actually leave Darren Criss any time to see movies? “Oh, we squeeze them in!” he tells us. “A lot of eleven o’clock screenings, and also a lot of screeners.” — Darren Criss, THR Pre-Oscar Party (via staceysthings)

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At John’s shindig, first-time attendee “Glee” star Darren Criss, himself musically inclined, noted the irony of “The Artist” juxtaposed against the party’s backdrop of booming music and screamed conversation.

“When people allegedly schmooze, they shout at each other. I like to sit down and have a conversation,” he said.

” — Darren Criss at Elton John’s Oscar Party x

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Audi Arrivals At 20th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation

Actresses Dianna Agron (L) and Malin Akerman and actor Darren Criss attend the 20th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party at The City of West Hollywood Park on February 26, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California.

Actor Darren Criss, Ryan Kwanten, actress Malin Akerman and singer Adam Lambert attend the 20th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party at The City of West Hollywood Park on February 26, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California