Ricky Martin to star on Glee!

Following in the footsteps of Gwyneth Paltrow and Idina Menzel, Ricky Martin could possibly be the next high-profile celeb to play a teacher on Glee.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the openly gay singer/actor is in talks to guest star in an episode of Fox’s musical phenomenon currently scheduled to air in January.

The episode is said to feature two musical numbers headlined by Martin, who will play a Spanish teacher with a talent for singing and dancing.

Paltrow’s performance as McKinley High substitute Holly Holliday was praised by fans and earned her an Emmy. A guest spot on Glee could offer a similar boost for Martin, who has had limited mainstream performances or exposure to US audiences since publicly coming out in 2010.

SPAIN: Ricky Martin Granted Citizenship In Possible Bid To Legally Marry

Spain has granted citizenship to Puerto Rico-born Ricky Martin, who may be seeking a legal venue to marry his boyfriend.

Spokesman Jose Blanco told a news conference that ministers had agreed to grant him a “letter of naturalization”, issued in special circumstances, because of his “personal and professional links with Spain”. Spanish newspaper El Pais reported that Martin sought citizenship in order to marry boyfriend Carlos Gonzalez Abella, with whom he is bringing up his twin three-year-old sons. Spain passed legislation allowing same-sex marriages in 2005, only the third country to do so at the time, with 20,000 gay couples entering into marriage since.