This episode features the first appearance of Brittany's webcast "Fondue For Two," which regularly occurred throughout the rest of the series.
When interviewing Will, Brittany tells him that there is a rumor that he and Rachel were dating. In real life Matthew Morrison and Lea Michele actually had dated before being cast on Glee.
When Will Schuester plays the 'Rumours' album, Fleetwood Mac's 'Dreams' first is heard. This is in fact the second song on the album. Second Hand News is the first.