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Jenna Ushkowitz, known for her role in Glee, and her husband David Stanley have welcomed their second child, a son named Graham. The couple, who also have a two-year-old daughter named Emma, shared the joyful news on social media. Ushkowitz posted a photo featuring necklaces with her children's names, expressing their love for the new addition to their family.
Lea Michele announced that she is expecting her second child with husband Zandy Reich, sharing the news with a simple Instagram post. The couple, who married in 2019, already have a three-year-old son named Ever. The announcement received warm congratulations from fellow celebrities, including Gwyneth Paltrow and Katharine McPhee.
Amber Riley, known for her role as Mercedes in "Glee," revealed on a podcast that she refused to film a sex scene with Chord Overstreet's character Sam, citing her character's devout Christian beliefs and the message it would send to young girls. She rejected the idea of a "full-blown" sex scene and ultimately the storyline was adjusted to have the characters hold hands and walk to a room, which she also declined. Riley felt that the sex storyline did not align with her character's values and ultimately, Mercedes and Sam decided to remain friends in the show.
Amber Riley revealed that she refused to film a sex scene with Chord Overstreet's character Sam on Glee, citing her character's Christian beliefs and the message it would send to young girls. The actress, who played Mercedes, expressed that the planned scene didn't align with her character's values and would have felt awkward. She stood her ground despite initial attempts to compromise, emphasizing the importance of staying true to her character's storyline and the impact on the audience.
Actor Kevin McHale revealed on his podcast that he attempted to start rumors about his Glee co-stars Lea Michele and Cory Monteith dating to boost the show's popularity. McHale's plan involved posting a photo with the couple in the background, but he deleted it after it gained attention. However, he later discovered that Michele and Monteith were actually dating at the time.
The annual Snixxmas Charity event honoring Naya Rivera features a previously unreleased song by the late "Glee" star, with background vocals from her former co-stars. The song, titled "Prayer for the Broken," was recorded in 2012 and will benefit Alexandria House, a charity providing housing for women and children. Rivera tragically passed away in 2020, and her family settled a wrongful death suit against Ventura County earlier this year. The Snixxmas event has raised nearly $250,000 for Alexandria House since its launch in 2020.
Dianna Agron was yelled at by photographers for "blocking" their shot of Sarah Jessica Parker at the New York City Ballet Fall Gala. She was misidentified as "Dianne from Glee" and rumors of her dating Taylor Swift were mentioned. Fans defended Agron on social media, expressing their support and criticizing the photographers' behavior.
Fans of the TV show Glee pushed for more screen time for the characters Quinn Fabray, Santana Lopez, and Brittany Pierce, known as the Unholy Trinity. However, the article argues that these characters were never meant to be deep or central to the story, but rather entertaining and comedic. As the show progressed, their storylines became more exaggerated and their characters remained caricatures, leading to their overrated status.
Heather Morris and several former Glee cast members, including Darren Criss and Kevin McHale, reunited on the SAG-AFTRA strike picket line to show solidarity with Hollywood's actors and writers. Morris paid tribute to her late co-star Naya Rivera by sharing photos on Instagram and holding up a sign with a quote from Rivera's character. The reunion did not include Lea Michele, Jane Lynch, and Dianna Agron.
Idina Menzel reflects on her role as Shelby Corcoran, Lea Michele's mother on the hit series Glee, stating that playing a mother at the age of 38 made her feel like she should be her character's older sister. Menzel also mentions the challenges of fitting into costumes as a new, breastfeeding mom. Despite these difficulties, she was excited to work with showrunner Ryan Murphy and be a part of the popular show.
Idina Menzel initially had reservations about playing Lea Michele's mother on "Glee" due to their small age difference, but she accepted the role and became a part of the hit show. Menzel's character made her final appearance in Season 4, helping Michele's character with her audition for "Funny Girl." Michele has since gone on to star in the actual lead role in the Broadway revival of the musical.
Idina Menzel admits that playing Lea Michele's TV mom on Glee wasn't great for her ego, as she felt she should be playing her older sister instead. Menzel, who had just given birth to her first child at the time, struggled to fit into her costumes and had to suck herself into them. Despite the challenges, she was excited to work with Ryan Murphy and be a part of the hit show. Menzel appeared in 12 episodes across Glee's first four seasons and was last seen in Season 4's "Sweet Dreams."
Fans and former castmates remember Cory Monteith on the tenth anniversary of his death. The Canadian actor, known for his role as Finn Hudson on the hit TV show "Glee," died from an overdose at the age of 31. Monteith had openly discussed his struggles with drug addiction and aimed to share his experiences with others. His death shocked fans and marked the end of a rising career. Monteith's passing is also remembered alongside the tragic death of his "Glee" co-star Naya Rivera, whose body was found on the same date in 2020 after a boating accident.
The character arc of Quinn Fabray in the TV show Glee could have been much better if not for behind-the-scenes conflicts and lack of focus from the show's writers. A promising storyline in season 3, where Quinn adopts a rebellious persona, was quickly abandoned, disappointing fans who wanted to see her explore different subcultures and showcase her musical talents. Despite the missed opportunity, fans have created their own narratives through fanfiction. Glee can be streamed on Hulu Plus or Disney Plus.
Alex Newell and Lea Michele, former co-stars on Glee, reunited for the first time since the show ended in 2015. The reunion came after Alex made Tony Award history by being the first nonbinary person to win an award for their performance in Shucked on Broadway. The two shared a selfie and congratulated each other on their successes. This comes three years after Glee co-star Samantha Ware called out Lea for "traumatic microaggressions" while filming Season 6 of the Fox series. Lea has since apologized and said she did personal reach-outs to those affected.