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You can't rain on Lea Michele's parade at 'Funny Girl'
Read full article: You can't rain on Lea Michele's parade at 'Funny Girl'Former “Glee” star Lea Michele finds herself stepping into the role Barbra Streisand made famous by taking over the role of Fanny from Beanie Feldstein in “Funny Girl” on Broadway.
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Autopsy report: Naya Rivera called for help as she drowned
Read full article: Autopsy report: Naya Rivera called for help as she drownedLOS ANGELES – An autopsy report released Friday says “Glee” actor Naya Rivera raised her arm and called for help as she accidentally drowned while boating with her 4-year-old son on a California lake. Once his mother had helped him back on to the boat, the boy “noticed the decedent put her arm up in the air and yelled ‘help,’" the report from the Ventura County Medical Examiner says. Rivera “knew how to swim well,” the report said. Josey, Rivera's son with her former husband, actor Ryan Dorsey, was found sleeping and alone on the drifting boat later that afternoon. Another co-star, Mark Salling, who Rivera dated at one point, killed himself in 2018 at age 35 after pleading guilty to child pornography charges.
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'Glee' creators plan college fund for Naya Rivera's son
Read full article: 'Glee' creators plan college fund for Naya Rivera's sonLOS ANGELES A college fund is being created for Naya Rivera's son by the creators of Glee, who remembered the performer as joyful and immensely talented. Naya was more than just an actor on our show she was our friend, Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan said in a statement Tuesday. Riveras body was found Monday in Southern Californias Lake Piru, five days after she and Josey had gone out on a rented boat. Our hearts go out to her family, especially her mom, Yolanda, who was a big part of the Glee family, and her son Josey, the three producers said, referring to the 4-year-old as the beautiful son Naya loved most of all.Josey is Riveras son with her former husband, actor Ryan Dorsey. ... She was a joy to write for, a joy to direct and a joy to be around, they said.
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Sheriff: Glee star Naya Rivera saved son before drowning
Read full article: Sheriff: Glee star Naya Rivera saved son before drowningShe must have mustered enough energy to get her son back on the boat, but not enough to save herself, Ventura County Sheriff Bill Ayub said at a news conference. The mother and son had gone swimming, which was permitted in that part of the lake, Ayub said. Another co-star, Mark Salling, who Rivera dated at one point, killed himself in 2018 at age 35 after pleading guilty to child pornography charges. Surveillance video showed the mother and son parking and renting the boat at about 1 p.m. on July 8. The boy, Riveras son from her marriage to actor Ryan Dorsey, was safe and healthy and quickly reunited with family members after he was found, authorities said.
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Search of California lake resumes for missing "Glee" star
Read full article: Search of California lake resumes for missing "Glee" starFILE - In this Jan. 13, 2018, file photo, Naya Rivera participates in the "Step Up: High Water" panel during the YouTube Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour in Pasadena, Calif. The search to find Glee" TV show star Rivera in a Southern California lake ended Saturday, July 11, 2020, without any results, authorities said. The Ventura County Sheriff's Office said in a tweet Saturday night that the search of Lake Piru will resume Sunday morning. Authorities said Thursday they believe Rivera drowned in the lake. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP, File)
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Search of California lake resumes for missing "Glee" star
Read full article: Search of California lake resumes for missing "Glee" starThe search to find Glee" TV show star Rivera in a Southern California lake ended Saturday, July 11, 2020, without any results, authorities said. The Ventura County Sheriff's Office said in a tweet Saturday night that the search of Lake Piru will resume Sunday morning. Authorities said Thursday they believe Rivera drowned in the lake. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES The search to find Glee TV show star Naya Rivera in a Southern California lake resumed on Sunday, authorities said. The Ventura County Sheriffs Office said last Thursday that they believe Rivera, 33, drowned in Lake Piru, northwest of Los Angeles.
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Authorities search for 'Glee' star believed to have drowned
Read full article: Authorities search for 'Glee' star believed to have drownedSearch and rescue personnel exit the pier at Lake Piru in Los Padres National Forest, Calif., Thursday, July 9, 2020. Authorities said Thursday that they believe "Glee" star Naya Rivera drowned in the lake but they are continuing the search for her a day after her 4-year-old son was found alone in a rented boat. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)Authorities planned Friday to renew the search for Glee star Naya Rivera, who is believed to have drowned in a Southern California lake while boating with her 4-year-old son. Rivera is believed to have drowned in what appears to be a tragic accident, the statement said. The boy, Riveras son from her marriage to actor Ryan Dorsey, was safe and healthy and with family members, authorities said.
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5 Things to Know for Today
Read full article: 5 Things to Know for TodayFILE - In this Jan. 13, 2018, file photo, Naya Rivera participates in the "Step Up: High Water" panel during the YouTube Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour in Pasadena, Calif. Authorities say former Glee star Rivera is missing and being searched for at a Southern California lake. The Ventura County Sheriff's Department late Wednesday, July 8, 2020, confirmed that Rivera is the person being searched for in the waters of Lake Piru, which is approximately 56 miles (90 kilometers) northwest of downtown Los Angeles. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP, File)
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Sheriff: Actress Naya Rivera missing in SoCal lake
Read full article: Sheriff: Actress Naya Rivera missing in SoCal lakeFILE - Actress Naya Rivera arrives at Logo's NewNowNext Awards in Los Angeles on April 13, 2013. Authorities say former Glee star Naya Rivera is missing and being searched for at a Southern California lake. Rivera played Santana, a cheerleader in the musical-comedy Glee that aired on Fox from 2009 until 2015. (Photo by Dan Steinberg/Invision/AP, File)
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Sheriff: Actress Naya Rivera missing in SoCal lake
Read full article: Sheriff: Actress Naya Rivera missing in SoCal lakeFILE - In this Feb. 23, 2016, file photo, actress Naya Rivera attends Vanity Fair and FIAT Celebration of Young Hollywood in West Hollywood, Calif. Authorities say former Glee star Rivera is missing and being searched for at a Southern California lake. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)LES ANGLES Authorities say former Glee star Naya Rivera is missing and being searched for at a Southern California lake. KNBC reported late Wednesday that Rivera rented a pontoon boat at the Lake Piru reservoir Wednesday and that her young son was found on the boat wearing a life vest. Rivera played Santana, a cheerleader in the musical-comedy Glee that aired on Fox from 2009 until 2015.
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Man charged in deaths of BLM protester and another woman
Read full article: Man charged in deaths of BLM protester and another womanTALLAHASSEE, Fla. A Florida man faces murder and kidnapping charges in the deaths of a missing Black Lives Matter protester and another woman, authorities said Tuesday. Authorities didn't say whether the women had any previously connection between each other or to each other or Glee. Salau, who had participated in recent demonstrations against police brutality, was reported missing by family members earlier this month, authorities said. Sims also was reported missing by her family, authorities said. Police said they learned that Glee had fled on a bus to Orlando before they arrived at his home.

How Ryan Murphy Got Matthew Morrison to 'Return to the Motherland' for 'AHS:
Read full article: How Ryan Murphy Got Matthew Morrison to 'Return to the Motherland' for 'AHS:When American Horror Story: 1984 first premiered in September, it marked Matthew Morrisons official return to Ryan Murphys world after six seasons of playing Will Schuester on Glee, which ended in 2015. Once cast in a Murphy project, many actors often return to the producers expanding universe of TV and film projects. He said, I would love for you to be in this season of American Horror Story, Morrison says. The way Murphy pitched him to Morrison, Trevor was a background dancer for Jane Fondas workout video before he got fired for stealing focus from the actress. The American Horror Story: 1984 finale airs Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 10 p.m.

'The Politician': Gwyneth Paltrow, Jessica Lange and Ben Platt Reveal Everything You Need
Read full article: 'The Politician': Gwyneth Paltrow, Jessica Lange and Ben Platt Reveal Everything You NeedIn this dark, eight-episode dramedy, Payton Hobart (Ben Platt) is maniacally convinced of his destiny to become the President of the United States. A-list ladies like Jessica Lange, Gwyneth Paltrow, Judith Light and Bette Midler are woven in and out of the tale while a plethora of "it-girl" actresses like Bohemian Rhapsody's Lucy Boynton and Set It Up's Zoey Deutch also share the screen. It's a Family Affair For Gwyneth PaltrowNetflix"The Politician is a really brilliant, great show. As the ultra manipulative Dusty Jackson, Lange shares the majority of her Politician scenes with her on-screen granddaughter, Infinity Jackson, played by Deutch. 'The Politician' Trailer Sees a Ruthless Ben Platt Running for Student Body President'The Politician': First Look at Gwyneth Paltrow, Jessica Lange, Ben Platt and More Stars in Character