“The Price of Glee”, a three-part limited documentary, is pulling back the curtain on the cultural phenomenon that was “Glee”.
When the high school musical series from Ryan Murphy first debuted in 2009, it quickly broke down barriers, set records and changed the music and TV industry. It also made super stars out of its ensemble cast, including Cory Monteith, Mark Salling and Naya Rivera, whose lives were eventually cut short in very different, very tragic ways, leaving a dark cloud looming over the series that became rocked by scandals, gossip and more.
In the series, which premieres Monday, Jan. 16 on ID and discovery+, relatives and friends of the “Glee” cast, including Rivera’s father George and Monteith’s roommate Justin Neill, as well as those who were on set or covered the production during its six-season run, are speaking out.
While Et has reached out to Lea Michele’s team...
When the high school musical series from Ryan Murphy first debuted in 2009, it quickly broke down barriers, set records and changed the music and TV industry. It also made super stars out of its ensemble cast, including Cory Monteith, Mark Salling and Naya Rivera, whose lives were eventually cut short in very different, very tragic ways, leaving a dark cloud looming over the series that became rocked by scandals, gossip and more.
In the series, which premieres Monday, Jan. 16 on ID and discovery+, relatives and friends of the “Glee” cast, including Rivera’s father George and Monteith’s roommate Justin Neill, as well as those who were on set or covered the production during its six-season run, are speaking out.
While Et has reached out to Lea Michele’s team...
- 1/18/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Ryan Murphy’s Glee was an inexplicable phenomenon in its early years. A darkly comedic musical series set in a high school glee club didn’t sound like it would pull nearly 10 million viewers an episode, but the show was a runaway success for Fox from the start.
In the decade since it debuted, however, Glee has had a tumultuous public image. The show’s quality burnt out fast, trying to keep up with what was popular on the radio as well as what the fans wanted from the series and its characters.
In the decade since it debuted, however, Glee has had a tumultuous public image. The show’s quality burnt out fast, trying to keep up with what was popular on the radio as well as what the fans wanted from the series and its characters.
- 1/14/2023
- by Brittany Spanos
- Rollingstone.com
Glee star Kevin McHale is not interested in ID Discovery's docuseries The Price of Glee.
The actor took to social media late last week after a Twitter user shared an article about the docuseries that said "key" cast members would appear.
“Show me this ‘cast’ you speak of. This is [wastebasket emoji]," McHale, who played Artie on the hit Fox series tweeted.
“This was the nice version, [for the record]. Don’t make me speak on this again," the star said in a follow-up tweet.
A trailer for The Price of Glee dropped last week. The first footage for the three-part limited series delved into the deaths of cast members Cory Monteith, Naya Rivera, and Mark Salling.
“In May 2009, 10 young actors made their TV debut on ‘Glee,'” the clip for the event teased.
“By 2020, all of them would be famous. And three of them would be dead.”
ID Discovery said in a press release...
The actor took to social media late last week after a Twitter user shared an article about the docuseries that said "key" cast members would appear.
“Show me this ‘cast’ you speak of. This is [wastebasket emoji]," McHale, who played Artie on the hit Fox series tweeted.
“This was the nice version, [for the record]. Don’t make me speak on this again," the star said in a follow-up tweet.
A trailer for The Price of Glee dropped last week. The first footage for the three-part limited series delved into the deaths of cast members Cory Monteith, Naya Rivera, and Mark Salling.
“In May 2009, 10 young actors made their TV debut on ‘Glee,'” the clip for the event teased.
“By 2020, all of them would be famous. And three of them would be dead.”
ID Discovery said in a press release...
- 12/12/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Kevin McHale wants to make one thing clear: the cast of "Glee" did not take part in the upcoming ID and Discovery+ docuseries "The Price of Glee," at least not that he knows of. On Friday, the actor who played Artie on the Fox series responded to a tweet from writer and comedian Ashley Ray, who shared a Deadline article that claims the series "will have access to key cast and crew members." McHale wrote, "Show me this 'cast' you speak of. This is...
- 12/11/2022
- by Sabienna Bowman
- Popsugar.com
Former “Glee” star Kevin McHale seemingly has nothing good to say about an upcoming docuseries that is set to examine the dark side of the beloved Fox musical comedy.
“The Price of Glee”, premiering Jan. 16 on Investigation Discovery and Discovery+, will delve into the sudden deaths of three of the series’ leads — Naya Rivera (Santana Lopez), Cory Monteith (Finn Hudson) and Mark Salling (Noah “Puck” Puckerman). Deadline notes that the documentary will also feature “key cast and crew members, who will share first-hand stories of their time on [“Glee”].”
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“Show me this ‘cast’ you speak of,” McHale, who starred as Artie Abrams on all six seasons of the show, tweeted Dec. 9. “This is [wastebasket emoji].”
“This was the nice version, [for the record]. Don’t make me speak on this again,” he added.
This was the nice version,...
“The Price of Glee”, premiering Jan. 16 on Investigation Discovery and Discovery+, will delve into the sudden deaths of three of the series’ leads — Naya Rivera (Santana Lopez), Cory Monteith (Finn Hudson) and Mark Salling (Noah “Puck” Puckerman). Deadline notes that the documentary will also feature “key cast and crew members, who will share first-hand stories of their time on [“Glee”].”
Read More: ‘The Price Of Glee’ Trailer Takes A Look Into Deaths Of Naya Rivera, Cory Monteith And Mark Salling
“Show me this ‘cast’ you speak of,” McHale, who starred as Artie Abrams on all six seasons of the show, tweeted Dec. 9. “This is [wastebasket emoji].”
“This was the nice version, [for the record]. Don’t make me speak on this again,” he added.
This was the nice version,...
- 12/11/2022
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
Investigation Discovery has released the chilling trailer for “The Price of Glee“. The 3-part docuseries will examine the dark side of the series on and off-screen, with a look at the sudden deaths of three of the series’ leads — Naya Rivera (Santana Lopez), Cory Monteith (Finn Hudson) and Mark Salling (Noah “Puck” Puckerman).
The trailer begins with a montage of light moments featuring the cast, before it cuts into an interview with a subject revealing the moment he found out about Monteith’s death.
Before going deeper into the trailer, a graphic reads, “In May 2009, 10 actors made their TV debut on ‘Glee’. By 2020, all of them would be famous. And three of them would be dead.”
Read More: 'Glee's Heather Morris Reveals Late Co-Star Naya Rivera Confronted Her About Her Eating Disorder
The remainder of the trailer highlights the moments surrounding the deaths of Monteith, who died in 2013 after a drug overdose; Salling,...
The trailer begins with a montage of light moments featuring the cast, before it cuts into an interview with a subject revealing the moment he found out about Monteith’s death.
Before going deeper into the trailer, a graphic reads, “In May 2009, 10 actors made their TV debut on ‘Glee’. By 2020, all of them would be famous. And three of them would be dead.”
Read More: 'Glee's Heather Morris Reveals Late Co-Star Naya Rivera Confronted Her About Her Eating Disorder
The remainder of the trailer highlights the moments surrounding the deaths of Monteith, who died in 2013 after a drug overdose; Salling,...
- 12/9/2022
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
A new series titled "The Price of Glee" will soon return to the halls of William McKinley High School - though things will look a bit different this time around. A forthcoming docuseries from Discovery+ and Ample Entertainment will explore the various tragedies and controversies that have plagued Ryan Murphy's smash hit "Glee," both while it aired from 2009 to 2015 and in the years since.
"In May 2009, 10 young actors made their TV debut on 'Glee.' By 2020, all of them would be famous, and three would be dead," the trailer, which dropped on Dec. 8, states.
Through the years, the "Glee" cast have encountered misfortune after misfortune. In 2013, while the show was still airing, Cory Monteith - who played lovable jock Finn Hudson and who was also Lea Michele's on- and offscreen boyfriend - died of an accidental heroin overdose. Then Mark Salling, who played Noah "Puck" Puckerman, was...
"In May 2009, 10 young actors made their TV debut on 'Glee.' By 2020, all of them would be famous, and three would be dead," the trailer, which dropped on Dec. 8, states.
Through the years, the "Glee" cast have encountered misfortune after misfortune. In 2013, while the show was still airing, Cory Monteith - who played lovable jock Finn Hudson and who was also Lea Michele's on- and offscreen boyfriend - died of an accidental heroin overdose. Then Mark Salling, who played Noah "Puck" Puckerman, was...
- 12/9/2022
- by Eden Arielle Gordon
- Popsugar.com
When Glee burst onto screens in 2009, it made stars out of its ensemble.
But the legacy of the series has been marred by tragedy and scandals.
Cory Monteith died while the series was still on the air of a drug overdose.
Mark Salling killed himself after child pornography was found to be in his possession.
Naya Rivera was found dead in 2020 after being missing for days following a boating trip with her son.
The series will be examined on a new ID Discovery documentary.
“In May 2009, 10 young actors made their TV debut on ‘Glee,'” the clip for the three-part documentary The Price of Glee states.
“By 2020, all of them would be famous. And three of them would be dead.”
The series aims to take viewers inside the cast members' lives on and off-set.
The project will use never-before-seen interviews.
“The cultural phenomenon and hit musical series Glee catapulted a...
But the legacy of the series has been marred by tragedy and scandals.
Cory Monteith died while the series was still on the air of a drug overdose.
Mark Salling killed himself after child pornography was found to be in his possession.
Naya Rivera was found dead in 2020 after being missing for days following a boating trip with her son.
The series will be examined on a new ID Discovery documentary.
“In May 2009, 10 young actors made their TV debut on ‘Glee,'” the clip for the three-part documentary The Price of Glee states.
“By 2020, all of them would be famous. And three of them would be dead.”
The series aims to take viewers inside the cast members' lives on and off-set.
The project will use never-before-seen interviews.
“The cultural phenomenon and hit musical series Glee catapulted a...
- 12/8/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
ID dropped a tabloid-esque trailer for “The Price of Glee,” a three-part docuseries focused on the scandals associated with the cast of “Glee.”
The musical comedy-drama, which ran on Fox for six seasons, became an instant cultural phenomenon when it premiered in 2009. Along with 30-plus albums, a reality competition show and a live concert tour, “Glee” launch the careers of its young cast members.
“The Price of Glee” spotlights the dark side of the show’s fame and success, namely the deaths of three of its stars. Cory Monteith died in 2013 of a drug overdose. Mark Salling died by suicide in 2018 after he was found in possession of child pornography. Naya Rivera died by accidental drowning in 2020.
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The trailer features interviews with the family, friends and coworkers of the deceased,...
The musical comedy-drama, which ran on Fox for six seasons, became an instant cultural phenomenon when it premiered in 2009. Along with 30-plus albums, a reality competition show and a live concert tour, “Glee” launch the careers of its young cast members.
“The Price of Glee” spotlights the dark side of the show’s fame and success, namely the deaths of three of its stars. Cory Monteith died in 2013 of a drug overdose. Mark Salling died by suicide in 2018 after he was found in possession of child pornography. Naya Rivera died by accidental drowning in 2020.
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The trailer features interviews with the family, friends and coworkers of the deceased,...
- 12/8/2022
- by Harper Lambert
- The Wrap
Glee’s wild popularity and shocking proximity to tragedy gets the deep-dive treatment in the new trailer for the upcoming trailer for Investigation Discovery’s The Price of Glee.
The new three-part docuseries will track the rise of, and tumult behind, the hit musical TV show in the 2010s, with interviews with an array of cast and crew members. The Price of Glee will reportedly delve into behind-the-scenes drama (such as the on-set bullying allegations against Lea Michele) while also digging into the deaths of three of its stars: Cory Monteith,...
The new three-part docuseries will track the rise of, and tumult behind, the hit musical TV show in the 2010s, with interviews with an array of cast and crew members. The Price of Glee will reportedly delve into behind-the-scenes drama (such as the on-set bullying allegations against Lea Michele) while also digging into the deaths of three of its stars: Cory Monteith,...
- 12/8/2022
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
The tale of two “Glee”s is examined in an upcoming docuseries.
ID’s “The Price of Glee” contrasts the extreme fame experienced by the young cast of the hit Fox high school musical series with the scandals that plagued its stars. Cory Monteith died during the series of an overdose; co-star Mark Salling later killed himself after child pornography was discovered in his possession. In 2020, Naya Rivera was missing for days before being found dead from drowning while on a boating trip with her son.
“In May 2009, 10 young actors made their TV debut on ‘Glee,'” the trailer states. “By 2020, all of them would be famous. And three of them would be dead.”
Using past interview clips of the featured cast members, including Monteith saying being on the series is “as fun as it looks,” plus exclusive interviews with family members like Rivera’s father, “The Price of Glee...
ID’s “The Price of Glee” contrasts the extreme fame experienced by the young cast of the hit Fox high school musical series with the scandals that plagued its stars. Cory Monteith died during the series of an overdose; co-star Mark Salling later killed himself after child pornography was discovered in his possession. In 2020, Naya Rivera was missing for days before being found dead from drowning while on a boating trip with her son.
“In May 2009, 10 young actors made their TV debut on ‘Glee,'” the trailer states. “By 2020, all of them would be famous. And three of them would be dead.”
Using past interview clips of the featured cast members, including Monteith saying being on the series is “as fun as it looks,” plus exclusive interviews with family members like Rivera’s father, “The Price of Glee...
- 12/8/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Ryan Murphy has suggested that Glee may have been on the air for too long, with the death of Cory Monteith being the most opportune time to conclude.
Murphy recently sat down for an interview on the podcast “And That’s What You Really Missed”. On the episode, Ryan Murphy reflected on the history of Glee, particularly the show’s run and how it probably should have ended following the untimely death of Cory Monteith. “If I had to do it again, we would’ve stopped for a very long time and probably not come back… I would be like, ‘That’s the end.’… Because you can’t really recover from something like that… It wasn’t, like, a normal death where someone is sick, and you can see them. It happened so quickly with no warning.”
Cory Monteith died in 2013 from a heroin overdose not long before production on...
Murphy recently sat down for an interview on the podcast “And That’s What You Really Missed”. On the episode, Ryan Murphy reflected on the history of Glee, particularly the show’s run and how it probably should have ended following the untimely death of Cory Monteith. “If I had to do it again, we would’ve stopped for a very long time and probably not come back… I would be like, ‘That’s the end.’… Because you can’t really recover from something like that… It wasn’t, like, a normal death where someone is sick, and you can see them. It happened so quickly with no warning.”
Cory Monteith died in 2013 from a heroin overdose not long before production on...
- 11/8/2022
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Is Ryan Murphy ready to return to “Glee”?
The Emmy winner and showrunner behind Netflix’s “The Watcher” and controversial serial killer anthology series “Monster” revealed that he is tempted to revisit the beloved musical series.
“I’m at the phase now with that show, you know, where it’s like, well, there’s been enough time. Like, maybe we should really re-examine it as a brand,” Murphy said on the “And That’s What You Really Missed” podcast (via ScreenRant). “You know, should we do a reboot of it in some way? Should we do a Broadway musical of it in some way?”
Murphy continued, “Like, it’s sort of like an interesting legacy that I’m interested in doing in a positive way after sort of pausing for a while. But I don’t know. I just love what it says and what it did. And there will...
The Emmy winner and showrunner behind Netflix’s “The Watcher” and controversial serial killer anthology series “Monster” revealed that he is tempted to revisit the beloved musical series.
“I’m at the phase now with that show, you know, where it’s like, well, there’s been enough time. Like, maybe we should really re-examine it as a brand,” Murphy said on the “And That’s What You Really Missed” podcast (via ScreenRant). “You know, should we do a reboot of it in some way? Should we do a Broadway musical of it in some way?”
Murphy continued, “Like, it’s sort of like an interesting legacy that I’m interested in doing in a positive way after sort of pausing for a while. But I don’t know. I just love what it says and what it did. And there will...
- 11/8/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Some movies and shows have such troubled and problematic cast members that it’s almost too hard to go back and rewatch. One such show is Fox’s Glee. Now, Discovery+ has announced that they will release a docuseries about the many controversies surrounding smash TV series Glee.
Deadline recounts numerous controversies around Glee, the most famous being the death of Cory Monteith, who was found dead from a heroin overdose in 2013 not long before production on season five was set to begin. His character, Finn Hudson, was killed off; Monteith was honored in the season’s third episode.
Monteith’s girlfriend, Lea Michele (glee club superstar Rachel), was later accused of bullying by co-star Samantha Marie Ware, who had a short run in the final season as classmate Jane.
Other notable instances the child pornography arrest and 2018 suicide of Mark Salling, who played jock Puck, and the accidental drowning...
Deadline recounts numerous controversies around Glee, the most famous being the death of Cory Monteith, who was found dead from a heroin overdose in 2013 not long before production on season five was set to begin. His character, Finn Hudson, was killed off; Monteith was honored in the season’s third episode.
Monteith’s girlfriend, Lea Michele (glee club superstar Rachel), was later accused of bullying by co-star Samantha Marie Ware, who had a short run in the final season as classmate Jane.
Other notable instances the child pornography arrest and 2018 suicide of Mark Salling, who played jock Puck, and the accidental drowning...
- 10/21/2022
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Glee was one of the most popular series on the air when it aired from 2009-2015.
The series featured a wealth of controversy throughout its time on the air, which will be the subject of a new ID and Discovery+ docuseries, according to Deadline.
The project will include key cast and crew members as they recount their experiences working on the show.
The series will cover the show's highs and lows of production and will also feature the close friends and family of the cast and production crew.
The docuseries will go behind the scenes into the death of actor Cory Monteith, who played Finn.
Monteith died in 2013 from an accidental heroin overdose.
Mark Salling, who starred as Finn's best friend Puck, died by suicide while awaiting sentencing for child pornography charges in 2018.
According to reports, the series will also touch upon the death of Naya Rivera in 2020.
Rivera, who played Santana Lopez,...
The series featured a wealth of controversy throughout its time on the air, which will be the subject of a new ID and Discovery+ docuseries, according to Deadline.
The project will include key cast and crew members as they recount their experiences working on the show.
The series will cover the show's highs and lows of production and will also feature the close friends and family of the cast and production crew.
The docuseries will go behind the scenes into the death of actor Cory Monteith, who played Finn.
Monteith died in 2013 from an accidental heroin overdose.
Mark Salling, who starred as Finn's best friend Puck, died by suicide while awaiting sentencing for child pornography charges in 2018.
According to reports, the series will also touch upon the death of Naya Rivera in 2020.
Rivera, who played Santana Lopez,...
- 10/13/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
From 2009 until 2015, Glee was a television phenomenon, airing over 100 episodes on Fox dealing with sexuality, race, teen pregnancy, family issues, and all sorts of social issues. And behind the scenes, it was just as dramatic, which is something Discovery+ and ID are exploring in their upcoming three-part docuseries. Deadline reports the documentary will lift the curtain to reveal the highs and lows of the production and the on-set community of the young adult musical dramedy. It will also feature testimonials of close family and friends with never-heard-before stories. So much tragedy has befallen the young cast, with Cory Monteith, who played Finn, dying of a heroin overdose during the series run. The tragedy continued after the series wrapped, as Mark Salling, who played Noah “Puck” Puckerman, was arrested and pleaded guilty to possessing images of child sex abuse in 2017. He later committed suicide while in prison awaiting sentencing. And in 2020, Naya Rivera,...
- 10/13/2022
- TV Insider
Discovery+ and ID have ordered a three-part docuseries that will explore the real story behind the string of controversies associated with Glee.
Produced by Ample Entertainment, the documentary will include first-hand accounts from key cast and crew members who worked on Fox’s six-season singing drama, which ran from 2009 to 2015.
The untitled project will address the controversies including the child pornography case of Mark Salling, who portrayed Puck.
Salling was arrested and found guilty in 2017 of possessing over 50,000 images of child sex abuse. He later died by suicide at age 35 in 2018 while awaiting sentencing.
Five years after the series ended, Lea Michele, who played Rachel Berry, was accused by former co-star Samantha Marie Ware of making her life a “living hell” due to “traumatic microaggressions” on the set of the show.
Ware’s allegations then ignited several otherGlee alumni to speak out against Michele’s alleged “bullying”.
Michele later apologised...
Produced by Ample Entertainment, the documentary will include first-hand accounts from key cast and crew members who worked on Fox’s six-season singing drama, which ran from 2009 to 2015.
The untitled project will address the controversies including the child pornography case of Mark Salling, who portrayed Puck.
Salling was arrested and found guilty in 2017 of possessing over 50,000 images of child sex abuse. He later died by suicide at age 35 in 2018 while awaiting sentencing.
Five years after the series ended, Lea Michele, who played Rachel Berry, was accused by former co-star Samantha Marie Ware of making her life a “living hell” due to “traumatic microaggressions” on the set of the show.
Ware’s allegations then ignited several otherGlee alumni to speak out against Michele’s alleged “bullying”.
Michele later apologised...
- 10/12/2022
- by Inga Parkel
- The Independent - TV
When “Glee” premiered on Fox in 2009, it instantly became a ratings success and an object of intense fandom. But between the deaths of young stars Cory Monteith, Mark Salling and Naya Rivera, and the allegations of on-set bullying on the part of series lead Lea Michele, the show has become just as well known for the drama surrounding its production as its actual plotlines.
Those controversies will be explored in a new three-part documentary series ordered by the streamer Discovery+. Currently untitled, the series is produced by Ample Entertainment, best known for producing documentary series such as this year’s “The Invisible Pilot” on HBO. ID Productions serves as an additional producer on the docuseries.
The project will include interviews with cast and crew members about their time on the show, which ran for six seasons from 2009 to 2015. The series will also address many of the controversies and tragedies surrounding various cast members,...
Those controversies will be explored in a new three-part documentary series ordered by the streamer Discovery+. Currently untitled, the series is produced by Ample Entertainment, best known for producing documentary series such as this year’s “The Invisible Pilot” on HBO. ID Productions serves as an additional producer on the docuseries.
The project will include interviews with cast and crew members about their time on the show, which ran for six seasons from 2009 to 2015. The series will also address many of the controversies and tragedies surrounding various cast members,...
- 10/12/2022
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
The dirt on “Glee” is about to be dug up.
Friction has persisted among cast members seven years after the musical dramedy wrapped up. Discovery+ and ID have ordered a three-part docuseries about the behind-the-scenes controversies of “Glee”, according to Deadline. Key cast and crew members will share first-hand stories from the set.
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“The currently untitled series will address the controversies surrounding the series, including the case of Mark Salling, who played Puck,” the publication writes. “Salling was arrested and pleaded guilty to possessing images of child sex abuse and killed himself while awaiting sentencing.”
The story also noted the death of Canadian actor Cory Monteith and allegations of on-set bullying by Lea Michele.
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Ample Entertainment, the...
Friction has persisted among cast members seven years after the musical dramedy wrapped up. Discovery+ and ID have ordered a three-part docuseries about the behind-the-scenes controversies of “Glee”, according to Deadline. Key cast and crew members will share first-hand stories from the set.
Read More: Chris Colfer Has No Interest In Watching Lea Michele On Broadway: ‘I Can Be Triggered At Home’
“The currently untitled series will address the controversies surrounding the series, including the case of Mark Salling, who played Puck,” the publication writes. “Salling was arrested and pleaded guilty to possessing images of child sex abuse and killed himself while awaiting sentencing.”
The story also noted the death of Canadian actor Cory Monteith and allegations of on-set bullying by Lea Michele.
Read More: Lea Michele Reunites With ‘Glee’ Co-Star Darren Criss Backstage At ‘Funny Girl’
Ample Entertainment, the...
- 10/12/2022
- by Shakiel Mahjouri
- ET Canada
Discovery+ is taking Glee fans back to McKinley High for a peek behind the curtain of Ryan Murphy’s musical phenomenon.
A yet-untitled docuseries from Ample Entertainment is set to reveal never-before-told stories about the hit series, as recounted by cast and crew members, journalists, and other individuals who experienced the world of Glee firsthand, our sister site Deadline reports.
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Among other topics,...
A yet-untitled docuseries from Ample Entertainment is set to reveal never-before-told stories about the hit series, as recounted by cast and crew members, journalists, and other individuals who experienced the world of Glee firsthand, our sister site Deadline reports.
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Among other topics,...
- 10/12/2022
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: Discovery+ and ID are exploring the real story behind Fox’s hit series Glee.
The streamer has ordered a three-part docuseries from Ample Entertainment, the company behind HBO docuseries The Invisible Pilot and Facebook’s 9 Months with Courteney Cox.
The series will have access to key cast and crew members, who will share first-hand stories of their time on the comedy drama series that ran for over 100 episodes between 2009 and 2015.
It will lift the curtain to reveal the highs and lows of the production and the on-set community and will also feature testimonials of close family and friends with never-heard-before stories.
The currently untitled series will address the controversies surrounding the series, including the case of Mark Salling, who played Puck. Salling was arrested and pleaded guilty to possessing images of child sex abuse and killed himself while awaiting sentencing.
Then there was the death of Cory Monteith, who played Finn.
The streamer has ordered a three-part docuseries from Ample Entertainment, the company behind HBO docuseries The Invisible Pilot and Facebook’s 9 Months with Courteney Cox.
The series will have access to key cast and crew members, who will share first-hand stories of their time on the comedy drama series that ran for over 100 episodes between 2009 and 2015.
It will lift the curtain to reveal the highs and lows of the production and the on-set community and will also feature testimonials of close family and friends with never-heard-before stories.
The currently untitled series will address the controversies surrounding the series, including the case of Mark Salling, who played Puck. Salling was arrested and pleaded guilty to possessing images of child sex abuse and killed himself while awaiting sentencing.
Then there was the death of Cory Monteith, who played Finn.
- 10/12/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Six months after leaving Netflix, the New Directions are back on streaming.
“Glee,” the mega-popular Ryan Murphy musical comedy series, will debut on Disney+ and Hulu June 1, Disney announced Friday. The announcement was made a day after the 13-year anniversary of the pilot, which initially aired on Fox in 2009.
All six seasons of “Glee” landed on Netflix in 2019, shortly after the series celebrated its tenth anniversary. The show remained a popular title for the streamer, before being taken off the platform in November 2021. The series has been absent from streaming since, although it is currently available to rent or buy via Apple TV, Prime Video, Google Play and other online rental platforms.
The launch of the series on the two streamers will coincide with the beginning of Pride month, with the series serving as part of the platforms’ LGBTQ programming initiatives over the course of June. During its initial run,...
“Glee,” the mega-popular Ryan Murphy musical comedy series, will debut on Disney+ and Hulu June 1, Disney announced Friday. The announcement was made a day after the 13-year anniversary of the pilot, which initially aired on Fox in 2009.
All six seasons of “Glee” landed on Netflix in 2019, shortly after the series celebrated its tenth anniversary. The show remained a popular title for the streamer, before being taken off the platform in November 2021. The series has been absent from streaming since, although it is currently available to rent or buy via Apple TV, Prime Video, Google Play and other online rental platforms.
The launch of the series on the two streamers will coincide with the beginning of Pride month, with the series serving as part of the platforms’ LGBTQ programming initiatives over the course of June. During its initial run,...
- 5/20/2022
- by Wilson Chapman
- Variety Film + TV
Heather Morris is apologizing after making "insensitive" remarks about Glee co-star Mark Salling. On Monday, Dec. 21, the actress issued a statement of remorse over her comments about Mark. She wrote, "To all those who felt triggered by my message, I want to sincerely apologize for the harm I caused. Whether you, a friend, a family member has been a victim of pedophilia, I realize my words may have been insensitive to your experience and for that I can't express enough how sorry I am." The 33-year-old previously responded to negative comments about the late actor on Friday, Dec. 18. She told critics that despite the charges of possession of child pornography, which Mark plead...
- 12/22/2020
- E! Online
Glee alum Heather Morris is calling out what she sees as an "offensive" tweet about her former co-star Mark Salling. Fellow Glee star Kevin McHale, who played Artie, retweeted a fan's post on Thursday, Dec. 17 that celebrated the recent 10th anniversary of the show's holiday-themed episode "A Very Glee Christmas." The post featured stills from the episode, and in a shot that included the late actor who played Puck, the fan had covered his face with a vomiting emoji. Kevin shared the message "This album goes hard tho," but the actress known for playing Brittany was not as supportive of the initial tweet. "the vomit face on Marks face is...
- 12/18/2020
- E! Online
United in grief, Glee alumni gathered today on the shores of Lake Piru, the Ventura County lake that took away their friend and former co-star Naya Rivera. The poignant image of the group, holding hands at the edge of the lake, staring at the water where Rivera spent her last hours, encapsulated the heartache of a group that has been through tragedies before.
Rivera is the third of Glee‘s original core young ensemble to pass away unexpectedly, following Cory Monteith, who died exactly seven years ago today, and Mark Salling. Well liked by many of her former castmates, Rivera died in an apparent drowning accident while pushing her young son to safety on their boat, according to preliminary reports by authorities.
Prayers for Rivera from her former co-stars had been pouring in since she went missing five days ago. In disappear over the lack of news and feeling helpless,...
Rivera is the third of Glee‘s original core young ensemble to pass away unexpectedly, following Cory Monteith, who died exactly seven years ago today, and Mark Salling. Well liked by many of her former castmates, Rivera died in an apparent drowning accident while pushing her young son to safety on their boat, according to preliminary reports by authorities.
Prayers for Rivera from her former co-stars had been pouring in since she went missing five days ago. In disappear over the lack of news and feeling helpless,...
- 7/14/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Actress and singer Naya Rivera, who rose to stardom on the Fox musical Glee, has died in an apparent drowning accident; she was just 33 years old. Rivera’s body was recovered in California’s Lake Piru on Monday morning, five days after she was first reported missing. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the grim news at a press conference Monday afternoon.
“There was no indication of foul play, and no indication this was a suicide,” Sheriff Bill Ayub told reporters. “Our hearts go out to Naya’s many friends and fans, who have been holding out hope for the best.
“There was no indication of foul play, and no indication this was a suicide,” Sheriff Bill Ayub told reporters. “Our hearts go out to Naya’s many friends and fans, who have been holding out hope for the best.
- 7/13/2020
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
The body of Naya Rivera, the actress best known for her role as Santana Lopez on the hit Fox show “Glee,” was recovered on Monday from the Southern California lake where she went missing last week. She was 33. Ventura county sheriff’s department confirmed the news to TheWrap on Monday ahead of a 2 p.m. press conference.
The cause of death was not immediately known.
A spokesperson for Rivera has not yet responded to TheWrap’s request for comment.
The actress was reported missing on July 8 after her 4-year-old son, Josey, was found alone on a boat on Lake Piru, the Ventura County Sherriff’s office told TheWrap. Rivera rented the boat at 1 p.m. and her son was later found at 4 p.m. The boy told authorities Rivera had jumped into the water but did not come back up.
Also Read: Naya Rivera Security Footage Shows Actress Renting Boat...
The cause of death was not immediately known.
A spokesperson for Rivera has not yet responded to TheWrap’s request for comment.
The actress was reported missing on July 8 after her 4-year-old son, Josey, was found alone on a boat on Lake Piru, the Ventura County Sherriff’s office told TheWrap. Rivera rented the boat at 1 p.m. and her son was later found at 4 p.m. The boy told authorities Rivera had jumped into the water but did not come back up.
Also Read: Naya Rivera Security Footage Shows Actress Renting Boat...
- 7/13/2020
- by Daniel Goldblatt
- The Wrap
Glee star Naya Rivera has been missing and presumed dead for several days now. Last week, the 33-year-old actress had rented a pontoon boat with her four-year-old son, Josey Hollis Dorsey. Not long after they took it out, though, Ventura County Sheriff’s deputies discovered the young boy alone on the boat and Naya was nowhere to be found.
Her lifejacket, along with her identification, was still on the vessel though and understandably, many feared the worst. Now, after an extensive search, TMZ is reporting that Rivera’s body has been located in Lake Piru, with the actress thought to have drowned. No additional information has been released just yet, but a press conference announcing the news is expected to take place shortly and we’ll be sure to let you know as soon as more emerges.
Of course, Rivera is best known for playing Santana Lopez on Glee, a...
Her lifejacket, along with her identification, was still on the vessel though and understandably, many feared the worst. Now, after an extensive search, TMZ is reporting that Rivera’s body has been located in Lake Piru, with the actress thought to have drowned. No additional information has been released just yet, but a press conference announcing the news is expected to take place shortly and we’ll be sure to let you know as soon as more emerges.
Of course, Rivera is best known for playing Santana Lopez on Glee, a...
- 7/13/2020
- by Matt Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Glee star Naya Rivera is missing and presumed dead after what appears to be a swimming accident in California’s Lake Piru. The 33-year-old actress had rented a pontoon boat with her four-year-old son, Josey Hollis Dorsey, around 1Pm on July 8th. Just a few hours later, however, around 5Pm, Ventura County Sheriff’s deputies discovered the boy alone on the boat, with his mother nowhere to be found.
Rivera’s son is said to have told the deputies that his mother had gone swimming but was unable to make it back to the boat. While the boy was found wearing his lifejacket, Rivera’s own lifejacket was discovered aboard the vessel, along with her identification. Dorsey was sleeping when the authorities arrived and he’s now safe with family members.
Divers have been sent into the lake to locate her, but they’ve found nothing yet. Helicopters and drones...
Rivera’s son is said to have told the deputies that his mother had gone swimming but was unable to make it back to the boat. While the boy was found wearing his lifejacket, Rivera’s own lifejacket was discovered aboard the vessel, along with her identification. Dorsey was sleeping when the authorities arrived and he’s now safe with family members.
Divers have been sent into the lake to locate her, but they’ve found nothing yet. Helicopters and drones...
- 7/9/2020
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
"Glee" actor Jesse Luken has officially been charged with DUI ... nearly 3 months after he was arrested. The L.A. County D.A.'s Office charged Jesse with 1 misdemeanor count of DUI and 1 misdemeanor count of driving with a .08 blood alcohol content. His arraignment's been set for next month in Glendale. TMZ broke the story ... Jesse was busted last December after cops said his Toyota was found on a curb with the airbag deployed. His right...
- 3/17/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
"Glee" actor Jesse Luken allegedly put his car through hell before getting busted for DUI. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Glendale cops got a call about a car crash. When they arrived on scene, they found Luken's Toyota up on the curb with the airbag deployed. There were no other cars involved. The right front tire was mangled. We're told Luken -- who played the dirty blonde jock Bobby 'Boom Boom' Surette on the hit...
- 12/26/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Every year, the Oscars, Emmys and Grammys must choose which notable performers and creators to memorialize in their In Memoriam segments, and the three organizations will have many talented entertainers to remember at 2019’s ceremonies.
The past year saw the loss of celebrated stars of the big screen, such “Smokey and the Bandit” star Burt Reynolds, who died Sept. 6. Reynolds, who was 82, earned an Oscar nom for “Boogie Nights” and also appeared on television in “Evening Shade.”
Among the other notable movie performers lost this year were “Superman” and “Smallville” actress Margot Kidder, who died May 13; “The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter” star Sondra Locke, who was also a film director and died Nov. 3; and Susan Anspach, who starred in “Five Easy Pieces” and “Blume in Love” and died April 2.
Several stars known for their work in the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s passed away in 2018, including Dorothy Malone, who starred...
The past year saw the loss of celebrated stars of the big screen, such “Smokey and the Bandit” star Burt Reynolds, who died Sept. 6. Reynolds, who was 82, earned an Oscar nom for “Boogie Nights” and also appeared on television in “Evening Shade.”
Among the other notable movie performers lost this year were “Superman” and “Smallville” actress Margot Kidder, who died May 13; “The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter” star Sondra Locke, who was also a film director and died Nov. 3; and Susan Anspach, who starred in “Five Easy Pieces” and “Blume in Love” and died April 2.
Several stars known for their work in the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s passed away in 2018, including Dorothy Malone, who starred...
- 12/24/2018
- by Pat Saperstein
- Variety Film + TV
Glee fans, unite! Recently, cast members of the Fox TV show reunited for star Kevin McHale's 30th birthday.The musical dramedy ran on for six seasons before ending in 2015. The cast includes McHale,Dianna Agron, Chris Colfer, Jessalyn Gilsig, Jane Lynch, Jayma Mays, Lea Michele, Cory Monteith, Matthew Morrison, Amber Riley, Mark Salling, Jenna Ushkowitz, and Naya Rivera.Read More…...
- 6/16/2018
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
The friends, family, and fans of DuShon Monique Brown, who played Chief Boden's assistant Connie on the hit TV show Chicago Fire, were hoping to get some closure when her cause of death was finally revealed. Unfortunately, the information released on May 31 has only caused more confusion. TMZ reports that the 49-year-old actress died of sepsis from an unknown origin, so it's still unknown how her blood got infected and lead to her untimely passing, though obesity and high blood pressure also contributed to the condition. The sad news of her passing first broke on March 23. DuShon had sought out medical help recently for chest pains days earlier. Docs released her, but then she went into cardiac arrest in her home. According to the Chicago Tribune, she passed away "a little after 12 p.m. at St. James Olympia Field Hospital, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office." A post shared by DuShon M.
- 5/31/2018
- by Emy LaCroix
- Life and Style
On April 28, Lea Michele couldn't contain her excitement as she announced that she and Zandy Reich were engaged, showing off her massive ring on Instagram. The pair had been dating for over a year before Zandy popped the question, but the lucky guy is still a mystery to many of her fans. Keep scrolling to learn more about the man that stole the Glee star's heart. The lovebirds were just friends at first The 31-year-old singer and Zandy first stepped out together as a couple last July and at the time, a source told People that they've actually known each other for a while. "They’ve been friends for a long time, a few years,” the source shared. “Things turned romantic recently and they’re dating now.” My Valentine...
- 4/29/2018
- by Stephanie Kaplan
- Life and Style
She's officially off the market! Glee alum Lea Michele is engaged to her boyfriend of one year Zandy Reich, and she took to Instagram on Saturday, April 28 to announce the exciting news. "Yes," the 31-year-old simply captioned a cute photo of her covering her face with her hand, putting her huge diamond sparkler on display for her followers. A post shared by Lea Michele (@leamichele) on Apr 28, 2018 at 1:06pm Pdt Fans immediately flooded the comments of the sweet announcement, congratulating Lea on her engagement. "Omg Omg Omg Congratsss [sic]!! I Love U [sic] So Much! U Diserve Dis [sic] Queen," one excited fan wrote, while another fan commented, "Finally! [A] gorgeous ring for a gorgeous woman." And her ring really is gorgeous. Zandy proposed to Lea with a stunning ring that he designed specifically for Lea with Leor Yerushalmi and The Jewelers of Las Vegas, according to People. The ring features a four-carat...
- 4/28/2018
- by Emma Hernandez
- Life and Style
Ufc fighter Paige VanZant is joining the #MeToo conversation and speaking out about her rape for the first time. In her new book, Rise: Surviving the Fight of My Life, the Mma fighter revealed she was sexually assaulted at a high school party and has suffered from suicidial thoughts ever since. In her memoir, Paige, now 24, details the harrowing details of the experience, describing how several men raped her and she could not defend herself. "They move me around," she wrote. "They change my position. I fail each time I try to resist, my limbs like wet cement on my body, my brain a heavy fog. I am awake and conscious, but my body feels dead. I know what is happening but can do nothing to stop it. I have no voice or choice but to submit and pray that it ends soon." (Photo Credit: Getty Images) In an interview with Good Morning America,...
- 4/10/2018
- by Anna Quintana
- Life and Style
Less than one week after a deadly fire destroyed a NYC apartment building, a couple is suing Edward Norton's production company for damages. The actor's company, Class 5 productions, was shooting a movie in the building when a fire broke out on March 22. Erica and George Cruz, who are suing for $7 million after losing everything in the blaze, claim in their lawsuit that Edward's company “maintained certain equipment, including highly flammable equipment in the basement." According to The Blast, the couple also alleges that the company "did not warn the tenants in the building; in fact, they misled the tenants into believing there had been a fire that had been extinguished.” A post shared by Edward Norton (@edwardnortonofficial) on Mar 24, 2018 at 9:49am Pdt One firefighter died as a result of the fire, which took place in Harlem. Edward released a statement and revealed the crew was not filming in...
- 3/28/2018
- by Anna Quintana
- In Touch Weekly
Mark Salling’s autopsy report revealed that he had alcohol in his system at the time of his death. Salling rose to fame as one of the stars of the show Glee as Noah Puckerman. However became the center of controversy when he was convicted for the possession of over 25,000 images of child pornography, which he pleaded […]
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- 3/20/2018
- by Tatyana Samonte Escano
- Uinterview
“Glee” star Mark Salling, who took his own life in January, had alcohol in his system when he killed himself, an autopsy report from the Los Angeles County coroner’s office says. The report, obtained by TheWrap on Monday, notes that Salling had .08 percent alcohol — just on the legal borderline of intoxication — in his femoral blood. Salling’s heart blood registered .095 percent alcohol. Also Read: Mark Salling's Ex Seeks Settlement Money From 'Glee' Star's Estate The autopsy report indicated that Salling didn’t have any other drugs in his system. According to the autopsy report, Salling was last seen alive watchin television with...
- 3/19/2018
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
Mark Salling had alcohol in his system at the time of his death, a Los Angeles County Coroner's Office report obtained by E! News says. The Glee star died from suicide at the age of 35 on Jan. 30, 2018—his cause of death ruled asphyxia by hanging. According to the toxicology report, Salling had a blood alcohol level of 0.095 at the time of his death. He did not test positive for any drugs. Additionally, the report offered a detailed timeline of Salling's final hours. It stated the actor was "last known to be alive watching television with his father, in the living room" on the evening of January 29. His mother noticed Salling and his vehicle were missing around...
- 3/19/2018
- E! Online
Mark Salling had alcohol in his system when he hanged himself, and apparently took steps to evade authorities just prior to the suicide ... TMZ has learned. According to the results of Salling's autopsy ... he had at least a 0.08% Bac -- which means he was just at the point of legal intoxication. The toxicology report also shows he was not on any other drugs. The report describes the death scene -- Salling was hanging by a...
- 3/19/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
An ex-girlfriend of Mark Salling filed a claim against his estate asking for a $2.7 million settlement, just two months after his death. According to court documents, Roxanne Gorzela — who previously sued the Glee star for sexual battery — is requesting to be named a creditor due to the settlement she won after accusing Mark of forcing her to have unprotected sex with him in March 2011. According to People, Roxanne went to confront Mark at his home and allegedly found him in bed with another woman. She claimed that they got into an argument and he pushed her to the ground, causing her to hit her head. He was ordered to pay her $2.7 million in damages. Wishing each & every single one of you a safe & happy New Year’s!✨...
- 3/9/2018
- by Megan Heintz
- In Touch Weekly
A former lover of “Glee” star Mark Salling has filed papers against the actor’s estate, stating that she’s owed money from a lawsuit settlement with him. In the papers, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, Roxanne Gorzela says that she’s a creditor to the estate, because “I have a civil judgment in Los Angeles County … in the amount of $2,710,155.28.” “Assets of the estate are currently undetermined,” the court papers also state. “Petitioner requests that any assets be placed in a blocked account when marshalled.” Also Read: Mark Salling's Child Porn Case Dismissed After 'Glee' Star's Suicide As TMZ reported at the...
- 3/9/2018
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
Mark Salling's ex-girlfriend -- the woman who sued him for sexual battery -- has just filed a legal claim against his estate asking for millions. Roxanne Gorzela just filed legal docs asking the judge to put her down as a creditor, because she has a $2.7 million settlement after accusing Salling of forcing her to have unprotected sex back in 2011. Apparently Salling never paid in full, because she's now asking for the settlement money. She...
- 3/8/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Donald Trump Jr. wasn't the only target of the man who allegedly mailed him a letter with suspicious white powder ... according to cops who busted the suspect in Massachusetts. Daniel Frisiello was arrested and charged with mailing 5 threatening letters to high-profile individuals around the country ... including the federal prosecutor in Mark Salling's child porn case. Frisiello's letter addressed to Nicola T. Hanna contained the white substance and included the following message -- "That’s for murdering Mark Salling!
- 3/1/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Mark Salling's death certificate confirms all the details we know about his suicide. The Coroner's Office just released the certificate, filed in L.A. County ... and it lists cause of death as asphyxia by hanging. It also says he was found dead in a riverbed in Sunland, CA. TMZ broke the story ... Salling was found hanging from a tree ... not far from where he lived. The Coroner had already determined it was death by suicide,...
- 2/12/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Mark Salling’s case has been dismissed. According to court documents obtained by Entertainment Tonight on Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Otis Wright signed off on officially dismissing the former “Glee” actor’s case without prejudice after he was found dead near his Sunland, California, home last week. He was 35 years old. Salling was awaiting sentencing after...
- 2/8/2018
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
The child pornography case against “Glee” star Mark Salling has officially been dismissed, following the “Glee” star’s suicide last month.
Federal judge Otis D. Wright signed off on the dismissal Wednesday, bringing a close to the case.
“The government’s motion to dismiss the indictment pursuant to Rule 48 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure is Granted,” Wright’s order reads.
The case was dismissed without prejudice, meaning it could be brought back up at a later date. Prosecutors filed papers Monday seeking the dismissal. The Los Angeles County coroner’s office determined...
Federal judge Otis D. Wright signed off on the dismissal Wednesday, bringing a close to the case.
“The government’s motion to dismiss the indictment pursuant to Rule 48 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure is Granted,” Wright’s order reads.
The case was dismissed without prejudice, meaning it could be brought back up at a later date. Prosecutors filed papers Monday seeking the dismissal. The Los Angeles County coroner’s office determined...
- 2/8/2018
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
The child pornography case against Mark Salling has officially been dismissed. A United States District Judge granted a request from the U.S. Attorney's office for dismissal, according to court documents filed Wednesday and obtained by E! News. Prosecutors requested to dismiss the case "without prejudice," meaning it could later be refiled. Salling, who became known for his role on Fox series Glee in the mid-2000s, died from suicide at the age of 35 on Jan. 30. The actor was only weeks away from being sentenced for possession of child pornography, a charge first brought against him in 2015. Salling plead guilty and struck a plea deal in December 2017, agreeing to serve...
- 2/7/2018
- E! Online
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