Kevin McHale, Jenna Ushkowitz, Amber Riley, and other Glee cast members have reunited to add their voices to a previously unreleased song by their late costar, Naya Rivera.
Prayers for the Broken was recorded by Rivera in 2012. New background vocals have been added by McHale, Ushkowitz, Riley, Heather Morris, Vanessa Lengies, and Ashley Fink.
The song is now available online for download, streaming, or purchase, released as part of nonprofit Alexandria House’s annual Snixxmas Charity Fundraiser honoring Rivera, who was a supporter of the Los Angeles-based charity. The organization provides safe and supportive housing for women and children.
“We hope that ‘Prayer for the Broken’ brings you the same comfort it has brought us over the years — a poignant reminder of Naya’s otherworldly talent and a heartfelt gift, allowing us to hear her once more through this inspiring message,” the organization wrote on its website.
Rivera died in...
Prayers for the Broken was recorded by Rivera in 2012. New background vocals have been added by McHale, Ushkowitz, Riley, Heather Morris, Vanessa Lengies, and Ashley Fink.
The song is now available online for download, streaming, or purchase, released as part of nonprofit Alexandria House’s annual Snixxmas Charity Fundraiser honoring Rivera, who was a supporter of the Los Angeles-based charity. The organization provides safe and supportive housing for women and children.
“We hope that ‘Prayer for the Broken’ brings you the same comfort it has brought us over the years — a poignant reminder of Naya’s otherworldly talent and a heartfelt gift, allowing us to hear her once more through this inspiring message,” the organization wrote on its website.
Rivera died in...
- 12/2/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Glee castmembers have teamed up for a special holiday gift in honor of Naya Rivera, who died in 2020 at age 33.
A previously unreleased Rivera song, “Prayers For The Broken,” which she recorded in 2012, was released posthumously on Friday, and it was all thanks to her former co-stars, who received permission to finish the single.
The track was released for the annual Snixxmas Charity Fundraiser, which has been organized every year since Rivera died and benefits one of her favorite charities, Alexandria House.
“We hope that ‘Prayer For The Broken’ brings you the same comfort it has brought us over the years — a poignant reminder of Naya’s otherworldly talent and a heartfelt gift, allowing us to hear her once more through this inspiring message,” Alexandria House wrote.
The Glee cast, including Ashley Fink, Vanessa Lengies, Kevin McHale, Heather Morris, Amber Riley and Jenna Ushkowitz, contributed their backing vocals to finish...
A previously unreleased Rivera song, “Prayers For The Broken,” which she recorded in 2012, was released posthumously on Friday, and it was all thanks to her former co-stars, who received permission to finish the single.
The track was released for the annual Snixxmas Charity Fundraiser, which has been organized every year since Rivera died and benefits one of her favorite charities, Alexandria House.
“We hope that ‘Prayer For The Broken’ brings you the same comfort it has brought us over the years — a poignant reminder of Naya’s otherworldly talent and a heartfelt gift, allowing us to hear her once more through this inspiring message,” Alexandria House wrote.
The Glee cast, including Ashley Fink, Vanessa Lengies, Kevin McHale, Heather Morris, Amber Riley and Jenna Ushkowitz, contributed their backing vocals to finish...
- 12/2/2023
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Naya Rivera‘s voice has been heard on a new song again for the first time since her tragic death in 2020.
The actress, who famously played Santana Lopez on the hit TV show Glee, passed away at the age of 33.
Three years after losing her, her castmates came together to support her on a previously unreleased song called “Prayer for the Broken,” which she initially recorded in 2012. It was released on Friday (December 1).
Head inside to listen to Naya Rivera’s “Prayer for the Broken” and see which castmates reunited on the song…
“This is a prayer for the broken / For those who are afraid / This is a cry for this brave world / So beautiful and strange,” Naya sings on the stripped-back ballad, which was written by Lindy Robbins and Isaac Hasson.
She continues, singing, “It’s all so temporary, so temporary / But we are not alone / So hold me...
The actress, who famously played Santana Lopez on the hit TV show Glee, passed away at the age of 33.
Three years after losing her, her castmates came together to support her on a previously unreleased song called “Prayer for the Broken,” which she initially recorded in 2012. It was released on Friday (December 1).
Head inside to listen to Naya Rivera’s “Prayer for the Broken” and see which castmates reunited on the song…
“This is a prayer for the broken / For those who are afraid / This is a cry for this brave world / So beautiful and strange,” Naya sings on the stripped-back ballad, which was written by Lindy Robbins and Isaac Hasson.
She continues, singing, “It’s all so temporary, so temporary / But we are not alone / So hold me...
- 12/1/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Nearly three-and-a-half years since Naya Rivera’s shocking and untimely death, a previously unreleased recording that the actress and singer made will help raise money for charity. Rivera recorded “Prayer for the Broken,” a dramatic ballad about rising above adversity, in 2012. “This is a prayer for the broken, for those who are afraid,” she sings over a mellow piano line. “This is a cry for this brave world, so beautiful and strange … It’s all so temporary.” Her former Glee castmates, Kevin McHale, Jenna Ushkowitz, Amber Riley, Heather Morris, Vanessa Lengies,...
- 12/1/2023
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
This year’s annual Snixxmas Charity event honoring Naya Rivera features a previously unreleased song by the late “Glee” star.
“Prayer for the Broken,” first recorded by Rivera in 2012, now includes background vocals by her “Glee” co-stars Kevin McHale, Jenna Ushkowitz, Amber Riley, Heather Morris, Vanessa Lengies and Ashley Fink. “Prayer for the Broken” was written by Lindy Robbins and Isaac Hasson.
Proceeds from the song will benefit Alexandria House, which provides safe and supportive housing for women and children on their journey from emergency shelter to economic stability and permanent housing.
“Prayer for the Broken” can be streamed, downloaded or purchased via music platforms. Direct donations to Alexandria House can be made at alexandriahouse.org.
Rivera was 33 years old when she died after drowning on July 8, 2020, in Lake Piru in Ventura County while boating with her son Josey Hollis Dorsey. Dorsey, who was four years old at the time,...
“Prayer for the Broken,” first recorded by Rivera in 2012, now includes background vocals by her “Glee” co-stars Kevin McHale, Jenna Ushkowitz, Amber Riley, Heather Morris, Vanessa Lengies and Ashley Fink. “Prayer for the Broken” was written by Lindy Robbins and Isaac Hasson.
Proceeds from the song will benefit Alexandria House, which provides safe and supportive housing for women and children on their journey from emergency shelter to economic stability and permanent housing.
“Prayer for the Broken” can be streamed, downloaded or purchased via music platforms. Direct donations to Alexandria House can be made at alexandriahouse.org.
Rivera was 33 years old when she died after drowning on July 8, 2020, in Lake Piru in Ventura County while boating with her son Josey Hollis Dorsey. Dorsey, who was four years old at the time,...
- 12/1/2023
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
Thirty years after “Cheers” came to an end, the cast and creatives got back together on Friday night, courtesy of the Atx TV Festival in Austin, Texas. The reunion panel, hosted by Variety‘s Michael Schneider, included co-creators James Burrows, Les Charles and Glen Charles and actors Ted Danson, George Wendt and John Ratzenberger.
During the conversation, the iconic creators reflected on the making of the show and the cast opened up about how they joined the series and how it’s affected their lives over the years.
“Teddy and Shelly auditioned together and they had chemistry that only makes writing better,” Burrows said of casting Danson and Shelley Long, who portrayed Diane Chambers, Sam’s love interest for five seasons.
For Danson, he praised Long, who wasn’t in attendance: “I don’t think we’d seen a character like that since Lucille Ball. I do believe I was on ‘Cheers’ because of Shelley,...
During the conversation, the iconic creators reflected on the making of the show and the cast opened up about how they joined the series and how it’s affected their lives over the years.
“Teddy and Shelly auditioned together and they had chemistry that only makes writing better,” Burrows said of casting Danson and Shelley Long, who portrayed Diane Chambers, Sam’s love interest for five seasons.
For Danson, he praised Long, who wasn’t in attendance: “I don’t think we’d seen a character like that since Lucille Ball. I do believe I was on ‘Cheers’ because of Shelley,...
- 6/3/2023
- by Emily Longeretta
- Variety Film + TV
Taylor Frey, Kyle Richards and Rick Cosnett are set to star in “The Holiday Exchange.” The film is an LGBTQ holiday romance with a script that was penned by Frey. Jake Helgren (“A Christmas to Treasure”) will direct the movie about a successful businessman grappling with a break-up.
Wilde (Frey) has just sold his company, but facing the holidays as a single man, he decides to swap houses on an LGBTQ app with handsome, Brilfax-bred Oliver (Cosnett). In their efforts to escape their woes, each end up meeting respective handsome locals in the forms of Julius (Samer Salem) and Henry (Daniel Garcia), who will spice up their visits. In the process romance ignites in both sunny L.A. and a charming, snowy town called Brilfax. Richards stars as Wilde’s lively and involved mother, Lola.
Frey’s credits include “It: Chapter Two” and Gabrielle Muccino’s “Summertime.” Richards appeared in...
Wilde (Frey) has just sold his company, but facing the holidays as a single man, he decides to swap houses on an LGBTQ app with handsome, Brilfax-bred Oliver (Cosnett). In their efforts to escape their woes, each end up meeting respective handsome locals in the forms of Julius (Samer Salem) and Henry (Daniel Garcia), who will spice up their visits. In the process romance ignites in both sunny L.A. and a charming, snowy town called Brilfax. Richards stars as Wilde’s lively and involved mother, Lola.
Frey’s credits include “It: Chapter Two” and Gabrielle Muccino’s “Summertime.” Richards appeared in...
- 4/3/2023
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
A new set of 24 “Viral Monologues” from The 24 Hour Plays will be available on Instagram tonight, with actors Daveed Diggs, Michael Shannon, Clark Gregg, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Dylan Baker, Danny Pudi and Josh Hamilton, among others, performing monologues written by playwrights including Jonathan Marc Sherman, Eric Bogosian and Stephen Adly Guirgis.
See the complete list of performers and writers below. The new round of monologues will begin at 6 pm/Et, with a new one posted every 15 minutes until midnight on Instagram and The 24 Hour Plays website (see links below).
More from Deadline'Central Park' Exec Producer Takes Heat for Voice Casting Choices - TCA'Snowpiercer' TV Series Finally Gets Its TNT Premiere Date - TCAMarcia Gay Harden, 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s Clark Gregg & More Round Out The Cast Of Amy Poehler's 'Moxie'
The first round of monologues hit Instagram last week, with actors including Patrick Wilson, Rachel Dratch and Hugh Dancy,...
See the complete list of performers and writers below. The new round of monologues will begin at 6 pm/Et, with a new one posted every 15 minutes until midnight on Instagram and The 24 Hour Plays website (see links below).
More from Deadline'Central Park' Exec Producer Takes Heat for Voice Casting Choices - TCA'Snowpiercer' TV Series Finally Gets Its TNT Premiere Date - TCAMarcia Gay Harden, 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s Clark Gregg & More Round Out The Cast Of Amy Poehler's 'Moxie'
The first round of monologues hit Instagram last week, with actors including Patrick Wilson, Rachel Dratch and Hugh Dancy,...
- 3/24/2020
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Specter Pictures, a new genre label of La-based producer David Brown’s company Clear Horizon, is coming to the Efm with The Undertaker’s Wife, starring Shannyn Sossamon (Sinister 2) and John Brotherton (Fuller House).
The supernatural horror-thriller follows a family’s attempted fresh start when they move into a historic funeral home in the Deep South.
First-time feature filmmaker Chad Darnell is writing and directing. David Brown (After The Wedding) is producing for Specter Pictures and Todd Lundbohm is producing for 828 Productions with financing from 828 Media Capital. Mandra Pictures will also produce.
Linc Hand and Ashley Fink are also co-starring. Shoot is currently underway in Los Angeles with production wrapping this week. Clear Horizon is selling worldwide rights in Berlin.
Specter Pictures recently wrapped production on Chasing Nightmares, starring Michelle Randolph, Anne Heche and Graham McTavish. Clear Horizon is working on putting together A War Of Their...
The supernatural horror-thriller follows a family’s attempted fresh start when they move into a historic funeral home in the Deep South.
First-time feature filmmaker Chad Darnell is writing and directing. David Brown (After The Wedding) is producing for Specter Pictures and Todd Lundbohm is producing for 828 Productions with financing from 828 Media Capital. Mandra Pictures will also produce.
Linc Hand and Ashley Fink are also co-starring. Shoot is currently underway in Los Angeles with production wrapping this week. Clear Horizon is selling worldwide rights in Berlin.
Specter Pictures recently wrapped production on Chasing Nightmares, starring Michelle Randolph, Anne Heche and Graham McTavish. Clear Horizon is working on putting together A War Of Their...
- 2/19/2020
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Scott Jeffrey's Don't Speak will debut on DVD and digital platforms on March 10th, and we have a look at the film's trailer. Also in today's Horror Highlights: details on Jennifer Nicole Stang's short film The Whistler coming to Shudder and a Q&a with Chad Rehmann, the composer of Shout! Studios' new horror film Camp Cold Brook.
Don't Speak Trailer: "It wasn't supposed to escape.
This March, writer-director Scott Jeffrey sets the creature free.
Terror abounds in Don’t Speak, premiering on DVD and Digital this March 10.
Upon arriving at their grandparents' farm, a family soon realizes the entire town has been taken out by an unknown monster. And soon, they become their prey.
Stephanie Lodge, Ryan Davies, and Jake Watkins star in Don’t Speak – on DVD and Digital March 10 from Uncork'd Entertainment."
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The Whistler Coming to Shudder: Press Release: "(Vancouver, BC-January 25th, 2020) - The Whistler,...
Don't Speak Trailer: "It wasn't supposed to escape.
This March, writer-director Scott Jeffrey sets the creature free.
Terror abounds in Don’t Speak, premiering on DVD and Digital this March 10.
Upon arriving at their grandparents' farm, a family soon realizes the entire town has been taken out by an unknown monster. And soon, they become their prey.
Stephanie Lodge, Ryan Davies, and Jake Watkins star in Don’t Speak – on DVD and Digital March 10 from Uncork'd Entertainment."
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The Whistler Coming to Shudder: Press Release: "(Vancouver, BC-January 25th, 2020) - The Whistler,...
- 2/4/2020
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
1978: Anthony Geary debuted as Luke Spencer on General Hospital.
1978: Rita Stapleton and Ed Bauer were married on Guiding Light.
1980: Donna Mills debuted as Abby Fairgate on Knots Landing.
2012: Edward Quartermaine passed away on General Hospital."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1929: Radio serial The Rise of the Goldbergs premiered on the NBC Blue network.
1944: The Frank and Anne Hummert soap opera The Strange Romance of Evelyn Winters premiered on CBS Radio.
1964: On General Hospital, Steve Hardy asked Audrey March to marry him.
1964: On Another World, Pat Matthews (Susan Trustman) at in...
1978: Rita Stapleton and Ed Bauer were married on Guiding Light.
1980: Donna Mills debuted as Abby Fairgate on Knots Landing.
2012: Edward Quartermaine passed away on General Hospital."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1929: Radio serial The Rise of the Goldbergs premiered on the NBC Blue network.
1944: The Frank and Anne Hummert soap opera The Strange Romance of Evelyn Winters premiered on CBS Radio.
1964: On General Hospital, Steve Hardy asked Audrey March to marry him.
1964: On Another World, Pat Matthews (Susan Trustman) at in...
- 11/20/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
Based on the eerie tale of the Pied Piper, Jennifer Nicole Stang's The Whistler is screening at this year's NYC Horror Film Festival on Sunday, December 2nd at noon at Cinepolis Chelsea in New York. Also in today's Highlights, Mary Lambert's (Pet Sematary) Rolling in the Deep production details and a Q&A with writer Adam Rodness for Scarecrows.
The Whistler NYC Horror Film Festival Premiere Details: "The Whistler, the latest indie fantasy-horror short film, from award-winning director Jennifer Nicole Stang of Round Table Pictures, will screen in the NYC Horror Film Festival on Sunday, Dec. 2nd at noon Est at Cinepolis Chelsea on 260 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011.
Inspired by the story of The Pied Piper of Hamelin by Robert Browning, The Whistler tells the story of Lindsey (Karis Cameron) who is forced to babysit her younger sister Becky (Baya Ipatowicz) one night. After falling asleep,...
The Whistler NYC Horror Film Festival Premiere Details: "The Whistler, the latest indie fantasy-horror short film, from award-winning director Jennifer Nicole Stang of Round Table Pictures, will screen in the NYC Horror Film Festival on Sunday, Dec. 2nd at noon Est at Cinepolis Chelsea on 260 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011.
Inspired by the story of The Pied Piper of Hamelin by Robert Browning, The Whistler tells the story of Lindsey (Karis Cameron) who is forced to babysit her younger sister Becky (Baya Ipatowicz) one night. After falling asleep,...
- 11/19/2018
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Today, The 24 Hour Musicals Los Angeles announced that composerlyricist Jesse Eisenberg The Spoils, singersongwriter Nellie McKay, Alex Newell Glee, Deborah Ann Woll True Blood, Daredevil, Ashley Fink Glee, and Amanda Seales Insecure will join the star-studded line-up of talent participating in the first ever Los Angeles presentation of The 24 Hour Musicals, a one-night-only performance at the United Artists Theater at Ace Hotel on Monday, July 17.
- 7/6/2017
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
There may not be a tell-all book of behind-the-scenes drama underway, but Glee star Chris Colfer says he is not opposed to penning a chapter!
“I think I would maybe save that for an autobiography, maybe have that be a juicy chapter, rather than the whole thing,” Colfer, 26, tells People Now.
Perhaps his set “buddies,” who he shares are co-stars Ashley Fink and Amber Riley, would make the cut. In this hypothetical “juicy chapter,” however, it would spare hook-up stories.
“I wasn’t hooking up with anybody! Who was I hooking up with?” he insists. “Maybe it was happening and no one was inviting me.
“I think I would maybe save that for an autobiography, maybe have that be a juicy chapter, rather than the whole thing,” Colfer, 26, tells People Now.
Perhaps his set “buddies,” who he shares are co-stars Ashley Fink and Amber Riley, would make the cut. In this hypothetical “juicy chapter,” however, it would spare hook-up stories.
“I wasn’t hooking up with anybody! Who was I hooking up with?” he insists. “Maybe it was happening and no one was inviting me.
- 3/10/2017
- by Katherine Richter
- PEOPLE.com
33 years ago today, at age 7, Drew Barrymore hosted “Saturday Night Live,” making her the youngest ever host of the NBC sketch comedy show. She still holds that record today, and she’s hosted the show five additional times since. Her 1982 gig on the show came five months after the release of “E.T. the Extra-Terrestiral.” She reprised her “E.T.” role when she played a homicidal Gertie on “SNL.” Above she’s pictured in the iconic healing E.T. pose with “SNL” cast members Tim Kazurinsky, Gary Kroeger, Brad Hall and Joe Piscopo. As for the second and third youngest “SNL” hosts, Macaulay Culkin and Fred Savage hold those titles, respectively. Other notable November 20 happenings in pop culture history: • 1955: Rock and roll pioneer Bo Diddley made his television debut on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” • 1959: “The Twilight Zone” episode “Time Enough at Last” — featuring first aired. It featured Burgess Meredith in his...
- 11/20/2015
- by Emily Rome
- Hitfix
Recently, CBS served up the new, official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Criminal Minds" episode 3 of season 11. The episode is entitled, "Til Death Do Us Part," and it turns out that we're going to see some pretty interesting stuff go down as a jilted UnSub becomes the main focus for the Bau after some brides come up dead, and more! In the new, 3rd episode press release: Brides-to-be Killed In Savannah Have The Bau Searching For A Jilted Unsub, On "Criminal Minds," Wednesday, Oct. 14. Press release number 2: When brides-to-be in Savannah are killed on the eve of their nuptials, the Bau is going to suspect a jilted UnSub is at work. Series star Joe Mantegna directed the episode. Guest stars include NFL Hall of Famer Michael Irvin as himself, Ashley Fink ("Glee") as florist Dana Seavers and Chicago radio personality Mancow Muller as a DJ. Guest stars feature: Ashley Fink...
- 10/7/2015
- by Eric
- OnTheFlix
Nate and Chuck are still BFFs! Former "Gossip Girl" stars Chace Crawford and Ed Westwick were spotted in West Hollywood on Saturday night, as Chace celebrated his 30th birthday with a dinner and roast at The London Hotel. The event -- which was presented by Freixenet Spanish Cava and River Virtual Reality -- reunited the on and off-screen buddies for what we're told was a night of "food, cocktails, laughter and dancing." Westwick, brother-in-law Tony Romo and good friend Ashley Fink all roasted the actor during the dinner, all cracking jokes about the birthday boy. Other celeb attendees at the bash included Jc Chasez, "Orange Is the New Black" star Matt McGorry, fellow "Gg" alum Jessica Szohr, Zelda Williams, Caroline Wozniacki, Kevin Zegers, Lucas Grabeel and "Gossip Girl" creators Stephanie Savage and Josh Schwartz. A video message was also shown during the evening, with messages sent in from Taylor Kitsch...
- 7/27/2015
- by tooFab Staff
- TooFab
Ever wonder what's inside the pre-Oscar swag bags?toofab's Rachel Hoffman got the celebrity treatment, getting a sneak peek into what Hollywood's hottest stars scored at the Oscar Gift Lounges.A slew of celebrity style-setters stopped by Kari Feinstein's Pre-Academy Award Style Lounge on Friday, including Olivia Munn, Christina Milian, Kristin Chenoweth, Ali Landry, Whitney Port and more. So, what did these celebs take home?Olivia picked up the Red Carpet Manicure at-home gel manicure kit, and she was having her personal manicurist do her nails with it before she headed out to the Armani party.Sport Illustrated swimsuit model Gigi Hadid, who came to the lounge with her boyfriend Cody Simpson, scored a trip for two to the Mulia Resort, Nusa Dua Bali. Cody's mother was also overheard saying he's been meeting with the producers of "Dancing With the Stars." Do you think he's set to compete next season!
- 3/2/2014
- by tooFab Staff
- TooFab
Englishman in L.A.
The love affair between U.S. viewers and British TV producers has been going on for decades but Cameron Moir has spiced things up with a brand new series that you can only watch online. As the title suggests, Englishman in L.A. is about an English author who comes to the U.S. to promote his best-selling novel. While in L.A., he finds himself being sucked into the glamorous world of Hollywood. However, Tom Dingle (Moir) may be a touch too “English” for Hollywood and Hollywood bigwigs may butcher his work beyond recognition.
It’s an amusing premise and it forms the basis of a hilarious new sitcom that’s currently being broadcast on Youtube. The use of the online platform is something that recently worked well for James Corden whose BBC hit-com The Wrong Mans was broadcast in the U.S. on Hulu.
The love affair between U.S. viewers and British TV producers has been going on for decades but Cameron Moir has spiced things up with a brand new series that you can only watch online. As the title suggests, Englishman in L.A. is about an English author who comes to the U.S. to promote his best-selling novel. While in L.A., he finds himself being sucked into the glamorous world of Hollywood. However, Tom Dingle (Moir) may be a touch too “English” for Hollywood and Hollywood bigwigs may butcher his work beyond recognition.
It’s an amusing premise and it forms the basis of a hilarious new sitcom that’s currently being broadcast on Youtube. The use of the online platform is something that recently worked well for James Corden whose BBC hit-com The Wrong Mans was broadcast in the U.S. on Hulu.
- 2/4/2014
- by Edited by K Kinsella
Amber Riley dominated a tough week in the "Dancing with the Stars" Season 17 premiere. Along with professional partner Derek Hough, Amber earned all 9s for 27 points. Not only was this the top score of the night, it also matched a "DWTS" season premiere record.
What did Amber and Derek have to say about that afterwards? Find out about that and Amber's "Glee" future in this interview.
How do you feel about getting such high scores in the very first week?
Amber: We'll take it. We worked really hard! I mean, we're scared, but we'll take it.
Derek: We're like ... Okay?!
Amber: It's high for the first week, but we worked really hard at this. That felt good!
Derek: Yeah, whether or not it's the beginning, middle, end -- whatever it is -- but when there's a song that's great. When it all kind of comes together, it comes together.
What did Amber and Derek have to say about that afterwards? Find out about that and Amber's "Glee" future in this interview.
How do you feel about getting such high scores in the very first week?
Amber: We'll take it. We worked really hard! I mean, we're scared, but we'll take it.
Derek: We're like ... Okay?!
Amber: It's high for the first week, but we worked really hard at this. That felt good!
Derek: Yeah, whether or not it's the beginning, middle, end -- whatever it is -- but when there's a song that's great. When it all kind of comes together, it comes together.
- 9/17/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Amber Riley had a reason to be filled with "Glee" on Monday night.
With her professional partner - four-time mirrorball winner Derek Hough -- she tied the record for best opening week score ever on "Dancing with the Stars."
In front of her "Glee" pals Kevin McHale, Chris Colfer, Dianna Agron, Ashley Fink and Jenna Ushkowitz, the singer and actress hit the dance floor for a sassy cha cha -- one which paid a little homage to Beyonce's "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)" -- and walked off with three 9s from the judges.
Photos: ...
Copyright 2013 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
With her professional partner - four-time mirrorball winner Derek Hough -- she tied the record for best opening week score ever on "Dancing with the Stars."
In front of her "Glee" pals Kevin McHale, Chris Colfer, Dianna Agron, Ashley Fink and Jenna Ushkowitz, the singer and actress hit the dance floor for a sassy cha cha -- one which paid a little homage to Beyonce's "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)" -- and walked off with three 9s from the judges.
Photos: ...
Copyright 2013 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
- 9/17/2013
- by access.hollywood@nbcuni.com (AccessHollywood.com Editorial Staff)
- Access Hollywood
Forget about the actual Oscars, the place to be last night was the 21st Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party at Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood. We've got photos from the event including an adorable Zachary Levon Furnish-John, True Blood cast members, Heidi Klum's heaving bosom, Jim Carrey's big feet, and pics of Chris Colfer's dashing escort Will Sherrod.
Chris Colfer (center) and Will Sherrod (left)
Correction: This photo was initially misidentified as to location/date.
Image actually from SAG awards Jan. 27.
Remaining photos all from last night's 21st Annual Elton John
AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party.
(All photos: Getty)
Heidi Klum... showing everything but side boob.
Jim Carrey
Emma Roberts and Evan Peters
True Blood's Ryan Kwanten with Elton John, David Furnish and Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John
Jennifer Coolidge
Jane Lynch
Miley Cyrus and Kelly Osbourne
Topher Grace and Ian Somerhalder...
Chris Colfer (center) and Will Sherrod (left)
Correction: This photo was initially misidentified as to location/date.
Image actually from SAG awards Jan. 27.
Remaining photos all from last night's 21st Annual Elton John
AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party.
(All photos: Getty)
Heidi Klum... showing everything but side boob.
Jim Carrey
Emma Roberts and Evan Peters
True Blood's Ryan Kwanten with Elton John, David Furnish and Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John
Jennifer Coolidge
Jane Lynch
Miley Cyrus and Kelly Osbourne
Topher Grace and Ian Somerhalder...
- 2/25/2013
- by AfterElton.com Staff
- The Backlot
Free your social calendars, Gleeks: You are invited to the Sadie Hawkins dance on January 24.
When this Fox comedy finally returns from hiatus, the girls of New Directions will organize the classic dance in which females ask males to accompany them for the evening. Who will go with whom?
The newly-released don't reveal the answer. But we do know Ashley Fink will reprise the role of Lauren on the episode, while Blaine, Artie and company will wow us with a number...
Elsewhere on this Glee Season 4 installment, look for Sam to become convinced that the Warblers cheated at Sectionals, making it it his mission to find the evidence; while Kurt attempts to find his niche at Nyada.
When this Fox comedy finally returns from hiatus, the girls of New Directions will organize the classic dance in which females ask males to accompany them for the evening. Who will go with whom?
The newly-released don't reveal the answer. But we do know Ashley Fink will reprise the role of Lauren on the episode, while Blaine, Artie and company will wow us with a number...
Elsewhere on this Glee Season 4 installment, look for Sam to become convinced that the Warblers cheated at Sectionals, making it it his mission to find the evidence; while Kurt attempts to find his niche at Nyada.
- 1/9/2013
- by matt@mediavine.com (Matt Richenthal)
- TVfanatic
We've been talking about Chris Colfer's debut film Struck By Lightning for over a year, from our delight at learning Chris would write and star, through its initial premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival last April. On January 11th, it will finally be released theatrically (it's already available On Demand), and last night it had its official premiere in Hollywood.
Chris was there, as well as co-stars from the film and Glee, all justifiably proud. Congrats, Chris!
Darren Criss, Chris, Max Adler
Dot Marie Jones
Robbie Amell
Sarah Hyland
With Dermot Mulroney
Lauren Potter
Shawn Pyfrom
Ashley Fink
Darren, Chris, Harry Shum Jr.
Rebel Wilson
Graham Rogers
Reid Ewing
Tags: IMDbChris ColferStruck By LightningDarren CrissHarry Shum Jr.Teaser Photo: ...
Chris was there, as well as co-stars from the film and Glee, all justifiably proud. Congrats, Chris!
Darren Criss, Chris, Max Adler
Dot Marie Jones
Robbie Amell
Sarah Hyland
With Dermot Mulroney
Lauren Potter
Shawn Pyfrom
Ashley Fink
Darren, Chris, Harry Shum Jr.
Rebel Wilson
Graham Rogers
Reid Ewing
Tags: IMDbChris ColferStruck By LightningDarren CrissHarry Shum Jr.Teaser Photo: ...
- 1/8/2013
- by snicks
- The Backlot
By Rachel Bennett
Television Editor & Columnist
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News recently broke that two characters are coming back to their respective TV series this season: Nancy Donovan (Julianne Moore) will return to NBC’s 30 Rock, and Lauren Zizes (Ashley Fink) will sing another tune on Fox’s Glee.
Throughout any show’s lifespan, characters come and go. Sometimes, it’s a welcome departure, but other times, it feels like an unfinished sentence — we’re left to wonder what happens to this person and if we’ll ever see him or her again. In the worst case scenarios, it seems an integral magic leaves with a major player.
If we’re lucky, a beloved character makes a reappearance after taking time away. Check out the top five TV characters I hope we’re fortunate enough to see again.
5. Pamela (Pamela Adlon) — FX’s Louie
Pamela’s exit from Louie is so perfect that I almost didn’t include her,...
Television Editor & Columnist
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News recently broke that two characters are coming back to their respective TV series this season: Nancy Donovan (Julianne Moore) will return to NBC’s 30 Rock, and Lauren Zizes (Ashley Fink) will sing another tune on Fox’s Glee.
Throughout any show’s lifespan, characters come and go. Sometimes, it’s a welcome departure, but other times, it feels like an unfinished sentence — we’re left to wonder what happens to this person and if we’ll ever see him or her again. In the worst case scenarios, it seems an integral magic leaves with a major player.
If we’re lucky, a beloved character makes a reappearance after taking time away. Check out the top five TV characters I hope we’re fortunate enough to see again.
5. Pamela (Pamela Adlon) — FX’s Louie
Pamela’s exit from Louie is so perfect that I almost didn’t include her,...
- 12/31/2012
- by Rachel Bennett
- Scott Feinberg
Just when you thought things couldn't get any more twisted or crazy on "Glee," the show springs a whole bunch of surprises at us. When the show returns with new season 4 episodes in January, we can expect the following: a major scandal that will shape the course of the season, new love interests along with returning faces, and multiple "Glee" characters taking off clothes.
"Sadie Hawkins"
Airing on Thursday, Jan. 24, "Sadie Hawkins" will be the first new "Glee" season 4 episode this winter. The show's official description reads as follows:
"McKinley's Sadie Hawkins dance offers several gleeks a rare chance to feel empowered. Sam and Blaine investigate a possible cheating scandal at Sectionals. Kurt makes a new friend at Nyada."
The empowering school dance isn't too much to get excited about. The only news there is the return of Ashley Fink as Lauren Zizes. As for Kurt's (Chris Colfer) new friend,...
"Sadie Hawkins"
Airing on Thursday, Jan. 24, "Sadie Hawkins" will be the first new "Glee" season 4 episode this winter. The show's official description reads as follows:
"McKinley's Sadie Hawkins dance offers several gleeks a rare chance to feel empowered. Sam and Blaine investigate a possible cheating scandal at Sectionals. Kurt makes a new friend at Nyada."
The empowering school dance isn't too much to get excited about. The only news there is the return of Ashley Fink as Lauren Zizes. As for Kurt's (Chris Colfer) new friend,...
- 12/27/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
2013 is already looking confident, powerful and self-assured — or is that just the way that Glee‘s Sue “C”s it?
We’re assuming the take-charge coach just figured she could fulfill everyone’s duties better than they could, hence her impression of Kurt, Will, Rachel, Brittany, Blaine and Artie in the exclusive art below.
Related | Glee Scoop: Ashley Fink Books Return
Take a peek, then hit the comments: What are you most looking forward to when the musical series returns to Fox on Thursday, Jan. 24 (9/8c)?...
We’re assuming the take-charge coach just figured she could fulfill everyone’s duties better than they could, hence her impression of Kurt, Will, Rachel, Brittany, Blaine and Artie in the exclusive art below.
Related | Glee Scoop: Ashley Fink Books Return
Take a peek, then hit the comments: What are you most looking forward to when the musical series returns to Fox on Thursday, Jan. 24 (9/8c)?...
- 12/27/2012
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
By Rachel Bennett
Television Editor & Columnist
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Top Stories
• Fox’s The X Factor is undergoing more judging shakeups. Although the reality singing competition added Britney Spears and Demi Lovato this season, judge L.A. Reid is departing the series following the finale.
• Dreams do come true! Jennifer Lawrence (Silver Linings Playbook) will host NBC’s Saturday Night Live on Jan. 19.
• In the aftermath of the tragic Newtown, Conn., shooting, TLC wisely delayed the premiere of its one-hour special Best Funeral Ever. Can we rename TLC (The Learning Channel) to Nsc (Nothing is Sacred Channel)?
• The third season of HBO’s Game of Thrones, debuting March 31, will be bigger (and hopefully better) than ever. All of the 10 episodes will be a little longer than usual, and as co-showrunner Dan Weiss explains, “There’s almost another full episode’s worth of extra minutes spread across the season.”
• Following the success of Pitch Perfect,...
Television Editor & Columnist
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Top Stories
• Fox’s The X Factor is undergoing more judging shakeups. Although the reality singing competition added Britney Spears and Demi Lovato this season, judge L.A. Reid is departing the series following the finale.
• Dreams do come true! Jennifer Lawrence (Silver Linings Playbook) will host NBC’s Saturday Night Live on Jan. 19.
• In the aftermath of the tragic Newtown, Conn., shooting, TLC wisely delayed the premiere of its one-hour special Best Funeral Ever. Can we rename TLC (The Learning Channel) to Nsc (Nothing is Sacred Channel)?
• The third season of HBO’s Game of Thrones, debuting March 31, will be bigger (and hopefully better) than ever. All of the 10 episodes will be a little longer than usual, and as co-showrunner Dan Weiss explains, “There’s almost another full episode’s worth of extra minutes spread across the season.”
• Following the success of Pitch Perfect,...
- 12/21/2012
- by Rachel Bennett
- Scott Feinberg
She knows what boys want and she’s now making her return to the set of Glee. Ashley Fink portrays Lauren Zizes on the Fox series, but it has been some time since we saw her last. Prepare for another encounter.
The come back is a brief one. TV Line reported that the actress is scheduled to appear in a one-episode guest spot. The plot of her return episode revolves around a Sadie Hawkins Dance. You know what that means. Girls ask the boys. But who will Lauren set her razor sharp sights on?
Zizes episode is also Glee‘s very first of the New Year! It happens on Jan. 24 (9/8c on Fox). It is predictably titled, wait for it, “Sadie Hawkins”. Yes, that’s somewhat lame, but Glee more than makes up for it with the episode after. That one airs on Jan. 31 and wait until you see the title.
The come back is a brief one. TV Line reported that the actress is scheduled to appear in a one-episode guest spot. The plot of her return episode revolves around a Sadie Hawkins Dance. You know what that means. Girls ask the boys. But who will Lauren set her razor sharp sights on?
Zizes episode is also Glee‘s very first of the New Year! It happens on Jan. 24 (9/8c on Fox). It is predictably titled, wait for it, “Sadie Hawkins”. Yes, that’s somewhat lame, but Glee more than makes up for it with the episode after. That one airs on Jan. 31 and wait until you see the title.
- 12/21/2012
- by Sasha Nova
- Boomtron
Get happy -- Ashley Fink is returning to "Glee" this winter. The actress -- who plays man-killer and Puck-tamer Lauren Zizes -- will have a single-episode return for an episode in January.
Although the Lauren Zizes character has been Mia since last season (in which she was seen only rarely), she is apparently not gone altogether from the world of McKinley High School. Fink will appear in the Jan. 24 episode -- the show's first episode after the winter-holiday hiatus -- for a Sadie Hawkins dance.
This brings up an important question: Who will Lauren Zizes take to the dance?
Assuming the ladies can choose a man who no longer attends high school, the obvious choice is Lauren's ex, Puck (Mark Salling). He is, as far as we know, single. And, thanks to his depressing life off in Los Angeles, Puck has returned to Lima for the moment. Could he...
Although the Lauren Zizes character has been Mia since last season (in which she was seen only rarely), she is apparently not gone altogether from the world of McKinley High School. Fink will appear in the Jan. 24 episode -- the show's first episode after the winter-holiday hiatus -- for a Sadie Hawkins dance.
This brings up an important question: Who will Lauren Zizes take to the dance?
Assuming the ladies can choose a man who no longer attends high school, the obvious choice is Lauren's ex, Puck (Mark Salling). He is, as far as we know, single. And, thanks to his depressing life off in Los Angeles, Puck has returned to Lima for the moment. Could he...
- 12/20/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Gleeks, rejoice! Puckerman's ex-girlfriend Lauren Zizes is returning to 'Glee' for a one-episode guest spot, according to HollywoodLife.com sister site TVLine! Ashley Fink is making a triumphant return to Glee after mysteriously being absent from most of season 3 and the first 10 episode of season 4. When the show returns for the second half of season 4 in January, Lauren Zizes will once again roam the halls of William McKinley High School in time for the Sadie Hawkins Dance, HollywoodLife.com sister site TVLine reports. With the help of TVLine, we can whittle down her possible suitors. Artie (Kevin McHale) is currently with Sugar, Sam (Chord Overstreet) is with Brittany (Heather Morris) and Blaine (Darren Criss) dates men, so that leaves either Ryder (Blake Jenner) or Jake (Jacob Artist) for Ashley's taking. I suppose it's all up to whom Marley (Melissa Benoist) does Not choose as her date. Decisions,...
- 12/20/2012
- by Christopher Rogers
- HollywoodLife
Birthday shoutouts go to Allan Hyde (above), who is 23, Jonah Hill is 29, and Alan Parsons is 64.Ashley Fink will return as Lauren for the January 24th episode of Glee Henry Rollins: Gay Marriage Is Punk Rock. Henry has always been a great ally.Barney Frank On Westboro Baptist Church, prostitution And bigot Antonin Scalia. Congrats to São Paulo, Brazil! Below you can see the Kickstarter Campaign for Gay Warriors, which will document gay military service members and their families.
AIDS activist Spencer Cox passed away this week at the age of 44, and below you can see Anderson and the faboo Rosie Perez pay tribute.
This week marks the 30th anniversary of the release of The Dark Crystal. I so wanted Gelfling wings ... but I'm a boy.
Sam Raimi's Oz The Great And Powerful. comes out March 8th.
Chris Colfer takes a break while filming.
Not to be outdone,...
AIDS activist Spencer Cox passed away this week at the age of 44, and below you can see Anderson and the faboo Rosie Perez pay tribute.
This week marks the 30th anniversary of the release of The Dark Crystal. I so wanted Gelfling wings ... but I'm a boy.
Sam Raimi's Oz The Great And Powerful. comes out March 8th.
Chris Colfer takes a break while filming.
Not to be outdone,...
- 12/20/2012
- by snicks
- The Backlot
Make way for young Cora!
According to TVLine, "Charmed" vet Rose McGowan is headed to "Once Upon A Time," to play young Cora (Barbara Hershey) in an upcoming episode of the fantasy series which will zero in on the backstory of Regina's (Lana Parrilla) evil mother.
"Once Upon a Time" returns to ABC on Sun., Jan 6. at 8 p.m. Est.
In other casting news ...
Aaron Sorkin is getting ready for his "Simpson" closeup. Sorkin is stopping by the animated series to lend much-needed advice to the series' news anchor Kent Brockman as he goes through a career crisis. [EW]
Ashley Fink is on her way back to "Glee." Puck's (Mark Salling) ex-girlfriend Lauren Zizes (Fink) is headed back to the halls of William McKinley just in time for the school's Sadie Hawkins dance. [TVLine]
Utkarsh Ambudkar is swinging by "The Mindy Project." The "Pitch Perfect" actor will play Mindy's (Mindy Kaling) rapper,...
According to TVLine, "Charmed" vet Rose McGowan is headed to "Once Upon A Time," to play young Cora (Barbara Hershey) in an upcoming episode of the fantasy series which will zero in on the backstory of Regina's (Lana Parrilla) evil mother.
"Once Upon a Time" returns to ABC on Sun., Jan 6. at 8 p.m. Est.
In other casting news ...
Aaron Sorkin is getting ready for his "Simpson" closeup. Sorkin is stopping by the animated series to lend much-needed advice to the series' news anchor Kent Brockman as he goes through a career crisis. [EW]
Ashley Fink is on her way back to "Glee." Puck's (Mark Salling) ex-girlfriend Lauren Zizes (Fink) is headed back to the halls of William McKinley just in time for the school's Sadie Hawkins dance. [TVLine]
Utkarsh Ambudkar is swinging by "The Mindy Project." The "Pitch Perfect" actor will play Mindy's (Mindy Kaling) rapper,...
- 12/20/2012
- by Leigh Weingus
- Huffington Post
She deputed with no real goodbye, but now Ashley Fink is set to say hello to Glee viewers once again.
The actress will reprise the role of Lauren Zizes on the very first episode of 2013, which airs on January 24 and is based around the school's Sadie Hawkins Dance.
Fink appeared throughout Glee Season 2, dating Puck for a period of time, but was gone for almost all of Season 3 and this will make the character's first Season 4 appearance.
No word yet on what brings Lauren back around, but we're guessing she'll be asking someone we know to the dance.
The actress will reprise the role of Lauren Zizes on the very first episode of 2013, which airs on January 24 and is based around the school's Sadie Hawkins Dance.
Fink appeared throughout Glee Season 2, dating Puck for a period of time, but was gone for almost all of Season 3 and this will make the character's first Season 4 appearance.
No word yet on what brings Lauren back around, but we're guessing she'll be asking someone we know to the dance.
- 12/20/2012
- by matt@mediavine.com (Matt Richenthal)
- TVfanatic
Prepared to get Zized (albeit briefly) when Glee returns for the second half of Season 4.
TVLine has confirmed that Ashley Fink, who plays Puck’s ex-girlfriend Lauren Zizes, is retuning to the show for a one-episode guest spot after being absent for most of Season 3 and the first 10 episodes of Season 4.
Related | Glee Winter Finale Recap: Snow More Drama
The tough-talking former member of New Directions will be back in the halls of William McKinley High School just in time for the school’s Sadie Hawkins Dance. And given that Artie is with Sugar, Sam is with Brittany and Blaine exclusively dates the fellas,...
TVLine has confirmed that Ashley Fink, who plays Puck’s ex-girlfriend Lauren Zizes, is retuning to the show for a one-episode guest spot after being absent for most of Season 3 and the first 10 episodes of Season 4.
Related | Glee Winter Finale Recap: Snow More Drama
The tough-talking former member of New Directions will be back in the halls of William McKinley High School just in time for the school’s Sadie Hawkins Dance. And given that Artie is with Sugar, Sam is with Brittany and Blaine exclusively dates the fellas,...
- 12/20/2012
- by Michael Slezak
- TVLine.com
Kristen Chenoweth is dating The Bachelor's Jake Pavelka. I'm sure I can see the attraction, but considering all the hot tub hijinks on that show, I hope she's had all her shots.
Evidently British civil servants are thinking a lot about gay sex. It seems that traditionally, British law requires that a marriage be consummated to be completely legal, and nobody is quite sure what "consummated" means for a gay couple or a lesbian couple. The law defines it for heterosexual couples as "complete penetration of the vagina by the penis, although it does not matter if a condom or ejaculation is involved." They considered amending the law to remove the consummation requirement for all couples, but felt that any changes to heterosexual marriage would bring opposition. So what is consummation to you?
Denis O'Hare is returning to Law & Order Svu as Father Shea. It doesn't sounds like Father...
Evidently British civil servants are thinking a lot about gay sex. It seems that traditionally, British law requires that a marriage be consummated to be completely legal, and nobody is quite sure what "consummated" means for a gay couple or a lesbian couple. The law defines it for heterosexual couples as "complete penetration of the vagina by the penis, although it does not matter if a condom or ejaculation is involved." They considered amending the law to remove the consummation requirement for all couples, but felt that any changes to heterosexual marriage would bring opposition. So what is consummation to you?
Denis O'Hare is returning to Law & Order Svu as Father Shea. It doesn't sounds like Father...
- 12/4/2012
- by lostinmiami
- The Backlot
Tags: Morning BrewWanda SykesTrevor ProjectNaya RiveraBrenda Sue FultonGertrude SteinIMDb
Good morning!
It's the most wonderful time of the year, when your favorite Lgbt authors talk about the best gay book they read in 2012. Alison Bechdel's Are You My Mother? was a popular one, because it's really freaking good.
Mary Lynn Rajskub went on the podcast Our Fifteen Minutes to discuss her recent coming out, although she'd probably hate if you called it that.
Naya Rivera looked gorgeous on the red carpet of the Trevor Live last night. We have a video interview coming later today. For now, settle for this photo.
Here are some of the other women who attended the event.
Jane Lynch and Lara Embry
Brittany Snow
Anna Kendrick
Ashley Fink
Samantha Ronson
Aubrey Plaza, Rashida Jones and Amy Poehler
Jenna Ushkowitz
Beth Behrs
Kristin Chenoweth
Sara Bareilles
Sarah Hyland
Pauley Perrette
Kat Graham
Zoe Saldana
Photos courtesy...
Good morning!
It's the most wonderful time of the year, when your favorite Lgbt authors talk about the best gay book they read in 2012. Alison Bechdel's Are You My Mother? was a popular one, because it's really freaking good.
Mary Lynn Rajskub went on the podcast Our Fifteen Minutes to discuss her recent coming out, although she'd probably hate if you called it that.
Naya Rivera looked gorgeous on the red carpet of the Trevor Live last night. We have a video interview coming later today. For now, settle for this photo.
Here are some of the other women who attended the event.
Jane Lynch and Lara Embry
Brittany Snow
Anna Kendrick
Ashley Fink
Samantha Ronson
Aubrey Plaza, Rashida Jones and Amy Poehler
Jenna Ushkowitz
Beth Behrs
Kristin Chenoweth
Sara Bareilles
Sarah Hyland
Pauley Perrette
Kat Graham
Zoe Saldana
Photos courtesy...
- 12/3/2012
- by trishbendix
- AfterEllen.com
Last night, two Twilight Saga stars - Ashley Greene ("Alice Cullen") and Edi Gathegi ("Laurent") - participated in Montblanc's special "24 Hour Plays" off-Broadway in Santa Monica, California to benefit the Urban Arts Partnership. The format for the "24 Hour Plays" can be brutal, as it includes a program which features six original short plays which have been written, rehearsed and performed, all in just 24 hours by the separated castmembers. View slideshow: Ashley Greene and Edi Gathegi at 24 Hour Plays Gathegi shared this sneak peek of his group's script on Twitter, while Greene tweeted with her group - which included Ashley Fink, Brooklyn Decker, and Jessica Szohr - saying, "Best. Night. Ever" and "I feel like I was just at adult summer camp with the most incredible and ....
- 6/18/2012
- by thetwilightexaminer
- Twilight Examiner
Amber Riley is not leaving Glee. Maybe.
Gleeks around the world were sent in a tizzy last night when Amber Riley seemingly let it slip via Twitter that her character would not return to Glee. Following a mass of media attention, Mercedes herself set out to clarify her previous statement.
Related: First Look: Lohan on 'Glee'
"My tweet apparently has been misconstrued," she wrote. "I was not confirming I was leaving the show. Just stating that I would miss being in the classroom everyday with the cast and that would be changing. Thanks for the support guys :)"
She adds, "That's the good and bad thing about twitter. It can be used to extinguish rumors but it also spreads them like wildfire!"
Related: 7 'Glee' Songs That Improve On The Original
Riley's original tweet came off as a final farewell of sorts and was posted after filming her final scenes of this season's finale...
Gleeks around the world were sent in a tizzy last night when Amber Riley seemingly let it slip via Twitter that her character would not return to Glee. Following a mass of media attention, Mercedes herself set out to clarify her previous statement.
Related: First Look: Lohan on 'Glee'
"My tweet apparently has been misconstrued," she wrote. "I was not confirming I was leaving the show. Just stating that I would miss being in the classroom everyday with the cast and that would be changing. Thanks for the support guys :)"
She adds, "That's the good and bad thing about twitter. It can be used to extinguish rumors but it also spreads them like wildfire!"
Related: 7 'Glee' Songs That Improve On The Original
Riley's original tweet came off as a final farewell of sorts and was posted after filming her final scenes of this season's finale...
- 5/11/2012
- TheInsider.com
Glee actress Amber Riley has become the latest star to leave the hit U.S. TV show.
The 26 year old, who plays Mercedes Jones on the musical series, will bid farewell to the New Directions glee club at McKinley High at the end of the current third season as her character graduates from school.
After filming her final scenes for the programme, she took to Twitter.com to write, "That's a wrap on Amber Riley! Just closed a chapter in my life.
"I'm going to miss the whole Glee family, seeing them everyday! I have so many brothers and sisters now. But I am looking forward to a much needed and deserved summer vacation! School's Out Glee Kids! Let's play!"
Actress Ashley Fink, who portrays Lauren Zizes, was revealed to have been dropped from the cast last month, while series co-creator Ryan Murphy previously announced he would be fading out the characters played by leading stars Lea Michele, Chris Colfer and Cory Monteith as they 'graduate' this season, although they will return for cameos in future episodes.
The 26 year old, who plays Mercedes Jones on the musical series, will bid farewell to the New Directions glee club at McKinley High at the end of the current third season as her character graduates from school.
After filming her final scenes for the programme, she took to Twitter.com to write, "That's a wrap on Amber Riley! Just closed a chapter in my life.
"I'm going to miss the whole Glee family, seeing them everyday! I have so many brothers and sisters now. But I am looking forward to a much needed and deserved summer vacation! School's Out Glee Kids! Let's play!"
Actress Ashley Fink, who portrays Lauren Zizes, was revealed to have been dropped from the cast last month, while series co-creator Ryan Murphy previously announced he would be fading out the characters played by leading stars Lea Michele, Chris Colfer and Cory Monteith as they 'graduate' this season, although they will return for cameos in future episodes.
- 5/10/2012
- WENN
Ashley Fink was front-and-center during the second season of Glee when her character, Lauren Zizes, began dating Puck (Mark Salling). But this season, after her character bowed out of New Directions and dumped her hot beau in the season premiere, there has been significantly less of the acid-tongued teen. And don’t expect that to change any time soon.
At the premiere of Chris Colfer’s new flick, Struck By Lightning, which the wonder-kid wrote and stars in, Fink told The Insider that her absence from Glee is likely an extended — if not permanent — one. “It is what it is,...
At the premiere of Chris Colfer’s new flick, Struck By Lightning, which the wonder-kid wrote and stars in, Fink told The Insider that her absence from Glee is likely an extended — if not permanent — one. “It is what it is,...
- 4/24/2012
- by Sandra Gonzalez
- EW - Inside TV
You have apparently seen the last of Lauren Zizes on "Glee," says the actress who plays (played?) her.
Ashley Fink has been absent from the show since the beginning of Season 3, when she ended things with Puck (Mark Salling) and quit New Directions. There were reports that she'd return later in the season, but that hasn't happened yet -- and to hear Fink tell it, it won't in the final few episodes either.
"It is what it is," Fink told "The Insider" at the weekend premiere of "Struck by Lightning," starring and written by her "Glee" castmate Chris Colfer. "Lauren's somewhere in that school, she's just not on camera or being talked about. ... She's involved in activities that aren't televised."
Fink says she dropped by the set recently to see her friends there, but she did so only as a visitor. She also says she misses the "fun experience...
Ashley Fink has been absent from the show since the beginning of Season 3, when she ended things with Puck (Mark Salling) and quit New Directions. There were reports that she'd return later in the season, but that hasn't happened yet -- and to hear Fink tell it, it won't in the final few episodes either.
"It is what it is," Fink told "The Insider" at the weekend premiere of "Struck by Lightning," starring and written by her "Glee" castmate Chris Colfer. "Lauren's somewhere in that school, she's just not on camera or being talked about. ... She's involved in activities that aren't televised."
Fink says she dropped by the set recently to see her friends there, but she did so only as a visitor. She also says she misses the "fun experience...
- 4/23/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Actress Ashley Fink has been dropped from the cast of Glee.
The plus-size star played Lauren Zizes on the hit TV musical series, but fans were left wondering about her future when her character quit the high school glee club New Directions at the start of the third season last year.
Now Fink has confirmed she won't be returning to McKinley High.
She tells TheInsider.com, "It is what it is. Lauren's somewhere in that school, she's just not on camera or being talked about. She's involved in activities that aren't televised."
However, the 25 year old insists she isn't bitter about losing her job - because she understands it's just how the TV industry works.
She adds, "Glee is very much a fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants (operation) in the way that best laid plans never quite come together. They have so many (characters) to take care of and I think once they made the decision that all these characters were going to graduate, it shifted the way this season was going to go."
Co-creator Ryan Murphy previously revealed he will also be fading out the characters played by leading stars Lea Michele, Chris Colfer and Cory Monteith as they "graduate" at the end of the current third series, although they will return for cameos in future episodes.
The plus-size star played Lauren Zizes on the hit TV musical series, but fans were left wondering about her future when her character quit the high school glee club New Directions at the start of the third season last year.
Now Fink has confirmed she won't be returning to McKinley High.
She tells TheInsider.com, "It is what it is. Lauren's somewhere in that school, she's just not on camera or being talked about. She's involved in activities that aren't televised."
However, the 25 year old insists she isn't bitter about losing her job - because she understands it's just how the TV industry works.
She adds, "Glee is very much a fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants (operation) in the way that best laid plans never quite come together. They have so many (characters) to take care of and I think once they made the decision that all these characters were going to graduate, it shifted the way this season was going to go."
Co-creator Ryan Murphy previously revealed he will also be fading out the characters played by leading stars Lea Michele, Chris Colfer and Cory Monteith as they "graduate" at the end of the current third series, although they will return for cameos in future episodes.
- 4/23/2012
- WENN
Fans were shocked when Lauren Zizes quit New Directions in the season three premiere given the fact she'd become such an integral character throughout Glee's sophomore season. At the time, creator Ryan Murphy promised that while actress Ashley Fink's episode order had been reduced, she "has a major story with Chris Colfer" coming up.
Related - Glee's Graduation Music Revealed
Well, that never materialized and Lauren has been completely M.I.A. from Glee since October's Asian F. And according to Ashley, fans won't get "Zized" again this season -- or probably ever.
"It is what it is," Fink told me at Saturday's Struck By Lightning premiere. "Lauren's somewhere in that school, she's just not on camera or being talked about [laughs]. She's involved in activities that aren't televised."
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And no one is sadder about this turn of events that Lauren. "Of course...
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And no one is sadder about this turn of events that Lauren. "Of course...
- 4/23/2012
- TheInsider.com
"I'm a masochist." So said Chris Colfer to laughs following the world premiere of "Struck by Lightning" at the Tribeca Film Festival.
He must be. Colfer makes both his screenwriting and feature-film acting debut in the coming-of-age film, which begins with his character getting killed by a lightning strike.
Best known for his Golden Globe-winning performance on "Glee," Colfer was on the receiving end of numerous cheers and yelps from the excited audience at Tribeca on Saturday night. One young girl asked him for an autograph during the Q&A ("Follow-up question: Do you think you can sign this?") and "Glee" co-stars Amber Riley and Ashley Fink were also in attendance. (Emma Watson was too, and she asked a question of one of the producers, to which Colfer replied, "You look so familiar!")
Directed by Brian Dannelly ("Saved!"), "Lightning" flashes back after its shocking start to the life of Carson...
He must be. Colfer makes both his screenwriting and feature-film acting debut in the coming-of-age film, which begins with his character getting killed by a lightning strike.
Best known for his Golden Globe-winning performance on "Glee," Colfer was on the receiving end of numerous cheers and yelps from the excited audience at Tribeca on Saturday night. One young girl asked him for an autograph during the Q&A ("Follow-up question: Do you think you can sign this?") and "Glee" co-stars Amber Riley and Ashley Fink were also in attendance. (Emma Watson was too, and she asked a question of one of the producers, to which Colfer replied, "You look so familiar!")
Directed by Brian Dannelly ("Saved!"), "Lightning" flashes back after its shocking start to the life of Carson...
- 4/22/2012
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
"I'm a masochist." So said Chris Colfer to laughs following the world premiere of "Struck by Lightning" at the Tribeca Film Festival.
He must be. Colfer makes both his screenwriting and feature-film acting debut in the coming-of-age film, which begins with his character getting killed by a lightning strike.
Best known for his Golden Globe-winning performance on "Glee," Colfer was on the receiving end of numerous cheers and yelps from the excited audience at Tribeca on Saturday night. One young girl asked him for an autograph during the Q&A ("Follow-up question: Do you think you can sign this?") and "Glee" co-stars Amber Riley and Ashley Fink were also in attendance. (Emma Watson was too, and she asked a question of one of the producers, to which Colfer replied, "You look so familiar!")
Directed by Brian Dannelly ("Saved!"), "Lightning" flashes back after its shocking start to the life of Carson...
He must be. Colfer makes both his screenwriting and feature-film acting debut in the coming-of-age film, which begins with his character getting killed by a lightning strike.
Best known for his Golden Globe-winning performance on "Glee," Colfer was on the receiving end of numerous cheers and yelps from the excited audience at Tribeca on Saturday night. One young girl asked him for an autograph during the Q&A ("Follow-up question: Do you think you can sign this?") and "Glee" co-stars Amber Riley and Ashley Fink were also in attendance. (Emma Watson was too, and she asked a question of one of the producers, to which Colfer replied, "You look so familiar!")
Directed by Brian Dannelly ("Saved!"), "Lightning" flashes back after its shocking start to the life of Carson...
- 4/22/2012
- by The Huffington Post
- Aol TV.
Yes, it’s that time of year again. The Oscars! Hosted by Billy Crystal! And after sorting through thousands of photos from last night’s affair, we bring you the best pics from backstage at the Oscars, the Vanity Fair Party, the 20th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Viewing Party, and all the other soirees neither of us were invited to. So please, sit back, block some time, and let’s take a glance at the Oscar Photos They Don’t Want You To See: Most Likely To Be Ridding Her Body Of Termites Jennifer Lopez and Maybe That Little Girl In The Back “Coming Up Next! N***As In Paris!” Nina Dobrev and Ian Sommerholder Woman Achieves The Rare “Double Jolie” Kelly Lynch It’S As If All Our Moms Met Adam Lambert Last Night Steven Tyler and Adam Lambert Lisa Kudrowiest Jennifer Westfeldt and Jon Hamm “Did I...
- 2/28/2012
- by Michelle Collins
- BestWeekEver
Dianna Agron, Emma Stone Glee's Dianna Agron and The Help's Emma Stone arrive at the 2012 Screen Actors Guild Awards, which was presented on TNT/TBS from the Shrine Auditorium on January 29 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Lester Cohen/WireImage.) This year, Dianna Agron was a SAG Award nominee for her participation in the television comedy/musical series Glee. The long list of Agron's fellow Glee nominees consisted of Jayma Mays, Amber Riley, Harry Shum Jr., Jenna Ushkowitz, Heather Morris, Jane Lynch, Matthew Morrison, Chris Colfer, Ashley Fink, Naya Rivera, Mark Salling, Chord Overstreet, Lea Michele, Mike O'Malley, Kevin McHale, Cory Monteith, Dot Jones, Lauren Potter, Darren Criss, and Iqbal Theba. Emma Stone was also a SAG Award nominee for her work in an ensemble — but in the motion picture categories. Her fellow players in Tate Taylor's The Help were Ahna O'Reilly, Chris Lowell, Allison Janney, Bryce Dallas Howard,...
- 2/1/2012
- by D. Zhea
- Alt Film Guide
Kit Harington, Game of Thrones SAG Awards 2012 Television Winners Pt.1 Ensemble/Drama Series * Boardwalk Empire Steve Buscemi / Enoch Nucky Thompson Dominic Chianese / Leander Cephas Whitlock Robert Clohessy / Ward Boss Jim Neary Dabney Coleman / Louis Kaestner Charlie Cox / Owen Sleater Josie & Lucy Gallina / Emily Schroeder Stephen Graham / Al Capone Jack Huston / Richard Harrow Anthony Laciura / Eddie Kessler Heather Lind / Katy Kelly MacDonald / Margaret Schroeder Rory & Declan McTigue / Teddy Schroeder Gretchen Mol / Gillian Darmody Brady & Connor Noon/ Tommy Darmody Kevin O'Rourke / Mayor Edward Bader Aleksa Palladino / Angela Darmody Jacqueline Pennewill / Lilian Vincent Piazza / Lucky Luciano Michael Pitt / Jimmy Darmody Michael Shannon / Agent Nelson Van Alden Paul Sparks / Mickey Doyle Michael Stuhlbarg / Arnold Rothstein Peter Van Wagner / Isaac Ginsburg Shea Whigham / Elias Thompson Michael Kenneth Williams / Chalky White Anatol Yusef / Meyer Lansky Breaking Bad Jonathan Banks / Mike Betsy Brandt / Marie Schrader Ray Campbell / Tyrus Kitt Bryan Cranston / Walter White Giancarlo Esposito / Gus Fring...
- 1/30/2012
- by Steve Montgomery
- Alt Film Guide
In between snapping photos of my your favorite celebs at Sunday’s Golden Globe Awards, I trolled the red carpet, ballroom and after parties looking for — what else — spoilers on my your favorite shows! What follows are the scoopiest bits — and juiciest observations — from my Golden adventure, with ample assists from my fellow Globe-trotters Megan Masters and Vlada Gelman.
Glee And Modern Family | 20th Century Fox Television’s quick-thinking head of communications, Chris Alexander, devised a nifty work-around to the major seating shortage in the Beverly Hilton ballroom that squeezed out some cast members from Glee and Modern Family. Moments...
Glee And Modern Family | 20th Century Fox Television’s quick-thinking head of communications, Chris Alexander, devised a nifty work-around to the major seating shortage in the Beverly Hilton ballroom that squeezed out some cast members from Glee and Modern Family. Moments...
- 1/16/2012
- by Michael Ausiello
- TVLine.com
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