Tag: Glee
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‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ Stage Musical with ‘Glee’ Star Matthew Morrison is Coming to NBC
Following in the footsteps of Peter Pan, Grease, A Christmas Story, Hairspray, and The Sound of Music, another stage musical is coming to network television this holiday season. This time, it’s an adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical!, inspired by the classic story How the Grinch Stole Christmas, starring Glee star Matthew Morrison in…
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The History of Nurse Ratched Explained: A Primer for Ryan Murphy’s New Netflix Series
To say that Ryan Murphy is one of the busiest individuals working in television right now almost feels like an understatement. Best known for creating a number of popular shows — including Glee, American Horror Story, and Pose — Murphy has proven himself a force to be reckoned with when it comes to modern television.…
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‘Glee’ Actress Naya Rivera Confirmed Dead at Age 33
Actress and musician Naya Rivera, who played Santana Lopez on the Fox teen musical hit Glee, has been confirmed dead today after authorities found her body in Lake Piru near Santa Clarita, California. She had been missing and presumed dead for several days, and now Rivera, who was 33 years old, becomes the third major…
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A Visual Tour of Ryan Murphy’s Upcoming Projects
Ryan Murphy is one of the busiest men in Hollywood. The screenwriter and director behind hits such as “Glee” and FX’s “American Horror Story” is working on a multitude of film and television projects, including his first Netflix original series, “The Politician,” which debuts September 27. Murphy is also one of the industry’s most financially…
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‘The Politician’ Trailer: Ryan Murphy’s First Netflix Original Stars Gwyneth Paltrow & Ben Platt
As a child you’re often asked about what you want to be when you grow up, the answers tend to lean towards professional athletes or astronauts. Well, how about the President of the United States? “The Politician” looks at how a young man navigates high school before embarking on his political aspirations.The creator of the…
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Film News Roundup: Bella Thorne’s Crime Drama ‘Southland’ Starts Shooting
In today’s film news roundup, a Bella Thorne crime drama is shooting, Cinepolis is expanding in the Us and Bill Duke’s “The Killing Floor” is acquired.Production StartBella Thorne’s crime drama “Southland” has begun production in Oklahoma with Joshua Caldwell directing from his own script.The story follows two young lovers who rob their way across the…
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Darren Criss Will No Longer Play Lgbt Characters
Darren Criss first came to fame for his role on “Glee” and earned widespread acclaim for playing Andrew Cunanan on “The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story,” which is to say that he’s best known to audiences for playing gay men. The actor himself is not, however, and it’s for that reason that he…
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How Shangela Steals the Show in ‘A Star Is Born’
Reality series aficionados may recognize drag performer D.J. “Shangela: Pierce from his tenure as a two-time contestant on the Emmy Award-winning hit “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” as well as “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars,” but thanks to a small but plum role as a drag bar emcee-cum-bar owner in “A Star Is Born,” he’s drawn in…
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“Pose” Star Indya Moore Joins Modern Take on “Frankenstein”
Indya Moore is to star in an adaptation of “Frankenstein” that is described as a genderbending retelling of the classic story with a modern twist.Moore, who plays Angel in Ryan Murphy’s new FX drama “Pose,” will appear in the short film titled ‘Magic Hour‘ and is also credited as executive producer.On the 200th anniversary of…
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PETA Outraged Over Animal Abuse on Matthew Morrison Film Set, Demands Scene Be Cut
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is demanding that a scene be cut from an upcoming film starring Matthew Morrison (“Glee”), alleging that a German Shepherd was abused on its Chinese set. “Crazy Alien” is the last installment of a comedic trilogy from director Ning Hao, best known for “Breakup Buddies,” a feature that…