Cory Monteith: Last News

Glee actor Cory Monteith died tragically from an overdose of drugs and alcohol in 2013 at the age of 31. A new docuseries, called The Price Of Glee, alleges the actor's relapse was the result of another cast member of the hit series about a high school glee club encouraging the singer to have a drink at a party. The program, which will debut on ID and Discovery+ on Monday January 16, looks at Monteith's death in the first two episodes and features interviews with people who worked on the musical series as well as the Canadian actor's friends and former roommate.  New series: A new docu-series, The Price of Glee looks into the death of actor Cory Monteith, who died from an overdose of alcohol and drugs ins 2013 at the age of 31Dugg Kirkpatrick, who headed up the hair department during season three of the hit show, alleges it was an unnamed Glee star who pressured the recovering Cory to fall off the wagon.    The stylist says many of the male cast members would still come to him for haircuts even after he left the show, and Cory was one of them, claiming the actor would often confide in him about his struggles.  In an interview with The Daily Beast, Dugg contends the last time he saw the actor, Monteith was under the influence, even though he had completed rehab just a few months before.  Pressure:  Former hair  department head Dugg Kirkpatrick alleges it was an un-named cast member who pressured the actor, who had recently completed a stint at rehab, to drink at a party, triggering what became a fatal relapse'He was clean all the way up until he asked me for that haircut.

Glee actor Cory Monteith died tragically from an overdose of drugs and alcohol in 2013 at the age of 31. A new docuseries, called The Price Of Glee, alleges the actor's relapse was the result of another cast member of the hit series about a high school glee club encouraging the singer to have a drink at a party. The program, which will debut on ID and Discovery+ on Monday January 16, looks at Monteith's death in the first two episodes and features interviews with people who worked on the musical series as well as the Canadian actor's friends and former roommate.  New series: A new docu-series, The Price of Glee looks into the death of actor Cory Monteith, who died from an overdose of alcohol and drugs ins 2013 at the age of 31Dugg Kirkpatrick, who headed up the hair department during season three of the hit show, alleges it was an unnamed Glee star who pressured the recovering Cory to fall off the wagon.    The stylist says many of the male cast members would still come to him for haircuts even after he left the show, and Cory was one of them, claiming the actor would often confide in him about his struggles.  In an interview with The Daily Beast, Dugg contends the last time he saw the actor, Monteith was under the influence, even though he had completed rehab just a few months before.  Pressure:  Former hair  department head Dugg Kirkpatrick alleges it was an un-named cast member who pressured the actor, who had recently completed a stint at rehab, to drink at a party, triggering what became a fatal relapse'He was clean all the way up until he asked me for that haircut.

Kevin McHale is speaking out against the upcoming Glee docuseries!

Kevin McHale recently slammed the upcoming Discovery+ documentary titled, The Price Of Glee, with a Twitter post on Friday.The former Glee star, 34, reposted a tweet from writer, Ashley Ray-Harris, who claimed that cast and crew from the Emmy-winning series were involved, with the actor responding with, 'Show me this "cast" you speak of.'The three-part limited series re-examines the tragic deaths of former Glee cast members, including Naya Rivera, Cory Monteith, and Mark Salling, along with the death 'curse'  and controversies revolving around the Fox show.  Slammed: Kevin McHale, 34, slammed the upcoming documentary series, The Price Of Glee, on his Twitter earlier on Friday The actor and singer had reposted a Twitter post in which television writer, Ashley Ray-Harris typed, 'yes cast and crew are involved, no they are not comparing naya and cory to mark or making any similarity other than to say ‘they were all on the same show.'  Kevin quickly penned his own thoughts, 'Show me this 'cast' you speak of,' further calling the docu-series 'trash' by adding a trash can emoji. McHale, who notably portrayed the character of Artie Abrams on Glee, additionally typed out a follow-up statement to the post, expressing, 'This was the nice version, ftr.

UPDATE: Discovery+ and ID have unveiled a trailer for the series, which you can watch above. It will launch on January 16.

Three late Glee stars are the subject of an all-new trailer re-examining the “curse” of death surrounding the show.

The dirt on “Glee” is about to be dug up.

EJ Panaligan editor An upcoming three-part docuseries from Discovery+ and ID will seek to explore the behind-the-scenes controversies of Fox’s “Glee” series. With access to key cast and crew members, the documentary from Ample Entertainment will have its subjects share first-hand stories of their time on the show, which aired between 2009 and 2015. Topics discussed will unveil the highs and lows of show’s production, and will also include testimonials of close family and friends of the cast and production crew. The series is currently untitled, but aims to discuss the complicated and difficult subjects that the actors experience behind-the-scenes. Such as the loss of actor Cory Monteith, who played Finn, who succumbed to an accidental heroin overdose.

EXCLUSIVE: Discovery+ and ID are exploring the real story behind Fox’s hit series Glee.

"Glee" star Lea Michele is opening up about why she hasn’t seen the show’s tribute episode to late boyfriend and co-star Cory Monteith.  The Canadian actor kicked off her "An Evening with Lea Michele: Life in Music," tour in Washington, D.C., last week with an emotional performance of Bob Dylan’s "Make You Feel My Love," the same song she performed during the tribute episode to Monteith’s character, Finn Hudson.  The "Glee" star honored late boyfriend Cory Monteith’s passing on her Instagram story on the ninth anniversary of his death.  (Getty Images) During her first performance on tour, Michele explained to the crowd why she’s never watched the FOX series’ 2013 episode titled "The Quarterback." "I think if I don't watch it, it just kind of feels like Finn is still there," Michele explained to the audience. "So this [song, 'Make You Feel My Love'] is really special." Lea Michele attends the 75th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall June 12, 2022, in New York City.  (Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic) In 2013, Monteith was found dead in a hotel room in Vancouver.

Lea Michele shared about how she dealt with her former co-star and boyfriend Cory Monteith’s passing while performing the first show on her tour in Washington, DC, on July 20.

Lea Michele paid tribute to Cory Monteith while kicking off her new tour.The alum honored the memory of her former co-star and boyfriend — who died July 13, 2013 — while performing the first show on her An Evening With Lea Michele: Life in Music tour in Washington, DC, on July 20.Michele, 35, delivered a performance of Bob Dylan's «Make You Feel My Love,» which her character on, Rachel Berry, sang during the show's special tribute episode to Monteith and his character, Finn Hudson.Before singing the meaningful tune, she opened up about its significance and revealed that creator Ryan Murphy had asked her to decide which song Rachel would sing in Finn's honor — so she chose one that she and Monteith had actually listened to together while dating.«I don't even remember what I was listening to at the time. Like, nothing.

Lea Michele uploaded an adorable photo on her Instagram story earlier on Saturday showcasing her son, Ever Leo.Her son, almost two, was cheering up his mother, 35, as she recovered in bed from surgery.The star hasn't commented about what kind of surgery she underwent, but the actress has a lot of preparation ahead of her since the big reveal that she will be taking over the role of Fanny Brice in the Broadway musical, Funny Girl. Mom and son: Lea Michele, 35, shared an adorable post of her son, Ever Leo, as she recovered from surgeryIn the cute snap, the Glee actress is smiling happily at her son as he keeps her company as she recuperates at home.

Six months after it left Netflix, Glee is returning to streaming. The celebrated musical dramedy will be available on Disney’s Disney+ and Hulu starting June 1, coinciding with the kickoff of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month.

Wilson Chapman editorSix 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.

Michelle Carter’s story, which is being depicted in the Hulu series starring Elle Fanning, there’s no denying the influence and its star Lea Michele had on the teenager who was ultimately convicted of involuntary manslaughter for the 2014 death of boyfriend Conrad Roy (Colton Ryan). After a brief moment, in which Carter recites a popular monologue in the premiere, episode four (“Can’t Fight This Feeling”) takes Carter’s fascination even further with a dream sequence involving Fanning and Colton performing a cover of REO Speedwagon. While speaking with ET, Fanning and Colton as well as creators Liz Hannah and Patrick Macmanus break down that unexpected musical moment and why bringing Carter’s pop culture obsession to life on screen was so important to the series. About halfway through the episode, after the Assistant District Attorney in Massachusetts opened an investigation into Carter’s involvement in Roy’s death and she’s no longer allowed to use the internet or communicate with anyone involved in the case, a lonely Carter goes for a walk outside.

Amber Riley is explaining why she doesn’t use the word “curse” to describe the tragic things that have happened to the cast of Glee.

Amber Riley is explaining why she doesn’t use the word “curse” to describe the tragic things that have happened to the cast of Glee.

Actress and Glee alum Lea Michele recently remembered her former co-star and late boyfriend Cory Monteith on the 8th anniversary of his death. Yesterday, the actress, 34, took to her Instagram Story to share a touching tribute to Cory, who died at the age of 31 back in 2013.

Lea Michele is remembering late boyfriend Cory Monteith on the 8th anniversary of his death.