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Glee alum Amber Riley is opening up about a decision she made while filming the show.

The Masked Singer US winner Amber Riley became a household name in 2009, when she starred in the hit Hollywood TV series Glee as Mercedes Jones.From there it has been onwards and upwards for the star - making history with multiple reality TV wins and launching a successful musical theatre career.She has appeared on both the US and UK version of The Masked Singer, having been unmasked on Saturday night's show, after a stellar performance in the series.

Amber Riley is single again after splitting from fiance Desean Black.

Raven Goodwin and Amber Riley in Lifetime’s Single Black Female, a re-imagining of the 1992 psychological thriller Single White Female. In this new take, Goodwin plays Monica, a Houston talk show host who is grieving the death of her beloved father. Riley takes on the role of Simone, a woman who is hired as Monica’s over-eager assistant.

Amber Riley is making it clear: she’s more than just a character.

Amber Riley appeared as her character, Mercedes Jones, on, but the memorable role still follows her around. ET's Lauren Zima spoke with Riley, 35, about her new thriller project for Lifetime,, and about shedding her character in the process. «I've always loved that character, and I love what it means to people. That's never been the issue,» Riley explains to ET. «I'm just a human.

Bridget Fonda), Goodwin stars as Monica who, following the death of her father and a nasty breakup, tries to land a job hosting an afternoon talk show. She hires a new assistant, Simone (Riley), and they become close friends. But after Simone moves in next door and immerses herself in Monica’s life, her creepy side starts to emerge — with tragic consequences and a revelation of her deep, dark secret.

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.

Say her name. Although Amber Riley rose to stardom as Mercedes Jones on Glee, the actress is looking to step out of the fictional character’s shadow.

Amber Riley is looking back at her time on Glee and she revealed the one song that she had to perform that still haunts her to this day.

Always in their hearts. Former Glee stars including Amber Riley and Heather Morris honored their late costar Naya Rivera on what would’ve been her 34th birthday.

Amber Riley has some amazing news to share!

Naya Rivera after the actress’s tragic death.Naya died aged 33 after going missing at Lake Piru in California after a boating trip with her young son, Josey. Performing on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Amber who played Mercedes Jones on the show alongside Naya’s Santana Lopez, sang her track Moment in honour of her friend.As photos of Naya were projected behind her, she sang: ‘Now I need a moment alone with my soul, I can’t stop these thoughts, I need these.

Amber Riley performed a moving tribute for her late friend and Glee co-star Naya Rivera on the latest episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live.

Amber Riley said farewell to her friend and former Glee costar Naya Rivera on the Aug. 28 episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, roughly seven weeks after Naya, 33, drowned in the waters of Lake Piru in Santa Clarita, California. Amber — who portrayed Mercedes Jones alongside Naya’s Santana Lopez on Fox’s Glee – delivered a heartfelt performance. “God knows I’m tired…and it just hits you like a bullet/Now I need a moment alone with my soul/I can’t stop these thoughts,” Amber began singing as photos of Naya throughout her life flashed behind her.

Former Glee star Amber Riley is set to perform a tribute to her late co-star Naya Rivera, who passed away last month at the age of 33.The actress,who played Mercedes Jones on the hit musical comedy-drama series, took to Instagram and shared a photo and information promoting Thursday's performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!'Catch RILEY tribute performance to Naya Rivera on Jimmy Kimmel Live! August 27th,' the image read.Scroll down to video Emotional tribute: Amber Riley announced she will perform a tribute to her late Glee co-star Naya Rivera on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Thursday, August 27Riley's post also asked fans and followers to 'stay tuned' for a 'special announcement' that will be revealed on the late-night talk show, but didn't give any

Amber Riley reminisced on her favorite memory of Naya Rivera in an emotional tribute nearly two weeks after the Glee alum’s death.The Wiz Live! star, 34, shared three photos on Thursday, July 23, via Instagram of herself and Rivera — who portrayed Mercedes Jones and Santana Lopez, respectively — singing together over the years.“I’m so mad the world will never see how high you could have soared. Her brain was brilliant.

Glee actress wrote on Instagram yesterday while sharing a video of the mother-son duo singing "Skidamarink." In the clip, the two gleefully belt out the children's tune, "I love you in the morning and in the afternoon. I love you in the evening and under the moon," before Rivera asks her son for a kiss.Riley and Rivera shared multiple spotlights together during their time on the Fox musical series when playing Mercedes Jones (Riley) and Santana Lopez (Rivera), most notably when the two performed "River Deep Mountain High" by Ike and Tina Turner and "Doo Wop (That Thing)" by Lauryn Hill.

was discovered dead Monday morning in the Southern California lake where she disappeared last week while boating and swimming with the boy. She used her last bit of strength to push her son Josey Dorsey onto their drifting boat, but didn’t have the energy to save herself, officials said Monday.“My favorite duet partner.

Glee star Amber Riley has shared a heartbreaking video of her friend and late Glee co-star Naya Rivera singing with her son Josey. Naya, 33, and her four-year-old son can be seen singing along to Skidamarink and at the end they kiss - in the now tear-jerking tender moment.