Chord Overstreet let his music do the emotional talking over the weekend. The Glee star, who is yet to comment publicly on the death of Cory Monteith , played an unknown and unnamed acoustic song at The Roxy in Los Angeles, simply telling fans “This one is for you, Cory.” Listen now: Chord Overstreet Plays Song for Cory Monteith Late last week, Ryan Murphy revealed his show’s plans to honor Monteith and the character of Finn on Glee Season 5 , while Fox pushed the September premiere back a week. Monteith’s body, meanwhile, has been cremated and the official autopsy lists his cause of death as a mixture of heroin and alcohol. We continue to send our best wishes to Cory’s loved ones.
Speaking out about the death of Cory Monteith , Glee creator Ryan Murphy has revealed how the show will handle the loss of one of its biggest stars. Murphy told The Hollywood Reporter that he and the rest of the cast are still grieving: “It’s always sad and shocking when somebody so young dies.” “One of the things that made it even more upsetting is that so many of us who knew and loved him were actively involved in trying to get him better.” “When you’re faced with something so sad and so shocking, what do you do? Do we cancel the show? Do we start shooting in January? What do we do?” “The right thing to do for the show, at this point, is to have that character pass,” Murphy says of his plans for the premiere, which was pushed back a week . “Ultimately, we decided the best thing for everyone is to get back to work and be around people who knew him and loved him so that everyone can grieve together.” “When we do a tribute episode to [his] character, we’ll do it in a way where the cast will not have to re-create feelings of grief they’ve had this week, but do it in an upbeat way.” Murphy says the role of Finn Hudson, McKinley High’s football star-turned-glee clubber, will not be re-cast, and the season’s third episode will be a tribute. Murphy said he told Cory Monteith’s costar and real-life girlfriend, Lea Michele , that he would understand if she didn’t want to return to Glee this fall. She said that was not an option, however, and will be back. Glee returns Thursday, October 26.
Glee has pushed back the premiere of its fifth season, originally set for September 19, following the tragic death of Cory Monteith last weekend. The hit Fox show will now return one week later, September 26. In a statement, Fox said that the network, producers and 20th Century Fox TV decided to delay starting production until August, pushing back the premiere. Vancouver, B.C., police found Cory Monteith dead in his hotel after he apparently overdosed on heroin and alcohol. The actor was just 31 years old. It’s not yet known how the hit, music-filled show will address the loss of Finn, a central character for its first four seasons, in the upcoming Season 5. How do you think Glee should handle the tragedy? Kill off Finn Write Finn out Recast the role I don’t know View Poll »
An autopsy conducted by medical examiners in Canada shows that Cory Monteith died from a lethal combination of heroin and alcohol, reports say. Cory Monteith Cause of Death Explained The British Columbia Coroners Service says an autopsy and toxicological analysis show a ” mixed drug toxicity , involving heroin and alcohol” took his life. The 31-year-old Glee star’s body was discovered by staff members at the Fairmont Pacific Rim hotel in Vancouver, B.C., in the early hours of July 13. Cory Monteith’s death was an absolute shock, but the cause of death is tragically not, given the circumstances, and his ongoing struggle with addiction. He had completed a stint in rehab earlier this year and recently admitted that he began struggling with drugs and alcohol as a young teenager. Reports say he had been leading a double life of sorts, staying focused and sober at work while falling back into old habits back in Canada. R.I.P.
It’s no secret that Cory Monteith struggled with substance abuse. He talked to Parade Magazine last year about fearing he would die at the age of 19 and he entered rehab in April . However, sources confirm to TMZ that while the actor may have been dealing with issues in his personal life… they never affected him on the Glee set. The cast of the hit Fox show – most notably girlfriend Lea Michele – were aware of Monteith’s demons and went out of their way to ensure he was clean and sober. The star never appeared under any kind of influence during his years affiliated with the show, an insider says. But it was a different story in Monteith’s native Canada. Friends in Vancouver reportedly fueled Cory’s addiction, partying with the actor and often bringing drugs and alcohol along wherever they went. The negative influence/pull of those home friends allegedly grew stronger in recent weeks, with family members reaching out to Monteith and urging him to come back to California. But Cory simply retreated even further and, tragically, died in a Vancouver hotel room last Saturday. Staff members confirm he had spent the evening with acquainances in the area.
Following the tragic death of Cory Monteith , it may not be important in the grand scheme of things – but it’s something Fox will need to consider: How will Glee Season 5 handle the passing of a central cast member? It’s not unprecedented for programs to deal with the loss of an actor or actress. The West Wing gave John Spencer’s Leo a heart attack. Just last year, Dallas wrote in a funeral for J.R. Ewing after Larry Hagman died. So… in which direction will Glee go? Will it make a mere, quick mention of Finn going far away for some reason? Will it actually kill the character off? What SHOULD it do? Weigh in now with your take on how Glee should deal with Monteith’s death: Kill off Finn Write Finn out Recast the role I don’t know View Poll »
Minutes after the controversial verdict was announced in the George Zimmerman trial, celebs and common folk alike took to Twitter to sound off. The case had been a lightning rod for racial and political tension since Trayvon Martin was shot and killed in February 2012, and it showed last night. A jury unanimously found George Zimmerman not guilty of second-degree murder and manslaughter on Saturday night in a Seminole County Court. Twitter exploded with reactions – some more sensible than others – all over the country as people tried to make sense of the complex and tragic case. Below are some of the most notable celebrity Tweets regarding the verdict … Chris Brown : Bullshit! Rihanna : This is the saddest news ever!!! #whatsjustice #pray4theMartinFamily Sophia Bush: The wind is more than knocked out of me… My heart aches for this boy’s family. Justice System? I don’t think so. #justicefortrayvon Donald Trump: Zimmerman is no angel but the lack of evidence and the concept of self-defense, especially in Florida law, gave the jury little other choice Roddy White: Fucking Zimmerman got away with murder today wow what kind of world do we live in … All them jurors should go home tonight and kill themselves for letting a grown man get away with killing a kid Michael Moore: Had a gun-toting Trayvon Martin stalked an unarmed George Zimmerman, and then shot him to death… DO I EVEN NEED TO COMPLETE THIS SENTENCE? Ellen Page: If u really believe racism isnt a massive problem, that the oppression of minorities is not a horrific and systemic issue. U R in denial. Gabrielle Union: How do we explain this to children? RT @lolaogunnaike: Apparently walking while black is a crime punishable by death. #TrayvonMartin Anthony Weiner: Keep Trayvon’s family in our prayers. Deeply unsatisfying verdict. Trial by jury is our only choice in a democracy. Trey Songz: Can’t even gather words to express my hurt for Trayvon’s family. Devastated John Legend: My heart hurts. Ja Rule: Wow so a human life don’t mean shit in America… they gave me 2 years for just having a gun smh #fuckthesystem Lena Dunham: No. My heart is with Sybrina Fulton, Rachel Jeantel, everyone who loved Trayvon and has been sent the message that his life didn’t matter. Cory Booker: We must mourn the unnecessary & unjust death of a child, but to honor him we must rededicate ourselves to the very ideals that were violated Questlove Jenkins: i want to rant but its like 1) i’m preaching to choir 2) this is about trayvon’s parents not my anger 3) wont we just forget on sunday morn? Lance Bass: That he didn’t get at least manslaughter blows my mind. Heart hurts for the Martin family. Lil Wayne: Tampa was amazing but kame bak to my bus and saw da news…ain’t shit change, and I may never get to see it do so. I pray 4my kids & yours. Mario Lopez: Hope people don’t misbehave after hearing this verdict… Pray for the Martin family. Josh Groban: Oh no. Seriously? Crap. Olivia Wilde: I feel sick. Andy Cohen: NO JUSTICE. Mandy Moore: My heart is heavy…for all who knew and loved #TrayvonMartin. His life mattered. This is shameful. Shaq: George Zimmerman not guilty can u believe that. Wow Marlon Wayans: They traded us one OJ and a BARACK for a ZIMMERMAN. Russell Simmons: I know many people are very upset about the verdict, but we must remain peaceful. No matter what, remain peaceful. Prayers for the Martin family … Only God knows what was on Zimmerman mind but the gun laws and stand your ground laws must change. This is not “only” about race. This is about laws that allow racist acts to go unpunished. We must change laws that promote injustice Nicki Minaj: And our taxes paid for that trial. We just paid to see a murderer walk free after killing an innocent unarmed little boy. #GodBlessAmerica Miley Cyrus : I feel sick. #RipTrayvonMartin Ann Coulter: Hallelujah! What do you think: Was the correct verdict reached? Yes. The jury got it right. No. They blew it. View Poll »
Cory Monteith has passed away. The 31-year old Glee star – who helped anchor the Fox hit as Finn Hudson since its opening episode – was found dead in a Vancouver hotel room last night, just 10 weeks after leaving rehab . “We are deeply saddened by this tragic news,” the network said in a statement. “Cory was an exceptional talent and an even more exceptional person. He was a true joy to work with and we will all miss him tremendously. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones.” As the entertainment world grapples with this shocking news, here is what many stars have said about Monteith over Twitter: Kristin Chenoweth : RIP Cory Monteith. You will be loved. Always. Dot Marie Jones : I have no words! My heart is broken. Cory was not only a hell of a friend, he was one amazing man that I will hold close to my heart forever. Taylor Swift : Speechless. And for the worst reason. Nina Dobrev : I’m gutted. Shocked and saddened to hear the news, my heart goes out to Cory’s family and friends. Let’s respect their space as they grieve. Kat Dennings : I can’t fully process this news. Tragic, tragic loss of a young, promising, talented man. Cory Monteith, rest in peace. Zooey Deschane l: This is such sad news about Cory Monteith – what an absolutely tragic loss of a very talented young man. Kim Kardashian : Just heard about the death of Cory Monteith. So sad. Prayers 4 his family. Praying 4 Lea too! Words can’t describe what they must be feeling. Joel McHale : Way too soon. A very nice & good guy. Lance Bass : Devastated about the news of Cory Monteith – such an incredible guy – my thoughts are with his family and friends. Scott Porter : This news of Cory Monteith’s death just shakes me to my very core. So young. My thoughts and prayers to his family and friends. Kaley Cuoco : #CoryMonteith, no words. Prayers. Thoughts w/ his family. This is terrible. Can’t speak.
Jimmy Kimmel is a married man once again after he and longtime love Molly McNearney said “I do” in a star-studded wedding in Ojai, Calif., on Saturday. McNearney, a co-head writer on Jimmy Kimmel Live , walked down the aisle with her father. At the end of the ceremony, they exited to “My Sweet Lord.” All told, there were around 300 guests, among them: Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner, Matt Damon, Jennifer Aniston, Justin Theroux, Ellen DeGeneres, Portia De Rossi, Emily Blunt and John Krasinski. Dating since the summer of 2009, Kimmel proposed to Molly McNearney while on vacation in South Africa’s Kruger National Forest last August. This is the first marriage for McNearney and the second for Kimmel, who split from his first wife Gina, the mother of his two kids, after 14 years in 2002. Congratulations to the newlyweds!
Six people have been fired for illegally accessing the medical records of patients at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, with The Los Angeles Times reporting this weekend that Kim Kardashian was among those whose privacy was breached. The incidents reportedly took place between June 18 and June 24. Kim, of course, gave birth to North West on June 15 and remained a patient for seven days as the premature baby was treated and evaluated. Insiders tell TMZ that Kardashian family members were suspicious that some kind of records-related activity took place considering the details that leaked to the media. Kim has been informed of this report and is happy to have the matter settled. She is also pleased that those in the wrong were terminated.
