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takes over the role of Fanny Brice in “Funny Girl” Sept. 6 — infamously replacing former leading lady Beanie Feldstein, who left the production amid a swirl of rumors earlier this summer.Michele addressed the online hate over her casting — as well as past claims she bullied her castmates in a profile published on Thursday.“I feel more ready than I ever have before, both personally and professionally,” the “Spring Awakening” star told the New York Times about coming back to her theater roots.She’s keen for a fresh start two years after her former “Glee” co-stars Samantha Marie Ware and Heather Morris alleged she bullied them both, with Ware accusing her of racist, “traumatic microaggressions.”When the bombshell claims were first dropped in 2020, Michele apologized for her actions, saying in a statement at the time that she “clearly acted in ways which hurt other people.”Now, the “Scream Queens” actress is admitting she had an “intense time of reflection” about her notorious behavior, noting she felt like she was in “semi-robotic state” in an effort to stay perfect.“I have an edge to me.

Lea Michele, who begins performances as Fanny Brice in Broadway’s Funny Girl revival next week, says she believes much of the recent online vitriol and trolling against her is sexist, and specifically dismisses the bizarre rumor that she can’t read or write as “sad.”

Lea Michele is less than a week away from making her debut as Fanny Brice, but before embarking on that role, the actress' past has once again come under scrutiny.In a new interview with, the 36-year-old addressed past allegations that she was at the forefront of creating a toxic work environment, particularly during her time on the Fox hit show. While she didn't address any of the specific allegations, Michele did try to offer an insight into her work process that may have rubbed co-stars the wrong way.«I have an edge to me,» she tells .

Lea Michele, who became a household name with her role in "Glee," opened up about her rocky past as she prepares to make her debut in Broadway's "Funny Girl."  Before landing the role in "Funny Girl," Michele, 36, publicly dealt with accusations from "Glee" cast members and issued an apology.The actress discussed what she learned from that period in her life during a recent interview with The New York Times. The accusations apparently led Michele to have an "intense time of reflection." "I really understand the importance and value now of being a leader," the actress told The New York Times.

Zack Sharf Lea Michele sat down with The New York Times ahead of her opening night on Broadway playing Fanny Brice in “Funny Girl” and confronted accusations of bullying made over the years by her former “Glee” cast members. Samantha Marie Ware came forward in 2020 to accuse Michele of making “traumatic microaggressions” against her on the set of the Fox musical comedy. Ware said Michele threatened to get her fired, among other forms of bullying. “Glee” star Heather Morris supported Ware, writing on Twitter that Michele “should be called out” given “the disrespect” with which she treated others “for as long as she did.” Michele told The Times that the allegations of bullying against her prompted an “intense time of reflection” about her conduct at work. The actor traced a line from her set behavior to her early days as a child star on Broadway, where perfectionism was drilled into her.

Another Glee alum is sharing her experience of sharing the screen with the big, bad Rachel Berry.

with Insider. “Because she’s the star of the show.”However, Pearce remembered having positive interactions with both “Glee” creator Ryan Murphy, 56, and another co-star, Chris Colfer, 32, who played Kurt Hummel.Murphy said he liked Pearce’s character’s red beret, she remembered, while Colfer told her he was “really excited” they got to film together.

with her husband, Ben Affleck, but back home the girls are talking. What are the girls saying? That Lopez once dismissed prospective backup dancers who were Virgos. And it isn’t just some random person who is claiming this.

Heather Morris says Jennifer Lopez cut dancers because they were Virgos. The former ‘Glee’ star heard a rumour that the ‘Hustlers’ star - who recently had a star-studded wedding to marry Ben Affleck - told people to leave an audition based on their star sign. The 35-year-old actress told comedian Justin Martindale on his podcast ‘Just Sayin’ With Justin Martindale’ on Wednesday (24.

Jennifer Lopez really kick out dancers based on their signs? According got “Glee” alum Heather Morris, the newlywed star once cut out dancers from auditions for her tours because they were Virgos.Morris, an Aquarius, worked as a professional dancer for many years. She made the allegations on the “Just Sayin’ with Justin Martindale” podcast, per Page Six.

There’s no way Jennifer Lopez could make decisions about backup dancers like this… could she?!?!

Jennifer Lopez isn’t a fan of working with Virgos, according to “Glee” star Heather Morris.

Heather Morris is sharing a surprising story.

No room for Virgos on the bus? During one of Jennifer Lopez’s past tours, she allegedly cut potential dancers based on their astrological signs.

Naya Rivera's son is starting a new chapter: First grade! Josey Dorsey, who turns seven in September, is looking so grown up in a new back-to-school shot shared by his dad, Ryan Dorsey. «Dear Summer, What happened? How’d you go so fast? Kindergarten just ended, Now we’re in 1st grade class!?» Ryan captioned the smiley shot on Instagram, in which Josey poses with one finger in the air. The kiddo is rocking a fresh haircut since his last Kindergarten graduation snap, along with a black-and-white patterned button-up, camo shorts and checkered Vans. «My big boy. @joseydorsey I Love you so much !!» Ryan wrote.Rivera's co-star, Heather Morris, commented with a slew of heart eye emojis, while Jenna Ushkowitz also dropped a heart on the photo. A post shared by Ryan Dorsey (@dorseyryan)Josey is certainly surrounded by a lot of love.

Casting drama is not the reason Jane Lynch is leaving the Broadway production of Funny Girl early.

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.

Sky has unveiled a second series of I Hate Suzie and an adaptation of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, while confirming Universal Pictures’ Wicked will be one of the first projects to be filmed at Elstree Studios, relocating from the U.S.

EXCLUSIVE: Megan Stalter, one of the breakout stars of HBO Max’s Emmy-winning series Hacks, has found her first leading film role in the dark comedy Cora Bora, from director Hannah Pearl Utt (Disengaged).

It turns out Heather Morris is not afraid to come face-to-face with danger!

EXCLUSIVE: Hulu is developing The Golden Spoon, a darkly comic murder mystery limited series based on the upcoming novel by Jessica Olien, from Crazy Ex-Girlfriend co-creator Aline Brosh McKenna and ABC Signature, where Brosh McKenna and her Lean Machine banner are under an overall deal.

We are loving this wonderful news from Glee alum Jenna Ushkowitz!

Hundreds of dancers are blowing the whistle on the Super Bowl halftime show’s history of exploiting background performers!

Florida Georgia Line is 35. Singer Marcus Mumford of Mumford and Sons is 35. Actor Joel Courtney (“Super 8,” “The Kissing Booth”) is 26.Feb.

EXCLUSIVE: Chaley Rose, Pete Ploszek and Heather Morris have been set to star in The Bodyguard, an indie thriller from The Ninth House, the production banner whose credits include Lifetime’s List of a Lifetime, the breast cancer drama that was just nominated for a Critics Choice Award.

EXCLUSIVE: Chaley Rose, Pete Ploznek and Heather Morris have been set to star in The Bodyguard, an indie thriller from The Ninth House, the production banner whose credits include Lifetime’s List of a Lifetime, the breast cancer drama that was just nominated for a Critics Choice Award.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorNaya Rivera’s “Glee” co-stars are reuniting for their second annual fundraiser in her memory.The Snixxmas Charity, named after the late actor’s annual holiday party, raises money for Alexandria House, transitional housing program in Los Angeles for women and children in emergency shelter.A livestream event with several cast members, including Amber Riley, Kevin McHale, Jenna Ushkowitz, Heather Morris, Vanessa Lengies, Harry Shum Jr.,

canceled last year after a slew of now-deleted tweets were posted by former co-star Samantha Ware, who accused her of toxic behavior.Ware, 30, said Michele, 35, made working on-set a “living hell” and suggested that the actress contributed to “traumatic microaggressions” off-screen, even claiming that Michele threatened her job.“Lea’s actions were nothing new, so I guess since it was such a common thing, my case didn’t seem like that big of a deal,” Ware told Variety in 2020.Michele’s

After 11 years, Heather Morris has still got it. The 34-year-old Glee star took to social media to dress like Britney Spears and dance to her song, “Slave 4 U” which she first reenacted on the hit show over a decade ago. In the video, Heather, who played Brittany, looked amazing in a white button-down shirt that she tied in a knot to be super cropped.