A new Friday round-up brings together queer entertainment stories with plenty to talk about, from Chris Colfer weighing in on a possible Glee reboot to Alan Cumming’s next Off-Broadway role. There are also celebrity anecdotes, old on-set tensions and Oscar-season speculation, offering a lively snapshot of the people and productions catching attention.
Essential Takeaways
- Glee talk: Chris Colfer has discussed a potential reboot and praised Heated Rivalry for challenging industry assumptions.
- A funny misunderstanding: Robin Roberts recalled mistaking George Stephanopoulos’s playful footsie for a deliberate flirtation.
- Broadway choices: Sarah Paulson turned down Glee while appearing in the play Collected Stories.
- A past clash revisited: Gabourey Sidibe confronted Raven-Symoné about their earlier relationship on the set of Empire.
- New stage project: Alan Cumming and Shirley Henderson are set to lead the Off-Broadway production A History of Paper.
Chris Colfer puts a Glee reboot back in the conversation
Could Glee return? Chris Colfer has teased the possibility of a reboot, giving fans a fresh reason to revisit the musical comedy-drama. The idea is enticing, though a tease isn't the same as a confirmed new series. (Out)
Colfer also praised Heated Rivalry for proving executives wrong, according to Out. It's a pointed observation about how quickly industry expectations can shift when a project finds an audience. (Out)
Robin Roberts' footsie story has a very human twist
Robin Roberts recalled a moment with George Stephanopoulos that turned on a classic social misread. She thought he might be playing footsie with her, then wondered whether he knew which team she was on. (People)
The anecdote, shared in connection with a Walk of Fame story, is funny because it hinges on a split second of uncertainty. Even familiar colleagues can leave you wondering what, exactly, is happening under the table. (People)
Sarah Paulson had a Broadway reason to skip Glee
Sarah Paulson turned down an opportunity to appear on Glee because she was committed to a Broadway run of Collected Stories, BroadwayWorld reported. It was a scheduling choice shaped by live theatre, where the curtain call comes around whether a television set is waiting or not. (BroadwayWorld)
The detail is a neat reminder that a screen career is often built around competing commitments. For performers, saying no to one role can simply mean honouring another. (BroadwayWorld)
Raven-Symoné and Gabourey Sidibe revisit old tension
Gabourey Sidibe confronted Raven-Symoné about what she felt was a strained dynamic between them on the set of Empire, Entertainment Weekly reported. Sidibe's account brought a past disagreement back into view, this time with the two performers addressing it directly. (Entertainment Weekly)
On-set stories can linger long after filming wraps, especially when people remember the same interaction differently. A direct conversation may not settle every old feeling, but it can make the disagreement clearer. (Entertainment Weekly)
Alan Cumming heads to the Off-Broadway stage
Alan Cumming and Shirley Henderson will lead A History of Paper Off-Broadway, BroadwayWorld reported. The casting brings two recognisable screen and stage performers together for a new production in New York. (BroadwayWorld)
Elsewhere, the round-up also points to queer takes on the 2026 midterms and a Variety discussion asking whether this could be the gayest Oscar season yet. Together, the stories show how queer culture moves between politics, awards chatter and the stage without missing a beat. (Out; Variety)
Keep an eye on the stage listings and entertainment headlines; there's plenty to follow.
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