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Ryan Dorsey Moves In With Late Ex-Wife Naya Rivera’s Sister Nickayla Months After Her Death

Just months after her tragic drowning death, Naya Rivera’s ex-husband, Ryan Dorsey, and her sister, model Nickayla Rivera, have reportedly become very close, the Daily Mail recently revealed. According to the outlet, Ryan, 37, has moved in with Nickayla, 25, as the two care for Naya’s son, Josey. The child was with the actress when […]

By Cynthia Cook | 3y ago

Big Sean Claims ‘IDFWU’ Song Wasn’t A ‘Diss’ Aimed At Late Ex Naya Rivera

Big Sean recently revealed his feelings about his song “IDFWU” (short for “I Don’t F*ck With You”) in an interview with Vulture. During the September 1 conversation, Big Sean discussed his new album, Detroit 2, as well as how “IDFWU” related to his former partner, Naya Rivera. The 2014 hit was believed to be a […]

By Cynthia Cook | 3y ago

Lake Piru Reopens With New Swimming Ban, 43 Days After Naya Rivera Tragically Drowned

Lake Piru, the place where Glee actress Naya Rivera tragically drowned a little over one month ago, has reopened to the public, according to a TMZ exclusive. The Southern California reservoir reopened to the public on Thursday, but locals told the outlet that some changes have been made to the safety guidelines, likely due to […]

By Madison Lennon | 3y ago

Naya Rivera’s Final TV Appearance Will Air This Week

Naya Rivera’s final television appearance is set to air on Netflix on Friday, July 31, according to a report from Deadline. The actress and singer will be appearing posthumously in a Season 3 episode of Sugar Rush — a “relentlessly fast-paced competition that challenges bakers to create treats that look beautiful and taste amazing against […]

By Stephanie Barnes | 3y ago

Naya Rivera’s Little Sister, Nickayla, Shares A Heartbreaking Tribute, ‘I’ll Love You For Eternity’

Nickayla Rivera is the 25-year-old younger sister of late Glee actress Naya Rivera. Nickayla took to Instagram on Saturday, July 25, to share a heartbreaking tribute to Naya, who passed away earlier this month in a tragic accident. Nickayla expressed her affection for her sister in a beautifully written caption, according to Billboard. Nickayla shared […]

By Helen Storms | 3y ago

Ryan Dorsey Speaks Out About Ex-Wife Naya Rivera’s Death, ‘We Will Always Love You’

Actor Ryan Dorsey is speaking out after the tragic death of his ex-wife, Naya Rivera. Rivera died earlier this month in a tragic drowning accident. She and Dorsey had one child together, 4-year-old Josey, according to People. Dorsey took to Instagram on Saturday, July 25, to share a touching and heartfelt tribute to Rivera. He […]

By Helen Storms | 3y ago

Amber Riley Pays Tribute To Naya Rivera, ‘I’m So Mad The World Will Never See How High You Could Have Soared’

Actress Amber Riley paid tribute to her friend and Glee co-star, Naya Rivera, in a touching Instagram post on Thursday, July 24. Rivera passed away earlier this month through what has been deemed an accidental drowning, according to People. Riley included four photos of her and Rivera together. In some of the snapshots the pair […]

By Helen Storms | 3y ago

Naya Rivera’s Ex-Fiance Big Sean Mourns Her Loss On Instagram: ‘You Are A Hero’

Naya Rivera’s former fiance, rapper Big Sean, broke his silence about the late actress on Friday, July 17. In his Instagram post, the “Mercy” performer spoke nothing but kind words about his ex. He used two photos to honor Rivera for his post, which you can see here. The first picture was a black-and-white image […]

By Elizabeth Randolph | 3y ago

Heather Morris Promises To Do ‘Something Everyday’ In Rememberance Of Naya Rivera

Heather Morris recently shared how she plans to honor her pal and former Glee co-star, Naya Rivera. On Friday, July 17, Morris posted about Rivera on her Instagram page. In the photo, which you can see here, the two friends photographed themselves mid-laughter in the close-up selfie. The actress and dancer then wrote a lengthy […]

By Elizabeth Randolph | 3y ago

Naya Rivera: Search Captain Reveals New Information Surrounding ‘Glee’ Star’s Death

Naya Rivera’s death has left family, friends, and fans with a lot of unanswered questions, but the details are still being pieced together by authorities. According to a report from Entertainment Tonight, Captain Jeremy Paris — who was in charge of the search for Rivera — recently shared new information about the possible cause of […]

By Stephanie Barnes | 3y ago

Dianna Agron Pays Tribute To Naya Rivera In Touching Instagram Post

Dianna Agron remembered Naya Rivera on Instagram one day after her body was discovered in Lake Piru. The actress, who played Quinn Fabray on Glee, celebrated her former co-star with a throwback snap that featured the two of them in matching black dresses. In the photo, which you can see here, Agron and Rivera wore […]

By Elizabeth Randolph | 3y ago

Jenna Ushkowitz Pays Heartbreaking Tribute To Former ‘Glee’ Co-Star Naya Rivera

Jenna Ushkowitz remembered her Glee co-star Naya Rivera in a touching Instagram post. The actress posted a statement about how loved her friend was but admitted that she did not think she could articulate exactly how she felt in words. Rivera was declared missing last week when her son, Josey Hollis Dorsey, was found alone […]

By Aisling O'Connor | 3y ago

Naya Rivera Remembered By ‘Glee’ Co-Star Kevin McHale In Heartbreaking Instagram Post

Naya Rivera was remembered by her former Glee co-star Kevin McHale in a heartbreaking Instagram post. The actor shared his deep grief over the loss of his longtime friend by posting a lengthy message where he revealed his thoughts about the actress after learning of her death on July 13. Naya’s body was found after […]

By Lucille Barilla | 3y ago

NeNe Leakes Remembers ‘The Good Times’ With Naya Rivera On The Set Of ‘Glee’ In Instagram Slideshow

NeNe Leakes is looking back at “the good times” she enjoyed with actress Naya Rivera, who was just found dead in Lake Piru on Monday, July 13, after a days-long search of the vicinity. In a post shared with her followers on Instagram, NeNe included a number of photos of herself and Naya, who she […]

By Lindsay Cronin | 3y ago

Naya Rivera Dead, ‘Glee’ Actress Dies At Age 33

Naya Rivera has died. The actress — who is best known for her portrayal of Santana Lopez on the television show Glee –died at age 33 after presumably drowning at Lake Piru in California. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday, July 13, it had recovered a body from the lake and would hold a […]

By Terrence Smith | 3y ago

Naya Rivera Search Update: A Body Has Been Found In Lake Piru, Ventura County Sheriff Says

The Ventura County Sheriff’s office has confirmed that a body has been found in Lake Piru, days after actress Naya Rivera went missing. The sheriff has not yet confirmed whether or not the body is that of Rivera’s, but TMZ has reported that sources confirm the Glee actress has died. “A body has been found […]

By Effie Orfanides | 3y ago

Naya Rivera’s Text Just Before Disappearing Could Offer Clues About Her Final Moments

As the search for Glee actress Naya Rivera enters its sixth day, police say that a text sent from Rivera to her relative could contain vital clues for finding her. As Us Weekly reports, Rivera vanished while boating with her son on Lake Piru, 56 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles. Around 90 to 120 […]

By Kristine Lofgren | 3y ago

Tahj Mowry Pens Touching Tribute To ‘First Love’ Naya Rivera & Says He Hopes For A Safe Return

Actor Tahj Mowry has shared his love for Naya Rivera on Instagram, days after she went missing. As The Inquisitr previously reported, many of Rivera’s famous friends and co-stars have sent an outpouring of love and support for the former Glee star and her family. Mowry became the most recent celebrity to pay homage to […]

By Elizabeth Randolph | 3y ago

Lake Where Naya Rivera Went Missing Has Notorious Reputation For Drownings

Lake Piru, the body of water in Southern California where Glee actress Naya Rivera was vacationing just 56 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles, has long been known as a notorious spot for drownings thanks to its dangerous conditions, reports show. The Los Angeles Times has reported over the years about multiple drownings in southern […]

By Kristine Lofgren | 3y ago

Demi Lovato, Big Sean & More Celebrities Shared Their Prayers For Missing Naya Rivera

Many celebrities took to social media to express their thoughts and prayers for Naya Rivera following her disappearance on Wednesday, July 8. As The Inquisitr previously shared, Rivera was reported missing after she and her son, Josey Dorsey, went for an outing at Lake Piru in Ventura County, California. The actress rented a boat to […]

By Elizabeth Randolph | 3y ago

‘Step Up’ Series Gets Picked Up For Season 3 At Starz

The Step Up: High Water series, starring Naya Rivera and Ne-Yo, is making a coming back for Season 3, and it has found a new home, according to a report from TVLine. The series, which was canceled by YouTube in 2019, has been picked up by Starz for a third season. The official announcement was […]

By Stephanie Barnes | 3y ago

‘Glee’ Star Naya Rivera Opens Up About How Her Son, Josey, Inspires Her As A Working Mother

Naya Rivera rose to fame as feisty Santana Lopez on Fox’s former musical-comedy Glee. While she used to spend her time on the show performing various covers of top-hit song numbers, Rivera is singing a completely different tune these days as a working mother of one. Rivera, 31, launched her own gender-neutral children’s clothing-line brand, […]

By Regan Brown | 5y ago

Former ‘Glee’ Star Naya Rivera Files For Divorce From Ryan Dorsey After Domestic Battery Arrest

Naya Rivera has filed for divorce from Ryan Dorsey for a second time after more than three years of marriage. Rivera initiated divorce proceedings in Los Angeles Superior Court on Tuesday, according to documents obtained by The Blast. The former Glee star was arrested and charged with misdemeanor domestic battery after she allegedly hit Ryan […]

By Ashley Hoffman | 5y ago

After Naya Rivera Was Arrested For Assaulting Her Husband, Twitter Remembered Big Sean’s Warning

Former Glee star Naya Rivera was charged with domestic battery after a physical altercation with her husband Ryan Dorsey. The incident took place on Saturday night in Dorsey’s hometown of Chesapeake, West Virginia, and it quickly became a hot topic on social media. Naya Rivera, 30, and Ryan Dorsey, 34, were reportedly taking their 2-year-old […]

By Treva Bowdoin | 5y ago

Naya Rivera And David Spade Relationship Gets Serious, He ‘Really Likes’ Her, Dinner Date In Malibu

Naya Rivera and David Spade have been dating for about a month, and insiders say the comedian “really likes” the former Glee actress. CONFIRMED!!! Actress Naya Rivera Is Really Dating 52 Year Old Actor David Spade They’re Photo’d On A Date!! https://t.co/eFxVdW0Ybr pic.twitter.com/kd6X9Q9LxV — Bessie C. Robinson (@beckky07) April 22, 2017 Naya Rivera and David […]

By Amanda Katherine | 6y ago

Is Naya Rivera Dating David Spade Or Not?

The rumors about Naya Rivera and David Spade have grown ever hotter following Rivera’s new video post. The Instagram clip uploaded by the former Glee actress perked the ears of the fans as they hope to hone in on the truth behind these dating rumors. Although the fact that Rivera posted this message on April […]

By Nikki Valenzuela | 6y ago

Naya Rivera, David Spade Hoax? Photos Of Naya, 30, And David, 52 – Real Or Fake?

There’s news about Naya Rivera and David Spade that has set the Internet on fire. According to Google Trends, Naya received 20,000 searches on April 1. That’s because Rivera was spotted in photos with Spade that have some folks scratching their heads and wondering if the news is an elaborate April Fool’s Day joke. However, […]

By Paula Mooney | 6y ago

Every Time Big Sean (And Ariana Grande) Dissed Naya Rivera

Big Sean’s new songs released today continue the rapper’s streak of dissing his ex-girlfriend Naya Rivera. Big Sean put out two new songs entitled “No More Interviews” and “Bounce Back,” and sharp-eared listeners may have noticed some cutting lyrics in “No More Interviews” that may be referencing Rivera. Big Sean dated Naya Rivera from 2013 […]

By Clare Mulligan | 7y ago

Naya Rivera Reveals If Ariana Grande & Big Sean Really Cheated During Their Engagement [Video]

Naya Rivera appears to be doing some serious backtracking after appearing to suggest that her former fiancé Big Sean may have cheated with Ariana Grande during their engagement. After the former Glee star appeared to hint in her new tell-all book that Grande and Sean — who went on to date for around eight months […]

By Emily Hutchinson | 7y ago

Ariana Grande Hits Back After Naya Rivera Hints She May Have Cheated With Big Sean

Ariana Grande appears to be hitting back after former Glee star Naya Rivera hinted that her former fiancé Big Sean may have been seeing her while the two were still engaged. According to a new report by Hollywood Life, Ariana got word that Naya mentioned her and Big Sean’s relationship in her new memoir Sorry, […]

By Emily Hutchinson | 7y ago

Naya Rivera Confirms Feud With Lea Michele, Admits They Didn’t Speak On ‘Glee’ Set

Naya Rivera is confirming her long rumored feud with former Glee co-star Lea Michele. Naya got seriously candid about her feud drama with Michele on the set of the Fox comedy in her new memoir, Sorry, Not Sorry: Dreams, Mistakes & Growing Up, where Rivera admitted that her and Lea’s relationship actually got so bad […]

By Emily Hutchinson | 7y ago

‘Glee’ Naya Rivera ‘Not Shocked’ At Mark Salling Child Pornography Charges

In her new memoir, Glee alum Naya Rivera is calling out former flame Mark Salling, saying that she is “not shocked” about his current indictment for child pornography. In Sorry Not Sorry: Dreams, Mistakes and Growing Up, Rivera says that she is absolutely not sorry her relationship with Salling, who played Noah Puckerman, or Puck […]

By Amy Feinstein | 7y ago

Naya Rivera Reveals Ryan Dorsey’s Reaction To Secret Abortion

Former Glee star Naya Rivera has released her tell-all memoir, Sorry Not Sorry: Dreams, Mistakes and Growing Up, and the new book is filled with shocking secrets from Rivera’s past. Perhaps one of the biggest shockers to come from Naya’s writings is the revelation that she had a secret abortion, which was something she kept […]

By Edward VKanty | 7y ago

Ariana Grande Addresses Rumors She Ruined Naya Rivera And Big Sean’s Relationship?

Ariana Grande wants to set the record straight on the rumors that have been floating around lately. The 23-year-old has been blamed for ruining Naya Rivera and Big Sean’s relationship. The Glee star is supposedly revealing all in her juicy tell-all. Rivera has hinted that Grande is not as innocent as she appears on stage […]

By Chanel Adams | 7y ago

Ariana Grande A ‘Homewrecker?’ Naya Rivera Hints She Cheated With Big Sean

Ariana Grande is finding herself at the center of a new media firestorm at the hands of former Glee star Naya Rivera. According to reports, Naya got seriously candid about her past engagement to rapper Big Sean in her new book Sorry Not Sorry: Dreams, Mistakes, and Growing Up, even allegedly hinting that Sean may […]

By Emily Hutchinson | 7y ago

‘Glee’ Star Naya Rivera Hid Pregnancy From Boyfriend Ryan Dorsey

https://rumble.com/embed/vdarn/ Naya Rivera may be telling all in her new book, Sorry Not Sorry: Dreams, Mistakes and Growing Up, but that hasn’t always been the case for the former Glee and Devious Maids star. The memoirs shared in Rivera’s book reveal some things that most people might not be so willing to share, including Naya’s […]

By Edward VKanty | 7y ago

Amber Riley’s Instagram Rant Fueled By Painkillers

Amber Riley needed to sober up before saying all those things to her Instagram followers, according to People magazine. The 30-year-old Glee star decided to get some things off her chest while being fueled by painkillers. Amber Riley shared an Instagram video after undergoing dental surgery and her painkiller-fueled mind allowed her to say the […]

By Stacey Cole | 7y ago

Naya Rivera Says ‘I Completely Let Myself Go’

Since Glee finished up its final season, Naya Rivera has been busy with her memoir, Sorry, Not Sorry, and a few television guest appearances on Devious Maids and American Dad, but, more recently, Naya has been relaxing and getting the most out of her first pregnancy. The former Glee star recently opened up about her […]

By Edward VKanty | 7y ago

Naya Rivera And Hubby Ryan Dorsey Become First-Time Parents And Reveal Baby Name

While it seems like only yesterday that Naya Rivera and husband Ryan Dorsey announced that they were expecting their first child, the actress is now officially out of that baby bump stage of life, at least for now. https://instagram.com/p/6QKf7Gk10O/ The couple wed July 2014 in a secret ceremony in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, last year […]

By Janice Malcolm | 8y ago

Naya Rivera Poses Nude After Slamming Kim Kardashian’s Naked ‘Paper’ Magazine Photo Shoot

Naya Rivera bared all while pregnant for a new photo shoot with Yahoo. Now, the former Glee star is getting slammed for her photo shoot. Some fans have claimed that Naya is copying Kim Kardashian, while others believe she’s acting like a hypocrite since she previously slammed the reality star for posing nude. The actress […]

By Chanel Adams | 8y ago

‘Glee’s’ Naya Rivera Bares All In New Pregnancy Photos

Glee star Naya Rivera has been very open about her journey to motherhood. The star has spent the entire summer sharing moments of her pregnancy with her fans on Instagram and Twitter. Now, the star has taken it to the next level by baring all in a new photo shoot. The new photo shoot is […]

By Niki Cruz | 8y ago

Feud Between ‘Glee’ Stars Naya Rivera And Lea Michele Revealed In New ‘Tell-All’ Book

It seems Lea Michele is the subject of a new book. Former Glee star Naya Rivera is writing a new book entitled Sorry Not Sorry : Dreams, Mistakes And Growing Up, and it’s not as innocuous as it might appear at first glance. According to Ms. Rivera, the book will chronicle the feud that existed […]

By Edward VKanty | 8y ago

Naya Rivera Is Bummed Out By Her Pregnancy, Says She’s In A ‘Second Trimester Slump’

Naya Rivera is pregnant, but that doesn’t mean she’s enjoying it, the Daily Mail is reporting. The former Glee star, pregnant with husband actor Ryan Dorsey’s baby, has recently been handed a guest job blogging for People about celebrity pregnancies: most importantly, her own. Naya has used her new job to offer some rather candid […]

By Aaron Homer | 8y ago

Naya Rivera To Release ‘Glee’ Tell-All, Which Gossip Will She Spill?

Naya Rivera may spill some serious tea for her new memoir. Following in the footsteps of her Glee co-star Lea Michele, Rivera will add the title author to her name, as she plans to write a book all about growing up and of course, guys. Not a big deal, right? Well, according to Entertainment Weekly, […]

By Niki Cruz | 8y ago

Post-Ariana Grande, Big Sean Contacts Ex, Naya Rivera

Big Sean is moving on in a big way from Ariana Grande after their not-so-amicable break-up last month. And it looks like he’s trying to do so with his ex, Naya Rivera. According to Hollywood Life, Sean has reached out to Naya since his split with Ariana. “He has some regrets about everything that went […]

By Michael Dolce | 8y ago

Since Big Sean Is Single, Is It Naya Rivera’s Turn To Say ‘I Don’t F*** With You’?

As you may have read in recent news, Ariana and Big Sean have broken up. With Sean single, Ex-Girlfriend Naya Rivera’s Twitter page seemed to be ironically aligned. One of America’s favorite young couples have called it quits. Apparently, Ariana and Big Sean broke up weeks ago but kept it “hush.” According to information from […]

By Antonio J. Newell | 8y ago

‘Glee’ Spoilers: Series Finale Brings Closure, Happy Endings, Surprises, And Tears

Friday night Fox will air the Glee series finale, and fans know they will need to have tissues handy. The first hour is titled “2009,” and the last hour of the show is titled “Dreams Come True.” What Glee spoilers are available for this last night at McKinley High? The first part of Friday’s series […]

By Stacy Carey | 8y ago

Kris Jenner To ‘The View’ Rescue? Find Out Who Else Might Fill Rosie O’Donnell’s Empty Chair [Report]

Is Kris Jenner joining The View? Sources say that she’s pleading with producers to allow her to fill the chair that Rosie O’Donnell vacated, according to Hollywood Life. Although Jenner has turned Keeping Up With The Kardashians into a multi-million dollar show for the E! Network, ABC thus far hasn’t heeded her pleas to let […]

By Joanne Eglash | 8y ago

Naya Rivera Pregnant: ‘Glee’ Star Expecting First Child With Husband Ryan Dorsey

Naya Rivera is pregnant. The actress who is best known for playing the sassy Santana Lopez on Fox’s musical comedy series Glee announced on Tuesday that she and her husband, Ryan Dorsey, are expecting their first child together. According to Gossip Cop, Rivera and Dorsey took to Twitter and Tumblr to post a cute pregnancy […]

By Amanda Lynne | 8y ago

Naya Rivera Finally Shares Wedding Picture While Celebrating Valentine’s Day

Naya Rivera surprised fans this Valentine’s Day by posting a photo of her secret wedding to Ryan Dorsey. According to E! News, Rivera took to her Instagram account to post a long-awaited photograph of her and Dorsey sharing their first kiss as man and wife as her way of saying happy Valentine’s Day to her […]

By Cassie Boss | 8y ago

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