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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.

The 35-year-old actress, who played Mercedes Jones on the hit Fox series, took to TikTok this week to participate in the Coco Jones Challenge.

The challenge is all about people using a soundbite from former Disney star Coco Jones‘ live stream in which she said, “Yes I did that. And you would do it too for a check. I was an employee! And I was gonna get employee of the month.”

Amber shared a clip of herself singing the original song “Hell to the No” on Glee and then the video cut to her lip-syncing to the Coco Jones quote.

“This song still haunts me 😂😂😂,” Amber captioned the video. Watch below!

Amber recently had some exciting news to share about her personal life.

Amber Riley has an idea that we really hope becomes a reality!

The former Glee actress took to her Twitter account on Monday night (December 28) to put her dream out into the universe. She wants to star in a live television production of the musical Dreamgirls!

“Dreamgirls LIVE 2021 (on a major tv network) starring AMBER RILEY as “Effie White”… speaking it into existence,” Amber tweeted.

She also asked her fans, “What is going on your vision board or whatever it is you use to visualize and set goals?”

Amber is no stranger to both Dreamgirls and live TV musicals. She previously won the Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical for starring in Dreamgirls on London’s West End in 2017. She also appeared in NBC’s live production of The Wiz in 2015.

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Naya Rivera is being remembered by her Glee cast in a very special way this holiday season.

Heather Morris, Amber Riley, Jenna Ushkowitz, Chris Colfer, Kevin McHale and many more from the Glee cast have teamed up for the SNIXXMASs Charity Drive, which will benefit one of Naya‘s favorite charities, Alexandria House, a nonprofit organization in Los Angeles that provides safe housing for women and children.

“If you were lucky enough to know Naya, you know she threw some epic parties,” the GoFundMe page reads about the fundraiser. “The best of them all was her annual Christmas party, which she dubbed Snixxmas. Snixxmas was like Naya herself… sparkling, fabulous and one hell of a good time! But it wasn’t only glitz, glamour and gay apparel. Every holiday season, Naya found ways to give back.”

It continues, “Recently, Naya began working with a local non-profit in Los Angeles called Alexandria House. She not only raised and contributed funds for them, but also volunteered her time and effort to the organization.”

Heather also added another note on her own Instagram page, writing that Naya “always inspired me because she never let a holiday season go by without giving back to those in need. We’re keeping Naya’s spirit alive this holiday season by raising funds for one of her favorite organizations, Alexandria House. Please, give what you can and help spread Snixxmas cheer.”

Naya sadly passed away earlier this year after accidentally drowning in Lake Piru in California during a weekend trip with her only son, Josey Dorsey.

Her ex-husband, Ryan Dorsey, just recently filed a wrongful death lawsuit. Get all the details here…

Amber Riley has some amazing news to share!

The 34-year-old actress, best known for playing Mercedes Jones on the Fox series Glee, is engaged to her boyfriend Desean Black.

Amber announced the news by sharing a photo from her proposal, taken by friend Alfredo Flores, as well as a video of her showing off the engagement ring.

“There was a time when I thought I didn’t want or deserve this kind of love. I’m looking at a man who changed my mind. My time by myself, loving on myself, getting comfortable with myself, prepared me for you, and prepared me for this. I am so proud to say, I am the future Mrs. Black,” Amber captioned the photo.

She added, “I love you @deseanblack_official and I thank you for your patience, your friendship, and your partnership! ‘What God has joined together, let no man separate.’ #HappilyEngaged #Engaged #BlackLove.”

Amber previously revealed that she met Desean by sliding into his DMs on Instagram!

In other news, Amber recently spoke out about something a Trump supporter did to her.

• Glee‘s Amber Riley is speaking out about what a Trump supporter allegedly did to her car – TMZ
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• What rubbed royal advisers the wrong way about Meghan Markle? – Celebitchy
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• Dawson’s Creek fans are going to love this news – Popsugar
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Amber Riley performed a moving tribute for her late friend and Glee co-star Naya Rivera on the latest episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live.

The 34-year-old actress, who played Mercedes Jones on the Fox series, performed a new song called “A Moment,” which was seemingly written about Naya‘s tragic death.

“Everybody thinks I’m OK but nobody know the way I’m really feeling,” Amber sings in the song. “I’m ready to fight, I’m ready to see what’s on the other side. I’m ready to cry and just let it be … I don’t have much pride, I put that aside. Get back to me.”

The episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live was hosted by Lil Rel Howery and he talked about the loss while introducing the singer, who went by her new stage name Riley.

“We both lost an amazing friend in a tragic accident and we both will miss her forever,” he said.

Lil Rel further discussed the performance on Twitter by saying, “Quick backstory the musical guest on this show backed out and I called them and asked if we can do this tribute and let Amber kill it the Kimmel team said yes!!! Thank You!!!”

Riley has a self-titled EP being released on October 2.

See what every star of Glee had to say in their tributes for Naya after her death last month.

Amber Riley has written another touching tribute for her late Glee co-star Naya Rivera, who drowned in California’s Lake Piru after heroically saving her son’s life.

In the tribute that Amber posted to Instagram on Thursday (July 23), she said she says both Naya and their late co-star Cory Monteith‘s names every day to honor their lives.

“I’m so mad the world will never see how high you could have soared. Her brain was brilliant. She was smart and as quick as a whip. Always had me in stitches, we would be in tears laughing so hard at one another,” Amber said. “There was never competition, or shade, or intimidation with us. Just pure adoration and mutual respect. You deserved better. You were so much more than just this show. Your talent outshined us all so many times!”

“Favorite Naya Moment: tour bus to London, Naya greasing her scalp with Doo Gro oil, a plastic cap and a silk bonnet 😂 my sister said ‘oh Naya you blackity black black’ we burst out into laughter! We needed it too because we just wanted to get home to our families. We were alike in that way. We love hard, and protect our own, and we don’t take no shit from anyone (Kevin is literally the byproduct of US 😂) We can either slice you with our words, or bring you comfort with that same breath. Dealer’s choice. I say your name everyday and hold you in my heart, just like I do Cory,” she continued.

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