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Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang address backlash over comments about Jasmine Crockett

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WORDS BY JORDAN ROBLEDO Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang have responded to the backlash over their comments regarding Democratic U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett. On the latest episode of their Las Culturistas podcast, the two Fire Island actors discussed the current state of politics, including their unfiltered thoughts on the Democratic Party’s strategy for the 2028 presidential election and California Governor Gavin Newsom. “Anytime a politician is making it too obviously about themselves, I’m already done,” Rogers exclaimed. The conversation then shifted to Texas-based politician Jasmine Crockett, who’s currently campaigning for…

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‘I stayed on exactly as long as I wanted to’: Bowen Yang breaks silence on SNL exit

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WORDS BY JORDAN ROBLEDO Bowen Yang has opened up about his decision to leave Saturday Night Live. Last month, the Fire Island star shocked fans when he announced that the 20 December episode of the long-running sketch comedy series would be his final appearance. “I loved working at SNL, and most of all, I loved the people. I was there at a time when many things in the world started to seem futile, but working at 30 Rock taught me the value of showing up anyway when people make it…

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Fire Island star Matt Rogers reveals celebrity crush: “I’ve always been interested”

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Matt Rogers has revealed his celebrity crush, and we couldn’t agree more with his choice. On 29 July, the beloved talent and SNL star Bowen Yang appeared on the Hot Ones game series, Hot Ones Versus. Packed with plenty of wings and scorching hot sauce, the spinoff sees two celebrities asking each other “deeply personal questions,” which they can either “tell the truth or suffer the wrath of the last dab.” In the end, whoever consumes the most wings loses the game. Rogers was the first one up to the…

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Fire Island’s Matt Rogers breaks silence on viral red carpet interaction with Jamie Lee Curtis

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Matt Rogers is setting the record straight on his and Bowen Yang’s recent interaction with Jamie Lee Curtis. On 17 July, celebrities flocked to the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles, California to take part in the 4th annual Las Culturistas Culture Awards. Co-hosted by Rogers and Yang, who also lead the podcast of the same name, the show celebrates some of the most “iconic and consequential moments of the year.” The press release adds: “With more than 100 unique award categories, live musical performances, and iconic celebrity guest appearances, the…

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With DEI and queer voices under threat, The Wedding Banquet speaks louder than ever

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GAY TIMES speaks with The Wedding Banquet director Andrew Ahn and stars Kelly Marie Tran, Bowen Yang, Lily Gladstone, Han Gi-chan and Joan Chen about the queer rom-com’s relevance in an era of rising conservatism. WORDS BY SAM DAMSHENAS The stars of The Wedding Banquet have reflected on the film’s significance for LGBTQIA+, Asian and Indigenous-American representation, particularly in the era of Trump 2.0. A remake of the 1993 classic of the same name, the queer rom-com follows lesbian couple Angela (Kelly Marie Tran) and Lee (Lily Gladstone), who are…

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The Wedding Banquet – from the same director of Fire Island! – receives hilarious first trailer

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The first trailer has arrived for The Wedding Banquet, starring queer icons Bowen Yang, Lily Gladstone and Kelly Marie Tran. A remake of the 1993 classic of the same name, the upcoming rom-com follows lesbian couple Angela (Tran) and Lee (Gladstone), who are trying to have a baby via IVF but can’t afford a third round of fertility treatment. Min (Gi-chan, in his English-language debut), their friend, is the “closeted scion of a multinational corporate empire,” meaning he has “plenty of family money, but a soon-to-expire student visa.” After his…

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Wicked: Bowen Yang teases Fiyero’s “unspoken bisexual energy” in musical blockbuster

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Bowen Yang has given fans another exciting reason to secure tickets for the highly anticipated Wicked film. Throughout this past week, the Saturday Night Live actor and his Fire Island co-star Matt Rogers have celebrated their popular podcast – Las Culturistas – reaching 400 episodes. As a way to fully soak in the incredible milestone, the duo shared their “Iconic 400” list, which highlighted the biggest figures that have had a “impact” on pop culture. Of course, Yang and Rogers did not disappoint with their selection, with Jenna Ortega, Ursula,…

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Bowen Yang responds to accusations of mocking Chappell Roan on SNL

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Bowen Yang has slammed claims that his Saturday Night Live sketch mocked Chappell Roan. On 28 September, the 50th season of SNL made its grand premiere with Hacks star Jean Smart stepping in as host and Jelly Roll signing on as the musical guest. While the episode featured an array of comedic moments, not all of the new sketches were well received by viewers, specifically Yang’s appearance on Weekend Update. During the staple sketch, the Fire Island star portrayed the viral pygmy hippo, Moo Deng, who opened up about the…

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Fire Island: Conrad Ricamora breaks silence on a potential sequel

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Conrad Ricamora has shared his idea for a Fire Island sequel, and we need this film ASAP. Back in June 2022, LGBTQIA+ movie enthusiasts were treated to the Andrew Ahn- directed romantic comedy. Inspired by Jane Austen’s classic tale, Pride and Prejudice, the film follows two best friends (Joel Kim Booster and Bowen Yang) as they embark on their annual weeklong vacation to the titular gay hotspot. Upon its release, Fire Island, also written by Booster, was lauded for its rejection of harmful queer trauma tropes and for its celebration and…

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Wicked: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are perfect in first trailer

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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are the Glinda and Elphaba we need and deserve in the first official trailer for Wicked.  Directed by John Chu, the upcoming musical blockbuster reveals the “untold story” of the aforementioned witches: Elphaba, a misunderstood (and powerful) woman as a result of her green skin, and Glinda, a popular blondie “gilded by privilege and ambition”. The synopsis reads: “The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship. Following an encounter with The Wonderful…

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