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· Ryan General
Bowen Yang apologizes for discouraging donations to Rep. Jasmine Crockett campaign
Bowen Yang has apologized following backlash over agreeing with comments on his “Las Culturistas” podcast that urged listeners not to donate to Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s U.S. Senate campaign in Texas. The remarks were made during an episode posted on Jan. 7 in which co-host Matt…
· Ryan General
Bowen Yang explains his decision to leave ‘SNL’
Bowen Yang said he left “Saturday Night Live” in December after deciding he had reached the limit of what the show’s sketch format could offer him creatively. Speaking on a recent episode of his podcast “Las Culturistas,” Yang said he felt boxed into narrow archetypes during his…
· Ryan General
Bowen Yang bids farewell to ‘SNL’ after eight barrier-breaking years
Bowen Yang closed his chapter on “Saturday Night Live” on Dec. 20, ending an eight-year tenure with a final performance. In a holiday sketch as a Delta Lounge employee alongside Ariana Grande and Cher, he sang “Please Come Home for Christmas” and delivered in-character lines…
· Ryan General
Bowen Yang sets Emmy record for Asian male performers
Comedian Bowen Yang set a new Emmy milestone for Asian male performers after earning his fourth acting nomination on July 15 in best supporting actor in a comedy series category. This brings his total Emmy nominations to five, including a 2019 writing nomination. The 34-year-old…
· Ryan General
Kelly Marie Tran comes out as queer
Kelly Marie Tran, known for her roles in “Star Wars” and “Raya and the Last Dragon,” has publicly come out as queer. In an interview with Vanity Fair published last week, the 35-year-old Vietnamese American star spoke about her identity while discussing her upcoming role in the…
· Ryan General
iHeartRadio misidentifies Bowen Yang as Jon M. Chu on Instagram
IHeartRadio Broadway’s Instagram account has come under fire for mistakenly tagging comedian Bowen Yang as “Wicked” director Jon M. Chu in a recent post. The post, which features a photo of Yang at the “Wicked” movie premiere in New York City, was captioned “Dancing through NYC…
· Ryan General
7 feel-good Asian movies to restore your faith in humanity
Sometimes, all we need is to escape into a world of cinematic joy to remind ourselves that there’s still a whole lot of good in the world. We’ve rounded up a list of uplifting flicks that are guaranteed to put a smile back on your face, no matter what’s going on in the world…
· Bryan Ke
Bowen Yang mocks JD Vance in ‘SNL’ skit
“Saturday Night Live” poked fun at the recent vice presidential debate hosted by CBS, with Bowen Yang playing Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance and Jim Gaffigan channeling Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. One topic parodied from the debate was Vance’s past comment labeling Trump as “America’s…
· Bryan Ke
Universal Studios drops official trailer for Jon M. Chu’s ‘Wicked’
Fans have been thrilled since Universal Studios released the first full trailer for Jon M. Chu’s highly anticipated “Wicked.” Key points:
· Carl Samson
Watch: Jon M. Chu reveals how Glinda, Elphaba were cast in ‘Wicked’
Universal Pictures has released a behind-the-scenes featurette for “Wicked,” offering fans a glimpse into the making of the beloved Broadway musical’s highly anticipated film adaptation. Key points:
· Carl Samson
Andrew Ahn remaking Ang Lee’s ‘The Wedding Banquet’: reports
Andrew Ahn is set to helm a remake of Ang Lee’s 1993 romantic comedy “The Wedding Banquet,” according to reports. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Michelle Yeoh teases upcoming ‘Wicked’ in striking blue suit at CinemaCon
Michelle Yeoh made a striking appearance in a vibrant blue suit at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, giving a preview of her character from the upcoming film adaptation of “Wicked.” Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Bowen Yang, Matt Rogers’ parody awards show finds new home in NYC
Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers’ brainchild parody awards show, “Las Culturistas” Culture Awards (LCCA), has found a new home in Brooklyn, New York City, for its third run. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Jon M. Chu reveals upcoming ‘Wicked’ has live vocals, less CGI
Director Jon M. Chu revealed that his upcoming two-part musical film “Wicked,” starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, will feature live vocals instead of pre-recorded audio. Key points:
· Ryan General
Watch: Sydney Sweeney crushes on ‘straight’ Bowen Yang in hilarious ‘SNL’ skit
A recent “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) skit took a hilarious turn with Bowen Yang playing a closeted straight man who breaks Sydney Sweeney’s heart. The sketch’s premise: In a skit on the show’s March 2 episode, host Sweeney develops a crush on cast member Yang, who identifies as…
· Michelle De Pacina
Asian American groups demand apology from Shane Gillis over anti-Asian remarks
Comedian Shane Gillis, who is set to host “Saturday Night Live” on Feb. 24, is under pressure from Asian American advocacy groups demanding an apology and donations for his past racist remarks that led to his dismissal from the show in 2019. Gilllis’ past anti-Asian comments:…
· Bryan Ke
Watch: First look at Jon M. Chu’s highly anticipated ‘Wicked’
Universal Pictures has released a first look for “Wicked,” the highly anticipated two-part musical film directed by Jon M. Chu. What to expect: Released on Monday, the “Wicked” first look teases how two friends, Glinda (Ariana Grande) and Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), turn into…
· Bryan Ke
Shane Gillis’ past use of racist, antisemitic slurs resurfaces ahead of ‘SNL’ return
Shane Gillis’ past use of racist, antisemitic and homophobic language has resurfaced on social media ahead of his return on “Saturday Night Live,” the same show that fired him for using an anti-Asian slur five years ago. Anti-Asian comments: The renewed attention to Gillis’…
· Michelle De Pacina
How director Raman Hui’s personal journey mirrors his animated fantasy flick ‘The Tiger’s Apprentice’
Director Raman Hui’s initial encounter with the “The Tiger’s Apprentice” animated film script was not just a mere exploration of another cinematic venture; it was a voyage into his own past. Born and raised in Hong Kong, Hui, who discovered his passion for drawing at a young…
· Ryan General
Bowen Yang leads mock awards show at ‘SNL’ as ‘A Guy Named Ethan’
Bowen Yang has a new alter ego — “A Guy Named Ethan” — to offer a satirical take on this year’s Oscar nominations. Introducing Ethan: Yang, in character as Ethan, presented an alternative awards show called the “Ethans,” during the “Weekend Update” segment of last week’s…