News about Bowen Yang

Lily Gladstone will appear opposite with SNL's Bowen Yang in remake of 1993 rom-com The Wedding Banquet

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 26, 2024
Lily Gladstone is set to work alongside Saturday Night Live cast member Bowen Yang in a remake of 1993 romantic comedy The Wedding Banquet. The Oscar-nominated actress , 37, will appear opposite the SNL personality, 33, in a remake of the motion picture for filmmaker Andrew Ahn, Variety reported Thursday.

SNL stars REACT after barbed TikTok claims 'no hot women' appear in cast:  'Let me grieve privately and uglily!'

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 3, 2024
After a barbed TikTok video said that the show had never hired a hot woman' in its 49-year history, Saturday Night Live actors have hit back. The furore began when TikTok user Jahelis posted a video on March 21 saying: 'Am I the only person who's ever noticed that SN has never hired a, like, hot woman?

Bill Hader and Abbott Elementary actor Quinta Brunson appear in an animated version of The Cat In The Hat

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 19, 2024
Bill Hader will be the titular character in the forthcoming animated version of The Cat In The Hat. In a live-action Saturday Night Live skit in 2014, the 45-year-old actor played the Dr. Seuss character from the 1957 children's book. According to an article published on Monday by Deadline, Hader, Bowen Yang, Xochitl Gomez, Matt Berry, and Paula Pell will appear in Warner Bros. Pictures Animation's film.

Bowen Yang, a SNL cast member, is sour-faced at a surprise Dave Chappelle guest appearance...after LGBT organizations blasted the joke over his transgender jokes, LGBT groups screamed for him

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 31, 2024
Chappelle, 50, who has hosted the show multiple times in the past and has even heard rumors of writers boycotting when he did so in 2022, did not appear in the most recent episode properly, but did a good job to the audience. The comic has often pushed boundaries and caused outrage with what some see as a jumble at the expense of the transgender community, which he claims has prompted people to protest his shows and even throw eggs at him. He never spoke, but he stood next to a star-studded lineup as host Dakota Johnson thanked musical guest Justin Timberlake and guest stars like Jimmy Fallon, Mark Cuban, and Barbara Corcoran. Yang, 33, was seen standing as far away as possible from Chappelle and appeared confused.

Jacob Elordi and Paul Mescal Are "So Babygirl", but What Does This Mean?

www.popsugar.co.uk, January 30, 2024
Gen-Z is well-known for inventing new dating terms, from Winter Coating to Workout Wooing. Now it's "babygirl." If I think back to the time I was called babygirl, it was most likely by an ex-boyfriend as a term of endearment. Yes, it made me feel warm inside and almost protected - but is this what babygirl means on social media now? Well, not quite. "Saltburn"'s Jacob Elordi hosted "Saturday Night Live" on Jan. 20. Reneé Rapp, a musical guest on "Mean Girls," appeared as a musical guest. "You were correct," comedian Bowen Yang joked about Elordi during a skit. He's so babyboy. "He is so babygirl," Rapp said in agreement. Much of Elordi's humour.

During a comedic teaser for Saturday Night Live, Jacob Elordi reacts to Mean Girls actress Renee Rapp's name calling him "so babygirl."

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 19, 2024
In a new Saturday Night Live teaser that debuted on Thursday, Jacob Elordi responded to Renee Rapp's calling him "so babygirl." Despite rumors that the pair have broken up, the Euphoria actress, 26, who is still dating Olivia Jade Giannulli, will host the first episode of 2024, with the Mean Girls star appearing as the musical guest. The Australian actor could be seen standing between the actor and comedian Bowen Yang in the short clip, which was posted on the show's main Instagram page.

After 'poor bouts of depersonalization,' Bowen Yang gives an update on his mental stability.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 3, 2023
Bowen Yang, one of Saturday Night Live's most humourous cast members, was forced to take a three-week mental break in July. The 33-year-old comedian said to his 579K Instagram followers at the time, 'Taking a short break from [my podcast Las Culturistas].' 'Bad bouts of depersonalization are f***ing me up bad, but I am doing my best to get better!Please take care, as we will be back soon.'

Kelly Clarkson wants NFL announcers to focus on the game and not the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce romance: 'It's like you're watching Housewives'

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 20, 2023
Kelly Clarkson wants NFL announcers and fans to focus on the game, not on Taylor Swift's alleged sex with Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce. When interviewing Bowen Yang, 32, the talk show host, 41, who recently unveiled her revenge body following her bitter divorce, discussed how the celebrity coupling has affected the sport's coverage on her show on Friday. The Stronger singer lamented, 'It's not funny how it's literally taking over the NFL for people who like watching football now.'

Jennifer Lopez and Leah Remini are reported to have FALLEN OUT: After the ex-Scientology actress' absence at Bennifer's wedding last year, rumors have swirled again

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 29, 2023
Have Jennifer Lopez and Leah Remini had a falling out? Michelle Visage has only said so. When speaking on Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang's Las Culturistas podcast on Wednesday, the RuPaul's Drag Race legend speculated at a potential feud. When asked specifically if the two girls were friends, Visage, 56, said no, but she dismissively swerved the issue, implying some drama.

What We Know About "1989 (Taylor's Version) — There's one person on the team who's definite Not on It)

www.popsugar.co.uk, September 19, 2023
On October 27, "1989 (Taylor's Version)" will be released. The final release date has been set after the "Shake It Off" singer gave us a lot of details about it. Swift reportedly dropped more Easter eggs about its unveiling at the Las Culturistas Culture Awards, hosted by "SNL" actress Bowen Yang and comedian Matt Rogers in June 2022. She gave two acceptance speeches for the show, and in those videos, her house was packed with items that seemed to refer to the "1989" original era, pervulture.

You're Telling Me We Were Robbed of Timothée Chalamet in "Barbie"?

www.popsugar.co.uk, August 21, 2023
Timothée Chalamet's ken-ergy is on display. Greta Gerwig, a director who appeared in a Hollywood First Look interview on July 22nd, said she fought for both Chalamet and Saoirse Ronan to appear in her "Barbie" film as an extra Ken and Barbie. Both actors appeared in Gerwig's coming-of-age film "Ladybird" as love interests, but they were apparently unable to make it to the Barbie Dreamhouse, breaking our hearts and giving Chalamet some minor FOMO. "I wanted to bring them both in it, but they both refused to do it," Gerwig said earnestly. "Although, Timothée did come by the set and then said, 'Oh, I should have been in this,' and I was like, 'I know!Why aren't you in this?'"

The "Barbie" Casting Director Reveals 3 Actors Who Regretfully Turned Down Ken Roles

www.popsugar.co.uk, July 25, 2023
Greta Gerwig's Barbie film is overflowing with Ken-ergy, thanks in large part to its star-studded cast, which includes Ryan Gosling, Simu Liu, and Kingsley Ben-Adir as various Kens. Despite a handful of actors' wishes of portraying Barbie's "long-distance, low-commitment, casual" boyfriend on film, casting director Allison Jones revealed the names of three actors who, sadly, had to decline supporting roles as Ken in the film. Due to COVID-19 restraints, the cast and crew were required to spend three months in London, where a substantial portion of the film was shot. In the end, the filming process brought about scheduling conflicts that have pushed Bowen Yang, Dan Levy, and Ben Platt out of contention for the title of Ken. "They weren't kidding, they were too bummed they couldn't do it," Jones said.

Due to 'poor bouts of depersonalization,' Bowen Yang is taking time off from his podcast

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 3, 2023
Bowen Yang has announced that he will take a short break from co-hosting the podcast Las Culturistas due to mental health issues. The 32-year-old actor, who is also on hiatus from Saturday Night Live wrote in an Instagram story, 'Bad bouts of depersonalization are f**king me up bad, but I am doing my best to get better!'

During the Brandon Blackstock divorce, Kelly Clarkson discusses getting to anti-depressants

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 29, 2023
Following her break with ex-husband Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson says she began taking anti-depressants. On Wednesday, the 41-year-old entertainer appeared on the podcast Las Culturistas, where she talked to hosts Matt Rogers, 33, and Bowen Yang, 32, about how she got through a difficult time.

During divorce, Kelly Clarkson says she "shouldn't have Made it."

www.popsugar.co.uk, June 29, 2023
In the midst of Brandon Blackstock's departure in 2020, Kelly Clarkson is reflecting on her mental stability. In which she opened up about taking antidepressants when dealing with her divorce, which was finalized in 2022 after she first filed in June 2020. Despite the fact that the mother of two was previously "against any sort of foreign medication" due to her childhood, she later discovered she needed more help and went on Lexapro for about two months. She recalled making antidepressants as "the best decision ever" in retrospect. "I wouldn't have made it," she said.

When attending a star-studded bash on Spotify, Florence Welch looks in a see-through red lace gown

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 21, 2023
Florence Welch sang of sexy in a red, semi-sheer lace gown at Spotify's star-studded bash at a stunning private villa in Cannes's La Californie district on Tuesday. The 36-year-old English singer, best known as the lead vocalist of the indie rock band Florence and the Machine, turned heads in her sultry ensemble, which showcased her toned body when sauntering down the red carpet barefoot. The seven-time Grammy nominee wore her fiery auburn locks in loose curls and a glamorous makeup, consisting of a nude lipstick, thin foundation, and a peachy pink blush for a healthy glow on the occasion. In comparison to will.i.am and Uncle Waffles, the Dog Days Are Over hitmaker was one of the many talented performers to grace the stage. She performed some of her best hits to a packed audience, including Paris Hilton, Jack Harlow, Trevor Noah, Alex Cooper, Emma Chamberlain, Chloe Fineman, Bowen Yang, Ego Nwodim, and Mikey Day.

SNL's Bowen Yang shares story about seeing Succession's Jeremy Strong in character on set

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 26, 2023
Bowen Yang, a host of Saturday Night Live, has shared a tale about Succession actor Jeremy Strong and his famed commitment to remaining in character. When he walked into the set of the television series Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens while remaining in character as the morose billionaire media heir, the Brisbane, Australia-born entertainer, 32, talked about seeing Kendall Roy on the HBO hit. Strong wandered into the show's set and production office on Wednesday, shouting for directions to the toilet, according to the Saturday Night Live presenter, who reported it on his podcast Las Culturistas.

Authors & More are showing their love for The Writers' Strike

perezhilton.com, May 4, 2023
This week is the first Hollywood writers' strike in over a decade. On Tuesday, television and film writers who make up the Writers Guild of America stepped outside the picket lines. According to the Associated Press, the writers of all your favorite shows are staging their first entertainment industry labor demonstration in 15 years. As major studios have voted in recent years to newly launched streaming services, they want more pay and healthcare as well as increased job safety and protection.

In a chilly open celebrating the arrival of warm weather to the Big Apple, SNL ridicules peeping Tom's

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 16, 2023
SNL spoofed the eclectic mix of stereotypes that filled Central Park this week, kicking off the first week of spring in New York this week. Bowen Yang performed as a satirical red carpet host to announce the return of the 'freaks, crazies, and weirdos' that dot the Manhattan show's historic. Ana de Armas' debut on Saturday night, as she announced she would be an American citizen, marked her'magical year'.

In new Saturday Night Live interviews, Ana de Armas is lauded for her film work

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 14, 2023
Ana de Armas is greeted with praise from Saturday Night Live's Marcello Hernandez and Bowen Yang, as well as musical guest Karol G in new promos for the actress' debut this weekend. On Saturday, the 34-year-old Cuban native makes her SNL hosting debut as a musical guest alongside Karol G. SNL cast members Marcello Hernandez and Bowen Yang were joined by the host and musical guest for the promos, which premiered on Saturday Night Live YouTube on Thursday.

Since Fox hosts warned that you won't say anything crazy, MyPillow CEO MyPillow CEO spout ah line out.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 5, 2023
In the $1.6 billion case, SNL opened with MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell, played by James Austin Johnson, spouting disinformation about Dominion voting machines. Bowen Yang, a Brian Kilmeade, immediately warned the CEO, 'please don't say anything crazy about dominion,' due to the litigation. Lindell, on the other hand, said, "Every Dominion machine has a Venezuelan loompah inside, which eats the votes with its little tongue," Lindell said before hosts told him to reel it in. After network hosts condemned'stolen election lies, Dominion sued Fox.'

'Can't believe I'm Joe's Osama's first interview with the balloon's SNL cold open features exclusive interview with the balloon.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 5, 2023
SNL's cold open was a hastily drawn sketch based on the downing of a Chinese balloon by the US military earlier this Saturday. Just hours after cable news announced on the missile attack that sent the balloon into the ocean, the skit mocked the nation's fixation with alleged spycraft. The balloon joked about being shot down by the Biden administration and replied to inquiries about why it was flying over Montana.

George Santos, the nefarious NFL reporter who aims to lead the team, is a fictional actor whose fantasy turns into a fantasy football reporter

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 22, 2023
In its freezing open last night, Saturday Night Live ridiculed lying congressman George Santos. Santos was depicted as a football reporter with a litany of inaccurate and ineffective credentials on the show. Bowen Yang portrayed Santos by saying he had more victories than Tom Brady. Santos' true life has been marred by a slew of lies and fabrications about his life.

'Since when did Hitler come back? In a cold open ditty, the SNL cast takes aim at Kanye.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 11, 2022
The sketch, which starred several members of the ensemble cast, was based on things people might not remember about ahead of Christmas and the holiday season. Cast member Bowen Yang sang about wanting to forget Adolf Hitler amid a recent rise in antisemitism, singing: 'Hitler, since when did Hitler come back?Didn't we basically all agree years ago, Hitler should never come back?'Kenan Thompson then chimed in: 'And why are his new fans black?'