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Gay-Revised ‘The Fantasticks’ May Be Heading For Broadway + More

A new, revised version of the beloved musical 'The Fantasticks' is in development for Broadway

Some news items for you as we head over Hump Day.

• Broadway World: A new production of the beloved musical The Fantasticks, reimagined as a contemporary gay love story, is now in development for Broadway under the direction and choreography of my longtime friend and Tony Award winner Christopher Gattelli.

• New York Times: The victim of today’s ICE shooting in Minneapolis has been identified as Renee Nicole Good, remembered as a compassionate, giving person. A video circulating on X appears to show her distraught partner sitting in the snow in Minneapolis sobbing, “They killed my wife. I don’t know what to do.” Continue reading “Gay-Revised ‘The Fantasticks’ May Be Heading For Broadway + More”

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Season 2 Of ‘Heated Rivalry’ + Bowen Says ‘Bye + More News

Francis Arnaud and Robbie G.K. in "Heated Rivalry" (via HBO

Some news items you might have missed:

• Gay Times: Heated Rivalry creator Jacob Tiernay shares a bit on what fans can expect from the now-confirmed Season 2 of the hit gay hockey-centered series. Have you seen episode 5 yet? #fantastic

• SNL: In his final sketch on Saturday Night Live last night, Bowen Yang said goodbye after six and a half years as a cast member. Even though he was acting as a Delta Airlines lounge employee manning the eggnog machine (alongside guest host Ariana Grande and musical guest Cher), his message (and tears) rang true. Continue reading “Season 2 Of ‘Heated Rivalry’ + Bowen Says ‘Bye + More News”

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Bowen Yang Leaving SNL + Oscars Leaving ABC For YouTube + More

Bowen Yang (screen capture)

Happy Friday! Some news stories for you as we head into the weekend.

• Gayety: Bowen Yang will be leaving the cast of Saturday Night Live, marking the end of a groundbreaking run for one of the show’s most influential and visible queer cast members. Yang’s final appearance as a cast member will air this Saturday featuring his WICKED costar Ariana Grande as the host, and Cher as musical guest.

• AP News: After more than 50 years on ABC, the Oscars will move to YouTube beginning in 2029 making the most high-profile award show on the planet accessible to more than 2 billion people globally to stream online. Continue reading “Bowen Yang Leaving SNL + Oscars Leaving ABC For YouTube + More”

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Andrew Scott Navigates Awkward Red Carpet Question + More News

Actor Andrew Scott

Some news items you might have missed: • Queerty: Andrew Scott (above) was representing his acclaimed film, All of Us Strangers,  at the BAFTAs last night when he was awkwardly quizzed about his friend Barry Keoghan’s now-infamous naked dance sequence in Saltburn. “There was a lot of talk about prosthetics … How well do you know him?” Continue reading “Andrew Scott Navigates Awkward Red Carpet Question + More News”

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Travis Kelce On SNL: ‘Straight Male Friend’ App

Travis Kelce in SNL skit 'Straight Male Friend'

A lot of people are acting like Super Bowl champ Travis Kelce just hit the spotlight this year thanks to dating pop mega-star Taylor Swift.  But Travis has been making the media rounds for quite a while, like this 2023 SNL skit featuring Kelce and Bowen Yang in an “ad” for the ‘Straight Male Friend’ app. Continue reading “Travis Kelce On SNL: ‘Straight Male Friend’ App”

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SNL Shades George Santos Over Ethics Report

Bowen Yang dusted off his parody of truth-challenged Rep. George Santos on SNL’s “Weekend Update,” discussing the House Ethics Committee’s blistering report claiming he used campaign funds for personal spending with host Colin Jost. Among the new lies, Yang’s Santos claims he invented being gay. Continue reading “SNL Shades George Santos Over Ethics Report”

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FIRE ISLAND Brings Big Gay Energy To Summer Flick

The cast of Hulu's FIRE ISLAND - Bowen Yang, Tomas Matos, Joel Kim Booster, Matt Rogers, Margaret Cho and Torian Miller
Bowen Yang, Tomas Matos, Joel Kim Booster, Matt Rogers, Margaret Cho and Torian Miller (photo by Jeong Park)
Hulu has just dropped the new trailer for its upcoming film, Fire Island, bringing with it some big gay summer energy. Continue reading “FIRE ISLAND Brings Big Gay Energy To Summer Flick”