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‘SNL’: Bowen Yang Sings ‘Defying Gravity’ Dressed as New Jersey Drone


On “Saturday Night Live,” Bowen Yang appeared at the “Weekend Update” desk dressed as one of the drones sighted over the skies of New Jersey.

During the year’s final episode of “ Saturday Night Live,” cast member Bowen Yang appeared at the “ Weekend Update ” desk dressed as one of the drones that have been sighted over the skies of New Jersey — which, as co-anchor Michael Che explained, caused the FAA to issue “temporary flight restrictions” over the state. “I feel like Elphaba, for real for rea,” Yang said, evoking the heroine of “ Wicked ” — the movie musical in which he also stars. So naturally, he launched into a drone-inspired rendition of “Defying Gravity,” complete with green lighting.

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