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Hard Times of RJ Berger star Paul Iacono just revealed that he’s gay.

The 23-year-old actor came out publicly in an interview on Wednesday (April 11) with The Village Voice while promoting his new show , Kenzie’s Scale, where he plays one half of a homosexual college couple living in New York City.

“I’m rolling with the punches here,” Paul explained. “I was asked if I was comfortable doing gay press. I said ‘Of course.’ I didn’t think I’d be coming out. But why not now? I think it’s the right time to say something. It’s not about me, it’s about change and the work.”

Paul went on to say that growing up, he struggled with coming to terms with his sexuality. “I tried coming out a couple of times as a kid, from 13-14 on, and was always squashed on,” he shared.

Paul Iacono couldn’t be more excited for the season finale of his show, The Hard Times of RJ Berger, which airs TONIGHT (Aug. 23) @ 10PM ET/PT on MTV. Here’s what the 21-year-old actor had to share:

What can viewers expect during the final ep? Expect to have your minds blown as the characters hit their hardest moments ever. RJ Berger will be a definitively different show after tonight’s episode.

Congrats on season 2! How do you think the new season will compare to the first? The show takes on a different tone starting with tonight’s episode. In the second season, the jokes are smarter and the plots will be more serial so each episode’s events will directly affect the next one’s.

What’s it like working with creators David Katzenberg and Seth Grahame-Smith? David and Seth are two of the most sincere and humble director/writers I’ve ever worked with. Just last night I called Seth with an idea for season 2. They’re very open to our ideas and set the tone for a fantastic collaborative setting.

How was your summer? Did you do any traveling? I mostly hung out with my friends in New York and did a little theatre and continued my writing.

You turn 22 in about two weeks! What do you have planned? I’ll be with my best friends and my family. No greater gift than that.

You can follow Paul and Just Jared on Twitter @paul_icon and @jaredeng!

Fame stars Paul McGill, Paul Iacono, Asher Book (in Creative Recreation Dicoco Hi Shoes)and Kay Panabaker arrive at a screening of their new movie at the Paris Las Vegas on Thursday (September 24) in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Fame opens in theaters nationwide TODAY (September 25). The dance flick also stars Kelsey Grammer, Bebe Neuwirth, famed choreographer Debbie Allen (pictured below), and Megan Mullally (Will & Grace‘s Karen).

Watch the trailer below!

20+ pictures inside of the Fame stars in Sin City… More Here! »

Fame stars Paul Iacono, Collin Pennie, Asher Book, Walter Perez and Paul McGill are featured in a hot new spread for the upcoming issue of V Magazine.

Here’s what T. Cole Rachel writes for the mag: “Twenty-four-year-old director and former music video choreographer Kevin Tancharoen’s Fame update eschews the urban grittiness of [Alan Parker's] 1980 original in favor of a more stylized, music-video approach. The visual aesthetic may have evolved to Britney Spears proportions, but the delicious teen angst remains. The film features an all new cast of young hopefuls chasing their dreams (and each other) at a performing arts high school in New York City. Encouraged by a staff of tough but well-meaning teachers (played this time around by the likes of Bebe Neuwirth, Megan Mullally, and Kelsey Grammer), hopes are dashed, hearts are broken, and a few showbiz dreams are ultimately realized. ”

Fame opens in theaters everywhere on Friday, September 25. Today also happens to be Paul McGill‘s birthday. Happy birthday, Paul!!! Bigger pics inside… More Here! »