Billy Porter Set to Play James Baldwin in Upcoming Film
Porter will also co-write the script about the activist and writer's life.
April 13 2023 5:28 PM
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Billy Porter
Learn more about Billy Porter, the Tony Award-winning Broadway performer who rose to national prominence as the star of the hit musical Kinky Boots. Billy Porter is known in the entertainment industry as a film and television actor and pop singer whose past albums include Billy Porter and At the Corner of Broadway and Soul. Read the latest about the African American star, who has also appeared in theatrical productions of Angels in America, Dreamgirls, Jesus Chris Superstar, Radiant Baby, and Grease!
New Doc Chronicles Queer — or Not — Rock Icon Little Richard
The influential early rocker was conflicted about sexuality and religion but made great music, as detailed in Little Richard: I Am Everything.
March 16 2023 10:19 AM
Fox’s 'Accused' Features a Heartfelt Drag Queen Storyline
The Fox series features the story of an accused drag queen, Robyn, in the Billy Porter-directed episode starring Broadway’s J. Harrison Ghee. The Advocate has an exclusive clip.
February 17 2023 4:15 PM
Ryan Murphy Honors LGBTQ+ Actors in Uplifting Golden Globes Speech
Praising queer creatives like Billy Porter, Niecy Nash, and Michaela Jae Rodriguez, Murphy accepted a lifetime achievement award.
January 10 2023 10:07 PM
Billy Porter Takes Down Anti-Trans Pols for Bad Policies and Bad Hair
Porter and influencer Lynae Vanee have some political and grooming advice for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz.
June 17 2022 3:27 PM
'A Strange Loop,' Billy Porter, and More Make the Tonys Gay
From Ariana DeBose's opening number to A Strange Loop's Best Musical win, it was a decidedly queer-inclusive night.
June 13 2022 12:12 AM
Billy Porter Has Something to Say About That Harry Styles Vogue Cover
"I. Personally. Changed. The. Whole. Game. And that is not ego, that is just fact."
October 18 2021 8:02 AM
Billy Porter Reveals How Childhood Sexual Abuse Impacts His Marriage
"Still, to this day, I'm not O.K.," the actor and singer said.
October 08 2021 7:41 AM
The Emmy Nominations Are Out, and They Are Super Gay and Trans
The 73rd Emmy Nominations are here and they're queer. Get into it.
July 13 2021 8:50 AM
Billy Porter: LGBTQ State of the Union 'Remains Strong'
For the third year, the Pose star delivered an address assessing the nation's queer acceptance.
April 01 2021 3:25 PM
Billy Porter Closes DNC's First Night With Powerful '60s Protest Song
The Democratic National Convention's first night ended with the Pose star and Stephen Stills's rendition of a classic.
August 18 2020 12:06 AM
Billy Porter to Haters Mad at Sesame Street: 'Stay Out of My Bedroom'
Religious homophobes referring to Porter as a "drag queen activist" are petitioning to pull PBS's funding if his Sesame Street episode airs.
February 06 2020 11:30 AM
Billy Porter & Idina Menzel Deliver the Gayest Song of the Season
The Tony winners belt the Irving Berlin classic "I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm" surrounded by fabulous dancers in shorts.
December 02 2019 9:00 AM
Billy Porter Will Play Cinderella's Fairy Godmother in New Adaptation
The Pose actor will star alongside Camila Cabello in the Sony movie musical.
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October 10 2019 6:46 PM
Pose's Billy Porter Is Emmys' 1st Gay Black Man to Win for Lead Drama
Porter quoted James Baldwin when he made history by winning the award for Best Actor in a Drama Series.
September 22 2019 7:16 PM
Billy Porter Just Slayed the Met Gala as a Sun God
The star of Pose continues to use red carpets to expand notions of gender within fashion.
May 06 2019 3:18 PM
Tomi Lahren Claims Billy Porter, LGBTQ People Attacked Masculinity
The Fox News correspondent is fearful for the future of "traditional" masculinity, claiming that it under siege from the "Left."
February 27 2019 1:57 PM
Glenn Close Gives Master Class in Reacting to Billy Porter's Tux Gown
The legendary actress may not have won her Oscar, but she won the night with just one look.
February 25 2019 9:46 AM
Billy Porter Releases Columbine-Inspired 'Love the Pain Away' Video
The Pose star recorded the song because "this sentiment is still necessary today."
January 08 2019 7:24 PM
Pose's Billy Porter Tells Kevin Hart 'F You' Over Homophobic Jokes
The Tony winner discussed the power of words and how he has a zero-tolerance policy on anti-LGBTQ rhetoric.
January 02 2019 11:27 AM