The stars of FX’s hit show #Pose are speaking out against the Emmys, claiming Black Trans actors are being snubbed. On Tuesday, the list of Emmy nominees were all announced. Rachel Brosnahan, Ted Danson, Issa Rae, Meryl Streep, and more were just some of the names listed on the ballot. …
Read More »Billy Porter Makes History With New Essence Cover; Talks “Black Lives Matter,” Loving Himself In A Hateful World And Opens Up About Black Trans Lives Mattering Too
Billy Porter gets real about white supremacy, the tiredness the Black community feels, and breaking boundaries inside and outside of the LGBTQIA+ community. Porter, 50, is the first openly gay Black man to receive an Emmy for his performance in the hit series #Pose, and now he is the first …
Read More »Billy Porter Says He Will Play A “Genderless” Fairy Godmother In The Upcoming “Cinderella” Remake
And the category is LOVE, as Billy Porter signs on as the newest Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother. But, Porter says he will portray the Godmother as “genderless.” The highly-anticipated Cinderella is set to premiere in 2021, and Porter has been granted the opportunity to portray Cinderella’s supportive Godmother, who helps her …
Read More »Camila Cabello To Star In Upcoming Remake Of ’Cinderella’ Alongside Missy Elliott and Billy Porter
’Cinderella’ is getting yet another remake, this time with some big names attached to it. The Kay Cannon-written and directed film is slated to be released on February 5th, 2021. Singer Camila Cabello has been cast to portray the film’s main character, accompanied by Billy Porter as the gender-neutral Fairy …
Read More »‘Pose’ Stars and Co-Producer, Janet Mock, Honored At This Year’s ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon
The hit FX series” Pose,” set around the 80’s and early 90’s ballroom scene, marked a monumental victory for black LGBTQ inclusion in film and television. Now, Essence is honoring the show’s co-producer and trans-activist Janet Mock, as well as the cast at this year’s 2020 Black Women In Hollywood …
Read More »Billy Porter In Talks To Play Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother In New Cinderella Film
A new Cinderella film is being cheffed up by #JamesCorden, and #BillyPorter is one of the names that has been added to the cast. Cinderella, who is set to be played by #CamilaCabello, won’t be late to the ball this time around because she will be styled by Emmy-winner Billy …
Read More »Jharrel Jerome and Billy Porter Make History At the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards
TV’s biggest night went on without a hitch Sunday in downtown Los Angeles and the host-less evening included a few historical moments. The 71st Primetime Emmy Awards recognized TV’s elites in writing, directing and acting. Jharrel Jerome took home a well-deserved award for Lead Actor In A Limited Series for …
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