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Billy Porter's Financial Woes Are 'Unacceptable'
Billy Porter says the financial hardships he's suffered as an actor are "unacceptable".The 54-year-old '80 for Brady' star was forced to sell his house during the 2023 actors strike when members of the SAG-AFTRA union...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 15 March 2024
'Mommy Will Remain Forever In Our Hearts' Billy Porter 'Heartbroken' By Mother's Death
Billy Porter has been left "heartbroken" following the death of his mother aged 79.The 54-year-old actor has paid tribute to his late mum, Cloerinda, and admitted she will "forever" be in his heart. He wrote...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 01 March 2024
Girls Aloud And Mika Confirmed Headliners For Brighton And Hove Pride
Girls Aloud and Mika are set to headline Brighton and Hove Pride.The reunited girl group - comprising Cheryl Tweedy, Kimberley Walsh, Nadine Coyle, and Nicola Roberts - will be playing one festival this year, the...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 29 February 2024
Billy Porter Insists He’S ‘Blue Collar Worker’ Who Never Stops Grafting
Billy Porter has insisted he is a “blue collar worker”.The Tony award-winning actor, 54, has an estimated net worth of $10 million, but said the SAG-AFTRA writers’ and actors’ strikes that last year crippled Hollywood...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 08 February 2024
Billy Porter Couldn't 'Be Who He Is' Due To Homophobia
Billy Porter has insisted the music industry has “always” been homophobic.The 53-year-old singer-and-actor insisted it hasn’t always been easy to “just be" who he is as he wouldn’t have been accepted in the earlier days...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 27 December 2023
Billy Porter Helped By Trauma Therapy
Billy Porter has learned to have more "self-compassion" after undergoing trauma therapy.The 'Pose' actor was thankful the COVID-19 pandemic finally gave him the chance to "slow down and stop" because he doesn't think he'd ever...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 30 November 2023
Billy Porter Reveals Why He Was 'Traumatised' By The Music Industry: 'They Were Very Homophobic!'
Billy Porter was "traumatised" by his first few years in the music industry.The 54-year-old Broadway star released his self-titled debut album in 1997 but recalled industry executives trying to convince the world that he was...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 20 November 2023
Billy Porter Reveals He’S ‘Dating Around’ Six Months After Divorce
Billy Porter is “dating around”. The Tony-winning actor and singer, 54, and his husband Adam Smith announced in July they were divorcing after six years of marriage, and he has now admitted he is happily...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 23 October 2023
Billy Porter Has 'Survivor's Guilt' Over Living With Hiv
Billy Porter has "survivor's guilt" for leading a full life with HIV.The 53-year-old singer and actor was diagnosed with the disease in 2007 and he always feels grateful so many medical advances have been made...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 01 October 2023
Billy Porter Slams Harry Styles’ Vogue Cover Again And Brands Anna Wintour A ‘B****’
Billy Porter has again slammed Harry Styles’ Vogue cover and branded Anna Wintour a “b****”. The ‘Pose’ and ‘Kinky Boots’ star, 53, fumed he had spoken to the magazine’s editor-in-chief Anna, 73, about how Vogue...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 13 August 2023
Billy Porter Feeling ‘Bittersweet’ After Marriage Breakdown
Billy Porter says his marriage breakdown has left him feeling “bittersweet”.The ‘Pose’ actor, 53, last month revealed he had filed for divorce in July from his husband Adam Smith after six years of marriage, and...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 11 August 2023
Pose Star Billy Porter Forced To Sell Him Due To Hollywood Strikes
Billy Porter is having to sell his home due to the Hollywood strikes.The 'Pose' star had a movie and TV show lined up this September, but that's no longer going ahead as planned due to...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 09 August 2023
Ana De Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis Among Golden Globe Presenters
Ana De Armas, Quentin Tarantino and Jamie Lee Curtis are among the presenters at this year's Golden Globe Awards.The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced a string of big-name stars on Tuesday (03.01.23) who will be...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 03 January 2023
Sting, Stevie Wonder And More Set For Paul Simon Tribute
Sting, Stevie Wonder and the Jonas Brothers are set to perform at an upcoming tribute to the great songwriting genius Paul Simon.The 81-year-old music legend - who has penned classics including ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’,...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 15 December 2022
Billy Porter Receives Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame
Billy Porter's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame "came out of nowhere".The 'Pose' actor was honoured with the accolade during a ceremony on Thursday (01.12.22) and he admitted it was a "beautiful" moment for...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 02 December 2022
Billy Porter 'Always Intended' To Direct A Representational Movie
Billy Porter "always intended" to direct a representational movie.The 52-year-old actor - who is openly gay - is making his directorial debut with new rom-com 'Anything's Possible' about a transsexual teen and explained that...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 July 2022
Apple Music Announces George Michael Covered Playlist In Honour Of Pride Month
Years and Years, Billy Porter and MNEK are among the artists to have covered George Michael songs for a new Apple Music playlist to coincide with Pride month.The back catalogue of the late pop star...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 02 July 2022
George Michael's Hits Covered By Music Stars For Apple Music Pride Playlist
George Michael's music has been covered by the likes of Olly Alexander, Billy Porter and MNEK for the Apple Music Pride Month playlist 'George Michael Covered'.In honour of the late music legend - who died...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 29 June 2022
Billy Porter And Luke Evans To Play Husbands In Our Son
Billy Porter and Luke Evans will play husbands in the drama 'Our Son'.The actors have signed up for roles in the movie that is being directed by Bill Oliver from a script he penned with...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 June 2022
Billy Porter's Emmys Necklace Cost $1 Million
Billy Porter's diamond Emmys necklace cost a whopping $1 million.The 'Pose' star - who lost out to 'The Crown's Josh O'Connor for the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series prize at the weekend -...
By Bang Showbiz in Fashion / Beauty on 21 September 2021
Billy Porter Changed Emmy Award Wings
Billy Porter's "wings" were clipped before the Emmy Awards on Sunday (19.09.21).The 'Pose' actor - who lost out to 'The Crown's Josh O'Connor for the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series prize - walked...
By Bang Showbiz in Fashion / Beauty on 20 September 2021
Camila Cabello Won't Swap Music For Acting
Camila Cabello has no plans to give up music for acting.The 24-year-old singer plays the titular role in Amazon Prime Video's 'Cinderella' but although she loved providing a new take on the fairy tale character...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 September 2021
Camila Cabello's Cinderella Film Is 'Necessary'
Camila Cabello thinks her 'Cinderella' movie is a "necessary" version of the fairytale.The 24-year-old singer plays the titular character in the film, and she's hailed the "girl boss" twist on the classic story.Camila - who...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 September 2021
Billy Porter To Direct Queer Teen Comedy To Be Real
Billy Porter will direct queer teen comedy 'To Be Real'. The 51-year-old actor and singer is currently working on his feature directorial debut 'What If?' but he has also signed up to helm 'To Be...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 August 2021
Billy Porter Working With Mnek On New Music
Billy Porter has been working British producer-and-songwriter MNEK on new songs for his musical comeback.The Emmy-winning actor - who has released four albums and collaborated with Shapeshifters in 2020 - has been in the studio...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 16 May 2021
Billy Porter Becomes Expert At Highlighting His Cheekbones
Billy Porter has learned how to "highlight and shadow" his cheekbones.The 'Pose' star - who is known for his statement-making fashion choices - has revealed he has become an expert at making his cheeks standout...
By Bang Showbiz in Fashion / Beauty on 19 April 2021
Billy Porter Wants His Red Carpet Outfits To Make A 'Clear' Statement
Billy Porter wants to ensure his red carpet outfits deliver "a clear” message. The 'Pose' star - who dubbed himself a "walking piece of political art" - revealed he's working with his new stylist Ty...
By Bang Showbiz in Fashion / Beauty on 03 February 2021
Cher And Dolly Parton Set For Cyndi Lauper's Home For The Holidays Benefit Gig
Cher and Dolly Parton are set to perform at Cyndi Lauper's 'Home for the Holidays' benefit concert.The 'Girls Just Want to Have Fun' hitmaker has announced the star-studded line-up for her 10th annual Cyndi Lauper...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 08 December 2020
Billy Porter To Direct What If?
Billy Porter is to direct coming-of-age drama 'What If?'The 51-year-old star will make his directorial debut on the movie, which has been written by Alvaro Garcia Lecuona.The film is billed as a cross between coming-of-age...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 November 2020
Billy Porter: My Style Is 'Free'
Billy Porter would describe his style as ''free''.The 'Pose' star admits he has ''worked a long time to find a space'' where he isn't worried what other people think.Speaking in an interview posted on Instagram's...
By Bang Showbiz in Fashion / Beauty on 21 September 2020
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