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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!

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Billy Porter

Billy Porter Set to Play James Baldwin in Upcoming Film

Billy Porter Reveals How Childhood Sexual Abuse Impacts His Marriage

"Still, to this day, I'm not O.K.," the actor and singer said.

Seat Filler: Best NYC Theater of 2010

The Advocate's man on the New York theater scene counts down the top 10 LGBT-inclusive productions of the past year.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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Billy Porter

"Still, to this day, I'm not O.K.," the actor and singer said.

The Advocate's man on the New York theater scene counts down the top 10 LGBT-inclusive productions of the past year.

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.

The influential early rocker was conflicted about sexuality and religion but made great music, as detailed in Little Richard: I Am Everything.

Praising queer creatives like Billy Porter, Niecy Nash, and Michaela Jae Rodriguez, Murphy accepted a lifetime achievement award.

Porter and influencer Lynae Vanee have some political and grooming advice for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz.

From Ariana DeBose's opening number to A Strange Loop's Best Musical win, it was a decidedly queer-inclusive night.

"I. Personally. Changed. The. Whole. Game. And that is not ego, that is just fact."

The 73rd Emmy Nominations are here and they're queer. Get into it.

For the third year, the Pose star delivered an address assessing the nation's queer acceptance.

The Democratic National Convention's first night ended with the Pose star and Stephen Stills's rendition of a classic.

Religious homophobes referring to Porter as a "drag queen activist" are petitioning to pull PBS's funding if his Sesame Street episode airs.

The Tony winners belt the Irving Berlin classic "I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm" surrounded by fabulous dancers in shorts.

The Pose actor will star alongside Camila Cabello in the Sony movie musical.