Billy Porter slams homophobia in powerful social media post

season 1 first debuted in June 2018, there was no doubt that longtime stage actor Billy Porter was long overdue for a breakout moment. On co-creators Ryan Murphy and Steven Canals’ groundbreaking FX series about the ballroom scene and LGBTQ community of color, Porter plays ardent emcee Pray Tell, whose heart is as big as his mouth.

wasn’t part of NYC’s coronavirus Phase 2 reopening this week. But this Sunday two organizations will still recognize — one virtually, the other with an in-person gathering — the first Christopher Street Liberation Day March on June 28, 1970.In lieu of a march through the streets this year, NYC Pride will stream a star-studded “special broadcast event” from noon to 2 p.m.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterGlobal Citizen and the European Commission have teamed for Global Goal: Unite for Our Future – The Concert and actor Dwayne Johnson is set to host the event which takes place on June 27.

Man overboard!

star Alex Kompothecras has been fired from the MTV show after alleged racist comments posted on social media resurfaced. In a statement given to ET on Tuesday, an MTV spokesperson confirmed that they had cut ties with Kompothecras.«We’ve made the decision to cut ties with Alex and are editing the current season to minimize his presence.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterIn-person Pride events may have been put on paucse, but that is not stopping the LGTBQ+ community from celebrating. P&G and iHeartMedia have teamed for “Can’t Cancel Pride: A COVID-19 Relief Benefit for the LGBTQ+ Community.”  The special will raise funds for LGTBQ+ communities most impacted by COVID-19.

LGBTQ+ stars and allies including Adam Lambert, Katy Perry, Billy Porter, Big Freedia, and Sia are teaming up this month to keep the legacy of Pride alive in 2020, despite social-distancing restrictions forcing most would-be celebrations to shut down. On June 25, a live-streamed virtual COVID-19 relief event called Can’t Cancel Pride will air via iHeartRadio.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorKaty Perry, Adam Lambert, Big Freedia, Billy Porter, Kim Petras, Melissa Etheridge, Sia and Ricky Martin are among the stars on deck for “Can’t Cancel Pride,” a COVID-19 relief benefit for the LGBTQ+ Community.The virtual relief benefit produced by iHeartMedia and Procter & Gamble is designed to help raise visibility and funds for LGBTQ+ communities impacted by COVID-19.

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterVariety’s Virtual TV Festival will be held from June 23-25 and feature conversations with Hillary Rodham Clinton, Amy Schumer, Kumail Nanjiani, Billy Porter and many more prominent speakers.Formerly known as the annual Variety TV Summit, the event has been rebranded as the inaugural Variety Virtual TV Festival. The expansion to a digital presentation will draw a broader global audience and a wider range of topics over three days.

Billy Porter had some powerful words for graduates during YouTube’s virtual “Dear Class of 2020" commencement celebration on Sunday (June 7).

Justice Smith is out and proud.

Canadian country singer Chad Brownlee has apologized after posting a conspiracy theory image criticized as racist and antisemitic on his social media accounts.

Anna Wintour couldn’t turn down Billy Porter’s request to be carried into the 2019 Met Gala by six shirtless men while dressed as an Egyptian sun king.

Former “Six Feet Under” star Rachel Griffiths is offering an apology after a tone-deaf tweet about her new manicure in the midst of protests that have engulfed the globe was met with backlash.

The Hollywood Reporter has named their “50 Most Powerful LGBTQ Players In Hollywood”, a long list featuring Billy Porter, RuPaul Charles, Andy Cohen and more.

Two weeks ago Billy Porter jumped on the phone to discuss his Emmy-winning performance as Pray Tell, the fictional emcee of New York’s early ’90s ballroom scene, in FX’s “Pose.” At the time, the nation was only reeling from two straight months of stay at home orders due to a coronavirus pandemic that was on its way to killing over 100,000+ Americans. George Floyd was still alive.

Ammika Harris has been making her fans and followers really excited these days with all kinds of juicy posts on her social media account. She recently shared some new pics which were almost NSFW and managed to shock her fans.