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entertainment4 months ago

Broadway's 'Cabaret' to Close Early as Billy Porter Recovers from Sepsis

Broadway's 'Cabaret' at the Kit Kat Club will close early on September 21 due to star Billy Porter recovering from sepsis, with the production having played 18 previews and 592 performances. Porter’s health issue led to the decision, and his role will be shared by alternates Marty Lauter and David Merino for the final shows. The production, which opened last year, is not expected to recoup its $23 million investment.

entertainment4 months ago

Broadway's Cabaret Revival Closes Early; Billy Porter Out Due to Illness

Broadway's immersive revival of 'Cabaret' will close earlier than planned on September 21 due to ticket sales struggles and Billy Porter's illness, ending a run of 592 performances. The production, which has been successful in London's West End, faced challenges on Broadway, leading to an earlier closure, with replacements for Porter including Marty Lauter and David Merino.

entertainment2 years ago

"Beloved Star Eliminated on Whitney Houston Night: DWTS Recap"

In week 8 of Dancing With The Stars, guest host Billy Porter opened the show with a performance of Whitney Houston's "How Will I Know." The contestants danced to Houston's songs, with Charity Lawson receiving the highest score. Barry Williams and Jason Mraz were in the bottom three, and Williams was eliminated. Next week will be Taylor Swift night.

fashion-and-entertainment2 years ago

Billy Porter Criticizes Harry Styles' Vogue Cover and Calls for More Diversity

Billy Porter expresses ongoing frustration with Vogue's decision to feature Harry Styles as the first man to wear a dress on the magazine's cover, suggesting that Styles was chosen because he is "white" and "straight." Porter, who claims to have sparked the conversation around gender-fluid fashion, criticized the use of his community to elevate Styles without any sacrifice on his part. Porter also revealed a conversation with Anna Wintour, Editor-in-Chief of Vogue, where he missed the opportunity to urge her to use Vogue's power to uplift leaders in the de-gendering of fashion movement within the LGBTQ+ community.

entertainment2 years ago

Billy Porter Forced to Sell Home Amid Hollywood Strikes

Actor Billy Porter reveals that he is being forced to sell his house due to the financial impact of the ongoing actors' strike. Porter expresses frustration with Disney CEO Bob Iger's remarks dismissing the actors' demands for a living wage as unrealistic, highlighting the stark income disparity. The strike, which began on July 14, has yet to reach an agreement on a new film and TV contract, with issues such as residuals from streaming platforms and regulations surrounding artificial intelligence remaining contentious. Porter plans to join the picket lines upon his return to the U.S.

entertainment2 years ago

Billy Porter and Husband Adam Smith End 6-Year Marriage

Actor Billy Porter and his husband, Adam Smith, have decided to end their marriage after being together for over six years. The split was described as a mutual decision made after careful consideration, and both parties will continue to support each other. The couple initially dated in 2009, broke up, and then rekindled their relationship in 2015. They got married in 2017, with Billy expressing how significant it was for him as a gay man.

entertainment2 years ago

Tony Winners Receive Celebrity Congrats and White House Visit

J. Harrison Ghee, who identifies as nonbinary, won the Tony Award for leading actor in a musical for their work in "Some Like It Hot." Ghee and their castmates visited the White House to talk about representation of trans and nonbinary individuals. Ghee received flowers from Billy Porter and hopes to star in a movie or limited series adaptation of the musical. They delivered a powerful message in their acceptance speech, thanking their mother and representing trans and nonbinary individuals.