Earlier this week, NBC Network celebrated the 74th Primetime Emmy Award Show. Five of its winners were Black women, making the moment monumental. Many of them are on the road to the rare EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar & Tony Awards) status. The winners in the 74th Emmy Award show were announced on Monday evening at […]
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In an exclusive with the Hollywood Reporter, Pose star actor Billy porter reveals that he has had HIV for the last 14 years.
The Emmy Award-winning actor stated his life was in pieces when he found out of his HIV status, also finding out he has Type II diabetes and files for bankruptcy.
“The shame of that time compounded with the shame that had already (accumulated) in my life silenced me, and I have lived with that shame in silence for 14 years,” Porter said. “HIV-positive, where I come from, growing up in the Pentecostal church with a very religious family, is God’s punishment.”
He highlighted that his role on Pose allowed for him to have a “surrogate” for his HIV status, however, the pandemic provided him with the time to assess what his life is actually like.
“I survived so that I could tell the story. That’s what I’m here for,” he said. “I’m the vessel, and emotionally that was sufficient — until it wasn’t.”
“It’s time to grow up and move on because shame is destructive — and if not dealt with, it can destroy everything in its path.”
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When it comes to red carpets, no one slays them quite like Billy Porter. So when he stepped out for the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards, you know it was nothing short of epic.
On Sunday (Jan. 26), Pose actor Billy Porter accessorized his custom Baja East crystal-encrusted blue outfit with a custom Sarah Sokol hat. The wide-brimmed hat, which was made in collaboration with Brooklyn-based artist-engineer group Smooth Technology, featured a motorized peek-a-boo crystal curtains that closes and opens on command via a remote control.
According to an interview with Vanity Fair, it took two weeks to pull the whole look together. “This design is a great compromise. It’s a reveal.” Porter said. “The crystal curtain stays open, unless you get on my nerves and then I can shut you right out!”
To tie in the dramatic yet sparkly look, Porter had a silver manicure to go with his silver, metallic lip and striking blue eye shadow that covered his entire lid, outlined with glittery silver. While the amazing look captivated onlookers at the event, it was Twitter that was left in shambles after the look was debuted.
Get on my nerves, and the curtain closes!
Living for my lewk styled by @sammyratelle with a custom design by @scottstudenberg of @bajaeast and featuring a custom hat by @sokolmillinery & mechanically engineered by @SM00TH_TECH. pic.twitter.com/GsCY09aNzc
— Billy Porter (@theebillyporter) January 27, 2020
Can we all agree that @theebillyporter is 100% THAT bitch!
#billyporter #GrammyAward2020 pic.twitter.com/c4AGftX8KU
— Steven Canals (@StevenCanals) January 27, 2020
This amazing hat — designed by Porter himself, along with his stylist Sam Ratelle, and Scott Studenberg — caught the attention of the Internet, and has generated an onslaught of memes. From rave reviews to a few jokes, Twitter definitely came through with some memorable tweets.
Check out some of the best reactions below.
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Rich Gang‘s Young Thug is out here demanding justice. The hip-hop superstar hit up social media last night with a late reaction to celebrity Billy Porter‘s now-infamous Academy Awards tuxedo-gown.
Thug jumped on Instagram to call out fans for previously blasting him for wearing similar attire and urged them to give Billy the same treatment.
LOL – Thugger is willddddddddd! lol @youngthug #BillyPorter #SOHHNews pic.twitter.com/QdTohZYPzK
— SOHH (@sohh) February 28, 2019
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Over the past few years, Thugger has made a name for himself donning women’s clothing notably on his Jeffrey album cover.
This week, hip-hop veteran Khia shared her reaction to Billy’s headline-generating gear.
Billy has kept his Instagram page working with endless shots of his tuxedo-gown.
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: @santiagraphy Dress: @csiriano Jewels: @oscarheyman Clutch: #vintage Style by @sammyratelle / @rrrcreative Grooming by @heyannabee Styling Associate: @ashleymarienyc Inspo: @bobthedragqueen #academyawards