Stacey Abrams, Nipsey Hussle and Lizzo Named Most Influential African Americans
by Abigail Charpentier - September 26, 2019 The Root today announced the annual Root 100 and topping the list are Stacey Abrams, Nipsey Hussle, and Lizzo....
Ali Stroker, Jeremy O. Harris & More Included on Time's 100 Next List
by Nicole Rosky - November 13, 2019 Time has just released its 2019 100 Next list, consisting of artists, leaders, advocates, innovators and phenoms on the rise. Included in this year's list is 2019 Tony winner and star of Oklahoma!, Ali Stroker, Broadway veteran Beanie Feldstein, Pose star MJ Rodriguez, and playwright Jeremy O. Harri...
Ryan Murphy Auctions Costumes from HOLLYWOOD, AMERICAN HORROR STORY, and More to Benefit The Actor's Fund
by A.A. Cristi - May 07, 2020 To raise money, the company will be auctioning off iconic props and costumes from Ryan Murphy shows, including American Horror Story, Hollywood, The Boys in the Band, Pose, Scream Queens, and more!...
VIDEO: Billy Porter Returns with A Follow-Up Message to America
by A.A. Cristi - July 10, 2020 Broadway and television star, Billy Porter, returned to social media today to follow-up on his moving remarks from last month....
Sebastian Chacon Will Star on DAISY JONES & THE SIX
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 24, 2020 Deadline reports that Sebastian Chacon has joined the upcoming Amazon musical drama series 'Daisy Jones & The Six.'...
Ryan Murphy Auctions Costumes from HOLLYWOOD, AMERICAN HORROR STORY, and More to Benefit The Actor's Fund
by A.A. Cristi - May 07, 2020 To raise money, the company will be auctioning off iconic props and costumes from Ryan Murphy shows, including American Horror Story, Hollywood, The Boys in the Band, Pose, Scream Queens, and more!...
Billy Porter to Receive NAB Show New York Impact Award
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 08, 2019 Emmy, Tony and Grammy Award-winning actor, singer, director, composer, and playwright Billy Porter will receive the NAB Show New York Impact Award on Thursday, October 17. NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith will present the award at NAB Show New York, held October 16-17 at the Javits Convention Cent...
Billy Porter Owes His POSE Emmy to Janet Mock
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 01, 2019 Billy Porter recently made history as the first openly gay black man to win the Emmy for Leading Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Pray Tell on FX's Pose. Porter opens up to Variety about how he owes his Emmy to Janet Mock, a writer, director, and producer on the show....
VIDEO: Billy Porter Returns with A Follow-Up Message to America
by A.A. Cristi - July 10, 2020 Broadway and television star, Billy Porter, returned to social media today to follow-up on his moving remarks from last month....
VIDEO: Billy Porter Uses Releases Music Video for 'For What It's Worth'
by A.A. Cristi - June 15, 2020 Billy Porter has released the music video for his single 'For What It's Worth.' Paying homage to the protests against police brutality happening across the country, the video is entirely made up of footage from the demonstrations. ...
MJ Rodriguez to Receive the Individual Trailblazer Award at the Outfest Legacy Awards Gala
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 18, 2019 Outfest, the Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization promoting equality by creating, sharing, and protecting LGBTQ stories on the screen, announced today that it will honor MJ Rodriguez at the 2019 Outfest Legacy Awards Gala: A Benefit to Protect Our Past and Build Our Future, on Sunday, October 27...
SNAP & CHAT with Santa Announced at The Lounsbury House, December 19
by A.A. Cristi - December 09, 2020 Hosted by the Ridgefield Theater Barn, and with help from the Ridgefield Fire Department, Santa will be at the Lounsbury House on Saturday, December 19th from 10a - 4p. The Covid-19 Safe Santa Station, which was built and set-up by the RFD, will be on the front lawn of the Lounsbury House, 316 Main ...
BILLY PORTER to Narrate HBO Max Docuseries EQUAL
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 22, 2020 HBO Max has announced Emmy®, Tony® and Grammy®-winner Billy Porter (Pose, American Horror Story: Apocalypse) as narrator for EQUAL....
Mj Rodriguez, Indya Moore, Harper Watters, and Councilman Antonio Brown Will Take Part in PROUD: BLACK & QUEER IN AMERICA
by Stephi Wild - June 18, 2020 Multi-hyphenate performer and creator Dyllón Burnside will host the second installment in his virtual Pride conversation series with friends and influential community leaders today, Thursday, June 18th at 6:00pm ET on Instagram LIVE at @dyllonburnside....
BALLROOM HAS SOMETHING TO SAY Featuring Jason A. Rodriguez & Pony Zion Announced At Live Arts
by A.A. Cristi - October 23, 2019 As part of its Open Spectrum community dialogue series, New York Live Arts presents Ballroom Has Something to Say--curated by activist, leader in the LGBTQ and House I Ballroom communities, and adviser to FX's Pose, Michael Roberson. On Sunday November 10 starting at 2:30 pm, the event kicks off wit...
65th Anniversary American Repertory Ballet Gala And Silent Auction Postponed
by A.A. Cristi - March 13, 2020 American Repertory Ballet's gala and silent auction have been postponed. Read their statement below...
VIDEO: SF Ballet Creates a 'Chain Letter' Dance Performance
by Stephi Wild - April 16, 2020 In Sequentia, a choreographic chain letter, ten SF Ballet dancers connect through movement....
Broadway Catch Up: June 29 - Patti LuPone, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Todrick Hall, and More!
by Stephi Wild - June 29, 2020 While Broadway remains shut down, BroadwayWorld is keeping up with your favorite stars and giving you a peek at what they have been up to! Check out this weekend's highlights from some of your favorites, including Patti LuPone, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Todrick Hall, and more!...
VIDEO: George Salazar and MJ Rodriguez Sing 'Suddenly Seymour' on SUNDAYS ON THE COUCH WITH GEORGE
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2020 On Sunday, George Salazar welcomed 'Pose' star MJ Rodriguez to 'Sundays on the Couch with George' ...
VIDEO: Billy Porter Uses Releases Music Video for 'For What It's Worth'
by A.A. Cristi - June 15, 2020 Billy Porter has released the music video for his single 'For What It's Worth.' Paying homage to the protests against police brutality happening across the country, the video is entirely made up of footage from the demonstrations. ...
Eve Will Host the BLACK WOMEN IN HOLLYWOOD Awards
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 28, 2020 Award-winning musician, actress and television personality Eve has been confirmed to host the 13th annual ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards at the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills, CA. ESSENCE, the number one media, technology and commerce company dedicated to Black women globally, will celeb...
Beanie Feldstein, the Cast of POSE, & More to Appear During Virtual GLAAD Media Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 09, 2020 GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today announced that it will host a virtual ceremony for the 31st Annual GLAAD Media Awards on Thursday, July 30 in place of the original ceremonies planned for earlier this year....
VIDEO: Cast and Producers from POSE Perform Billy Porter's 'Love Yourself'
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 25, 2020 In a first look at the upcoming POSE-A-THON special, the cast and producers of the hit FX series Pose perform Billy Porter's Hit Song a?oeLove Yourself.a??...
LGBTQ+ on TV: POSE
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 17, 2020 Happy Pride Month! During the month of June, BroadwayWorld will be bringing you a look back on LGBTQ+ representation in television....
VIDEO: Cast and Producers from POSE Perform Billy Porter's 'Love Yourself'
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 25, 2020 In a first look at the upcoming POSE-A-THON special, the cast and producers of the hit FX series Pose perform Billy Porter's Hit Song a?oeLove Yourself.a??... |