Billy Porter breaks down stigma of living with HIV

Lise Pedersen The Copenhagen Intl. Documentary Film Festival (CPH:DOX) has announced its full program, which includes some 200 new films and a whopping 76 world premieres.

initially shut in 2019 for a planned one-year refurbishment, though those plans were scuppered after a fire broke out at the venue in January 2020 before the coronavirus pandemic and “colossal water damage” then further held up progress.KOKO’s restoration and redevelopment has now been completed, and it intends to relaunch next month as a “50,000-square foot state-of-the-art live music venue and broadcasting house”.New additions to KOKO include its 200-capacity Fly Tower ‘venue within a venue’, a new shop/DJ space (which will feature “exclusive merch drops and artist collaborations”) and a morning to late-night pizzeria and tap bar, with Café KOKO also set to host intimate live performances.After Lianne La Havas recently announced a trio of shows at KOKO in May, the venue has this morning (March 1) confirmed a host of names who will perform as part of its relaunch.The likes of Pete Doherty, Jorja Smith, Kim Gordon, Tems, Portico Quartet, Omar Apollo, Remi Wolf and more have all confirmed gigs at KOKO in the coming months. You can find the venue’s calendar of events here.A new club night, KOKO Electronic, will also take place on Friday and Saturday nights until 6am, with the likes of Todd Terje, Jayda G and 2ManyDJs booked to perform so far.“It’s been a seven-year journey to bring this project to life and now, on the cusp of opening, I’m so happy to be paying homage to the cultural legacy of the building with a diverse mix of artists and contributing to arts and culture at a time when British live music needs it most,” Olly Bengough, CEO/Founder of KOKO, said in a statement.

A man has appeared in court today accused of murdering Emma Caldwell and dumping her body in South Lanarkshire.

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Russia-Ukraine war.The band, which consists of musicians Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool, was set to perform on May 29 at Spartak Stadium.“With heavy hearts, in light of current events we feel it is necessary to cancel our upcoming show in Moscow at Spartak Stadium,” Green Day wrote on their Instagram Story.“We are aware that this moment is not about stadium rock shows, it’s much bigger than that. But we also know that rock and roll is forever and we feel confident there will be a time and a place for us to return in the future,” the band continued.

It was another big night for CODA for the second evening in a row!

Charles Spencer has taken to Twitter to share some uplifting news with his followers.MORE: Charles Spencer unveils romantic gift to wife Karen with rare insight into marriageThe 57-year-old – younger brother of the late Princess Diana – shared a short clip showing swans and their cygnets swimming peacefully together in the river.WATCH: Prince William and Princess Diana can't contain their giggles during half-term tripHe wrote: "Good to see swans returning to nest at @AlthorpHouse – another sign of spring being in the air.READ: Charles Spencer didn't walk daughter Kitty down the aisle - this is whyMORE: Earl Spencer's wife opens up about life at Princess Diana's family's stately home"The first ones that settled here arrived the day after my father died, in late March 1992. Since then, we've had three decades of healthy cygnets."Good to see swans returning to nest at ⁦@AlthorpHouse⁩ - another sign of spring being in the air.

Kristina Rihanoff has remained silent since apologising to her fans over comments she made about the Ukraine and Russia conflict, but on Monday she reacted to several supportive messages left by her followers.MORE: Strictly's Kristina Rihanoff's fans share disappointment after Russian dancer clarifies Ukraine commentsOver the weekend, the former Strictly Come Dancing pro posted several now-deleted tweets that many felt were "insensitive" and "Pro-Putin" and after receiving backlash, the mother-of-one released a statement in which she clarified her words.MORE: Kristina Rihanoff welcomes baby boy Ray to the familyThe mother-of-one told her fans that she was "not supporting Putin, war, invasion, lost lives and politics," adding: "I hate it as much as a human being possibly can."READ: Kristina Rihanoff opens up about raising partner Ben Cohen's daughtersRELATED: Ben Cohen's ex-wife regrets explicit rant about Strictly's Kristina RihanoffShe also went on to reveal she was "deeply sorry" for offending anyone with her remarks and said she was "powerless doing anything to help anyone in both countries". Kristina explained to her followers that Milena's name is UkrainianThe statement divided her fans, and although many felt her words were "too little, too late", she did receive some messages of support that she acknowledged by liking them."Whatever truth you tell you will upset someone.

Saira Khan has taken to Instagram to share new heartbreak with her fans.MORE: Loose Women's Saira Khan shares big family newsThe former Loose Women star posted a powerful statement in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which read: "I am totally heartbroken and saddened at seeing images and reading reports of black and Asian people living in the Ukraine being beaten up, bullied and denied access to transportation to get them out of the country."WATCH: Saira Khan has a treat in store for husband SteveShe accompanied her post with a lengthy caption. It read: "In war all refugees regardless of the colour of their skin should be treated with respect and humanity.READ: Loose Women's Saira Khan defends Coleen Nolan – 'She is not the problem'MORE: Loose Women's Saira Khan's house is the epitome of A-list chic"I hope and pray that the racism I am reading about and seeing footage of is 'fake news'.

Planning chiefs have backed a proposal to build flats on an ‘attractive focal point’ despite public objections over the loss of trees and green space.

Trafford is set to get a jam-packed events programme ahead of its hosting the opening game of the UEFA Women’s Euros tournament later this year.

A woman is in hospital after being knocked down by her own car as she shouted for help in a horrific robbery in Bolton.

NU’EST have confirmed their disbandment through handwritten letters addressed to fans.Yesterday (February 28), Pledis Entertainment announced that NU’EST members JR, Aron and Ren had decided not to renew their contracts with the agency after almost 10 years, ahead of expiration on March 14. Meanwhile, fellow members Baekho and Minhyun have opted to renew their contracts.At the time, the agency also noted that the boyband will “cap off their official activities as NU’EST of Pledis Entertainment” following the release of an album in March.

Since making his name on the Sunday morning fixture T4 back in 2000, Vernon Kay has been a regular on our screens. But speaking exclusively to OK! the star admitted that the only time his teenage daughters have watched him is during his 2020 stint on I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!. Vernon and his wife Tess Daly are parents to Phoebe, 17, and Amber, 12.

Podcasters Open Goal are reportedly targeting an ambitious takeover of Lowland League side Broomhill.

Today, Jax Jones gains the Number 1 Trending Song in the UK as Where Did You Go ft. MNEK tops the Official Trending Chart. 

'Humanitarian catastrophe' is on the horizon for Ukraine according to Britain's UN Ambassador.

The invasion of Ukraine by Russia has put Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the spotlight as the 44-year-old has been praised by many as a "true leader." Zelenskyy was elected in 2019, but before becoming president of Ukraine, he was a successful entertainer. Zelenskyy originally earned a law degree from Kryvyi Rih Institute of Economics, but instead of working in politics or law, he chose the entertainment industry. By 2010, Zelenskyy was one of the top entertainers in Ukraine, with his career mostly focused on comedy.

Eric Dane‘s character Cal had a moment in the Euphoria season two finale that felt like it could be a send-off and fans are wondering if he’ll return for season three.

Richard Kuipers Folklore, feminism and film noir come together in Pushpendra Singh’s meticulously crafted fourth feature “The Shepherdess and the Seven Songs.” Set in the disputed Jammu and Kashmir region in Northwest India, this moody fable about an unhappy young bride plotting her escape from tradition and patriarchy is a gripping character study that stutters slightly in the latter stages before producing a magical finale that no-one will forget in a hurry. Singh’s beautifully shot film has traveled extensively on the festival circuit and picked up awards at Hong Kong and Jeonju since debuting at Berlin in 2020.

A law student sobbed as he was jailed for grooming a 13-year-old boy on PlayStation and booking a hotel to meet him.

Ned Eisenberg has died at the age of 65 after a battle with cancer. His wife, Patricia, confirmed the news, explaining that he passed away over the weekend. Speaking to TMZ, she shared: "As Ned would say, he was attacked by two very rare assassins — cholangiocarcinoma and ocular melanoma.

Katie Price has recently come under scrutiny after revealing that she's adopted another tiny chihuahua called Captain.The mum-of-five's latest news sparked worry amongst fans who took to Instagram to voice their concerns about the pooch's welfare. However, during an exclusive interview with OK! , Katie revealed that she feels a "need to love" following the "void" left since Harvey joined National Star last September. In her upcoming documentary Katie Price: What Harvey Did Next, the 43 year old revealed her intention to get more animals, explaining that she "needs babies and things to look after." When we asked her about this she introduced us to her new puppy over Zoom, adding that he was 13 weeks old at the time and had had all of his injections.

Billy Porter is currently at his happiest and truly feels like he is a "free man" after going public with his HIV diagnosis. The actor opened up about his positive HIV diagnosis in an essay for the Hollywood Reporter which was published on May 19 and during his recent appearance on The Jimmy Fallon show, Porter reflected on the same as he revealed how life has changed for him. Porter recalled how difficult it has been for him over the years before he decided to let go of the stigma and disclose his HIV-positive status.

Billy Porter has been full of joy since revealing that he's HIV-positive. The 51-year-old star appeared on Thursday's episode of , just days after he shared that he was diagnosed as HIV-positive 14 years ago.«I've been positive since 2007. Having lived through the AIDS crisis, it was heavy for me.

Going public with his HIV diagnosis has been freeing for Billy Porter.

The upcoming Disney+ revival of animated series The Proud Family will feature a same-sex couple voiced by Billy Porter and Zachary Quinto.The show, titled The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder, is set to debut on Disney+ in 2022 and features the same executive producers and voice cast as the original animated series, which ran on the Disney Channel from 2001-2005.The Proud Family centered on 14-year-old Penny Proud and her family — father Oscar, mother Trudy, siblings BeBe and CeCe, and grandmother Suga Mama — as well as her friends, Dijonay, LaCienega, and Zoey.All return for the new revival, and they’re joined by new characters Randall and Barry Leibowitz-Jenkins, voiced by Porter and Quinto respectively, who are the parents of new

Billy Porter spoke his truth and how! The Emmy-winning actor in a heartbreaking yet affirmative article for The Hollywood Reporter opened up about his 2007 HIV diagnosis. In the story, Billy recounted living with shame, guilt and trauma all these years due to the diagnosis and stigma attached to it.

Living with HIV has been a difficult road for Billy Porter.

Billy Porter reveals he was diagnosed with Type II diabetes and HIV over a decade ago. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the actor opened up about his medical condition.

American actor and fashion icon Billy Porter recently revealed that he has been living with HIV aids. In a candid essay for The Hollywood Reporter, Porter, 51, revealed that he was first diagnosed with the incurable virus back in 2007.

Billy Porter has revealed that he has been living with HIV for the past 14 years.Porter, who plays the HIV-positive character Pray Tell in Pose, opened up about his diagnosis during a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter. He told the publication that he was diagnosed back in 2007, which he said was “the worst year of my life”.“By February, I had been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.

Billy Porter is opening up about a secret he has kept for 14 years. The 51-year-old actor tells that he was diagnosed as HIV-positive in June 2007. Porter says he kept his diagnosis a secret from almost everyone in his life, choosing instead to live vicariously through his HIV-positive character, Pray Tell. “I was able to say everything that I wanted to say through a surrogate,” he says, noting that no one involved with knew he was drawing from his own experience for the role. He tells his story to  with creator Ryan Murphy by his side as well as «a cadre of documentary cameras.» «Having lived through the plague, my question was always, 'Why was I spared? Why am I living?'» Porter says.

This year marks the third and final season of FX’s groundbreaking series Pose, which was co-created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Steven Canals. The drama, which premiered in 2015, broke ground with the largest transgender cast in TV history as it put the spotlight on the underground ballroom culture that thrived during the 1980s and ’90s in New York. In addition, Pose moved the needle for LGBTQ representation — specifically queer people of color — as it gave opportunities in front of and behind the camera to those communities.