Billy Porter Skips Met Gala, Focuses on Art

0:00On April 22nd, Billy Porter's sitting out the Met Galan next month, straight up saying he hasn't snagged an invite since 2019. That year was his one and only time there, hooked up by his pose producer, Ryan Murphy. On serious XM's bevelations, he dropped that he's not showing up where he's not wanted, keeping it real about the snub. Host Bevy Smith was caught off guard, especially since last year's theme celebrated black daniasm and tailoring black style, but Porter still got zero call. He's owning it though, explaining he's hit a level in his career that skips needing outside thumbs-ups to stay grounded and sane. With Emmys from Pose, roles in Cinderella and 80 for Brady, plus more like the next Hunger Games, Porter's channeling fashion as straight R2. Shake things up, no red carpet required. I'm Cory with the story, and you've been listening to entertainment and celebrity news today, AI-powered pop culture coverage.