As detailed in Todrick Hall's Billboard cover story, the wildly versatile actor/singer/choreographer/TV personality has spent years fighting an uphill battle to carve a lane for himself as an entertainer, pushing back against racism and homophobia.

As part of Billboardand The Hollywood Reporter's Pride Summit and Pride Prom on Saturday, Hall and Steven Canals (co-creator and executive producer of FX's Pose) sat down (digitally, of course) to speak about their respective journeys to industry recognition.

Canals says one issue he's had to face is the industry wanting to produce "remakes or duplicates" of primarily white stories but with a more diverse cast. "We have our own stories to tell.

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'Lenox Hill' Docuseries Returns With New Episode About the Coronavirus Outbreak

, which follows four doctors at a New York City area hospital during the latter half 2019, the Netflix docuseries is back with an harrowing new episode about the coronavirus outbreak. The special, ninth installment — “Pandemic” — captures what Dr.

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Nick Cordero Has 'Long, Long Road Ahead' Amid Health Battle, According to Wife Amanda Kloots

Nick Cordero has a long way to go.

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Coronavirus: Trudeau announces nationwide COVID-19 contact tracing app

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a nationwide COVID-19 mobile contact tracing app on Thursday, which will notify users if they’ve come into contact with the novel coronavirus.

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London label Speedy Wunderground announces first ever album release

Speedy Wunderground is to release its first ever album as it expands beyond selling limited 7″ singles and 10″ vinyl.The label, founded by producer Dan Carey (Kylie Minogue, Franz Ferdinand, Bat For Lashes, Kate Tempest) and co-run with engineer Alexis Smith and A&R Pierre Hall, is set to release Tiña‘s debut album ‘Positive Mental Health Music’ on November 6, 2020.Addressing the milestone for Speedy Wunderground, Carey said: “I’m so glad this is the first record on the label, I’m really proud of it.”Tiña have also today (June 18) shared the video for their new single ‘Rosalina’.According to a press release, the south London band’s frontman, Joshua Loftin, used the songs on the forthcoming album to “work through a mental breakdown”.

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Adam Rickitt on depression battle that left him suicidal and why he can never have children

Hollyoaks, came on his 30th birthday when he realised he was able to enjoy time alone with his thoughts for the first time since he was 13. In 2011 he met his wife Katy, 36, a reporter for Good Morning Britain, a relationship he lovingly describes as a 'reward' for his struggles.

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Coronavirus contact tracing app to launch nationally in coming weeks: Trudeau

coronavirus contact tracing efforts will be launched nationally in the coming weeks, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Thursday.Trudeau said the app, which will be tested in Ontario, will notify users if they’re been exposed to COVID-19 and its use will be “completely voluntary.”“At no time will personal information be collected and shared and no location services will be used,” Trudeau said.

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Spike Lee: “My path in life is to speak the truth – I’m not gonna run from it”

For a long time, Spike Lee has had his finger on the pulse of America. In 1992, he screened Malcolm X for studio execs on the same day that four white cops who brutally beat unarmed Black construction worker Rodney King were acquitted of assault.

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How Gwen Stefani Plans To Celebrate Blake Shelton’s 44th Birthday In A ‘Very Calm’ Way

“Blake [Shelton] and Gwen [Stefani] are going to be together for his birthday [June 18] and it’s going to be very normal and calm,” a source told HollywoodLife EXCLUSIVELY. “They are going to celebrate with dinner and hanging out at Blake’s place. Blake isn’t expecting or anticipating anything big. He expects nothing but love from Gwen, and that is all he wants. It’s all about just hanging out together and relaxing and being in love.”

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'I won't be going anywhere' Brave Scots girl opens up on burning her suicide notes after gruelling mental health battle

Glasgow girl has finally burned her suicide notes vowing 'I won’t be going anywhere.'Caitlin McClean torched the notes she planned to use as tragic goodbyes after deciding she would never need them.The 21-year-old 'felt a weight off her shoulders' watching her 'negative' past crumble in front of her after struggling with mental health issues.Now she hopes her brave act will inspire others to do the same.Caitlin told the Daily Record: "After them sitting in my bedside drawer for ages, waiting for the day to come, I burned my suicide notes because I won’t be going anywhere and the day won’t come."It can only go up from here."I had the notes for over a year so burning them felt like a weight off my shoulders."It was like watching a negative

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Outer Banks Star Madison Bailey Says She Doesn't ‘Believe in Straight People’

Outer Banks star came out as pansexual, and she's slowly been opening up about her personal life since then. Per the outlet, Bailey has confirmed she's dating University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill basketball player Mariah Linney (see a photo of them, below).

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Dame Vera Lynn's health battle that nearly killed the legendary singer aged two

It was shortly after World War One in 1919 that Vera Lynn narrowly escaped the grips of a deadly disease at the tender age of just two and a half years old.

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Heartbroken Ross Kemp reveals Dame Barbara Windsor doesn’t recognise pictures of herself in dementia battle

DAME Barbara Windsor no longer recognises pictures of herself, Ross Kemp has revealed. The legendary actress, 82, is suffering from Alzheimer's Disease and her on-screen son has told how it has now stopped her from even recognising herself.

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Couple have emotional reunion after husband's life threatening covid battle

This is the emotional reunion a doting wife thought would never happen...

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Prince William's birthday to be 'tinged with sadness' as he 'misses his mother' Princess Diana

This week sees a double celebration for the Duke of Cambridge – with his 38th birthday falling on Father’s Day. He’ll spend it with the Duchess of Cambridge and their children, Prince George, six, Princess Charlotte, five, and two-year-old Prince Louis at Anmer Hall, Norfolk where they are self-isolating.

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Alicia Silverstone is makeup-free and stunning as she walks her dog in the Hollywood Hills

Alicia Silverstone looked amazing as she headed out for a walk in the Hollywood Hills on Wednesday.The 43-year-old actress donned a olive green T-shirt, navy blue shorts and pink sneakers on the daytime outing the the tony area with her dog.Silverstone, who played the role of Cher Horowitz in the 90s smash Clueless, had her trademark blonde mane parted as she enjoyed fresh air and exercise on the early summer day in the City of Angels.

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Prince Charles reveals he has not fully regained his sense of taste and smell after his battle with COVID 19

England’s Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, recently made an unannounced visit to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and spoke with the front liners, while observing strict social distancing. During the visit, Charles spoke about his personal experience with Coronavirus and revealed that he hasn’t fully regained his sense of taste and smell after battling COVID-19.

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Trudeau responds to Bloc Québécois leader after remarks of ‘governing like a king’

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday responded to Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet’s claim that he is “governing like a king,” who said that Trudeau has no respect for parliament and is “doing nothing for Quebec”.

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Gwen Stefani worried marriage will change her relationship with Blake Shelton

Gwen Stefani doesn't want to "rock the boat" of her relationship by getting married. The 50-year-old singer has been romancing Blake Shelton since 2015, and although it was recently reported the pair could be set to marry once the coronavirus pandemic has passed, new sources have claimed the pair are in "no rush" to change the dynamic of their relationship.

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Nick Cordero's wife says he's struggling with blood pressure amid 'roller coaster' battle with coronavirus

Once again, Nick Cordero's health battle has left his wife, Amanda Kloots, asking for prayers. On Wednesday, Kloots shared on her Instagram Story that the 41-year-old actor's blood pressure isn't where it should be.

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Lucy Hale looks downcast as she confesses she 'can't move' after pulling out her back: 'This is 31'

She has been keeping fit and healthy throughout lockdown restrictions.And just ahead of gyms reopening, Lucy Hale revealed on Tuesday that she had unfortunately thrown out her back.The Pretty Little Liars actress, who turned 31 over the weekend, took to social on Wednesday to inform her fans she was still in pain. Ouch!Lucy Hale appeared downcast on Tuesday and Wednesday after she revealed she had thrown out her back 'This is 31,' she began adding an unhappy emoji.

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Cypress Hill announce live-stream performance for this Friday

Cypress Hill have announced a live-stream performance for this Friday evening (June 19). The iconic hip-hop outfit will go live on the Melody VR app from 6pm PT (2am BST).It will be Cypress Hill’s first performance together since coronavirus lockdown regulations came into place in March.

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Kendall Jenner Hailey Baldwin Reunite Amid Quarantine As They Team Up For A Jog Visit To The Gym

Kendall Jenner, 24, and Hailey Baldwin, 23, are spending time together again after staying apart due to quarantine and they’re making sure to stay fit while they’re at it! The models were spotted jogging around a parking lot and spending time at a Beverly Hills, CA gym on June 17, and despite their low-key attitudes during the outing, they made an impression with their stylish workout clothes. Kendall wore a long-sleeved black top and navy blue leggings that helped to accentuate her slim figure and Hailey wore tight black workout shorts and an olive green puffy jacket.

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Hank's Take: Should statues of slave owners be taken down in Philadelphia?

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - As people look at the statues of notable historical figures in Philadelphia, they see many things: some see the good they’ve done historically, but many others see them as slave owners and don't want to look at them anymore.“Due to the racism that we have in the world, yes, they all should come down. Every slave owner needs to be removed in America.

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Home Depot outbreak uncovers problems in shopping rules amid COVID-19: experts

coronavirus are popping up in Canada, even as cases gradually subside.Since provinces have started to reboot their economies, recreational shopping has become an increasing concern for infectious disease and public health experts. The outbreak at a Home Depot in Richmond Hill, Ont., is a prime example.“To have 14 staff members test positive, they’re clearly infecting each other.

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Denise Welch details most 'horrifying' episode of her 31-year mental health battle

There have been many terrifying episodes in Denise Welch’s 31-year battle with mental illness.

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Trudeau slams Bloc leader for suggesting he’s ruling country like a ‘king’

Justin Trudeau on Wednesday pushed back against a suggestion from the Bloc Québécois leader that he is acting like a king and lacks respect for Parliament amid the coronavirus pandemic.Earlier on Wednesday morning, BQ Leader Yves-François Blanchet argued reduced House of Commons sittings aren’t required any longer as more restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19 are lifted.“But we see that the Liberals are attempting to make the special rules last as long as they can in order to handle issues like if they were something between a majority government and the rule of a king,” Blanchet told reporters during a press conference.“While, in fact, it will be basic respect for the needs of Quebec and Canada to have the parliament start working

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Zoe Saldana and more call for Latino representation on TV after the ‘Baker and the Beauty’ is canceled

Zoe Saldana made a plea to network television to be more inclusive and have better Latinx representation – following the cancellation of ABC’s The Baker and the Beauty . “@abcnetwork set the trend, be the first to stick around! Represent Por Favor! We were all watching the show! And when I say WE, I mean we Americans of Latinx Blood,” she wrote.

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Couple separated by Canada-U.S. border devastated by Trudeau’s border closure extension

Jeremy Ernst and his American partner Michael Laducer have been able to see each other in person — and with the border closure extension, there’s no reunion date in sight.The couple last saw one another in the middle of March — right before the Canadian-U.S. border shut down non-essential travel due to concerns around COVID-19 spreading.“It was kind of a shock, I didn’t know what to do, we didn’t know if we should run to each other’s place,” Laducer said.

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India’s trade balance with China doesn’t bode well for a boycott

.To be sure, the coronavirus pandemic may have changed this markedly, as India’s overall imports have crashed in the past two months.Given Chinese businesses were slowly opening up even as India and other countries were under lockdown, the neighbouring country could cater to a lot of cross-border trade. A fallout of this would be an increase in China’s share in India’s overall imports.It is no denying that Chinese exports into India are entrenched in the supply chain of several sectors.What did we import from China?Engineering goods dominate the import basket, followed by electronics.

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Feds charge Philadelphia woman with torching police cruisers during riots

PHILADELPHIA - Federal authorities have charged a Philadelphia woman who is accused of setting fire to two police cruisers after peaceful protest devolved into rioting last month in Center City.During the chaotic scene outside City Hall on May 30, Lore-Elisabeth Blumenthal is accused of torching a police cruiser and a sport utility vehicle. Investigators say video evidence shows Blumenthal take a piece of wood from an engulfed police cruiser and place it into an idle SUV, causing the vehicle to catch fire.

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Town hall caught up in row over whether it should be spending up to £70,000 on political assistants

Salford council could be spending up to £70,000 on political assistants but the possible move has caused a row in the town hall – after Labour said political parties rather than taxpayers should fund the positions.Council legislation says that any party with more than 10 percent of the seats can hire a political assistant.Salford Labour group already have a political organiser but this position is paid for by the Labour group.

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Melissa Gorga smolders in skintight jeans from her own line Envy while 'steppin' out'

Melissa Gorga proved to be her own best advert this Tuesday.The 41-year-old Real Housewife Of New Jersey smoldered as she posed up a storm for Instagram in a pair of tight jeans from her own line Envy.The beauty's post came the day after New Jersey entered phase two of reopening, with restaurants allowed to provide sit-down service outdoors.

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Kate Garraway makes unexpected appearance in BBC drama as husband battles in hospital

Kate Garraway, 53, made an appearance in the BBC's The Salisbury Poisonings as a clip of her was watched by one of the show’s characters.The cameo came as her husband Derek Draper remains unconscious in hospital after battling coronavirus.Kate said in the clip taken from Good Morning Britain in 2018: “Charlie Rowley and Dawn Sturgess, who are both in their 40s, were found unconscious at a house in Amesbury Wiltshire.“They remain in critical condition after being exposed to the substance Novichok.”Fans were completely moved by the scenes after Kate’s recent tearful TV admission over her husband’s health struggles.One wrote: “I cried - brilliant TV, heart goes out to the victims and felt sorry seeing Kate Garraway knowing what she must be

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Gabrielle Union Calls For Major Changes In The Entertainment Industry: ‘There Has To Be An Increase In Representation Across The Board’

Gabrielle Union is calling for major changes to be made in the entertainment industry amid her ongoing battle with “America’s Got Talent” bosses.

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Ariana Grande splashes £23m on two lavish California mansions - with infinity pool included

Ariana Grande has reportedly added two more houses to her property portfolio after dropping some serious dosh on her new purchases.

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Boris Johnson and Keir Starmer trade places on schools - what Scots need to take away from Prime Minister’s Questions

1 - Go for goal The Labour leader started off by congratulating the PM on his U-turn over free school meals after pressure from Marcus Rashford. Starmer didn’t go in studs first though, preferring detailed questions on poverty rates and warnings from local councils, including Tory ones, that they are about to go bankrupt.

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Hasan Minhaj Talks To Stephen Colbert About The War Between Gen Z And Millennials

Hasan Minhaj is right in the middle of the culture war.

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Nick Cordero misses his one-year-old son’s first steps as the actor continues to battle coronavirus in ICU

NICK Cordero has missed his one-year-old son Elvis's first steps as he continues to battle coronavirus. The Broadway star's wife Amanda Kloots teared up as she reflected on all the "firsts" he's missing while fighting the deadly virus in hospital.

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Aunt Jemima brand to change name and remove image from packaging in move toward ‘racial equality’

CHICAGO - Aunt Jemima syrup, pancakes and other products are getting a new name and logo amid criticism that its branding perpetuates a racist stereotype.Quaker Oats, a subsidiary of PepsiCo, has owned the 131-year-old Aunt Jemima brand since 1926. It announced Wednesday that the company recognizes that "Aunt Jemima's origins are based on a racial stereotype.“The brand features a black woman named Aunt Jemima, inspired by the mammy stereotype popular in minstrel shows in the late 1800s.The character was first portrayed in 1890 by Nancy Green, “a storyteller, cook and missionary worker,” according to a timeline on AuntJemima.com.

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Ariana Grande splashes £23m on two lavish California mansions - with infinity pool included

Ariana Grande has reportedly added two more houses to her property portfolio after dropping some serious dosh on her new purchases.

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Hollyoaks actress Chelsee Healey admits she attended illegal weekend rave... she now says she's 'truly sorry'

Actress Chelsee Healey has apologised for going to an illegal rave.The 31-year-old from Salford, who plays Goldie McQueen in Hollyoaks, said in an Instagram post that she was sorry after joining 4,000 others at the event in Oldham at the weekend.It was one of two lockdown raves in the region which breached rules introduced due to the coronavirus pandemic.Chelsee, who has also appeared on Strictly and the TV series Casualty, took to her Instagram Stories to tell her 595k fans: "On Saturday I made a silly mistake! I now realise it was stupid and irresponsible and I am truly sorry."She reacted after images of her partying at the event were leaked on social media.The "Quarantine Rave" at Daisy Nook was marred by tragedy.

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Senate Republicans to propose policing changes in 'Justice Act'

WASHINGTON - Senate Republicans are proposing changes to police procedures and accountability with an enhanced use-of-force database, restrictions on chokeholds and new commissions to study law enforcement and race, according to a draft obtained by The Associated Press.The package is set to be introduced Wednesday by Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, the GOP's lone black Republican, and a task force of GOP senators assembled by Republican leadership.Senator Tim Scott, a Republican from South Carolina, speaks during the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Hearings to examine implementation of Title I of the CARES Act on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

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Willie Thorne death: Snooker legend passes away aged 66 after leukaemia battle

Snooker legend Willie Thorne has died aged 66 after a short battle with leukaemia.The former world No.7 had been in an induced coma in the intensive care ward at Torrevieja Hospital, Spain, after suffering respiratory failure on Sunday.Thorne was diagnosed with leukaemia back in March and has had several health issues since, while undergoing chemotherapy treatment while residing in his rented flat in Alicante.He had to undergo three blood transfusions following his initial diagnosis, before returning to hospital in May for heart checks and an MRI scan.His latest admission to hospital was following a drop in his blood pressure to dangerously low levels, with medical staff opting to place him in an induced coma.Despite being placed on a

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Gwen Stefani 'Cannot Wait' To Rejoin 'The Voice'

Gwen Stefani is headed back to The Voice. The singer revealed on Tuesday (June 16) that she "cannot wait" to join fiancé Blake Shelton and the rest of the gang for the upcoming 19th season of the reality singing show.

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Prince William Offered a Glimpse at the Surprisingly Bold Decor at Anmer Hall

Prince William and Kate Middleton's country home, Anmer Hall, has been on display like never before during lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic, as the Cambridges conduct their royal engagements indoors over Zoom. As Hello! notes, the couple have opted for fairly staid decor in most of the rooms they've revealed, with walls painted cream, white, and sage green and wall hangings kept small and subtle.In two recent video calls discussing mental health in sport, however, William spoke from a previously unseen room, with significantly bolder decor.

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Tana Mongeau comes out as ‘pansexual as hell’ for Pride Month as she ‘loves people for their souls’

Tana Mongeau is standing tall during Pride Month, after calling herself ‘pansexual as hell’.The YouTuber has dated women and men in the spotlight, and following the end of her marriage to Jake Paul, the 21-year-old has addressed her sexuality in further detail.Tana tweeted: ‘It’s also pride month and i haven’t had the chance to go hard for my lgbtqia+ babies but i be about pansexual as hell + i stand for u all.’And on Instagram, the star delved into seeing love and sexuality as ‘genderless’.Tana wrote: ‘i never thought i’d be brave enough to publicly share my sexuality in the way i do now.. i still struggle with it- i hate the boxes, i hate people telling me i’m straight or discrediting my relationship if i’m with a girl..

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Snooker star Willie Thorne dies after a short battle with cancer

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Tributes paid to 11-year-old girl with a 'beautiful soul' who has died following short battle with coronavirus

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