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Michael Urie to Host 36th GLAAD Media Awards Mar 3, 2025

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today announced that actor, producer and director, Michael Urie will host the 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles on Thursday, March 27, 2025. More →

GLAAD Announces Cynthia Erivo to be Honoured at 36th GLAAD Media Awards Feb 13, 2025

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today announced Cynthia Erivo will be honored with the Stephen F. Kolzak Award at the 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles on March 27th. More →

$1 Billion Announced During 2024 Global Citizen Festival to End Extreme Poverty Oct 2, 2024

The 2024 Global Citizen Festival campaign has resulted in $1 billion in commitments to defeat poverty, defend the planet and demand equity for the world’s most marginalized communities. More →

Global Citizen Seeking Volunteers for Coldplay Concerts in Australia and New Zealand Sep 11, 2024

The search is on for volunteers in Australia and New Zealand to help spread the importance of taking action with Global Citizen before and during Coldplay's upcoming tour! All volunteers receive complimentary access to the show. More →

Stars to Appear at 2024 Global Citizen Festival in Central Park Jun 20, 2024

Global Citizen, the world’s leading international advocacy organization on a mission to end extreme poverty, today announced the lineup of the 2024 Global Citizen Festival, set to take place on Central Park’s Great Lawn on September 28. More →

Jennifer Hudson and Orville Peck to be Honored at 35th GLAAD Media Awards in New York Apr 30, 2024

Jennifer Hudson and Orville Peck will be honored at the 35th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York on May 11. More →

Kate Hudson Performs at Star-Studded 35th GLAAD Media Awards - Los Angeles Mar 18, 2024

The 35th annual GLAAD Media Awards were held in Los Angeles last week. More →

Kate Hudson to Perform at GLAAD Media Awards Los Angeles Mar 13, 2024

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, announced today that LGBTQ allies Kate Hudson and Chlöe will perform at the 35th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles on March 14. More →

Oprah Winfrey and Niecy Nash-Betts to be Honored at 35th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles Feb 21, 2024

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today announced that global media leader, producer, philanthropist, actress and author Oprah Winfrey will receive GLAAD’s Vanguard Award and Emmy Award-winning actress and producer Niecy Nash-Betts will receive the Stephen F.Kolzak Award, which goes to members of the LGBTQ community, at the 35th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles. More →

Lance Bass Hosts A Night Of Pride Feb 13, 2024

Last week, GLAAD – the leading LGBTQ media advocacy organization – and The National Football League (NFL) hosted the third annual “A Night of Pride” at Caesar’s Palace in Super Bowl LVIII’s host city of Las Vegas. More →

Wayne Brady to Host 35th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Los Angeles Feb 7, 2024

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today announced that multiple EmmyAward-winning and Grammy Award-nominated actor, producer, singer, dancer, songwriter, author, and television personality Wayne Brady will host the 35th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Los Angeles at the Beverly Hilton on Thursday, March 14, 2024. More →

Super Bowl LVIII: A Night of Pride with GLAAD and NFL Jan 31, 2024

A Night of Pride with GLAAD – hosted by Lance Bass and featuring a performance by VINCENT – is an evening of music, cocktails and conversations with GLAAD, a world’s leading non-profit organization focused on LGBTQ media advocacy and cultural-change. More →

The Women's Media Center 2023 Women's Media Awards Honors Mariska Hargitay, Fredricka Whitfield and More Oct 27, 2023

THE WOMEN'S MEDIA CENTER hosted their 2023 WOMEN’S MEDIA AWARDS on October 19th at the Whitby Hotel in New York City. More →

Tickets on Sale for GLAAD's 5th Annual SpiritDay Concert Oct 12, 2023

GLAAD President & CEO Sarah Kate Ellis and this year’s host, Frankie Grande, present GLAAD’s fifth annual #SpiritDay Concert, spotlighting some of the music industry’s top performers and emerging queer intersectional artists who are revolutionizing the industry and changing the world. More →

2023 Global Citizen Festival Sees $240 Million Commitment To Combat Global Food Crisis Sep 27, 2023

The 2023 Global Citizen Festival campaign has culminated in the largest commitment from any government this year to the International Fund for Agricultural Development to address the global hunger crisis, announced by Emmanuel Macron, President of France. More →

Red Hot Chili Peppers and Ms. Lauren Hill to Headline 2023 Global Citizen Festival Jul 12, 2023

International advocacy organization Global Citizen today announced the Global Citizen Festival will return to the iconic Great Lawn of Central Park in New York City on Saturday, September 23. More →

Stars Join VP Kamala Harris at GLAAD Pride Reception Jul 4, 2023

On Wednesday, June 28th, Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff hosted a reception in partnership with GLAAD to celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month and to call leaders in the community to unite in the fight for LGBTQ acceptance and equality. More →

Stars Join GLAAD and HRC in Calling on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and Twitter to Protect Against Anti-Trans Hate Jun 28, 2023

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today announced that more than 250 LGBTQ and ally actors, notables, and other leaders signed a public letter created by GLAAD and the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) calling on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and Twitter to better enforce hate speech, harassment, misinformation, and other existing content policies aimed at protecting transgender, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming users and all LGBTQ people. More →

More Stars Join Global Citizen's 'Power Our Planet: Live in Paris' Jun 15, 2023

Global Citizen, the world’s leading international advocacy organization on a mission to end extreme poverty NOW, has announced John Boyega, Connie Britton, Sabrina Dhowre Elba, Cyril Dion, Danai Gurira, Diane Kruger, Aïssa Maïga, Norman Reedus and Michelle Yeoh will join ‘Power Our Planet: Live in Paris’ on Thursday, June 22, taking place at the historic Champ de Mars in Paris. More →

Global Citizen Announces Power Our Planet: Live in Paris May 26, 2023

Global Citizen, the world’s leading international advocacy organization on a mission to end extreme poverty NOW, has announced its return to the iconic Champ de Mars in Paris on Thursday, June 22 with ‘Power Our Planet: Live in Paris’. More →

Stars Turn Out for GLAAD Media Awards in NYC May 18, 2023

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, announced recipients for the final 18 of this year’s 33 categories of the 34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York City. More →

Stars to Join Global Citizen NOW in NYC Apr 26, 2023

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Artist, Activist and Global Citizen Ambassador John Legend have joined the growing list of leaders gathering in New York City this week for Global Citizen NOW, the summit setting a global agenda for action on the most urgent issues facing humanity and the planet. More →

Stars Celebrate 34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Apr 5, 2023

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, announced recipients for 15 of this year’s 33 categories for the 34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards. More →

Margaret Cho To Host 34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Mar 21, 2023

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, has announced that for the third consecutive year, Hulu will serve as the official streaming destination for the GLAAD Media Awards. More →

Shania Twain Defends Drag Artists Amid Protests Feb 27, 2023

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today released a new and exclusive interview with GRAMMY Award-winning recording artist, Shania Twain on LGBTQ acceptance and inclusion. More →

A Night of Pride With GLAAD and NFL 2023 Feb 15, 2023

Last week, GLAAD and the NFL hosted ‘A Night of Pride,’ sponsored by Smirnoff, at the Sheraton Downtown in Phoenix, AZ. More →

Christina Aguilera, Bad Bunny, Jeremy Pope To Be Honored At 34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Feb 9, 2023

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today announced that Grammy Award-winning music superstar Christina Aguilera will receive GLAAD’s Advocate for Change Award at the 34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles at the Beverly Hilton on Thursday, March 30, 2022. More →

GLAAD Announces Nominees for the 34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Jan 19, 2023

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, yesterday announced the nominees for the 34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards. More →

The Women’s Media Center 2022 Women’s Media Awards Nov 21, 2022

THE WOMEN'S MEDIA CENTER hosted their 2022 WOMEN’S MEDIA AWARDS on November 17th at the Mandarin Oriental in New York City. More →

Honorees Announced for The Women's Media Center's 2022 Women’s Media Awards Nov 14, 2022

Jane Fonda, Robin Morgan, and Gloria Steinem — the Co-Founders of The WOMEN'S MEDIA CENTER — announce the honorees for the 2022 Women’s Media Awards, to be held on Thursday, November 17th, at the Mandarin Oriental in New York City. More →