jennifer hudson receive GLAAD Excellence in Media Award To defend allies and promote acceptance of LGBTQ people and issues
orville peck receive GLAAD's Vito Russo Award Increasing LGBTQ visibility in country music
New York, NY – Tuesday, April 23, 2024 – GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today announced that the two-time Grammy Award-winning recording artist, Academy Award-winning actress, Tony Award-winning and Emmy Award-winning producer GLAAD, , is also the Emmy-nominated host of “The Jennifer Hudson Show.'' jennifer hudson Winner of GLAAD Media Excellence Award and Breakthrough Country Artist orville peck The Emmy Award-winning television host and producer will receive the Vito Russo Award at the 35th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York. ross matthews.
Mr. Glad Excellence Media Award This award recognizes allies who have made significant contributions to promoting acceptance of LGBTQ people. Previous Excellence in Media Award winners include Maren Morris, Judith Light, Ava DuVernay, Patti LaBelle, Debra Messing, Tyra Banks, Julianne Moore, Barbara Walters, Diane Sawyer, and more.
“Jennifer is a multi-talented person who uses her platform and influence across media to support and uplift LGBTQ people,” said Sarah Kate Ellis, president and CEO of GLAAD. “Hudson's alliances are thoughtful, loud and powerful.” “Most recently, on her own talk show, she regularly shines a bright light on the LGBTQ change-makers who inspire audiences around the world and champion our community.”
This year's “The Jennifer Hudson Show” was nominated for a GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Variety or Talk Show Episode for the episode “Jennifer Hudson Surprises an HIV Activist with $10,000.”
of vito russo award This award is given to an LGBTQ media professional who has made a significant contribution to promoting LGBTQ acceptance. The award is named after Vito Russo, founder of GLAAD and prominent ACT UP activist who pushed the door to include LGBTQ performers and stories in the news and entertainment industries. Ta. Previous Vito Russo winners include Wilson Cruz, Billy Porter, Anderson Cooper, Ricky Martin, Andy Cohen, RuPaul, Cynthia Nixon, Samira Wiley, George Takei, and more. It will be done.
“Orville Peck broke new ground for artists in a genre that has historically excluded queer voices. He boldly navigated country music as an openly gay man, joining the likes of Willie Nelson and Lady Gaga. By collaborating with legends like him, Peck has established himself in the industry and shown our community that they belong in every field,” said Sarah Kate Ellis, President and CEO of GLAAD. said.
The GLAAD Media Awards recognize media for fair, accurate, and inclusive representation of LGBTQ people and issues. Since its founding in 1990, the GLAAD Media Awards have grown to become the world's most-watched annual LGBTQ awards show, sending a powerful message of acceptance to audiences around the world.
About Jennifer Hudson
jennifer hudson is a two-time Grammy Award-winning recording artist, Academy Award-winning actress, Tony Award- and Emmy Award-winning producer, and a dedicated and passionate ally to the LGBTQ community.
After rising to fame as a finalist on the third season of “American Idol” in 2004, Jennifer Hudson quickly gained the support and adoration of many LGBTQ fans. In 2014 she became an avid supporter of marriage equality. In the music video for her 2015 single “I Still Love You,” Hudson tells the story of her father's last-minute decision to attend her gay son's wedding. He spoke proudly.
Hudson is also the youngest female EGOT winner in history, earning her EGOT status after winning the Tony Award for Best Musical for A Strange Loop, for which she produced. Centering Black queer characters and stories, this Broadway production broke the mold of queer visibility and representation on stage and introduced queer culture to new audiences.
In 2016, Hudson was also part of the Tony Award-winning cast for Best Musical Theater Album for The Color Purple, where she played the role of Shug Avery in the Broadway revival.
Hudson debuted her nationally syndicated hour-long talk show, “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” in 2022. The show has prioritized highlighting strong LGBTQ voices and issues in new and thought-provoking ways, bringing entertaining, uplifting and empowering conversations about LGBTQ issues. Bringing experiences to the forefront of mainstream audiences.
One such episode in 2023 featured a $10,000 surprise to an HIV activist who continues his lifesaving work in the community to break down barriers for Black, queer Texans. Highlighting experiences like those of people living with HIV and normalizing conversations around HIV treatment, care, and innovation – Undetectable = Untransmitted – helps overcome stigma around HIV and address misinformation about sexual health. provide valuable benefits in efforts to combat the
About Orville Peck
Groundbreaking country artist who came out as gay orville peck She burst onto the country music scene in 2019 with her debut album Pony, upending industry conventions and what it means to be an LGBTQ artist in country music.
Through his collaborations and covers, Peck has inspired cross-cultural alliances and conversations. In 2020, he released a duet with Shania Twain, “Legends Never Die,” and later teamed up with Trixie Mattel to perform the Johnny Cash/June Carter classic “Jackson.” He also put a country spin on Lady Gaga's 2011 hit “Born This Way,” and released a series of follow-up EPs that led to this year's full-length album, Bronco.
In 2023, Peck took his talents to television, debuting Apple TV+'s new singing competition, “My Kind of Country.” Produced by Hollywood legends and LGBTQ allies Reese Witherspoon and Kacey Musgraves, Peck is one of three scouts mentoring up-and-coming country artists on the show, along with Jimmie Allen and Mickey Guyton. It was a person.
In a profile by Variety, Peck recalled his performance in the more conservative-leaning state, saying: Audience members who are too nervous to accept me are often dancing and singing along by the end of the show. I think the important thing that's happening in country music right now is that there are a lot more queer people and people who aren't just white straight guys making country music. ”
Peck recently collaborated with the legendary Willie Nelson on a cover of “Cowboys Are Frequently Fond of Each Other,” his first since signing with Warner Records. It was released. The track comes with an impressive video directed by Ben Prince and also featuring Nelson himself.
Peck has always approached country music from a completely unique perspective, and now he's putting his own spin on the long-acclaimed LGBTQ+ country anthem. The song was recorded by Ned Sublette in his 1981 year and then picked up by Nelson in 2006, pushing the underground track into the mainstream. The idea for a Stampede duet project came to fruition after Nelson asked Peck to record this version of the song together. Peck also performed the song at the icon's 90th birthday show at the Hollywood Bowl last year.
A completely original storyteller, The Masked Star's music has always pushed boundaries and defied expectations.
About Ross Matthews
Ross Matthews is a co-anchor and producer on the nationally syndicated daytime talk show The Drew Barrymore Show (currently in its fourth season) and co-anchor and producer on MTV's acclaimed and award-winning series The Drew Barrymore Show. He is also a judge and producer on RuPaul's Drag Race. Just this year, Matthews won an Emmy Award for producing Drag Race, as well as a Producers Guild of America Award and his GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Reality Competition Show.
Matthews began her television career in 2001 on “The Tonight Show” with Jay Leno. Additionally, he is known for his work on E!'s Chelsea Lately, E!'s Red His Carpet Live, E!'s Hello Ross, Hollywood Today Live, and more. He has also written two best-selling books (Man Up and Name Drop) and hosts the weekly podcast Hello Rossipes.
Ms. Matthews lives in New York and Palm Springs, California, with her husband, Dr. Wellinson Garcia-Matthews, and their Chihuahua, Audrey.
Ross Matthews is co-anchor and producer of Drew's News on The Drew Barrymore Show, a nationally syndicated daytime show hosted by Drew Barrymore.
About the 35th GLAAD Media Awards
GLAAD announces winners in 16 of this year's 33 categories for the 35th Annual GLAAD Media Awards. oprah winfrey Iconic Chicago performer receives Vanguard Award for introduction by longtime friend chili pepper and celebrity host paolo presta. Niecy Nash-Betts Winner of the Stephen F. Kolzak Award sharon stone. The 35th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Los Angeles Ceremony wayne bradyWe featured a special performance. chloe and kate hudson.
The 35th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York is hosted by Gilead Sciences and Hyundai Motor America, with official sponsors Delta Air Lines, Ketel One Family Made Vodka, and Sony Music Group. join.
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Nominations for the 35th Annual GLAAD Media Awards reflect works published, released, or broadcast between January 1 and December 31, 2023. This year, GLAAD announced his 310 nominations across 33 categories. The GLAAD Media Awards Ceremony, which funds GLAAD's efforts to accelerate LGBTQ acceptance and visibility in the media, will be held this year in Los Angeles on Thursday, March 14, 2024, and in New York City on Saturday, May 11, 2024. it was done.
happy President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis Serves as executive producer of the 35th GLAAD Media Awards in parallel with GLAAD. Rich Ferraro and anthony allen ramos.Mr. Glad toni morrison will serve as the supervising producer, Jose Uche will serve as the producer. The ceremony is produced in partnership with STAMP Event Co.
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