Herndon Graddick

Madonna Presents Anderson Cooper with Vito Russo Award at 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Today

GLAAD, the nation's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy organization, today announced that Madonna will present journalist, author and talk show host Anderson Cooper with the Vito Russo Award at the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at the New York ceremony tonight, March 16, 2013 at the New York Marriot Marquis, presented locally by Delta Air Lines. The GLAAD Media Awards are presented nationally by Ketel One and Wells Fargo.

Madonna to Present Anderson Cooper with Vito Russo Award at 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, 3/16

GLAAD, the nation's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy organization, today announced that Madonna will present journalist, author and talk show host Anderson Cooper with the Vito Russo Award at the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at the New York ceremony on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at the New York Marriot Marquis, presented locally by Delta Air Lines. The GLAAD Media Awards are presented nationally by Ketel One and Wells Fargo.

Anderson Cooper to Be Honored at GLAAD Media Awards, 3/16

GLAAD, the nation's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy and anti-defamation organization, today announced it will honor journalist, author, and talk show host Anderson Cooper at the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, presented nationally by Ketel One and Wells Fargo.

THE NEW NORMAL, GLEE, and More Among GLAAD Media Award Nominees

GLAAD announced the nominees for the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards. The GLAAD Media Awards recognize and honor media for their fair, accurate and inclusive representations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and the issues that affect their lives.

ANY DAY NOW Star Alan Cumming Set for Screening Hosted by GLAAD, HRC and Family Equality Council Tonight

GLAAD, the nation's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy and anti-defamation organization and The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center, the world's second largest LGBT Center will host a screening of Any Day Now tonight, December 13, 2012 followed by a panel discussion with the film's star, Alan Cumming.

ANY DAY NOW Star Alan Cumming Set for Screening Hosted by GLAAD, HRC and Family Equality Council, 12/13

GLAAD, the nation's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy and anti-defamation organization and The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center, the world's second largest LGBT Center will host a screening of Any Day Now on December 13, 2012 followed by a panel discussion with the film's star, Alan Cumming.

Bernadette Peters, Cheyenne Jackson and More to Take Part in GLAAD Spirit Day

Viacom brands MTV, VH1, CMT, BET, Logo, TV Land, TeenNick and Paramount Pictures will join the hosts of Good Morning America, the cast of Days of Our Lives, Dianna Agron, Chaz Bono, Pauly D, Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, Jenni "JWoww" Farley, Fran Drescher, Paris Hilton, Jimmy Kimmel, Joel McHale, Reba McEntire, Sir Ian McKellen, Maria Menounos, the New York Stock Exchange, hosts of CNBC, Facebook and millions of Americans in 'going purple' for Spirit Day on October 19 in a stand against bullying and to show their support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth, GLAAD announced today. The National Basketball Association (NBA), NASCAR Diversity, Major League Baseball (MLB), Major League Soccer and Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) will also participate through social media.

Actor and Activist Wilson Cruz Joins GLAAD Staff

GLAAD President Herndon Graddick announced today that actor and LGBT advocate Wilson Cruz will join GLAAD's staff as the Strategic Giving Officer. Cruz help fund GLAAD's work amplifying stories from the LGBT community that build support for equality.

Utah TV Station Nixes NBC Comedy THE NEW NORMAL

EW reports that a Mormon-owned Utah TV station is refusing to air the new NBC comedy series THE NEW NORMAL. The station, which also gave a thumbs down to last year's controversial series 'The Playboy Club,' told the Salt Lake Tribune that they were not comfortable with the show's content. The comedy, from Glee creator Ryan Murphy, tells the story of a gay couple who relies on a surrogate to have a baby.

DROP DEAD DIVA Episode to Tackle FDA Ban on Gay Donations

GLAAD, the nation's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy and anti-defamation organization, today spotlighted the Lifetime drama Drop Dead Diva episode that addresses U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ban on biological donations by gay men in an upcoming episode.

Photo Coverage: Nick Adams, Ali Stroker, and More at GLAAD Manhattan!

Just last night, GLAAD, the nation's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy and anti-defamation organization, hosted GLAAD Manhattan, presented by Bravo, Ketel One and Miller 64 at the Eventi Hotel. GLAAD's annual summer event featured hors d'oeuvres, hosted cocktails, and special performances to celebrate and highlight GLAAD's work to build support for equality. BroadwayWorld was there for the star-studded festivities, and we bring you full photo coverage below!

STAGE TUBE: Cher, Max Adler and More Present GLAAD Awards to Chaz Bono, Josh Hutcherson et al.

At last night's 23rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards, Cher and Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (R-CA) presented the Stephen F. Kolzak Award to Chaz Bono, and Benicio Del Toro presented the Vanguard Award to Josh Hutcherson. Glee stars Max Adler and Grant Gustin presented the Rodemeyer family. Jamey Rodemeyer died by suicide at age 14 last year. Watch videos of the three award presentations below!

THE HUNGER GAMES' Josh Hutcherson Receives Vanguard Award by GLAAD Today

The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), the nation's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy and anti-defamation organization, announced it will honor LGBT equality advocate and actor Josh Hutcherson at the 23rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards presented nationally by Ketel One and Wells Fargo. Hutcherson will receive the Vanguard Award at the Los Angeles ceremony on April 21, 2012 at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, presented locally by Delta Air Lines. As previously announced, advocate, author and speaker Chaz Bono will receive the Stephen F. Kolzak Award.

THE HUNGER GAMES' Josh Hutcherson to Receive Vanguard Award by GLAAD, 4/21

The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), the nation's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy and anti-defamation organization, announced it will honor LGBT equality advocate and actor Josh Hutcherson at the 23rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards presented nationally by Ketel One and Wells Fargo. Hutcherson will receive the Vanguard Award at the Los Angeles ceremony on April 21, 2012 at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, presented locally by Delta Air Lines. As previously announced, advocate, author and speaker Chaz Bono will receive the Stephen F. Kolzak Award.

GLAAD & Brett Ratner Issue Statement on Resigning Oscars

GLAAD, the nation's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy and anti-defamation organization, today announced plans for a series of public discussions on LGBT images in Hollywood, following director Brett Ratner's resignation as a producer of the 84th Annual Academy Awards.

GLAAD Releases Fifth Annual Network Responsibility Index

The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), the nation's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy and anti-defamation organization, today released its fifth annual Network Responsibility Index (NRI), a report that maps the quantity, quality and diversity of images of LGBT people on television.

Ricky Martin Tweets for NY Marriage

Today Ricky Martin & Jonathan Knight from New Kids on the Block used GLAAD's free Twibbon application to add an 'I Love New York' button to their Twitter photo in recognition of marriage equality in NYC