The 2011 GLAAD Media Awards Are Handed Out In NYC

Mar
20

Last night in NYC, NY the 22nd annual GLAAD Media Awards were handed out at the Marriott Marquis Times Square to a select group of individuals for their excellence in fair, accurate and inclusive representations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and the issues that affect their lives. Among this year?s honorees is popstar Ricky Martin (who came out publicly as gay last year) and the TV shows True Blood & 30 Rock. Check out some photos and deets from the ceremony below.

Russell Simmons, Ricky Martin and the HBO drama series ?True Blood? are among this year?s recipients of media awards from the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation. Other winners of the 22nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards, presented Saturday in New York, include the NBC comedy ?30 Rock? and CNN?s ?Anderson Cooper 360? for its series on gay teen suicides. Music mogul Simmons received the Excellence in Media Award. Martin was cited for an appearance on ?The Oprah Winfrey Show? in which the pop singer discussed raising twin boys and his decision to come out as gay. Spanish-language networks Univision and Telemundo were also recognized. Scissor Sisters were named outstanding music artists for the (Read more...)

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