Janet to be named special honoree at GLAAD Media Awards
Janet will be named a special honoree at the 19th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, a press release has announced.
GLAAD will pay special tribute to Janet along with musician Rufus Wainwright, late photographer Herb Ritts, LOGO president Brian Graden, acrot Wilson Cruz, writer-producer Ilene Chaiker and political activist David Mixner.
As is its tradition, the GLAAD Media Awards will take place at four ceremonies, with the first one in New York on March 17, the second in South Florida on April 12, the third in Los Angeles on April 26, and the fourth in San Francisco on May 10. Janet will be honored at the Los Angeles ceremony.
The GLAAD Media Awards honor those who present positive portrayals of gay and lesbian issues in the media. In 1998, Janet won the GLAAD Media Award in the category of Outstanding Music for her album The Velvet Rope.
"This year's honorees have used the power of their words, their music, and their art to advocate on behalf of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community," said GLAAD President Neil G. Giuliano. "They are changing hearts and minds, and opening people's eyes to the common, human experiences we share, and it is our privilege to honor them."
GLAAD will release information about broadcast dates for the ceremonies in the future.
GLAAD will pay special tribute to Janet along with musician Rufus Wainwright, late photographer Herb Ritts, LOGO president Brian Graden, acrot Wilson Cruz, writer-producer Ilene Chaiker and political activist David Mixner.
As is its tradition, the GLAAD Media Awards will take place at four ceremonies, with the first one in New York on March 17, the second in South Florida on April 12, the third in Los Angeles on April 26, and the fourth in San Francisco on May 10. Janet will be honored at the Los Angeles ceremony.
The GLAAD Media Awards honor those who present positive portrayals of gay and lesbian issues in the media. In 1998, Janet won the GLAAD Media Award in the category of Outstanding Music for her album The Velvet Rope.
"This year's honorees have used the power of their words, their music, and their art to advocate on behalf of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community," said GLAAD President Neil G. Giuliano. "They are changing hearts and minds, and opening people's eyes to the common, human experiences we share, and it is our privilege to honor them."
GLAAD will release information about broadcast dates for the ceremonies in the future.