9th Annual GLAAD Media Awards

On April 19, GLAAD will conclude its three-city, 9th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at the Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles.

Expected at the gala are Jennifer Aniston, Nell Carter, Cher, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ellen DeGeneres, Dana Delaney, Fran Drescher, Anne Heche, Larry King, Garry Marshall, Dionne Warwick and many others.

“The Media Awards reflect a years’ growth by the entertainment and news media in how they represent lesbian and gay lives,” said Joan M. Garry, GLAAD Executive Director, “and highlights the work GLAAD has contributed to this important process The awards bring industry and community advocates together to celebrate the power of positive change.”

The awards were created in 1989 to honor individuals and projects in the media and entertainment industries for their balanced and accurate representations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and the issues that affect their lives.

For ticket sales, please contact Levy Pazanti and Associates at (888) 655-6529. For press credentials, please contact Susan DuBow (Bragman Nyman Cafarelli) at (310) 274-7800.

GLAAD COMMENDS GEORGE MICHAEL FOR COMING OUT:

Following George Michael’s coming out during an April 10 CNN interview, GLAAD congratulated the pop star for his honesty and courage. In the interview, coming on the heels of what he called an “extremely stupid” act leading to a lewd conduct arrest in Los Angeles, Michael said, “I’m in a relationship with a man right now. I have not been in a relationship with a woman for almost 10 years.

“GLAAD Executive Director Joan M. Garry commented, “GLAAD congratulates George Michael on his courageous decision to publicly come out. Obviously, the circumstances were less than ideal. But Michael’s honesty and openness will serve as an inspiration for countless lesbian, gay and bisexual people. It will help foster a safer atmosphere within the music industry for all artists.”