31st GLAAD Media Awards
The 31st GLAAD Media Awards is the 2020 annual presentation of the GLAAD Media Awards, presented by GLAAD honoring the 2019 media season and held on July 30, 2020. The awards honor films, television shows, musicians and works of journalism that fairly, accurately and inclusively represent the LGBT community and issues relevant to the community.[1] GLAAD announced the 176 nominees split across 30 categories on January 8, 2020, in New York City, New York.[2][3] The award show was originally scheduled to be held in New York City, hosted by Lilly Singh, on March 19, 2020, with the remaining awards presented in Los Angeles on April 16, 2020.[3] However, the award show was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[4] A virtual ceremony aired on GLAAD's Facebook and YouTube channels on July 30, 2020.[5] The ceremony was hosted by Fortune Feimster and Gina Yashere, along with guest appearances from numerous celebrities.[5]
31st GLAAD Media Awards | |
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Date | July 30, 2020 |
Ceremony
Guest appearances at the virtual ceremony include: Cara Delevingne, Sonya Deville, Kaitlyn Dever, Beanie Feldstein, Jonica T. Gibbs, Dan Levy, Lil Nas X, Lilly Singh, Rachel Maddow, Ryan O’Connell, Dolly Parton, Peppermint, Geena Rocero, Angelica Ross, Benito Skinner, Brian Michael Smith, Gabrielle Union, Dwyane Wade, Lena Waithe, Olivia Wilde, and Raquel Willis.[5] Appearances were also scheduled by the cast and producers of Pose.[5] Chloe x Halle performed.[5] The ceremony was also broadcast on Logo TV on August 3, 2020.[6]
Winners and nominees
Winners are presented in bold.
Film
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Television
Journalism
Award | Nominees |
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Outstanding Digital Journalism Article |
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Outstanding Digital Journalism - Multimedia |
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Outstanding TV Journalism Newsmagazine |
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Outstanding Newspaper Article |
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Outstanding Magazine Article |
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Outstanding Magazine Overall Coverage | |
Outstanding TV Journalism Segment |
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Outstanding Spanish-Language TV Journalism – Newsmagazine |
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Outstanding Spanish-Language TV Interview |
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Outstanding TV Journalism Segment (Spanish-Language) |
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Outstanding Spanish-Language Digital Journalism Article |
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Outstanding Spanish-Language Digital Journalism - Video or Multimedia |
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Other
Award | Nominees |
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Outstanding Blog |
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Outstanding Comic Book |
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Outstanding Music Artist | |
Outstanding Video Game | |
Outstanding Broadway Production |
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Special Recognition
- Special (Netflix)
- Karen Ocamb, news editor, Los Angeles Blade
- Mark Segal, founder and publisher, Philadelphia Gay News
References
- "The Nominees for the 31st Annual GLAAD Media Awards". GLAAD. Archived from the original on January 13, 2020. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
- "GLAAD ANNOUNCES NOMINEES FOR THE 31ST ANNUAL GLAAD MEDIA AWARDS". GLAAD. January 8, 2020. Archived from the original on January 14, 2020. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
- "2020 GLAAD Media Awards Cancelled Due to Coronavirus". E! News. March 11, 2020. Archived from the original on March 12, 2020. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
- "GLAAD Media Awards Canceled Amid Coronavirus Concerns". Billboard. March 11, 2020. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
- Ramos, Dino-Ray (July 9, 2020). "GLAAD Media Awards Sets Virtual Ceremony With Hosts Fortune Feimster And Gina Yashere; Dolly Parton, Lil Nas X, Gabrielle Union, 'Pose' Cast To Appear". Deadline. Archived from the original on July 18, 2020. Retrieved July 18, 2020.
- "Lil Nas X, Dolly Parton, Lena Waithe to appear at virtual GLAAD Media Awards". NBC News. Archived from the original on July 13, 2020. Retrieved July 18, 2020.