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U.S. TV journalist Anderson Cooper honoured by gay media watchdog

Thomson ReutersMarch 17, 2013 15:15

By Chris Michaud NEW YORK (Reuters) - Pop star Madonna on Saturday presented CNN anchorman Anderson Cooper with a gay media watchdog's top honours in recognition of his stature and accomplishment as an openly gay journalist. "Love thy neighbour as thyself," she said, decrying anti-gay bullying that sometimes has led to suicide. "It's an atrocity to me, and I don't accept it," she added to enthusiastic applause.

Adam Lambert, 'Smash,' 'Wallflower' among GLAAD award nominees

Thomson ReutersJanuary 16, 2013 15:29

The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, which monitors media depiction of gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender people, announced more than 150 nominees for its 24th annual awards in categories ranging from film and theater to journalism and music.

UPDATE 1-Adam Lambert, 'Smash,' 'Wallflower' among GLAAD award nominees

Thomson ReutersJanuary 16, 2013 15:24

(Updates with more nominees) NEW YORK, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Television shows "The New Normal" and "Smash," animated film "ParaNorman," and "American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert were among nominees on Wednesday for the GLAAD Media Awards. The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, which monitors media depiction of gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender people, announced more than 150 nominees for its 24th annual awards in categories ranging from film and theater to journalism and music.