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
Confirmed 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 will perform.[5] The ceremony was also be broadcast on August 3, 2020 on Logo TV.[6]
Winners and nominees
Winners are presented in bold.
Film
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Television
Outstanding Individual Episode
(in a series without a regular LGBT character)
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Outstanding Kids & Family Programming
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Outstanding Reality Program
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Outstanding Variety or Talk Show Episode
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Outstanding Scripted Television Series (Spanish-Language)
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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. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
- "GLAAD ANNOUNCES NOMINEES FOR THE 31ST ANNUAL GLAAD MEDIA AWARDS". GLAAD. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
- "2020 GLAAD Media Awards Cancelled Due to Coronavirus". E! News. 11 March 2020. Retrieved 2020-03-12.
- "GLAAD Media Awards Canceled Amid Coronavirus Concerns". Billboard. 2020-03-11. Retrieved 2020-03-12.
- Ramos, Dino-Ray (2020-07-09). "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. Retrieved 2020-07-18.
- "Lil Nas X, Dolly Parton, Lena Waithe to appear at virtual GLAAD Media Awards". NBC News. Retrieved 2020-07-18.