Christina Aguilera, Bad Bunny and Jeremy Pope to Be Honored at 2023 GLAAD Media Awards
thewrap.comcommunity since the start of her music career. From using her voice to speak out against anti-LGBTQlegislation to creating songs and music videos that showcase LGBTQ love, Christina loudly and proudlyraises the bar for what it means to be a LGBTQ ally today,” GLAAD President & CEO, Sarah KateEllis said.Global recording artist and actor Bad Bunny will receive the Vanguard Award, which honors “allies who have made a significant difference in promoting acceptance of LGBTQ people and issues.” Previous honorees include Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears, Kerry Washington, Cher, Janet Jackson, Elizabeth Taylor, Kacey Musgraves and Antonio Banderas.Bad Bunny is being honored for using his music and music videos to showcase LGBTQ relationships, his open support of LGBTQ culture, and the tribute he gave to Alexa Negrón Luciano, a trans woman murdered in the city of Toa Baja during an appearance on “The Tonight Show.” The musician wore a shirt that said “They killed Alexa, not a man in a skirt” during the performance. “Bad Bunny uses his role as one of the world’s most popular music artists to boldly shine a light on LGBTQ people and issues, including transgender equality and ending violence against trans women of color,” Ellis said. “By consistently advocating for our community, elevating our stories, and demanding action from anti-LGBTQ leaders, Bad Bunny redefines the positive influence Latin music artists can have within the LGBTQ community, and has set an example for all artists.”Film, television and Broadway star Jeremy Pope will receive the Stephen F.
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