SAN FRANCISCO, March 29, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Twitter and
GLAAD announced today that they will partner to live stream the
GLAAD Media Awards red carpet on April
1 (5:30 - 7pm PST) in
Los Angeles at the Beverly Hilton
and May 6 (5:30 - 7pm EST) in NYC at the Hilton Midtown. The
pre-show will be available globally for Twitter's logged-in and
logged-out audience on Twitter and connected devices and can be
viewed at GLAADAwards.twitter.com or from @GLAAD.
The GLAAD Media Awards recognize and honor media for fair,
accurate, and inclusive representations of the lesbian, gay,
bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community and the issues
that affect their lives. The red carpet live stream event in
Los Angeles will be hosted by
makeup artist and social media superstar Patrick Starrr, offering
fans a front row seat to all the excitement with celebrity
arrivals, interviews, and other activities. Further details on the
New York event will be made
available soon.
"Twitter is the place to be during award shows to see what's
happening," said Anthony Noto, COO
at Twitter. "We are honored to work with GLAAD and to continue our
support for the LGBTQ community through this collaboration."
"The GLAAD Media Awards red carpet has become the world's
largest platform for celebrities and notables to speak out for
LGBTQ acceptance," said Sarah Kate
Ellis, President and CEO of GLAAD. "We are thrilled to
partner with Twitter to bring so many supportive messages to LGBTQ
youth around the globe."
GLAAD previously announced that Troye
Sivan will receive the Stephen F.
Kolzak Award and Patricia
Arquette will receive the Vanguard Award at the
28th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles. Out comedian Cameron Esposito will host with presenters and
special guests including Candis
Cayne, Matthew Daddario,
Josh Hutcherson, Victoria Justice, Trace Lysette, Tarell Alvin McCraney, Tatiana Maslany, Harry
Shum Jr., and Jeffrey Tambor.
During the event, actor Jussie Smollett will lead a special tribute
to victims of the Orlando Pulse nightclub shooting that will
include a performance by Cynthia Erivo.
As part of the live streams, comprehensive advertising packages
will be available via Twitter.
About Twitter
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and fastest place to see what's happening and what people are
talking about all around the world. From breaking news and
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Twitter. Twitter is where the full story unfolds with all the live
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The service can be accessed at twitter.com, on a variety of mobile
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or follow @twitter.
About GLAAD
GLAAD rewrites the script for LGBTQ
acceptance. As a dynamic media force, GLAAD tackles tough issues to
shape the narrative and provoke dialogue that leads to cultural
change. GLAAD protects all that has been accomplished and creates a
world where everyone can live the life they love. For more
information, please visit www.glaad.org or connect with GLAAD on
Facebook and Twitter.
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