Jennifer Lopez has added a couple of more trophies to her block.
The pop star and "American Idol" judge was honored Saturday night at the
25th annual GLAAD Media Awards with the Vanguard Award, which lauds
efforts to increase visibility and understanding of the gay, lesbian,
bisexual or transgender community. In addition to being an outspoken
advocate for gay rights, Lopez serves as executive producer of the ABC
Family series "The Fosters," which centers on a lesbian couple raising
their children. "The Fosters" also won the award for outstanding drama
series.
Other winners at the Beverly Hilton Hotel ceremony included NBC's "Days
of Our Lives" for daily drama, Fuse's "Big Freedia: Queen of Bounce" for
reality program, Tegan and Sara for music artist and "Young Avengers"
for comic book. "Bridegroom" and "Call Me Kuchu" tied for the
outstanding documentary trophy.
"Orange is the New Black" star Laverne Cox was presented with the
Stephen F. Kolzak Award, which is given to a gay, lesbian, bisexual or
transgender member of the entertainment community. Previous recipients
include Wanda Sykes, Rufus Wainwright, Melissa Etheridge, Ellen
DeGeneres and Ian McKellen.
Norman Lear, the veteran producer of such sitcoms as "All in the Family" and "Maude," was honored with the Pioneer Award.
The awards salute fair, accurate and inclusive representation in media
of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community and the issues
that affect their lives. Other winners will be presented at a New York
ceremony on May 3.
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