Hey there, pop culture fans! The glitz and glam of the 2026 GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles just shook the showbiz world, and it was all about the young guns stealing the spotlight. đ
First up, the unstoppable Chappell Roan took a seat with Alex Cooper on her hit podcast Call Her Daddy for a chat as electric as lightning, titled âChappell Roan: Are People Scared of Me?â. This epic episode won big, tying for outstanding podcast episode at the awards alongside Iâve Had It podcastâs catchy episode, âStraight Panic, Gay Excellence.â
Hosting the ceremony was none other than Jonathan Bennett, and the night was a rollercoaster of cool wins. Everywhere you turned, it was young artists taking home glory. Music dynamo Young Miko snagged outstanding music artist, with industry titans like Lady Gaga in her wake. Her breakthrough album 'att' already bagged a Grammy nod, and fans are hyped for her sophomore album, Do Not Disturb. Meanwhile, the worldâs eyes are on KATSEYE, the âglobal girl groupâ that scored outstanding breakthrough music artist and is racing towards the top of the charts!
In a moment of pure inspiration, Quinta Brunson, the heart behind Abbott Elementary, took home the Vanguard Award. Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers of Las Culturistas snagged the Stephen F. Kolzak Award, with an intro by Demi Lovato, who also rocked the stage with her banger, âKiss.â đ Eli from Sony Music Group brought the house down later with âGlitter.â
Binge-watchers, rejoice! Heated Rivalry, the spicy new TV series, snagged the outstanding new TV series award. The ever-thrilling Stranger Things claimed outstanding drama series, and hilarity ruled with Palm Royale taking outstanding comedy series. Fans of reality TV were not left out as The Traitors triumphed again, proving its mettle in the outstanding reality competition program category.
The night also highlighted the urgent push for trans rights, a hot topic among winners. Courageous stories and hard-hitting journalism like Laverne Coxâs blazing segment at WorldPride and Sarah McBrideâs fierce entry into Congress grabbed well-deserved wins. đ
Don't miss the exclusive stream of the awards on Hulu starting Saturday, March 21. The evening was wrapped up with Come See Me in the Good Light receiving outstanding documentary nods while igniting Oscars buzz. Broadway sensation Liberation by Bess Wohl captured outstanding Broadway production, promising big waves at the Tonys.
Oh, and film enthusiasts, Kiss of the Spider Woman was given a major shoutout with outstanding film â wide theatrical release. Cheers to a night where young and vibrant talent sparkled bright, taking the GLAAD Media Awards by storm! đ