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Brandi Carlile, Steve Lacy Score Huge Grammy Noms; Sam Smith, Kim Petras, Randy Rainbow, ‘A Strange Loop’ And More Represent LGBTQ Community

November 16, 2022 esteemfeedback Comments Off

By Dino-Ray Ramos GLAAD.org | November 15, 2022 The Grammys have unveiled the nominees for the 65th annual ceremony – and there is a steady shining rainbow light on this year’s list of noms. Brandi Carlile’s In These Silent Days scored a total […]

LGBTQ wins at MTV VMAs: Lil Nas X’s “Industry Baby” scores three Moon Person trophies, Dove Cameron wins best new artist

August 29, 2022 esteemfeedback Comments Off

By Dino-Ray Ramos GLAAD.org | August 29, 2022 Photo from GLAAD.org Lil Nas X walked away from last night’s MTV Video Music Awards as the prince of the ceremony, nabbing three Moon Person trophies for his video for […]

Jon Batiste Raises Awareness of HIV/AIDS at ‘Something in the Water’ Festival

June 23, 2022 esteemfeedback Comments Off

By Serena Sonoma GLAAD.org | June 22, 2022 Jon Batiste is kicking off the summer heat! Last Saturday the Grammy and Academy Award-winning singer performed at the Something in the Water Music Festival in Washington DC over Juneteenth weekend. […]

FIRST LOOK: Freddie Mercury ‘A Life in 10 Pictures’ New Docuseries

June 1, 2022 esteemfeedback Comments Off

By Jose Useche, Communications Coordinator | GLAAD.org May 31, 2022 To kick off Pride Month, GLAAD is releasing an exclusive, first look at a new docuseries exploring the life of queer Rock music icon, Freddie Mercury. A Life In […]

One On One with the Legendary DJ Tyrone Mixx

December 24, 2021 esteemfeedback Comments Off

Ty Mixx @ The GENERATOR – Chicago 1995 Photo Courtesy of Tyrone Mixx DJ Tyrone Mixx is synonymous with the wonder years of Chicago’s black gay club scene. He was right there during House music’s […]

Out, Loud n Proud, An Interview of Artist Mel Lennon

November 24, 2021 esteemfeedback Comments Off

Mel Lennon (pronounced melanin) is a rapper, producer, and singer-songwriter. The Germany born-New York resident has been writing songs since he was in middle school. “When I was six years old, my mom put me […]

Lil Nas X, Brandi Carlile, and Lady Gaga rule with five nominations each for the 64th Annual Grammy Awards

November 23, 2021 esteemfeedback Comments Off

Grammy Photo courtesy of The Recording Academy By Jeremy Blacklow, Director of Entertainment Media GLAAD.org | November 23, 2021 Lil Nas X, Brandi Carlile, and Lady Gaga were the most nominated LGBTQ artists for the 64th Annual […]

Anna DeShawn speaks truth to PURPLE PURPOSE

October 31, 2021 esteemfeedback Comments Off

Talking to Anna DeShawn is like getting the teas from an enterprising BFF. She’ll make you laugh, cry and leave the conversation being proud of what’s next to come from her. The Chicago born activist […]

LGBT History Month October 22: Janell Monae, Singer, Songwriter & Actor

October 22, 2021 esteemfeedback Comments Off

Photo Credit © GETTY IMAGES b. December 1, 1985 “I’ve never lived my life in a binary way.” Janelle Monáe is an eight-time Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter and an award-winning actor and activist. Known for her […]

GMI Alum Mel Lennon shines in self-produced debut EP OVERthinking out LOUD

September 23, 2021 esteemfeedback Comments Off

By Solby Lim GLAAD.org | September 23, 2021 On September 21, artist Mel Lennon released his debut EP titled, OVERthinking out LOUD across music streaming platforms. Lennon is a rapper, producer, and singer-songwriter, having released the singles “iSLANDhoppin” and “Night […]