The GLAAD Media Awards in New York on March 16 have been cancelled. The gala “will no longer occur next week following new guidance from the New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo around COVID-19,” the organization said in a statement.
Ryan Murphy was going to be presented with the Vito Russo Award at the 31st annual gala by Sarah Paulson and Matt Bomer while Judith Light was to receive the Excellence in Media award.
Late night talk show host Lily Singh was set to host the evening, which was also going to include separate performances by Adam Lambert and Ben Platt.
Bette Midler was going to make her first appearance at the GLAAD Awards to introduce Platt. The presenters lineup included “Supergirl” star Nicole Maines, YouTube celebrity Patrick
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