Madonna and Anderson Cooper
embraced in a a big smooch as she presented the CNN newsman and talk
show host with an honor at the New York edition of the GLAAD Media
Awards at the Marriott Marquis. Cooper was the recipient of this year's
Vito Russo Award, which goes to an openly gay, lesbian, bisexual or
transgender media professional who has made a significant difference in
promoting equality.
Cooper spoke publicly about his sexuality for the first time
last year with an email to journalist Andrew Sullivan. "The fact is,
I'm gay, always have been, always will be, and I couldn't be any more
happy, comfortable with myself, and proud," he wrote.
(Larry Busacca/Getty Images)
[Related: Stars Go Glam at the GLAAD Media Awards]
The Material Girl, who memorably kissed Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera
during a performance at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards, also left
people buzzing about her outfit. She was decked out in a full Boy
Scout's uniform — her version of it anyway, featuring special touches
like fingerless gloves and a cowboy hat — to protest the organization's
ban on gay scouts and scout leaders.
"I wanted to be a Boy Scout, but they wouldn't let me join," she told
the crowd. "I think that's [messed] up. I can build a fire. I know how
to pitch a tent. I have a very good sense of direction. I can rescue
kittens from trees. Listen, I wanna do for the community."
During his acceptance speech, Cooper thanked his boyfriend since 2009, Benjamin Maisani.
"[Being gay] has allowed me to love and be loved, to open my head and
open my heart in ways I would have never predicted," he noted. "The
ability to love one another, the ability to love another person is in my
opinion one of God's greatest gifts and I thank God every day for the
ability to give and share love with the people in my life. My family, my
friends, my partner Benjamin, thank you very much."
Monday, 18 March 2013
Madonna Kisses Anderson Cooper at the GLAAD Awards
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