Demi Lovato to Perform at 37th GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles

The annual ceremony honoring LGBTQ+ representation in media will stream on Hulu.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Singer-actor Demi Lovato is set to perform at the 37th annual GLAAD Media Awards, scheduled to take place in Los Angeles on March 16. The ceremony will stream on Hulu. Lovato, a previous GLAAD Vanguard Award recipient, will take the stage at the awards ceremony, with her performance presented by Hyundai Motor America. Actor Jonathan Bennett has been confirmed as the host for the evening.

Why it matters

The GLAAD Media Awards celebrate excellence in media representation of the LGBTQ+ community across film, television, music and journalism. Lovato's performance and participation highlights her advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights and visibility.

The details

Several prominent names from the entertainment industry are expected to be present at the event, including Camila Mendes, Cara Delevingne, Colton Underwood, Don Lemon, Kristen Wiig, Laverne Cox, Lili Reinhart, Melissa Fumero, Paul Feig, Stephanie Beatriz, Tig Notaro and Tom Daley. In the film categories, nominees for outstanding film in wide theatrical release include The History of Sound, Kiss of the Spider Woman, and The Wedding Banquet. The outstanding music artist category features major names such as Lady Gaga, Elton John, Brandi Carlile, Maren Morris, and Renee Rapp.

  • The 37th GLAAD Media Awards will take place on March 16, 2026.
  • Demi Lovato's upcoming arena tour, It's Not That Deep, is slated to begin in April 2026.

The players

Demi Lovato

A singer-actor who is set to perform at the 37th annual GLAAD Media Awards. Lovato is a previous GLAAD Vanguard Award recipient and is known for their advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights and visibility.

Jonathan Bennett

An actor known for his breakout role in Mean Girls, who has been confirmed as the host for the 37th GLAAD Media Awards ceremony. Bennett is also a GLAAD Award winner.

Hyundai Motor America

The company that will present Demi Lovato's performance at the 37th GLAAD Media Awards.

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What’s next

Demi Lovato's upcoming arena tour, It's Not That Deep, is slated to begin in April 2026, shortly after the 37th GLAAD Media Awards ceremony.

The takeaway

Demi Lovato's participation in the 37th GLAAD Media Awards highlights their continued advocacy for LGBTQ+ representation and visibility in the entertainment industry. The annual ceremony celebrates progress in media portrayals of the LGBTQ+ community.