Robert DeNiro to Receive GLAAD's 2016 Excellence in Media Award

Variety reports that Robert De Niro will be honored with the Excellence in Media award for his contributions to promoting equality and acceptance at the 27th Annual GLAAD Media Awards.

A long-time LGBT advocate, the actor produced 2014's HBO documentary, "Remembering the Artist: Robert De Niro," which followed the struggles of his openly gay father. In addition, he has publicly spoken out on issues of marriage equality.

GLAAD president and CEO Kate Ellis said De Niro is a "tireless advocate" and praised him for his ability to bring awareness to important issues affecting the LGBT community.

The GLAAD Media Awards recognize and honor media for their fair, accurate and inclusive representations of the LGBT community and the issues that affect their lives. The GLAAD Media Awards also fund GLAAD's work to amplify stories from the LGBT community and issues that build support for acceptance.

The 27th Annual GLAAD Media Awards will air exclusively on Logo on Monday, April 4 at 10:00 pm ET/PT. In addition to acceptance speeches and all of the night's biggest moments, Carson Kressley will host Logo's special coverage and backstage interviews with award recipients. John Gidding and Raymond Braun, creator of Instagram's first LGBT video channel #VisibleMe, will bring viewers exclusive access inside the event as well as celebrity arrivals on the red carpet.

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