Anderson Cooper receives the Vito Russo Award from Madonna at the

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[@moanman1776]

Beautiful speech by Anderson... full of history, humility and meaning.

[@052970]

+Lin Ross you like his message?

[@thebestisyettocome3125]

OF COURSE WE LOVE IT!!!!

[@musicdivaSF]

Thank you GLAAD for this sharing this video clip to all who could not be there to witness this event. I'm a fan of both Madonna and Anderson Cooper.

[@Legend9591]

What a humble speech. He rehearsed the speech but he didn't look at the paper in front of him at all. He was definitely speaking from the heart as well.

[@Lazarus1X]

A.C is accustomed to public speaking and to see him fight through his emotions to get his words out is heartfelt and sincere.

[@bluestrife28]

He is a beautiful person and speaks wonderful things about us all. Thank You Anderson!!!

[@jlmd59]

This is such a wonderful celebration. Thank you Anderson Cooper!

[@ethankhoo69]

charming as always. oh my Anderson.

[@fellinisivan]

I'm not angry. It certainly disturbs me to see how people can react to certain things, but anger hurts the one who feels it more than it hurts anyone else. Anyway, if you are so preoccupied to find an specific reason of why Anderson kissed a woman, who happens to be a pop icon, gay defender and a remarkable human being, dressed as a boy scout, then I honestly think you should watch the video again. It's actually all about making a statement with a sense of humor. That's it.

[@gabrielmuniz8826]

Omg i would of fainted if i was Anderson meeting Madonna omg

[@ginasousabranco5637]

Anderson Cooper gave to Madonna the 2016 Billboard's Woman of the Year award. And previously being her fan he made an inspired speech

[@Joshua29X]

Madonna is the most successful solo artist of the entire rock era. She has 22 #1 singles on the world chart, 7 more than Elvis. She has 139 weeks at #1, 58 weeks more than Elvis, and 47 top 10 singles -15 more than Michael Jackson. In the USA she has went to #1 more than any artist in history on Billboards combined charts. Thank you for standing up for human rights for the oast 3 decades.

[@JoaoPeps]

Madonna rocks! I loved her speech and also Cooper's speech! Fantastic! \o/

[@agtovetro7876]

he was so lucky to kiss Madonna!!!

[@nowvoyagerNE]

he's a class act :-)

[@garyc]

I'm pleased he's being recognised for his work x

[@Hideko490]

Awww he mentioned Ben!

[@DEvaTVOf]

Love you Mr Cooper... you are an inspiration! Many blessings to you and congratulations on your award! Whatever your sexual orientation may be,,,, gay, straight, ,,,, we definitely need more human beings like you!

[@KGB1213]

The best thing Madonna has said in years. Congrats to Andy!!

[@TheVALENCOURT]

Anderson Cooper is obviously a highly intelligent well spoken man.. That brings important issues to the masses in a unbiassed and caring way...But he is also really fuxking hot

[@loveismyair]

Lovely man! Well deserved Anderson! ♥

[@davisfontanes]

GOD HE IS HOT AND I LOVE MADONNA

[@iacchavarria1992]

Such a smart guy. One of the people I admire most.

[@MsHyde1]

He has produced dozens of reports for CNN advocating for gay rights and raising awareness for discrimination and bullying. And he reached a huge straight audience with his diplomatic, non-aggressive way which is far more important than someone preaching to the choir or being antagonistic and overly aggressive about it like some activists are.

[@idanser6494]

The story that Anderson speak of about the little boy is far more important than the kiss. Grateful for true journalism & what Madonna & others do for human rights;) Thx GLAAD for this video.

[@MarkCassone]

We should all be thankful to all those who came before, that have made our lives easier because of their struggle. Erudite and passionate speech by Anderson Cooper.

[@derekstynes9631]

Great Speech!

[@M67125]

Anderson Cooper, a true talent and courageous brave man!!!

[@bankerguy66]

What a man with class! Well done Anderson.

[@RandomProductions106]

Oh Anderson :)

[@joshuadoroda3672]

This speech was moving and extremely true... I cant imagine the comments below... I don't want to even look at them.. But I think what we all need to do is (gay people too) learn empathy. Maybe I'm crazy but put yourself in each others shoes. Uneducated people never understanding gays.. Gay people living misunderstood all their lives.. Maybe the perspective is too advanced for a species such as ours. Educate, Empathies, Evolve.

[@markthompson8318]

I met Madonna in 1989 in West Hollywood and let me say she is still a class act! and she kissed me too! She has fought for the gay community for years and Madonna, THANK YOU! She really set the stage for Anderson Cooper and many of the rest of us to be who we are and OUT! Thank You Madonna and Thank you Anderson Cooper for moving foreard with the cause!

[@Nobodysbby]

I love Anderson Cooper! What a great speech!!!!!!

[@demanso1]

actually the gaga name was from freddie mercury and queen's song radio gaga.

[@clasesdepiano2012]

I have never heard of him until she interviewed Madonna on her W.E. promotional tour in late 2011, on his TV show, but he was very acurate to point out that Madonna has spread freedom of speech worldwide, like México, so i think he is very outstanding of international issues, as few americans

[@luke83rj]

Thank you, Anderson, you are my hero and surely that of many others.

[@luckysol7486]

GEMINI AND LEO ARE GREAT VIBES. MADONNA IS A LEO AND ANDERSON COOPER IS A GEMINI.

[@torontobrian]

Really fantastic speech Anderson!

[@abuelaandrea]

so happy for Anderson we need more people like him you both Madonna!!

[@linacya89]

She tried to block him but he could kiss her! That kiss must be a bigger award than Vito Russo Award for Cooper ;)

[@loloslife]

At least he came out, unlike the large amount of celebrities who never will.

[@di2743]

Anderson Cooper my most favorite person! He's an award 🏆

[@gregbrogan9061]

So humble...

[@JOHNOFFICIALMUSIC]

Anderson is so hot.

[@kidreall9186]

One of the best journalists on earth.

[@MsHyde1]

Saying you are proud of who you are has been a counter move to discrimination and the suggestion or claim that there is something wrong with being gay/black/a woman or whatever in every civil rights movement. As long as there are people correlating homosexuality with something negative, wrong, evil, and there are many people like that in the USA, that counter reaction makes perfect sense.

[@joseaod15]

I just love Anderson

[@Starkardur]

Really haven´t seen any of his reports advocating for gay rights? Raising awareness - so have thousands of others and actual grass root organizations that have been doing it for decades. So he has straight fans - its not because he´s gay. Activists are supposed to be aggressive - that is what activism is about. Madonna deserves this award more.

[@Trampadoo]

He has been out since highschool. When did you come out to the whole world and sacrificed part of your privacy and safety during travel? Oh right, you never had to. And what does the fact that he did all the above mentioned to do with his late public coming out? Are you saying because he thought it was none of the publics business the dozens of segments and reports advocating for gay rights were somehow magically not seen by the audience?

[@rebelblue]

Madonna 💖

[@shizkiz1]

Think of something you are proud of in your life that hurts no one - How would you like it if someone saw that as disgusting and insulted it thinking that their feelings of repulsion are justified because they thought so?

[@stefanmcr]

Why do these fans insist on comparing these VERY DIFFERENT ARTISTS....Gaga and Madonna....why cant both of them be heralded for their success and talents? I love them both and I find both of them to be very fascinating, very different women who made definitive contributions to the art of entertainment. :) They are both legends in their own respects. Please STOP THE SHIT and enjoy the music.

[@ornage1031]

what network is it on? ex: abc, CBS, etc

[@MsHyde1]

cont. 1: And yes, he has straight fans not because he is gay but because he is likable and good at his job, and in same sad cases despite being gay. He reaches the people that might be voting on gay rights issues (who are mainly straight) and brings those topics to their attention without turning them off with aggression, polemics and antagonism. What's your problem? AC is high-profile, more than most grass root orgs. In turn he sacrifices more of his privancy than any of those ppl ever will

[@MadameiMercyJeanX__]

*Yaay;Great Speech Of Both....So Much, MadameX & Anderson Cooper: Well Done And Deserve It 2("Congrats")!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! X3 X3

[@jacobkoslowsky7174]

Amazing

[@matt199s]

Why does this have to become another Lady Gaga vs Madonna battle? Why can't people leave that shit out. Both are great, but that is neither here nor there. This is about an amazing man, Andrerson Cooper. Lets leave it like that.

[@bangmeister]

You are right. Pride is taking pleasure in your achievements. There is no achievement in being gay nor being straight; you were born that way. He could have said that he felt privileged but that wouldn't make sense either

[@merboy68]

Pride: (praid) 1. A sense of one's own proper dignity or value; self-respect 2. Pleasure or satisfaction taken in an achievement , possession, or association Pick one both apply and like others have already pointed out it also means that in spite of all of the negative associations some people make or imply about being gay we are NOT ashamed .... we are proud to be and will not be defined by defamation.

[@arturpel]

I don't find what to admire about Anderson Cooper, I always wonder what would have been his story if he had come out at the beginning of his career

[@MsHyde1]

Why am I self-hating? Making assumptions again? I'm not even gay. And yes, many prominent gays are in the entertainment industry and they push stereotypes. That is why you should be happy that popular men like Cooper are not fitting into that stereotype and are instead representative of a large percentage of gay men who are not really distinguishable from your average straight guy. Didn't you ask for a broader spectrum of the gay community. There you got it and you are still complaining.

[@willgaukler8979]

Bravely Forward....

[@jamesaus10]

Why does it always have to become a Madonna Vs. Gaga comment war? Why can't we comment on the meaningful purpose of the Glaad Awards and support those who are standing up for the rights of the LGBT community? What's more important, who the queen of pop is or the rights and adversities of LGBTQ?

[@luceean]

See if you knew ANYTHING about VITO you would know he was OUT and VERY PROUD of it! I'm not saying he would go to every interview and say 'hey, I'm gay and I'm here to interview you' What I'm saying he should be out and out DOING something to forward the cause. He has not done that. He is an ok reporter the only reason people like you like him is bc he is 'cute'.

[@fellinisivan]

This "spectacle" is so important because many human beings have suffer and continue to suffer the result of a narrow minded religious establishment. Kids all over the world have committed suicide because they were homosexuals or were believed to be so. But you want to be left alone! You don't want to hear about it! Well, too bad, because you will continue to.

[@MsHyde1]

I bet he will still be hot when he is 80. You know, the Paul Newman type? ;) Wonderful speech and so great to hear him mentioning his partner.

[@Earth098]

We enjoy this small freedom because of the platform created by our past generations. Now it's our turn. Because homophobia is still badly prevail in every corner of the society.

[@AntajuanGrady]

So true. I was born in 1991 and I know that even with a lot of changes that occurred since my birth that the past 5 yrs. are way more accepting of gays than the past 15 or 20 yrs.

[@christopherbirtwistle-smit9717]

fucking awesome he is a man to aspire to

[@justinsane6856]

Thanks Madonna & Thank You Anderson!!!

[@Erik-sb8ec]

I am straight... But good for Anderson

[@xsxbetoxsx]

Is not the purpose of religion making us better people? So, as Madonna said: Why people justify his anger and hate based on religion? If your religion make you hate people, I think the hell will be your destiny

[@MatheusMafra7]

This video will help me wake up tomorrow. Thank you.

[@MrLuis12121212]

he forgot to say that thank to his parent been streak he is here today.

[@sonicase]

"i just kissed madonna" then tries to wipe his mouth off for 30 seconds lol

[@meco4068]

YASSS, being LGBTQ+ is a blessing!

[@88Daka]

Lucky Anderson :D

[@TheLisamariepresleyf]

"I kissed Madonna" LOLOLOLOL xDDD ♥ ♥ ♥

[@MadonnaFanMexican]

Another kiss! List: Various Madonna's ex/dancers Nicki Minaj Britney Christina Anderson Cooper and...?

[@ic3manx1]

HI CJ ANDERSON COOPER

[@shizkiz1]

I can tell you are a civilized person and I agree that people's sexual business (gay/straight) should stay in the privacy of people's bedroom - but why do you oppose gay marriage?

[@MadonnaFierce]

It's wrong to be stupid, but hey, more power to you!

[@TIZNYC]

so spot on!

[@ZdrohceChordz]

yay!

[@marcosamn6617]

Gay de verdade beijou a Madonna e limpou a boca

[@Starkardur]

Please. Quirky side. You are the one being self hating. I am tolerant and acceptance of all kinds of people doesn´t matter if they are straight, bi, trans, pan, gay or whatever but GLAAD themselves push stereotypes in the foreground. I just don´t see what makes Anderson Cooper a proper recipient of this award. The only time I have seen him talk about gay issues is in pop culture references and we have enough of those.

[@Trampadoo]

Not that hard to know more than you, Troll 'I don't care so I watch and comment'. XD

[@Hollywoodsteve]

Well put!

[@arie996]

I loves the speach. I just do not understand one thing about gay people. Why are they proud to be gay? I am not proud to be heterosexual. What's about the pride? It seems like being gay is better than being straight!

[@VanguardSupreme]

I think the idea is of being proud of who they are, sexuality and all, in a culture that would look down on them for their homosexuality, not so much that their sexuality is itself a source of pride. But the way people use language, that particular message can get muddled a bit.

[@Starkardur]

Why is Anderson Cooper getting an Award? May I ask? What has he done for gay rights?

[@MsHyde1]

Yepp.

[@madilito]

long live the queen of pop..madonna

[@NewWaveEnthusiast]

He is so cute!

[@shizkiz1]

I know what you mean but I think 'Smiling Bob' seemed you imply that he thinks being gay is somehow negative and that he can't imagine being gay just because he himself isn't - so I just said what I said as a way to bombard him with evidence that he can look up and understand what he said was wrong/pointless.

[@ClaudiaSilva-uj4vf]

madonna is huge

[@Trampadoo]

You know what's truely scary? Your spelling. How did you go from kissing a woman to kissing a dog or bear? Animals can't consent. Neither can children. That's why having sexual relations with them is illegal. You just watched the video and wrote two comments. I guess that show how much you don't care, eh?

[@GianniStella]

he's got it

[@alecnygard1820]

Anderson Is like really HOT for his age! :P

[@elsoda]

safire..what is it about him? is he gay? i dont know anothing about it.

[@PhantomLyric]

Speech aside, Um... that was an awkward kiss. She looked like "WTF?"

[@Chimero100]

lol i'm gay but shit, i'd die to kiss madonna. they're both so adorable.

[@armordragon4242]

It must hurt to not know God loves you and wants you to stray away from sin.