Elton John Impact Awards to Honor Jonathan Bailey, Chappell Roan With Inaugural Podcast Special
Elton John is launching the Elton John Impact Awards podcast to honor prominent LGBTQ+ figures in entertainment. The inaugural episode will feature Jonathan Bailey, Chappell Roan, and others, with conversations hosted by Billy Porter and Elvis Duran. The awards aim to recognize contributions to LGBTQ+ culture and support related organizations through grants.
- ▪The Elton John Impact Awards podcast will launch on June 1 for Pride season.
- ▪Honorees include Jonathan Bailey, Chappell Roan, Laverne Cox, Orville Peck, Melissa Etheridge, and Billie Jean King.
- ▪The podcast will feature candid conversations and will be available on iHeartRadio Pride stations and all podcast platforms.
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Home > Industry News > Awards Elton John Impact Awards to Honor Jonathan Bailey, Chappell Roan With Inaugural Podcast Special Hosted by Billy Porter and Elvis Duran, the iHeartMedia co-production will also honor Laverne Cox, Melissa Etheridge, Billie Jean King and Orville Peck Benjamin Lindsay May 18, 2026 @ 6:00 AM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email Jonathan Bailey and Chappell Roan (Getty Images) Elton John is launching a special podcast series with iHeartMedia to recognize the most prominent LGBTQ+ voices in entertainment today, the media company announced Monday.
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