Newly Expanded Elton John Impact Awards Honoring LGBTQ Trailblazers and Allies Unveiled: Recipients Include Chappell Roan, Laverne Cox, Melissa Etheridge
The Elton John Impact Awards have been expanded to honor more LGBTQ+ trailblazers and allies. The awards will launch on June 1 as a podcast series and special airing on iHeartRadio stations. Notable recipients include Chappell Roan, Laverne Cox, and Melissa Etheridge, among others.
- ▪The Elton John Impact Awards recognize influential members of the LGBTQ+ community and prominent allies.
- ▪The awards will be presented in a podcast series and special airing on iHeartRadio PRIDE stations.
- ▪This year's honorees include Jonathan Bailey, Laverne Cox, and Billie Jean King.
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Home Digital News May 18, 2026 6:00am PT Newly Expanded Elton John Impact Awards Honoring LGBTQ Trailblazers and Allies Unveiled: Recipients Include Chappell Roan, Laverne Cox, Melissa Etheridge Awards to launch June 1 as podcast series and special airing on iHeartRadio stations By Todd Spangler Plus Icon Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor xpangler Latest Newly Expanded Elton John Impact Awards Honoring LGBTQ Trailblazers and Allies Unveiled: Recipients Include Chappell Roan, Laverne Cox, Melissa Etheridge 36 minutes ago Donald Trump as James Bond? White House Posts Image of President as Gun-Wielding 007 1 day ago ESPN’s Mina Kimes Wins ‘Celebrity Jeopardy! All-Stars’ Final, Landing $1 Million for Her Chosen Charity 2 days ago See All Getty Images Music icon Elton John already had an award…
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