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Legendary performer Cher was joined by a room full of big name celebs including Betty White, Ellen DeGeneres, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Joshua Jackson, Kim Wayans, Sara Gilbert and Jason Mraz joined the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) at the 23^rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles!

The GLAAD Media Awards recognize and honor media for their fair, accurate and inclusive representations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community and the issues that affect their lives.  The GLAAD Media Awards also fund GLAAD’s work to amplify stories of LGBT people and issues that build support for equality.

Cher surprised her son, Chaz Bono, by joining Bono’s stepmother, Rep. Mary Bono Mack, in presenting him with the Stephen F. Kolzak Award.  The special honor is presented to an openly LGBT media professional who has made a significant difference in promoting equality.

In her remarks, Cher praised her son, “I’m here because Chaz has the most courage of almost anyone I know.”

Read more of her remarks and watch the emotional video of Cher presenting Chaz Bono with the Stephen F. Kolzak Award at the 23rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards…after the jump!

It’s only been one day since Betty White jumped on the social networking bandwagon – and she already has over 150 thousand followers!

The Golden Girl pulled a Beyonce and Madonna, joining Twitter to promote her newest venture, her new NBC show, “Betty White’s Off Their Rockers.”  She even poked some fun at “American Idol” host Ryan Seacrest:

Get ready to laugh with “Betty White’s Off Their Rockers” tonight at 8pm!

Are you following Betty?  Check her out on Twitter!

Looking for your new favorite television show? You’re in luck!

On Monday (March 21) TV Land announced that the network is moving forward with three sitcoms – two new series and a renewal for “Retired at 35.” These sitcoms will join the successful sitcom starring Betty White “Hot in Cleveleand,” which is now up to a 24 episode order for season three.

The first of TV Land’s newest shows marks the television return of “The Nanny’s” Fran Drescher, who will star alongside John Michael Higgins (“Best in Show”), Tichina Arnold (“Everybody Hates Chris”) and Rita Moreno (“West Side Story”) in “Happily Divorced.”

Following Drescher’s new sitcom is “The Exes” (working title) starring Donald Faison (“Scrubs”) , Wayne Knight (“Seinfeld,” “Hot in Cleveland”), David Alan Basche (“Law and Order,” “The Starter Wife”) and Kristen Johnston (“3rd Rock from the Sun”). The sitcom is anticipated to premiere on June 15.

Additionally, TV Land has renewed its hit sitcom “Retired at 35” starring George Segal, Jessica Walter and Johnathan McClain for a second season, which is scheduled to premiere along with “The Exes” in winter.

So far “Happily Divorced,” “The Exes,” and “Retired at 35” have all been picked up for 10 episodes each.

MJ can’t wait to check out some of these hilarious sitcoms!

Which of TV Land’s newest shows appeal to you?

Pop Princess Britney Spears does not do interviews (okay, rarely!) but she just sat down with OUT Magazine for a Q&A that is surprisingly insightful!

Dig in, pop stars…

How did you spend the first big check you received?
On a bright white Mercedes convertible.

When was the first time you saw a Britney Spears drag queen?
In New Orleans singing “Slave 4 U.” I almost died!

When you were starting out, whose career did you want to mold yours after?
Madonna. No question. She is an amazing entertainer. Besides Madonna, I also admire Sarah Jessica Parker’s career and her shoe collection.

Are there any of your songs that you wish you hadn’t recorded/you don’t really love?
No. All of my songs are f–ing amazing.

My idea of hell is…
Being on a diet.

My idea of heaven is…
A trip with my kids.

If you hadn’t become a superstar, what career do you think you would have chosen?
I was in seventh grade and it was career day and I remember thinking that I wanted to be an entertainment lawyer. I always knew I would be in this business somehow. I think this path worked out way better.

What is the best advice you’ve gotten and who was it from?

My mom said when you have a bad day, eat ice cream. That’s the best advice

Proving that age is no handicap, 89-year-old Betty White won big at last night’s 17th Annual Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards Show in Los Angeles.

Beating out the likes of Tina Fey and Jane Lynch, everyone’s favorite “Golden Girl” won Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series for her role in TV Land’s critically-acclaimed hit “Hot in Cleveland.” In the show, Betty plays the part of a sassy, opinionated residential caretaker to perfection.

“This [is] the biggest surprise I’ve ever had in this business,” White told the audience who rose to their feet in her honor. Betty jokingly said in her speech, “You didn’t applaud when I turned 40!”

We think Betty’s win is a positive step towards eliminating ageism in Hollywood. She proves that there is a place for older actresses among all the young, fresh faces.

Just one year shy of 90, Betty White continues to be an inspiration to all. Do you think Betty’s win will leave the spotlight on more mature actresses?

PHOTO: Rene Macura

Betty White is the little engine that could!

The queen of last year’s Super Bowl advertising kicked off the recruiting for this year’s contestants in the Doritos and Pepsi MAX “Crash The Super Bowl” contest. Now in its fifth year, the contest will offer six 30-second Super Bowl ad spots for consumer-created commercials.

An ad contract and a $5 million payout is on the line for the ad that sweeps the top three rankings of the USA TODAY Ad Meter.

Insane!

With Betty White’s name attached, we’re sure this will be a hoot hit.

And on top of all of Betty’s other duties, she also lent her charming personality for a hilarious HoodieBuddie.com commercial:

PHOTO: Amanda Schwab/StarPix

It may just be part of growing up in the spotlight, but 16-year-old actor Mark Indelicato went from ugly to hot really freakin’ quick!

From “Ugly Betty” to “Hot In Cleveland,” that is!

Indelicato‘s newest role is an obsessed fan of Victoria Chase (Wendy Malick), and he is currently shooting in Los Angeles with 2010 comedic fameball superstar, Betty White.

On his official blog, he wrote, “Just started work on Hot In Cleveland which I will be guest starring on! Everyone has been so great so far, and Betty White is a true genius…as I already suspected and knew.” He added, “This is only my second time working in front of a live audience (the first was The Suite Life hahahaha) so that’s going to be a new experience for me! It’s kind of like working live theatre but with cameras involved.”

Sounds like fun! MJ can’t wait to see Marky in his “hot” new role!