iHeartMedia and P&G have announced the return of Can’t Cancel Pride for 2024, a significant event that celebrates the LGBTQ+ community and its allies.
The event will feature special appearances from various members and advocates of the LGBTQ+ community, including Alan Cumming, Joel Kim Booster, Brandi Carlile, Catherine Shepherd, Brian Michael Smith, Brothers Osborne, Bruno Alcantara, Chappell Roan, Eddie Ndopu, Jazz Jennings, Jennifer Hudson, Jodie Sweetin, Kevin McHale, Paris Hilton, Priyanka from “We’re Here,” Quinn Christopherson, Sherry Cola, Tan France, Karamo Brown, and Tori Kay.
Honoring Billy Porter and Celebrating Music’s Impact
This year’s event will honor Billy Porter, the recipient of the Elton John Impact Award. Porter is recognized for his advocacy for marginalized communities, LGBTQ+ rights, racial justice, and gender equity.
The event will be hosted from the iHeartRadio Theater in Los Angeles and other remote locations across the country on June 12.
Performances by Notable Artists
Can’t Cancel Pride 2024 will feature performances by notable artists such as:
- Billy Porter: Honored with the Elton John Impact Award, he will also host the event.
- Allison Russell: Performing her heartfelt track, “You’re Not Alone.”
- Ben Platt: Debuting a new original love song dedicated to his fiancé Noah Gavin, titled “Cherry on Top.”
- David Archuleta: Performing “Hell Together,” inspired by his mother’s support.
- Meghan Trainor: Collaborating with the Gay Mens’ Chorus of Los Angeles on her new single “I Wanna Thank Me.”
- Melissa Etheridge: Joined by a surprise guest to perform her 1993 hit “I’m The Only One.”
- Orville Peck: Singing his breakout cover, “Cowboys Are Frequently Secretly Fond of Each Other.”
- RAYE: Performing her new summer hit “Genesis.”
- Victoria Monét: Delivering an electrifying performance of her hit single “On My Mama.”
Broadcast and Streaming Details
Fans can tune in to the one-hour benefit special on June 12 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. The event will be available on iHeartRadio’s YouTube and Facebook pages, Hulu, Revry, and The Advocate Channel. The special will also be available for streaming throughout Pride Month.
Supporting LGBTQ+ Organizations
Can’t Cancel Pride 2024 will provide visibility and funding for six significant LGBTQ+ organizations:
- CenterLink
- GLAAD
- National Black Justice Coalition
- Outright International
- The Trevor Project
- SAGE
These organizations continue to perform transformative work in support of the LGBTQ+ community.
History and Impact of Can’t Cancel Pride
Created during the COVID-19 pandemic, Can’t Cancel Pride emerged when many Pride events were canceled, limiting visibility and fundraising for
