The concert, which will be hosted by Madonna, is due to take place on June 1 in Twickenham at the stadium and the channel has confirmed plans to show it live at 10.50pm, but will rename the show 'Beyoncé & Friends Live at Twickenham,' for television purposes.

Beyoncé was announced as the 'Sound of Change' gig's headliner, but other acts will also perform including Jennifer Lopez, Florence + The Machine and Ellie Goulding. Haim, John Legend, Iggy Azalea, Timbaland, Rita Ora and Laura Pausini will also play live on the night.

The Sound of Change Live will aim to bring women's and girls' rights to the stage and the organisation (Chime For Change) fights for education, health and justice for women around the globe.

This year's ceremony is due to take place in London on June 26 and the 'Paradise' group will be honoured.

They will pick up the Royal Albert Hall Best British Act gong at the event - something which Chris Martin said the band will take great pride in. He said in a statement:

"It means a huge amount to us to be named 'Best British Act' by Nordoff Robbins at the 2013 O2 Silver Clef Awards. Nordoff Robbins is an organisation that lies very close to our hearts. They provide life-changing music therapy for thousands of people each year and we're humbled to collect this award in their honour."

Ten awards will be given out on the night, including one to Labrinth entitled the American Express Innovation Award.

In March, GLAAD announced that Lambert would receive the Davidson/Valentini Award and cited the singer’s “continued success as one of the world’s best-selling pop stars shows LGBT people that they can be themselves and make it in a mainstream industry that many feel unfairly rejects them.

“Adam is fearless on stage and astonishes audiences in every country he performs in.”

Lambert took to Twitter after the ceremony - which was held at the Hilton Hotel in San Francisco - to thank the organisation for their continued support:

"Thank you @GLAAD for honoring me at the #glaadwards. Text GLAAD to 80888 to donate $10 to support GLAAD's work (sic)."

The 31-year-old star also posted a photo with his mother at the awards do, with the accompanying caption: "Mom and I at the #glaadawards both rockin Alexander McQueen on the carpet (sic)."

The annual ceremony pays tribute to the most outstanding images of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community.

Spice Girls star Mel B presented Lambert with his award, and posted her excitement on Twitter ahead of the event.

She said: "Going to the #glaadawards in SF tonight!!!  Can't wait :) @glaad http://glaad.org/mediaawards," before later tweeting: "Can't wait for Mother's Day tomoz,today San Fran with @adamlambert then tomoz LA with my kiddies and hubby!! The perfect weekend (sic)."

The competition was announced via GLAAD's official Twitter page last night (May 2) and followers can enter here by making a donation to the cause. $10 will get fans one entry to the contest, $25 will allow three entries and $45 is the cost of six.

A message on the site explains: "One lucky winner and a guest will receive the ultimate VIP treatment at the GLAAD Media Awards. The winner and a guest will be flown to San Francisco for a two night stay in one of the city's finest hotels. Once at the GLAAD Media Awards, the winner will walk the red carpet, attend a celebrity VIP reception, and get to see Adam Lambert accept the Davidson/Valentini Award."

The winner will be chosen and revealed on May 8 ahead of the ceremony, which is due to take place on May 11 at the Hilton San Francisco in Union Square.

The award that will be given to the 'Trespassing' superstar is "presented to an out LGBT media professional who has made a significant difference in promoting equality for the LGBT community" and GLAAD "amplifies the voice of the LGBT community by empowering real people to share their stories, holding the media accountable for the words and images they present, and helping grassroots organizations communicate effectively."

GLAAD also ensures "that the stories of LGBT people are heard through the media," and "promotes understanding, increases acceptance, and advances equality."

Watch Lambert's recent performance of 'Mad World' on 'Chinese Idol' here:

The 'Yoü and I' hitmaker has often spoken out about bullying, equality and sexuality and has now announced the creation of a brand new organisation that will aim to promote "bravery, love and acceptance". 

Tweeting about the exciting news last night, November 2, Gaga told her fans: "I'm proud to announce: My mommy + I have created "The Born This Way Foundation" A place for Braver, Love, Acceptance."

She has also set up a website for the foundation, which explains that it wll officially launch in 2012 and a message on the site reads:

"This way, towards bravery where youth are empowered. This way, towards acceptance where humanity is embraced. This way, towards love where individuality is encouraged."

Watch the superstar talk about issues close to her heart both on stage and at a special rally here: