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The NewNowNext-Awards is an American annual entertainment awards show, presented by the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender-themed channel Logo TV. Launched in 2008, awards are presented both for LGBT-specific and general interest achievements in entertainment and pop culture.
The nominees were announced by Cazwell and Amanda Lepore. Hosts were Candis Cayne and Colman Domingo. Music acts were The Cliks, Dangerous Muse, Cyndi Lauper, and Lady Gaga (making her TV debut).
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The 2009 awards show was hosted by RuPaul on May 21 at the Hiro Ballroom at the Maritime Hotel in NYC. The show aired on LOGO on June 13. The "Always Next, Forever Now Award" was presented to Britney Spears. Performers included Morningwood, Storm Lee, The Fire and Reason, and The Paradiso Girls.
The 2010 NewNowNext Awards were held in Los Angeles and premiered on June 17, 2010 on Logo. Niecy Nash and Cheyenne Jackson co-hosted the awards show.
The 2011 NewNowNext Awards were presented on April 7, 2011 and were hosted by James Van Der Beek. The awards telecast premiered on Logo on April 11. [1]
Winners designated in bold
Brink of Fame Actor:
#zOMG Internet Award
TV You Betta Watch
Best New Indulgence
Most Addictive Reality Star
'Cause You're Hot
Next Must-See Movie
Brink of Fame Music Artist
Always Next, Forever Now Award: Lady Gaga
Next Mega Star
Brink-of-Fame: Music Artist
Most Addictive Reality Star
Cause You're Hot
Beyond Style Award
Best New Indulgence
Next Must-See Movie
TV You Betta Watch
Superfan Site Award
Next Mega-Star
Next Must-See Movie
TV You Betta Watch
Most Addictive Reality Star
Best New Indulgence
Beyond Style
Cause You’re Hot
Superfan Site
That's My Jam
Coolest Cameo
Host with the Most
Foreign Import of the Year
Hottest, Sexiest Ink
Best New Do
Most Innovative Charity of the Year
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