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NewNowNext Awards fashion wrap-up

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Grace Chu

The inaugural NewNowNext Awards show was a relatively informal and somewhat irreverent affair, much like what the MTV Music Video Awards show was to the Grammy Awards before the MTV Awards show itself morphed into an industry circle jerk a pop culture institution. Until the fledgling NewNowNext Awards show inevitably evolves into an impenetrable dynasty where Cirque du Soleil performs above a tuxedoed audience of thousands, Julie Goldman gives shout-outs to Cristal instead of Bud Light, and the hoi polloi must bribe a bouncer named Rolf just to get a peek past the velvet rope, you can catch its humble beginnings in its entirety here.

Now, what would an awards show – especially a gay awards show — be without some commentary on fashion?

The pre-show included a brief run-down of what people were wearing by host Gloria Bigelow. First, let’s take a gander at gay it-boy Christian Siriano, purveyor of the post-mullet. After going through a short list of gay fashion “don’ts,” which included boys in leggings (especially horrid if your thighs have more meat than a No. 2 pencil, apparently), Mr. Siriano announced that the new trend for this season is satin, pointing gleefully at his own blindingly reflective satin shirt, of course.

Since there is an unspoken rule that one is never to wear an outfit worn to an awards show more than once, what is poor Christian supposed to do with that shirt after the show? No worries. I think I may have a utilitarian purpose for the shirt. If you place that shirt in a satellite dish, it can serve as a solar reflector. You can use it to roast hot dogs or just to burn shit for fun. Now, that’s hot — really hot.

The Dazzle Dancers, whose purpose was to make everyone else look fashionable, appears to have worn the scraps that remained of Beyonce’s 2007 Golden Globes dress after said dress was fed to a pack of pit bulls.

Real life blowup doll Tila Tequila wasn't able to accept the Most Guiltiest Pleasure Award in person, so the presenters brought in a body double to accept the award on her behalf. Despite being a spitting image of Tila Tequila, her Doppelganger wasn’t as convincing in the fashion department. For one, the outfit borders on demure. Usually, Tila is a walking wardrobe malfunction. The stylist definitely missed the mark on this one.

Meanwhile, the originator of the wardrobe malfunction, Janet Jackson, looked bright, sharp and classy, like a glowing candy cane.

And taking a cue from Tila Tequila's dancing style, Cyndi Lauper began her performance on her knees and ended up on her back. As she was riding her imaginary upside down stationary bicycle, the audience was able to catch a glimpse of her unorthodox choice in shoes. Cyndi, we love you, but the jury is still out on that one.

The always hilarious Julie Goldman accepted the award for the Brink of Fame: Comic award, and as noted above, she gave a shout-out to Bud Light - but did so while dressed as Sam Adams.

Michelle Paradise of Exes & Ohs was looking especially dapper.

I want to steal that jacket and that belt. (I would like to steal the girl too, but that’s called “kidnapping,” which carries a prison sentence. Since I am not a 1970s Pam Grier character and wouldn’t survive thirty seconds in the slammer, I think I will simply admire from afar.)

Oh, and we all know these two girls below, otherwise known as Hottie No. 3 and Hottie No. 4.

On the right, Bridget McManus is wearing a beautiful dress by designer Sue Wong. On the left, Jill Bennett is wearing a beautiful dress called Bridget McManus.

Until next year!

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    • Submitted by
    Grace Chu
    on June 9, 2008 - 5:00pm.
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    Charlie's picture

    Hottie No. 3 and Hottie No. 4...

    Submitted by
    Charlie (75 posts)
    on June 9, 2008 - 5:15pm.

    those two again...just kidding! love them!

    "Jill Bennett is wearing a beautiful dress called Bridget McManus." Lol!

    i don't want to comment on the show itself, it kinda makes me angry. So i'll give props to the ladies of 3Way and to the AE stars, we only watched it to see what you would do... and you definitely didn't disapoint :D

    Gaby's picture

    Here here

    Submitted by
    Gaby (355 posts)
    on June 9, 2008 - 9:25pm.
    I only watched it to see the 3way/AE ladies and they DIDN´T DISSAPOINT AT ALL.
    tellofilms 's picture

    Why did the show make you angry?

    Submitted by
    tellofilms (137 posts)
    on June 10, 2008 - 7:36am.

    I didn't watch it but I'm curious what happened (or didn't happen) that upset you? 

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    Charlie's picture

    ...

    Submitted by
    Charlie (75 posts)
    on June 10, 2008 - 9:57am.

    the show itself was ok, i just didn't like how the winners were chosen... i presumed it was down to viewers votes, hence the online voting; but it must be political, due to there being two sets of winners for each category...


    Cause You're Hot winners - Tina Fey (Nexty),
    Jill Bennett (Audience Choice)


    Most Guiltiest Pleasure winners - A Shot At Love With Tila Tequila (Nexty),
    3way (Audience Choice)

    Brink of Fame: Comic winners - Julie Goldman (Nexty),
    Bridget McManus (Audience Choice)

    tellofilms 's picture

    frustraiting...

    Submitted by
    tellofilms (137 posts)
    on June 10, 2008 - 11:06am.

    Did they call out the audience choice winners too? Or is that just posted on line. I agree it seems very suspect when you have two winners for an award- especially since they had an audience vote. Why do that if you're not going to recognize them as the winners. I feel kinda used.

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    Carli's picture

    Bridget, Jill and Michelle Paradise all look amazing

    Submitted by
    Carli (46 posts)
    on June 9, 2008 - 5:18pm.
    I love Bridget's dress...although I'm pretty sure she would look gorgeous in a rag.
    #1Crush's picture

    I second that! Well the

    Submitted by
    #1Crush (60 posts)
    on June 9, 2008 - 5:32pm.

    I second that! Well the award show was a little disappointing but the ladies sure didnt disappoint us! YAY.

    I love Jill's dress. She looks really pretty wearing that. If only Bridget's dress was a little shorter it would look more fabulous. ='))

    Nelfy's picture

    bridget and jill, sitting in a tree...

    Submitted by
    Nelfy (446 posts)
    on June 9, 2008 - 5:37pm.

    I really, really liked bridget's dress!! really beautiful and she looked amazing. obviously, jill looked real good as well! just one quick question: why were they making out like crazy on the show?? not that I minded or anything... but was it for real or just for show???

    michelle paradise looked great as well, she's always kinda shy and humble and that just makes her that much cuter! I would love to steal her too *startsdreaming* - no, just kidding, but I can't wait for season two of exes & ohs!!

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    Arielle's picture

    Unfortunately..

    Submitted by
    Arielle (27 posts)
    on June 9, 2008 - 6:36pm.

    I mean, I'd have to say, yes, it was a joke for the show. Furthermore, bridget was up for a comedy award so she was being quite comedic with jill. But let's be honest, none of us want to accept that as a joke! hahah

     MCBENNETT!!!

    Clara's picture

    !!

    Submitted by
    Clara (878 posts)
    on June 10, 2008 - 8:59pm.

    where can i see it? :P..

     

    .. oh wait, i did the better thing and thought to youtube search before posing only, youtube keeps stopping after 2 seconds.. argh!!! 

    Hannah's picture

    This Made My Day

    Submitted by
    Hannah (290 posts)
    on June 9, 2008 - 6:31pm.

    "And taking a cue from Tila Tequila's dancing style, Cyndi Lauper began her performance on her knees and ended up on her back"

    Bwahahahahahahaha!  

    Jessie a.k.a BitterSweetcoffee's picture

    RE :Unfortunately

    Submitted by
    Jessie a.k.a Bi... (154 posts)
    on June 9, 2008 - 7:15pm.

     

     I second the Brill kiss!

    Even if "Brill" kiss is a  joke, but yeeaaah it was fun watching comedic Miss Bridget McManus :)

    good show.

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    shortypants's picture

    The Cliks>>

    Submitted by
    shortypants (501 posts)
    on June 9, 2008 - 7:56pm.

     

    The sole reason I turned in to the show was to see The Cliks.  They had an excellent show and the entire band was lookin' foine (Lucas was esp. dapper)!  Where are those pics?

    Wrecker's picture

    I love Cyndiii

    Submitted by
    Wrecker (130 posts)
    on June 9, 2008 - 8:14pm.

    I tuned in for all the women.... Plus Kelly.

    I thought Cyndi was awesoooooome.

     

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    AMN's picture

    Michelle Paradise

    Submitted by
    AMN (239 posts)
    on June 9, 2008 - 8:54pm.

    I absolutely loved her outfit.  She looked awesome.  As for Hottie 3 and 4, I don't think anything has to be said about them.....other than they looked smoking hot.

    Any road is a good road when you don't know where you're going.

    imthey's picture

    Congrats...

    Submitted by
    imthey (562 posts)
    on June 9, 2008 - 9:48pm.

    Congrats to all of our AfterEllen ladies for their nominations and to everyone that was a "audience choice" winner... a special shout out-very deserved!

    I'm with everyone else on the fact that our Hottie's 3/4 (though they'll always be 1/2 in my book) looked absolutely fantastic and they did a great job with their part of the show!

    I loved the Bridget/Jill snog... no matter the context, Bridget and Jill kissing is only ever HOT!

    As I currently do not have my TV set up, I was unable to watch the show, but caught the best parts via LOGO online, and by best parts, I of course mean anything that had to do with AfterEllen/3Way/Dantes Cove/Exes and Ohs... well you get it, anything with any of the ladies who appear on or have appeared on AfterEllen!

    Again congrats to all!  

    (Self Appointed) "#1 Bridget McManus Fan"

    I M THEY ("Think Sideways")

    Jenn's picture

    Brill Kiss?

    Submitted by
    Jenn (86 posts)
    on June 10, 2008 - 12:26am.

    BRILL KISS?! I missed it?! AH!!!

    Is there a video we can find on the net? Lol.

    <3 Bridget's picture

    Yes, there was a Brill kiss

    Submitted by
    <3 Bridget (13 posts)
    on June 10, 2008 - 1:52am.

    Yes, there was a Brill kiss.

     Just search Bridget & Jill kiss in the youtube search engine... very simple lol.

    Grace Chu's picture

    Yes, and someone

    Submitted by
    Grace Chu (133 posts)
    on June 10, 2008 - 7:09am.

    Yes, and someone screen-capped it here:

    http://www.afterellen.com/node/33045#comment-518899

    And just for the hell of it, here's another screen cap:

     

     

    And here are the shoes I was talking about in my post (and they're growing on me):

    (My graphics were replaced with higher quality images available to the editors, but I thought you all would like to see a couple of the fun ones I originally had.)

    ---------------------------

    http://www.gracethespot.com 

    Pyewacket's picture

    Thanks for the added screencaps!

    Submitted by
    Pyewacket (1819 posts)
    on June 10, 2008 - 10:21am.

    Now your jokes in the piece make better sense with these screencaps! Much appreciated! :)

     

    candykins's picture

    Grace The Spot

    Submitted by
    candykins (103 posts)
    on June 10, 2008 - 10:36pm.

    Hello Grace Chu from Grace the Spot (www.gracethespot.com)! I'm happy to see that I'll get to read more of your articles and posts. I hope this means you'll now be a regular contributor to AfterEllen.

    Thanks for the picture of Cyndi Lauper's shoes. Makes more sense now.

    chismes's picture

    Hottayyss.

    Submitted by
    chismes (133 posts)
    on June 10, 2008 - 1:45am.
    Michelle, Bridget, and Jill looked freaking amazingg (:

     

     

    Effie Fernandes's picture

    Amazing JILL, JENNIFER & BRIDGET '

    Submitted by
    Effie Fernandes (89 posts)
    on June 10, 2008 - 5:45am.

    Love Effie Ferns! Love 1 and let love

    Kisses!!@@

    Yes, Jennifer is looking so attractive and the Suit and stylish jean pant with black belt really suits on her waist and Jill you are fantastic actress and what to say about the little Bridget MacManus I can’ sleep without looking her picture single day looking different with those newest dresses congratulations for selecting those pretty dresses. Laugh out loud.
    Tscgrad06's picture

    Tila Tequila

    Submitted by
    Tscgrad06 (92 posts)
    on June 10, 2008 - 12:36pm.
    Really? That show is someone's guilty pleasure? Really? Enough for that train wreck to win an award? Wow, I was hoping the offensive show only had 13 year old boys as viewers and would actually get canceled... but okay. TsC
    &lt;3 Bridget's picture

    I'm not gonna lie...

    Submitted by
    <3 Bridget (13 posts)
    on June 10, 2008 - 2:21pm.

    I'm one of those people who's guilty pleasure is A Shot at Love... not more then 3way, because I voted for that about a dozen times... but I do watch it, along with my girlfriend x]

    -- I watch it mostly for Brittany though. Mmmm.

    Acidian's picture

    Yay

    Submitted by
    Acidian (85 posts)
    on June 10, 2008 - 3:19pm.

    Thanks for letting us foreign viewers watch it too through the newnownextawards.com website.

    Really liked The Clicks (will definately check them out) also got a taste of Lady GaGa who is going to be performing live here in Malta in less than a month (together with One Republic, Enrique Iglesias, The Kooks and N.E.R.D.) at the Isle of MTV Malta special 2008. Still decidin whether to go. I'll probably go cause it's free.

    Anyway, great show. The Brill kiss was a good addition to the enterrtainment. :p

    I'm so glad Logo and AE exist in moments like these.

    Jennyfer's picture

    Bridget, Jill and Michelle so gorgeous

    Submitted by
    Jennyfer (139 posts)
    on June 10, 2008 - 5:27pm.

    I like very much Michelle's style. Dresses are absolutely sublime. Bridget and Jill are of a glittering beauty, it's simply splendid. One of my colors preferred is turquoise well it's that of the happiness wouahhhhhhh

    Thank you so much.

    Kisses.

    Jennyfer from Paris.

    voy_your's picture

    Question about the awards

    Submitted by
    voy_your (22 posts)
    on June 10, 2008 - 10:57pm.
    Does anyone think Julie was a bit pissed about the Updyke joke? I couldn't tell. She has an off the hook sense of humor, but I couldn't tell. I asked her at myspace, but no response.....anyone? Just curious. Dreamin is oxygen
    Cantell's picture

    AE Next Top Writer

    Submitted by
    Cantell (121 posts)
    on June 11, 2008 - 2:36pm.

    One more contributing writer with an enjoyable sense of humour.

    Looking forward to reading you. Meanwhile I'm gonna catch up with your site's old entries and subscribe to the feeds :)

    Lizzy's picture

    There was more than 1 J/B

    Submitted by
    Lizzy (40 posts)
    on July 16, 2008 - 9:53am.
    There was more than 1 J/B kiss - watch the part where they're announcing that Julie has won the award!! Serious madness - Bridget appears to fall off her chair in excitement.....!!

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