Logo just announced their nominees for the second annual NewNowNext Awards, including the AfterEllen.com “Best Lesbian Kiss” Award. Below is an explanation of each of the Best Kiss nominees – once you’ve read about them, vote in the poll at the bottom of the post.
Bette and Tina in the finale of The L Word
This kiss between Bette and Tina (any kiss between Bette and Tina) was one of the few bright spots of the series finale.
Dr. Callie Torres and Dr. Arizona Robbins on Grey’s Anatomy
Arizona and Callie sneak a kiss on the job, in the stairwell of Seattle Grace.
Olivia and Natalia on Guiding Light
An exasperated Olivia finally kisses a clueless Natalia to show her what everyone else thinks is happening between the two friends.
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi at the 2008 Daytime Emmys
Ellen shares a very public kiss with Portia when she wins the Emmy for Outstanding Talk Show Host in June.
Emily and Naomi on Skins
In the concluding episode of their storyline this season, Naomi finally throws caution to the wind and kisses Emily at school, consequences be damned!
Barb and Christine on The New Adventures of Old Christine
Straight friends Barb and Christine pretend they’re a couple as part of a ruse to keep Barb in the country.
Now it’s time to choose! After you cast your vote for the AfterEllen.com award in the poll below, you’ll automatically be presented with the other categories to vote on – just click the “skip” button in the top right corner if you don’t want to vote in a category. (Yes, you can vote multiple times in a category, and yes, that means this is not the most scientific poll, it’s just for fun.)
Voting is now closed. Check back June 13 to find out who won!Visit the official NewNowNext Awards site for info, photos and videos of the nominees in other categories.
