You're Next!

Hiya! You’re looking at the bouncing new blog hurtling your way, aching to fill you up with mad amounts of info, news and clues about what’s coming down the cultural turnpike to rock your gay world. The “NewNowNext” tagline comes from the Logo music video series which serves up the hottest new vids from emerging artists and gay faves every week. Blog-wise, this space is gonna take things further, serving up showbiz dish, buzzworthy news, hot bands, crazy trends—everything that’s on the verge of exploding (as, in “KABOOM!”) in gay culture—and pop culture—like, as soon as you’re done reading this! Expect the freshest feed about any and every freaky thing that makes your world spin spunkily.

Ummm… About John…

I come to NewNowNext and Logo high on the fumes of over ten years in gay media, most recently clocking in as Managing Editor at GENRE Magazine, which followed a gig as Editor-in-Chief of Next Magazine, New York City’s manic gay nightlife weekly. I’ve contributed to publications as varied as the Los Angeles Times, Travel & Leisure, Attitude magazine, MSNBC and Instinct.

A wee bit more about me: I’m originally from a teensy small-town in Southwest Virginia; I attended the University of Virginia. Post-college I’ve lived in New England, Los Angeles, Amsterdam and now New York City. The first concert I ever saw as a kid was Rick Springfield (he touched my hand!), and the favorite people I’ve ever interviewed include Bea Arthur, Ellen DeGeneres, Mary J. Blige and Heath Ledger (swoon!). My drink of choice tends to be a vodka/soda with a splash of cranberry.

And no, I’m not really picky about the vodka. Unless you’re buying.

But wait - Colin’s in on the blogging too! Colin thanks Logo and NewNowNext for helping him become an actual person (sort of). Blogging for Logo is Colin’s first job out of college; he went to Northwestern where he majored in journalism. He’s done that unpaid internship thing and NewNowNext is way better! And way gayer!

I was was born-and-raised in New Orleans…and I’ve known only the drunken/delicious/amazing Crescent City until college in Chicago and, now, working life in NYC.

And to blatantly copy John...The first concert I ever went to was Britney Spears. Let that tell you a great deal about me. My fav “interview” (it was more like two questions in 30 seconds) was definitely Rachael Ray. I really don’t know why I love her so much…she just does something to me.

I like vodka and sodas - I used to love tequila shots and Long Islands...but, yeah that feels like a long time ago.

And we want to hear from you! Because you hear about stuff. Send us your comments and we’ll clue each other in.

Cheers!

Yup, that's John and Colin...doing the Project Runway video blog. (John jock-ed out in honor of Tiki Barber's guest appearance, just in case you were wondering!)

Comments

[Noam Dromi]

Larry Hertzog, creator of the cult TV series Nowhere Man and writer/producer of 24, La Femme Nikita, Missing and more has launched a new podcast series called Drinks with Larry and Lauren. He and journalist Lauren Proctor record at various Los Angeles bars and strike up conversations with patrons about love, life and everything in-between.

The recently recorded an amazing episode with a transgender woman at the Oyster House in Studio City. It was entitled Engendered Species and dealt with the issue of gender in a very compelling, honest and relevant way.

It's definitely worth checking out.

To find out about the podcast, check out the blog and more visit www.DrinksWithLarryAndLauren.com

[jacob]

Glad LOGO is doing this blog - and you're damn cute to boot!

[Christi]

Love the Country Edition of New, Next, Now...particularly the debut of the Dixie Chicks new single, "Not Ready to Make Nice." You go girls! We were cheering them on and mesmerized by the lyrics and imagery all at once. Bravo! Would love to see more alt. country like Ryan Adams, Lucinda Williams, Patti Griffin, Emmylou Harris, etc. Keep it up...We're watching in TENNESSEE!

[Jim C.--Austin, TX]

Hey, it's nice to see an intelligent (well, mostly...LOL) blog online. And your pics you posted are really fine. Hey, you're pretty cute yourself, John! Keep up the good work and good cheer, man! Jim C.

[Andrew]

Why is Josh Zuckerman's video for Out From Under not on NewNowNext? The video is awesome and deserves to be seen. Check out his site: www.JoshZuckerman.com

[lena könig]

I'm trying to figure out the name of an artist. But I can't find her! her first name is Sarah and I don't know her last name, so if someone could help me find her that would be great!!!!
By the way I love LOGO it helps me understand my self some what!!! ^_^
-Love Lena

[Ron]

Home come I never see anything about the group JASON & DEMARCO, I love their song "This is love". I've only seen it once on your channel. WHY???

Ron

[John Polly]

Ron--
About your Jason & DeMarco question. Logo did air their video for "This Is Love" on the NewNowNext music video show. After a video premieres there, it usually moves to The Click List program, and viewers can go online to LogoOnline.com and vote on the videos they want to see. Want to see more Jason & DeMarco? Vote for them (and get your friends to vote, too)! That's how videos by artists like God-des and Ari Gold topped the Click List for weeks on end. Viewers voted! You can vote for Jason & DeMarco now. Thanks!

[Chad]

It is so awesome to see Out artists like Jason & Demarco and Ari Gold topping LOGO's The Click List...so important and great for our community. I recently saw Ari Gold perform at Lincoln Center during Pride week in NYC and he was INCREDIBLE. I was BLOWN AWAY....and I guess he premiered a couple new songs (which I have been waiting for!!!) from an upcoming new album and the crowd went insane...he also did his hits too that were featured on LOGO. Oh my god I cannot wait for Ari's new album...the new songs were off the hook.

[Heather]

I just saw this great lesbian rocker in Washington D.C.. Her name is Nels and she is touring the country's LGBT clubs. She rocks and is definitely worth spreading the word for. Just wanted to share her with all my logo watchers. She should be on here!!!

listen to her at http://www.myspace.com/nelsbeam

[Jessica]

i love that LOGO is doing BLOGS but guess what where i live now my cable company doesnt have LOGO And I NEED LOGO!!! and you help me.

[Sara]

I would some information on the transgender music group "Lady" Can you tell me were I can purchase their CD, and if they have a DVD out. Thanks

[Chad Wichterman]

I love LOGO! I'm so thankfull that Logo came into this world. I was into 80's music fully and hated mostly all of todays music, than NewNowNext came on and I found my nitch of good music of today!

I even made 2 mini discs title "New Now Next" and "more New Now Next" with 18 songs on each. I had recorded the music right off of the channel since it has a loud volume output, all I did was adjust the recording level of my md recorder to 10 db's and it sounds great!

I had bought a bunch of new artists' cd from NNN and enjoyed them alot, like Fishcerspooner, Goldfrapp, VHS Or Beta, Moby and Scissor Sisters.

I even bought the artists from the 80's with new cds today like Duran Duran, Erasure, Andy Bell, Pet Shop Boys, Human League, Heaven 17, The Cure and New Order.

Some of those 80's artists weren't on NNN but I had to check their new stuff out anyway! I love Electronic music!

I can't wait to get Scissor Sisters's new album and try out Glove Box and Tiga!

[Chad Wichterman]

Just a little update to myself. HeHa! The md of "more New Now Next" has 20 songs not 18. I was able to fit two more great songs onto the md disc. I'm posting this cause I can't edit my previous comment to add the changes in.

[Carmen]

I am so glad there is LOGO on my TV clicker! And the music I love to boot!
Does anyone have any info on the band SPARKS for LOGO's music? In the 80's (am I dating myself?) I LOVE LOVE LOVED that video "Cool Places" with Jane Wiedlin from the Go-Gos, not to mention the song "Eaten by the Monster of Love" from the movie Valley Girl (there I go again). I've seen the video of their new song "Dick Around" all over the web, but not on MTV or LOGO (where it should be)... someone help and get it on the air. It's so amazing and I am sick of looking at it on my little computer screen. I want to see it on my TV!!!! I want to see it on LOGO!

[nancy]

Hi! I am trying to figure out who I saw in November-- a female pop singer who sang "Smile" on the show New Now Next Music. Can you please help me? Thanks so much and happy holidays. Nancy

[John]

Nancy -- The singer of the song "Smile" is Lily Allen. She's from the U.K. (she's huge there) and she's great! Cheers! John

[Michele Mystic]

Karen is the best....the wildest....she needs to be on NewNowNext Music.
Let's help some of the new lesbian woman who also rock out. Move over Melissa, Karen Curious is here.

[L. Truesdale]

I would like 2 know if anyone can tell me who is the artist singing during the "Tim & Calvin" promo? One of the last lines in the song on the promo I believe goes as follows... "since I've taken u into my life, we got each other, Were Gonna Be Alright!
I would love to be able to purchase it, I love that song, and I wait for the commercial to play. I hope u can help me.

Thank u in advance,
Lee

[Stephanie]

When is Adam Josephs new Video coming out? I'm dying to hear a new single.

[Mandy Steckelberg]

Have you seen this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jleTO7XUS9s

it's a spoof on Laura Bush that's getting great response. If you like it, please comment, pass it along or post it. Thanks!!

Mandy Steckelberg

More music @: www.myspace.com/mandysteckelberg

[Jack Franks]

The New Sandra Bernhard album is released on JUNE 5th!!
"Everything Bad & beautiful" when's sandra coming on LOGO?

[Jared Symms]

Does LOGO know about LOURDS?? If not they should!
This is their debut music video of their single "Astropop"!
Can't wait to see it airing on Newnownext!

[ASTROPOP VIDEO]

Click "Astropop" to see the new LOURDS debut video!!

[HP Supafan]

Colin,

I read your posts basically five times a day. You are sooo funny - not kidding. You should get a huge pay raise. Just a thought though. Anyway I am equally as pumped for the new HP movie/book (I ordered my own copy from B&N a month ago). I totally agree - the actress picked for Luna is perfect! Umbridge, on the other hand, is not quite ugly and mean-looking enough in my opinion. I'm glad to see that the new director is making it really scary; I mean who cares if stupid little kids don't like it. I can't wait to see the final scene! As for the final book, Harry dying is probs just a rumor, but if Harry does die-as like the only possible way to kill Voldie or something-that would be kinda cool. Always readin'