Darren Criss has been picked to host the 2014 NewNowNext Awards, airing December 7 at 8pm on Logo TV.

“What can I say, I'm really pumped to be able to go Miami with such an amazing group of performers, nominees and special guests,” said the Glee star. "My New Now Next Award was one of the first honors I ever received, so it's a thrill to be back with Logo TV hosting what promises to be an exciting evening."

Kicking off Art Basel in Miami, the event also features performances by Jessie J, Betty Who and Kristin Chenoweth, and special appearances by Neon Tree's Tyler Glenn, Looking stars Raúl Castillo & Frankie Alvarez, Faking It’s Katie Stevens and Michael J. Willett, Laverne Cox, Nick Jonas, Charli XCX, Mary Lambert, A Great Big World, Tyler Oakley, Lance Bass and Bianca Del Rio

Billy Reilich, better known as Ellen's Nick the Gardener, will be the show's official trophy boy.

This year’s nominations span television, film, music, theater, social media, literature, fashion and art. Nominees that scored multiple nods include the films Gone Girl, Guardians of the Galaxy, Dear White People, Obvious Child and The Fault In Our Stars; the TV shows Transparent, Looking and Broad City; and stage productions  Cabaret, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, This is Our Youth and A Raisin in The Sun.