Special Report from MTV Logo's NewNowNext Awards

Last night, MTV Logo taped their annual NewNowNext Awards show at the MTV Studios right schmack in the middle of New York's Times Square. I'm incredibly honored that the fine folks at MTV named an award after this blog to highlight some of the most noteworthy new, now and next music talents. I nominated six sweet & crunchy and emerging talents for the MTV Logo ArjanWrites.com Brink of Fame Award.

A first round of winners were announced during the show last night. Winners included Leona Lewis (International Crossover Star Award), Tina Fey (Cause You're Hot Award) and Christian Sirano (Most Addictive Reality Star). The ArjanWrites.com Brink Of Fame Award is one of the awards that will be announced when the show airs on June 7. Voting is still in full swing so make sure to vote now! It is a very close race so your fave artists need your support (and you can vote as often as you like).

Just a few notes twittered directly from the backstage and viewing area:

MTV set designers built a gorgeous set at the MTV Studios that mimicked an East Village street scene. Very cool.

When I entered the backstage area an hour before the start of the show I was excited to meet and greet four of the six nominees of the ArjanWrites.com Brink Of Fame Award: Chester French, Semi-Precious Weapons, Heloise & The Savoire Faire and LadyGaga. Thanks to all of you for coming out!

Cyndi Lauper performed her brand-new song "Into The Night Life" during the show. What a helluva tune and what a helluva performer. Standing ovation.

D.A. of Chester French left me with a handful of "She Loves Everybody" CDs that were packaged in giant condom wrappers that were the talk of the after-party.

I'll never wear so much white again. I had a major wardrobe "malfunction" and had to run back to my hotel to change right before the start of the show.. Glad I was smart enough to bring an extra outfit.

Last-minute addition to the show's guestlist was Leona Lewis. Word was that she had to hail a cab to Times Square to make it to the show on time after her driver's car broke down. She's such a doll. Humble and sweet.

More updates to come. Don’t forget to vote for the ArjanWrites.com Brink of Fame Song Award.