Andrew Rannells Wins 'Next Mega Star' on LOGO NEWNOWNEXT AWARDS 2013

Some of today's hottest emerging and seasoned talent in film, television, fashion and music came together at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood, CA on April 13 for the "Logo NewNowNext Awards 2013."

Among the winners of the night was Broadway's Andrew Rannells who took home the prize for 'Next Mega-Star' for his performance on the NBC freshman comedy 'The New Normal'.

Rannells received a Tony nomination for his starring role in "The Book of Mormon" for which he also received a Grammy Award for Best Broadway Cast Album. Andrew also appeared on Broadway in "Hairspray" and "Jersey Boys," among others. He currently stars in the Golden Globe-winning HBO comedy series "Girls" and in NBC's hit comedy series "The New Normal."

Now in its sixth year, the "Logo NewNowNext Awards" have earned a reputation for breaking new ground in pop culture. The highly praised and always unpredictable telecast is one big party that grants the gay stamp of approval to pop culture icons and trendsetters as well as stars-on-the-rise and celebrates what's hot in TV, music, film and fashion for 2013 and beyond. The "Logo NewNowNext Awards 2013," hosted by Aisha Tyler, premieres Monday, April 15 at 10/9C on Logo.

As voted on by the public, the winners of the "Logo NewNowNext Awards 2013" are the following:

· Next Mega-Star: Andrew Rannells ("The New Normal," NBC)

· Next Must-See Movie: Man of Steel, Warner Bros.

· TV You Betta Watch: "Scandal," ABC

· Most Addictive Reality Star: Reza Farahan, "Shahs of Sunset," Bravo

· Best New Indulgence: George Takei on Facebook

· Beyond Style: Jennifer Lawrence in Dior (Oscars)

· Cause You're Hot: Barry Sloane, "Revenge," ABC

· Superfan Site: grumpycats.com

· That's My Jam: Ke$ha, "C'mon," Kemosabe Records/RCA Records

· Coolest Cameo: Johnny Depp, 21 Jump Street, Sony Picts.

· Host with the Most: Chelsea Handler, "Chelsea Lately," E!

· Foreign Import of the Year: One Direction

· Hottest, Sexist Ink: Adam Levine

· Best New Do: Charlize Theron

· Most Innovative Charity of the Year: Born This Way Foundation

ABOUT LOGO

Logo celebrates one-of-a-kind personalities, unconventional stories and discovering what's next-all through a mix of original and acquired entertainment that's smart, provocative and loaded with attitude. Entertaining a social, savvy audience of gay trendsetters, Logo also attracts a straight audience that wants to be ahead of the curve. Launched in 2005, Logo is in over 52 million homes across the United States, and is complemented by a federation of online properties, including LogoTV.com, NewNowNext.com, AfterEllen.com, TheBacklot.com, and DowneLink.com. Logo is part of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), which features a roster of popular and highly targeted brands that include MTV, Comedy Central, VH1 and Spike TV.

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