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Channel [V] rocks Taiwan with Le Tea [V] Power Concert
MUMBAI: More than 70,000 music fans attended the [V] Power Concert in Taipei, the large-scale outdoor music event organized by Channel [V] Taiwan and presented by Le Tea, a Taiwan beverage group.
Held a few days ago the concert garnered artists from Taiwan, Hong Kong and Japan, including FIR, Edison Chan, 183 Club, Matsuura Aya, Fish Leong, Fan Fan and Kenji Wu, to perform live music for fans at Zhongshan Soccer Stadium.
Le Tea was the event’s presenting sponsor for the second consecutive year. Music fans received tickets to the concert by purchasing Le Tea beverages. The promotional campaign led to a significant boost in its sales, particularly leading up to and during the concert period.
Star Taiwan GM Wayne Chou says, “We are delighted that the [V] Power Concert was once again such a huge success – in terms of attendance as well as in the exposure it generated for Le Tea .
“The calibre of artists we were able to attract this year made for a fantastic live concert, and will undoubtedly enthrall our viewers when we broadcast the show on Channel [V] Taiwan. Building on the success of this year’s event, we look very much forward to working with Le Tea in the years to come.”
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Asianet Television Awards 2026 celebrates women power in Malayalam TV
“She is the Colour” theme honours icons as ceremony airs on March 14 and 15 at 7 PM.
MUMBAI: If television lights up living rooms, this year Asianet decided to let women provide the colour. The Asianet Television Awards 2026 turned the spotlight firmly on women empowerment with the theme “She is the Colour”, celebrating the strength, resilience and achievements of women who continue to shape society and the Malayalam entertainment industry.
The ceremony honoured several distinguished personalities whose journeys have left a lasting cultural imprint. Among them was legendary playback singer Vimala Varma, widely recognised as the first Malayalam playback singer. The evening also paid tribute to Padma Shri awardees Devaki Amma and Vimala Menon for their exceptional contributions in their respective fields.
Leading women from the Malayalam film industry were also recognised during the event, including actor Shweta Menon, who currently serves as president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists, and National Award winning actor Surabhi Lakshmi.
The awards ceremony brought together a glittering lineup of actors and industry figures, including Jayasurya, Vijay Babu, Asha Sarath, Lena, Esther Anil, Anumol, Akhila Bhargavan, Sarayu Mohan, Prajod Kalabhavan, Gayathri Suresh, Sabumon Abdusamad, Swasika, Tini Tom, Sijoy Varghese, Kailash, Veena Nandakumar, Sabareesh Varma, Ansiba Hassan and Dinesh Prabhakar. Kishan Kumar, executive vice president Malayalam at JioStar, was also present at the event.
Beyond individual recognitions, the awards celebrated excellence across Malayalam television, acknowledging artists and technicians whose work continues to drive the industry forward.
The evening also offered plenty of spectacle, with elaborate dance performances, stunt acts and comedy skits performed by popular television and film personalities, turning the ceremony into a full fledged entertainment showcase.
Viewers will get to watch the celebrations when the Asianet Television Awards 2026 air on Asianet on March 14 and 15, Saturday and Sunday, from 7 pm onwards, bringing the star studded tribute to homes across Kerala and beyond.
