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MTV US reaches a new high in 2005
MUMBAI: Music channel MTV in the US has announced that 2005 was the highest rated year in the channels existence in the P12-34 age group.
In addition, 2005 marked the 14th consecutive year that MTV has reigned as the number one rated 24 hour basic cable network among P12-24. Propelled by breakout hits Laguna Beach Real World, My Super Sweet Sixteen, Making the Band 3 and others, MTV cl;aims to have produced seven of the top 10 rated basic cable series for the year P12-34.
The broadcaster adds that MTVs success in 2005 extended well beyond the TV screen as its online, broadband and multiplatform initiatives connected with larger audiences than ever before. MTV.com posted its highest average monthly unique visitors ever, up 30 per cent from last year.
2005 also saw the launch of MTVs first broadband network, MTV Overdrive in April. Since its launch, MTV Overdrive claims to have generated more than 125 million streams of unique MTV content including breakout music events My VMAs and the premiere of Unplugged: Alicia Keys continuously updated MTV News programming, plus companion programming for hits Laguna Beach, Made and more.
MTV Networks Music Group president entertainment Brian Graden says, “2005 was a record breaking year that further solidified the success of our multiplatform approach to programming. Our core audience demands entertainment and information from a variety of media, and our goal is to continue to connect with viewers across every screen in the house.
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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.
