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MTV Video Movie Awards 2005 to be held in Los Angeles
MUMBAI: The 2005 MTV Movie Awards will take place at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California on 4 June.
The event adds a twist to the typical awards shows by including eccentric categories such as Best Kiss, Best Musical Performance, and Best Action Sequence and incorporating outrageous musical performances by some of the industrys hottest stars.
Tenth Planet Productions will once again join MTV to produce the event. Joel Gallen will executive produce with Salli Frattini serving as executive producer for MTV. Rick Austin and Josh Greenberg will CO-produce the show. Kathy Flynn will serve as event producer.
The nominees will be announced at a later date. The nominees will be chosen through a poll of MTV and MTV2 viewers across America. Last year, the event was hosted by Lindsay Lohan with performances from D12 with Eminem, Beastie Boys and Yeah Yeah Yeahs. The winners included Johnny Depp, Uma Thurman, Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore.
The 2005 event’s regional sponsor is Sony Electronics Asia Pacific and in the Philippines, Addict Mobile. The show will be made available on MTV channels across the region in June. Programming details in Asia will be provided at a later time.
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BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs in biggest overhaul in 15 years
Cost pressures and leadership change drive major workforce reduction plan
LONDON: BBC has unveiled plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs, roughly 10 per cent of its global workforce, in what marks its biggest downsizing in 15 years.
The announcement was made during an all-staff meeting led by interim director-general Rhodri Talfan Davies, as the broadcaster moves to tackle mounting financial pressures and reshape its operations.
Between 1,800 and 2,000 roles are expected to be eliminated from a workforce of around 21,500. The cuts form part of a broader plan to save £500 million over the next two years, aimed at offsetting rising costs, stagnating licence fee income and weaker commercial revenues.
In a communication to staff, BBC interim director-general Rhodri Talfan Davies said, “I know this creates real uncertainty, but we wanted to be open about the challenge,” acknowledging the impact the move would have across the organisation.
The restructuring comes at a time of leadership transition. Former director-general Tim Davie stepped down earlier this month, with Matt Brittin, a former Google executive, set to take over the role on May 18, 2026.
While some cost-cutting measures are being implemented immediately, the majority of the structural changes are expected to roll out over the next few years, with full savings targeted by the 2027–2028 financial year.
The broadcaster had earlier signalled its intent to reduce its cost base by around 10 per cent over a three-year period, warning of “difficult choices” as it adapts to shifting economic realities and audience expectations.
With operating costs hovering around £6 billion annually, the BBC’s latest move underscores the scale of the financial challenge it faces, as it balances public service commitments with the need for long-term sustainability in an increasingly competitive media landscape.
