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OutKast, Jay-Z triumph at MTV Video Music Awards
MUMBAI: Miami was sizzling Sunday night as celebrities made a splash on the red carpet and on stage at the 2004 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs). OutKast and Jay-Z topped the list of winners with four Moon Men each.
The event aired live on MTV US on 29 August at 8 pm.
OutKast was recognised for the track Hey Ya. It won for Video of the Year, Hip Hop Video, Special Effects in a Video, and Art Direction in a Video. Jay-Z won four Moon Men for 99 Problems.
The night started with celebrities arriving by yacht for the first time ever in the awards show history. Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony had their official “coming out” as a married couple as they arrived by yacht and paraded the red carpet.
For the opening act, Usher stepped out of the rain, to sing his hit single Confessions and then went into an energetic performance of Yeah. He was surrounded by people descending from the rafters and flying and jumping to the beat working the nearly 13,000 audience members into a frenzy!
Another key moment was rapper turned actor Will Smith Ali flying onto the stage to introduce basketball team Miami Heat’s newest member Shaquille O’Neal. There was a digital reveal of a 40 foot tall O’Neal.
At the show it was also announced that MTV, working through the Red Cross, would be making a significant contribution to aid the people of northern Florida. The area had recently been hit by Hurricane Charley. John Kerry and George Bush’s daughters who made the announcement also encouraged the crowd to get out and vote in the upcoming November elections.
A unique angle to the show came courtesy a rock in the round performance. A battle of the bands took place on three different stages with Jet, Hoobstank, and Yellowcard.
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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.
