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Viacom Networks Brasil to expand its wings with Vh1 and Logo TV launch
MUMBAI: MTV Networks Latin America, a division of Viacom, has announced the creation of Viacom Networks Brasil (VNB), in an effort to advance its expansion strategy in Brazil.
Viacom Networks Brasil launches its operations with the announcement of two new services — Vh1, the channel that celebrates pop culture, music and entertainment aimed at young adults,and, Logo TV, Latin Americas first general entertainment pay-per-view service for the gay and lesbian community.
The new services will join MTV Networks Latin Americas existing divisions which include the Nickelodeon pay TV service, a suite of digital pay TV services, international program sales and a joint venture with Grupo Abril, which manages and operates MTV Brasil.
VNB will be led by Pierluigi Gazzolo,who will serve as managing director for the company, in addition to his current responsibilities as MTV Networks Latin America managing director, along with his seat on the board of MTV Brasil.
Targeting the 25-49 year-old Brazilian audience, Vh1 will offer a wide variety of programming for young adults that celebrates pop culture and the music of their generation. Logo TV is the first general entertainment TV service in Latin America to target the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender) community. The pay-per-view service will launch as a six-hour programming block on 18 November via Sky Brazil.
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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.
