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Watch the American Music Awards on Star World
The 29th edition of the American Music Awards will be shown live on Star World on 10 January at 6:30 in the morning with a repeat telecast at 9 pm and on 13 January at 11:30 am.
The show takes place at the Shrine Auditorium where the Academy Awards have been held for many years. The host will be Sean Combs popularly known as Puff Daddy and Jenny McCarthy. The winners are decided by a national poll of 20,000 people.
Presenters include gay rock icon Melissa Etheridge, actor Chris Klein (American Pie), boy group NSYNC and actress Rebecca Romijn-Stamos (X-Men).
Artists slated to perform during the ceremony include country music group Brooks & Dunn, pop star Cher, alternative musician Kid Rock and teen sensation Britney Spears.
Country musician Garth Brooks will be given an award of merit. Moulin Rouge, American Pie 2 and Save the Last Dance are competing for best soundtrack. The nominees for favorite Male Artist Pop or Rock 'n Roll Music are Lenny Kravitz, R. Kelly and Shaggy
The nomines for Female Artist Pop or Rock 'n Roll Music are Janet Jackson, Alicia Keys and actress cum singer Jennifer Lopez. the nominees for New Artist Pop or Rock 'n Roll Music are Nelly Furtado, Alicia Keys and Lifehouse.
The nominees for Favorite Country Music Album are Brooks & Dunn for Steers & Stripes Lonestar for I'm Already There and Tim McGraw for Set This Circus Down. The nominees for Favorite Album Soul / Rhythm & Blues Music are Aaliyah's self titled album, Janet Jackson for All For You and Alicia Keys for Songs in A Minor.
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ZEE5 UK partners Narrative Entertainment to add UK channels
Six FAST channels added as platform sharpens hybrid play in Britain
LONDON: ZEE5 UK struck a first-of-its-kind deal with Narrative Entertainment, bringing mainstream UK television channels onto an Indian streaming platform as it pushes to deepen its footprint in a crowded, mature market.
The partnership adds six of Narrative’s FAST channels to the service, including Great! Movies, Great! Romance, Great! Mystery and kids brands POP, Tiny Pop and POP UP, widening ZEE5 UK’s appeal across genres and age groups.
The move reflects a clear shift in strategy. ZEE5 UK is betting on a hybrid model that blends on-demand content with curated, always-on channels to drive discovery and increase time spent on the platform.
“This partnership represents a meaningful evolution in how we serve audiences in mature markets like the UK, where viewers are defined by habits, convenience and choice rather than geography or language alone,” said Parul Goel, territory head, Europe, Zee Entertainment. “By bringing trusted mainstream UK channels together with our premium originals, movies and kids’ content, we are building a more consumer-centric platform that simplifies viewing while increasing depth and relevance.”
Fateha Begum, commercial director, Narrative Entertainment, said the tie-up would fuel growth for both sides. “Our portfolio of quality programming, with such wide and enduring appeal, is a perfect complement to ZEE5 UK. This is a strong partnership that will support growth for both parties, and we share Zee Entertainment’s vision of an increasingly partnership-led future for the industry.”
ZEE5’s global library spans over 4,000 films and more than 500 originals, with over 130 new titles added annually. The addition of Narrative’s channels strengthens its kids offering and introduces genre-led linear experiences alongside its on-demand catalogue.
The deal also gives Narrative access to ZEE5 UK’s fast-growing user base, extending reach without diluting brand identity, while reinforcing ZEE5 UK’s network of more than 40 live channels.
As streaming wars intensify, ZEE5 UK is widening its playbook, blending content, convenience and partnerships in a bid to win screen time in one of the world’s toughest markets.
