Critics' Choice Awards for Movies 2012 winners

The winners of the Critics' Choice Awards 2012 were revealed at a glittering ceremony held yesterday and broadcast live on VH1.

"The Artist", a French silent film set in the 1920s, was this year's big winner, walking away with four awards including Best Picture.

It also proved to be a good night for "The Help" which took home 3 awards including Best Acting Ensemble.

Check out the list of winners of the 2012 Critics' Choice Awards below:

BEST PICTURE - "The Artist"
BEST ACTOR - George Clooney ("The Descendants")
BEST ACTRESS - Viola Davis ("The Help")
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR - Christopher Plummer ("Beginners")
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS - Octavia Spence ("The Help")
BEST YOUNG ACTOR/ACTRESS - Thomas Horne ("Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close")
BEST ACTING ENSEMBLES - "The Help"
BEST DIRECTOR - Michael Hazanavicius ("The Artist")
BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY - Woody Allen ("Midnight in Paris")
BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY - Steven Zaillian and Aaron Sorkin ("Moneyball")
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY - Janusz Kaiminski ("War Horse") and Emmanuel Lubezki ("The Tree of Life")
BEST ART DIRECTION - "Hugo"
BEST EDITING - "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo"
BEST COSTUME DESIGN - "The Artist" noypistuff
BEST MAKEUP - "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2"
BEST VISUAL EFFECTS - "Rise of the Planet of the Apes"
BEST SOUND - "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2"
BEST ANIMATED FEATURE - "Rango"
BEST ACTION MOVIE - "Drive"
BEST COMEDY - "Bridesmaids"
BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM - "A Separation"
BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE - "George Harrison: Living in the Material World"
BEST SONG - "Life’s a Happy Song" ("The Muppets")
BEST SCORE - "The Artist"
JOEL SIEGEL AWARD - Sean Penn
MUSIC + FILM AWARD - Martin Scorsese

The Critics' Choice Awards are given annually by the Broadcast Film Critics Association to honor the finest in cinematic achievement.

Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2011 Winners

The 37th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) awarding ceremony is currently being held at the Resorts World Performing Arts Theater.

So far, here are the awards that have been handed out to their recipients:

PMPC Star Awards 2011: ABS-CBN wins big

The 25th Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) Star Awards for TV was successfully held Tuesday evening at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resorts World Manila. The event was hosted by Kapamilya hunk Piolo Pascual and beauty queen Shamcey Supsup.

ABS-CBN emerged as this year's big winner as it bagged 26 trophies, including "Best TV Station", for the third consecutive time. GMA-7, meanwhile, had 15 awards while TV 5 received six. Studio 23, UNTV 37, and NET 25 got three, two and one, respectively.

The PMPC also gave special recognition to Nora Aunor, German “Kuya Germs” Moreno, Jessica Soho and Susan Roces.

The event will have its telecast on ABS-CBN on  Sunday, November 27, 2011.

Check out below the complete list of winners of the PMPC Star Awards for TV 2011:

Best Children Show: “Art Angel” (GMA-7)
Best Children Show Host: Tonipet Gaba and Roxanne Barcelo, “Art Angel” (GMA-7)
Best Educational Program: “Matanglawin (ABS-CBN)
Best Educational Program Host: Kim Atienza, “Matanglawin” (ABS-CBN)
Best Travel Show: “Trip Na Trip” (ABS-CBN)
Best Travel Show Host: Kat de Castro, Jason Gainza, Franzen Fajardo, and Kian Kazemi, “Trip Na Trip” (ABS-CBN)
Best Lifestyle Show: “Us Girls” (Studio 23)
Best Lifestyle Show Host: Angel Aquino, Iya Villania, and Cheska Garcia-Kramer, “Us Girls” (Studio 23)
Best Morning Show: “Umagang Kay Ganda” (ABS-CBN)
Best Morning Show Host: Anthony Taberna, Bernadette Sembrano, Alex Santos, Donita Rose, Winnie Cordero, Iya Villania, Andrei Felix, and Venus Raj, “Umagang Kay Ganda” (ABS-CBN)
Best Youth-Oriented Show: “Reel Love Presents: Tween Hearts” (GMA-7)
Best New Male TV Personality: Teejay Marquez and Derrick Monasterio, both for “Reel Love Presents: Tween Hearts” (GMA-7)
Best New Female TV Personality: Jillian Ward, “Trudis Liit” (GMA-7)
Best Horror or Fantasy Program: “Wansapanataym" (ABS-CBN)
Best Public Affairs Program: “The Bottomline with Boy Abunda” (ABS-CBN)
Best Public Affairs Program Host: Boy Abunda, “The Bottomline” (ABS-CBN)
Best Magazine Show: “Rated K” (ABS-CBN)
Best Magazine Show Host: Korina Sanchez, “Rated K” (ABS-CBN)
Best Documentary Program: “I-Witness” (GMA-7)
Best Documentary Program Host: Kara David, Jay Taruc, Howie Severino, and Sandra Aguinaldo, “I-Witness” (GMA-7)
Best Documentary Special: “Pluma: Rizal, Ang Dakilang Manunulat” (GMA News TV)
Best Public Service Program: “Bitag” (UNTV 37)
Best Public Service Program Host: Atty. Presida Acosta, “Public Atorni” (TV5)
Best News Program: “24 Oras” (GMA-7)
Best Male Newscaster: Anthony Taberna, “Iba-Balita ni Anthony Taberna” (Studio 23)
Best Female Newscaster: Vicky Morales, “Saksi” (GMA-7)
Best Talent Search Program: “Talentadong Pinoy” (TV5) and “Showtime” (ABS-CBN)
Best Talent Search Program Host: Luis Manzano and Billy Crawford, “Pilipinas Got Talent” (ABS-CBN)
Best Game Show: “Panahon Ko 'To!: Ang Game Show Ng Buhay Ko” (ABS-CBN)
Best Game Show Host: Vic Sotto, “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” (TV5)
Best Celebrity Talk Show: “Moments” (NET 25)
Best Celebrity Talk Show Host: Janice de Belen, “Spoon” (NET 25)
Best Showbiz-Oriented Show: “The Buzz” (ABS-CBN)
Best Male Showbiz-Oriented Show Host: Luis Manzano, “E-Live” (ABS-CBN)
Best Female Showbiz-Oriented Show Host: Cristy Fermin, “Paparazzi” (TV5)
Best Gag Show: “Bubble Gang” (GMA-7)
Best Variety Show: “Willing Willie” (TV5)
Best Musical Variety Show: “ASAP Rocks” (ABS-CBN)
Best Male TV Host: Allan K, “Eat Bulaga!” (GMA-7)
Best Female TV Host: Toni Gonzaga, “ASAP Rocks” (ABS-CBN)
Best Drama Mini-Series: “Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla Presents Kapitan Inggo” (ABS-CBN)
Best Daytime Drama Series: “Little Star” (GMA-7)
Best Comedy Show: “Pepito Manaloto” (GMA-7)
Best Comedy Actor: Ogie Alcasid, “Bubble Gang” (GMA-7)
Best Comedy Actress: Ai Ai delas Alas, “M3: Malay Mo Ma-develop” (ABS-CBN)
Best Drama Anthology: “Untold Stories Mula Sa Face To Face” (TV5)
Best Primetime TV Series: “Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin” (ABS-CBN)
Best Single Performance by an Actor: Enchong Dee, “Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK) “Parol” episode (ABS-CBN)
Best Single Performance by an Actress: Ai Ai delas Alas, “Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK) “Krus” episode (ABS-CBN)
Best Drama Actor: Coco Martin, “Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin” (ABS-CBN)
Best Drama Actress: Gretchen Barretto: “Magkaribal” (ABS-CBN)
Best TV Station: ABS-CBN

Special citations

Hall of Fame as Best Male Showbiz-Oriented Show Host: Boy Abunda
Hall of Fame as Best Drama Anthology: “Maalaala Mo Kaya”
Ading Fernando Lifetime Achievement Award: Susan Roces
Excellence in Broadcasting Lifetime Achievement Award: Jessica Soho
Longest-Running Musical Variety Show Award: “Superstar” (RPN-9), hosted by Nora Aunor
Master Star Builder Award: German "Kuya Germs" Moreno

Other special recognitions

Sexiest Celebrity of the Night (Female): Shamcey Supsup
Sexiest Celebrity of the Night (Male): Luis Manzano
Celebrity Skin of the Night: Aiko Melendez
Face of the Night (Male): Piolo Pascual
Face of the Night (Female): KC Concepcion
Star of the Night (Male): Coco Martin
Star of the Night (Female): Toni Gonzaga

Star Awards for Music 2011

The  PMPC Star Awards for Music 2011 Winners have been revealed last night, October 16, 2011, in a star-studded ceremony held at the Irwin Lee Theater, Ateneo de Manila University.

Apart from the winners in various categories, the 3rd Star Awards for music also honored  15 "Filipino artists who’ve been making a mark in the music industry for about 40 or more years, and whose contribution to the industry is unquestionably great." They are Pilita Corrales, Freddie Aguilar, Jose Mari Chan, Celeste Legaspi, Sylvia la Torre, Basil Valdez, Jim Paredes, Danny Javier and Buboy Garovillo of the APO Hiking Society, Pepe Smith, Victor Wood, Ryan Cayabyab, Mike Hanapol and the UP Madrigal Singers.

It was also a big moment for phenomenal superstar Nora Aunor as she received the 2011 Star Awards "Lifetime Achievement Award," last night.

Check out below the Star Awards for Music 2011 Winners (italicized and in bold characters):

The MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) 2011 is being staged today at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles. The said awards give recognition to the top music videos and performances to singers and bands last year.

MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) 2011

Just before the show started, MTV announced through its official website that Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Katy Perry and Adele already received awards. According to MTV, Lady Gaga was the winner of the newest award category, "Best Video with a Message" for "Born this Way" while Beyonce took home "Best Choreography in a Video" award for "Run The World."

Katy Perry, this year's most nominated artist, also received an award for "E.T." which is the "Best Special Effects in a Video."

Adele is so far the biggest winner since she already was awarded three (3) professional awards which include the "Best Editing in a Video", "Best Art Direction in a Video" and "Best Editing in a Video," all for her smash hit "Rolling in the Deep."

The complete list of winners will be posted below. Winners will be in bold will be italicized.

Video of the Year

Adele — "Rolling in the Deep"
Beastie Boys — "Make Some Noise"
Bruno Mars — "Grenade"
Katy Perry — "Firework"
Tyler, the Creator — "Yonkers"

Best Male Video

Justin Bieber — "U Smile"
Eminem (featuring Rihanna) — "Love the Way You Lie"
Cee-Lo Green — "Fuck You!"
Bruno Mars — "Grenade"
Kanye West (featuring Rihanna and Kid Cudi) — "All of the Lights"

Best Female Video

Adele — "Rolling in the Deep"
Beyoncé — "Run the World (Girls)"
Lady Gaga — "Born This Way"
Nicki Minaj — "Super Bass"
Katy Perry — "Firework"

Best New Artist

Big Sean (featuring Chris Brown) — "My Last"
Foster the People — "Pumped Up Kicks"
Kreayshawn — "Gucci Gucci"
Tyler, the Creator — "Yonkers"
Wiz Khalifa — "Black and Yellow"

Best Pop Video

Adele — "Rolling in the Deep"
Bruno Mars — "Grenade"
Katy Perry — "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)"
Pitbull (featuring Ne-Yo, Nayer and Afrojack) — "Give Me Everything"
Britney Spears — "Till the World Ends"

Best Rock Video

The Black Keys — "Howlin' for You"
Cage the Elephant — "Shake Me Down"
Foo Fighters — "Walk"
Foster the People — "Pumped Up Kicks"
Mumford & Sons — "The Cave"

Best Hip-Hop Video

Chris Brown (featuring Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes) — "Look at Me Now"
Lupe Fiasco — "The Show Goes On"
Lil Wayne (featuring Cory Gunz) — "6 Foot 7 Foot"
Nicki Minaj — "Super Bass"
Kanye West (featuring Rihanna and Kid Cudi) — "All of the Lights"

Best Collaboration

Chris Brown (featuring Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes) — "Look at Me Now"
Nicki Minaj (featuring Drake) — "Moment 4 Life" noypistuff
Katy Perry (featuring Kanye West) — "E.T.""
Pitbull (featuring Ne-Yo, Nayer, and Afrojack) — "Give Me Everything"
Kanye West (featuring Rihanna) — "All of the Lights"

Best Direction in a Video

30 Seconds to Mars — "Hurricane" (Director: Bartholomew Cubbins)
Adele — "Rolling in the Deep" (Director: Sam Brown)
Beastie Boys — "Make Some Noise" (Director: Adam Yauch)
Eminem (featuring Rihanna) — "Love the Way You Lie" (Director: Joseph Kahn)
Katy Perry (featuring Kanye West) — "E.T." (Director: Floria Sigismondi)

Best Choreography in a Video

Beyoncé — "Run the World (Girls)" (Choreographer: Frank Gatson, Sheryl Murakami and Jeffrey Page)
Lady Gaga — "Judas" (Chroeographer: Laurieann Gibson)
LMFAO (featuring Lauren Bennett and GoonRock) — "Party Rock Anthem" (Choreographer: Hokuto Konishi)
Bruno Mars — "The Lazy Song" (Choreographers: Bruno Mars and Poreotics)
Britney Spears — "Till the World Ends" (Choreographer: Brian Friedman)

Best Special Effects in a Video

Chromeo — "Don't Turn the Lights On" (Special Effects: The Mill)
Linkin Park — "Waiting for the End" (Special Effects: Ghost Town Media)
Manchester Orchestra — "Simple Math" (Special Effects: DANIELS)
Katy Perry (featuring Kanye West) — "E.T." (Special Effects: Jeff Dotson for Dot & Effects)
Kanye West (featuring Dwele) — "Power" (Special Effects: Nice Shoes and ArtJail)

Best Art Direction in a Video


Adele — "Rolling in the Deep" (Art Director: Nathan Parker)
Death Cab for Cutie — "You Are a Tourist" (Art Directors: Nick Gould, Tim Nackashi and Anthony Maitz)
Lady Gaga — "Judas" (Art Director: Amy Danger)
Katy Perry (featuring Kanye West) — "E.T." (Art Director: Jason Fijal)
Kanye West (featuring Dwele) — "Power" (Art Director: Babak Radboy)

Best Editing in a Video

30 Seconds to Mars — "Hurricane" (Editors: Jared Leto, Frank Snider, Michael Bryson, Stefanie Visser and Daniel Carberry)
Adele — "Rolling in the Deep" (Editor: Art Jones at Work)
Manchester Orchestra — "Simple Math" (Editor: DANIELS)
Katy Perry (featuring Kanye West) — "E.T." (Editor: Jarrett Fijal)
Kanye West (featuring Rihanna and Kid Cudi) — "All of the Lights" (Editor: Hadaya Turner)

Best Cinematography in a Video

30 Seconds to Mars — "Hurricane" (Directors of Photography: Benoît Debie, Jared Leto, Rob Witt and Daniel Carberry)
Adele — "Rolling in the Deep" (Director of Photography: Tom Townend)
Beyoncé — "Run the World (Girls)" (Director of Photography: Jeffrey Kimball)
Eminem (featuring Rihanna) — "Love the Way You Lie" (Director of Photography: Christopher Probst)
Katy Perry — "Teenage Dream" (Director of Photography: Paul Laufer)

Best Video with a Message

Eminem (featuring Rihanna) — "Love the Way You Lie"
Lady Gaga — "Born This Way"
Katy Perry — "Firework"
Pink — "Fuckin' Perfect"
Rise Against — "Make It Stop (September's Children)"
Taylor Swift — "Mean"

Video Vanguard Award

Britney Spears

The 2011 Teen Choice Awards was successfully held at the Universal City's Gibson Amphitheatre in Los Angeles, California on August 7, 2011.

Hosted by Big Bang Theory's Kaley Cuoco, the teen awards show gave the most number of recognition to singing sensation Taylor Swift who took home a total of 6 awards including the "Ultimate Choice Award." Following closely was Disney star Selena Gomez who bagged 5 surfboard-shaped trophies while her boyfriend Justin Bieber walked away with 4.

Check out below the complete list of winners of the Teen Choice Awards 2011:


MUSIC
Choice Male Artist: Justin Bieber
Choice Female Artist: Taylor Swift
Choice Female Country Artist: Taylor Swift
Choice Country Song: “Mean,” Taylor Swift
Choice Breakup Song: “Back to December,” Taylor Swift
Choice Song of the Summer: “Skyscraper,” Demi Lovato
Choice Single: “Who Says”, Selena Gomez & the Scene


MOVIES

Choice Movie of the Summer: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
Choice Movie (Sci-Fi/Fantasy): Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1
Choice Movie Actor (Romantic Comedy)
: Ashton Kutcher, No Strings Attached
Choice Movie Actress (Romantic Comedy): Emma Stone, Easy A
Choice Movie Actor (Sci Fi/Fantasy): Taylor Lautner, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
Choice Movie Actress (Sci Fi/Fantasy): Emma Watson, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1
Choice Summer Movie Actress: Emma Watson, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
Choice Summer Movie Star: Daniel Radcliffe, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
Choice Movie Actor (Comedy): Justin Timberlake, Bad Teacher
Choice Movie Actress (Comedy): Cameron Diaz, Bad Teacher
Choice Movie Actor (Drama): Robert Pattinson, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
Choice Movie: Scene Stealer (Male): Kellan Lutz, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
Choice Movie: Scene Stealer (Female): Ashley Greene, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
Choice Movie Hissy Fit: Ed Helms, The Hangover Part 2
Choice Movie Villain: Tom Felton, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows


TELEVISION

Choice TV Show (Comedy): Glee
Choice TV Show (Drama): Gossip Girl
Choice TV Show (Fantasy/Sci-Fi): The Vampire Diaries
Choice Reality Show: Jersey Shore
Choice TV Scene Stealer (Male): Michael Trevino, The Vampire Diaries
Choice TV Scene Stealer (Female): Katerina Graham, The Vampire Diaries
Choice TV Villain: Justin Bieber, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Choice TV Show Drama (Actress): Blake Lively, Gossip Girl
Choice TV Actor (Sci-Fi/Fantasy): Ian Somerhalder, The Vampire Diaries
Choice TV Actress (Sci-Fi/Fantasy): Nina Dobrev, The Vampire Diaries
Choice TV Actor (Comedy): Cory Monteith, Glee
Choice TV Breakout Star: Darren Criss, Glee
Choice Comedian: Ellen DeGeneres


OTHERS

Choice Actress: Selena Gomez
Choice Male Hottie: Justin Bieber
Choice Female Hottie: Selena Gomez
Choice Red Carpet Fashion Icon (Female): Taylor Swift
Choice Twit: Justin Bieber
Choice Vampire: Robert Pattinson
Ultimate Choice Award: Taylor Swift

The 2011 Cinemalaya Film Festival Awards Night was successfully held on July 24, 2011. The event was held at the Cultural Center of the Philippines and was hosted by Paolo Bediones and Angel Aquino.

FULL LENGTH (NEW BREED OF DIRECTORS) CATEGORY:

Best Film: "Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank"
Special Jury Prize: "Nino"
Audience Choice: "Ang Babae sa Septic Tank"
Best Director: Marlon Rivera ("Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank")
Best Actress: Eugene Domingo ("Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank")
Best Actor: Edgar Allan Guzman ("Ligo Na U, Lapit Na Me")
Best Supporting Actress: Shamaine Buencamino ("Nino")
Best Supporting Actor: Art Acuna ("Nino")
Best Screenplay: Chris Martinez ("Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank")
Best Cinematography: "Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa"
Best Production Design: Laida Lim ("Nino")
Best Editing: Lawrence Fajardo ("Amok")
Best Original Music Score: Christine Muyco and Jema Pamintuan ("Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa")
Best Sound Recording: Mike Idioma ("Amok")
Cinemalaya 2011 Winners List compiled by Noypistuff

DIRECTORS SHOWCASE CATEGORY:

Best Film - "Bisperas"
Audience Choice: "Patikul"
Best Director: Aureaus Solito ("Busong")
Best Actress: Raquel Villavicencio ("Bisperas")
Best Actor : Bembol Roco ("Isda")
Best Supporting Actress: Julia Clarete ("Bisperas")
Best Supporting Actor: Jaime Pebangco ("Patikul")
Best Screenplay: No winner
Best Cinematography: Roberto Yniguez ("Bisperas")
Best Production Design: Rodrigo Riccio ("Bisperas")
Best Editing: Benjamin Tolentino ("Isda")
Best Original Musical Score: Diwa de Leon ("Busong")
Best Sound: Diwa de Leon ("Busong")
Kids Treat Best Film for Children: "Patikul"

SHORT FILMS CATEGORY:

Best Film: "Walang Katapusang Kuwarto"
Special Jury Prize: "Hanap Buhay"
Audience Choice: "Walang Katapusang Kwarto"
Best Director: Rommel Tolentino ("Nino Bonito")

The nominees for the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards have been revealed today. Katy Perry led the pack of artists with her 9 nominations, closely followed by Adele and Kanye West.

Check out the complete list of the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards nominations below:

Video of the Year

Adele — "Rolling in the Deep"
Beastie Boys — "Make Some Noise"
Bruno Mars — "Grenade"
Katy Perry — "Firework"
Tyler, The Creator — "Yonkers"

Best Male Video

Justin Bieber — "U Smile"
Eminem (featuring Rihanna) — "Love the Way You Lie"
Cee-Lo Green — "Fuck You!"
Bruno Mars — "Grenade"
Kanye West (featuring Rihanna and Kid Cudi) — "All of the Lights"

Best Female Video

Adele — "Rolling in the Deep"
Beyoncé — "Run The World (Girls)"
Lady Gaga — "Born This Way"
Nicki Minaj — "Super Bass"
Katy Perry — "Firework"

Best New Artist

Big Sean (featuring Chris Brown) — "My Last"
Foster the People — "Pumped Up Kicks"
Kreayshawn — "Gucci Gucci"
Tyler, The Creator — "Yonkers"
Wiz Khalifa — "Black and Yellow"

Best Pop Video

Adele — "Rolling in the Deep"
Bruno Mars — "Grenade"
Katy Perry — "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)"
Pitbull (featuring Ne-Yo, Nayer and Afrojack) — "Give Me Everything"
Britney Spears — "Till the World Ends"

Best Rock Video

The Black Keys — "Howlin' for You"
Cage the Elephant — "Shake Me Down"
Foo Fighters — "Walk"
Foster the People — "Pumped Up Kicks"
Mumford & Sons — "The Cave"

Best Hip-Hop Video

Chris Brown (featuring Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes) — "Look at Me Now"
Lupe Fiasco — "The Show Goes On"
Lil Wayne (featuring Cory Gunz) — "6 Foot 7 Foot"
Nicki Minaj — "Super Bass"
Kanye West (featuring Rihanna and Kid Cudi) — "All of the Lights"

Best Collaboration

Chris Brown (featuring Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes) — "Look at Me Now"
Nicki Minaj (featuring Drake) — "Moment 4 Life"
Katy Perry (featuring Kanye West) — "E.T."
Pitbull (featuring Ne-Yo, Nayer and Afrojack) — "Give Me Everything"
Kanye West (featuring Rihanna and Kid Cudi) — "All of the Lights"

Best Direction in a Video

30 Seconds to Mars — "Hurricane" (Director: Bartholomew Cubbins)
Adele — "Rolling in the Deep" (Director: Sam Brown)
Beastie Boys — "Make Some Noise" (Director: Adam Yauch)
Eminem (featuring Rihanna) — "Love the Way You Lie" (Director: Joseph Kahn)
Katy Perry (featuring Kanye West) — "E.T." (Director: Floria Sigismondi)

Best Choreography in a Video

Beyoncé — "Run the World (Girls)" (Choreographer: Frank Gatson)
Lady Gaga — "Judas" (Chroeographer: Laurieann Gibson)
LMFAO (featuring Lauren Bennett and GoonRock) — "Party Rock Anthem" (Choreographer: Hokuto Konishi)
Bruno Mars — "The Lazy Song" (Choreographers: Bruno Mars and Poreotics)
Britney Spears — "Till the World Ends" (Choreographer: Brian Freedman)

Best Special Effects in a Video

Chromeo — "Don't Turn the Lights On" (Special Effects: The Mill)
Linkin Park — "Waiting for the End" (Special Effects: Ghost Town Media)
Manchester Orchestra — "Simple Math" (Special Effects: Daniels)
Katy Perry (featuring Kanye West) — "E.T." (Special Effects: Jeff Dotson for Dot & Effects)
Kanye West (featuring Dwele) — "Power" (Special Effects: Nice Shoes and ArtJail)

Best Art Direction in a Video

Adele — "Rolling in the Deep" (Art Director: Nathan Parker)
Death Cab for Cutie — "You Are a Tourist" (Art Directors: Nick Gould, Tim Nackashi and Anthony Maitz)
Lady Gaga — "Judas" (Art Director: Amy Danger)
Katy Perry (featuring Kanye West) — "E.T." (Art Director: Jason Fijal)
Kanye West (featuring Dwele) — "Power" (Art Director: Babak Radboy)

Best Editing in a Video

30 Seconds to Mars — "Hurricane" (Editors: Jared Leto, Frank Snider, Michael Bryson, Stefanie Visser and Daniel Carberry)
Adele — "Rolling in the Deep" (Editor: Art Jones at Work)
Manchester Orchestra - Simple Math (Editor: Daniels)
Katy Perry (featuring Kanye West) — "E.T." (Editor: Jarrett Fijal)
Kanye West (featuring Rihanna and Kid Cudi) — "All of the Lights" (Editor: Hadaya Turner)

Best Cinematography in a Video

30 Seconds to Mars — "Hurricane" (Directors of Photography: Benoît Debie, Jared Leto, Rob Witt and Daniel Carberry)
Adele — "Rolling in the Deep" (Director of Photography: Tom Townend)
Beyoncé — "Run the World (Girls)" (Director of Photography: Jeffrey Kimball)
Eminem (featuring Rihanna) — "Love the Way You Lie" (Director of Photography: Christopher Probst)
Katy Perry — "Teenage Dream" (Director of Photography: Paul Laufer)

The 2011 MTV Video Music Awards which will honor the best music videos last year, will be taking place on August 28, 2011 at Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, California.

Charice, playing as Sunshine Corazon on Glee, was nominated in the 1st Annual Glee The Music Awards which will aired via live stream on PerezHilton.com on May 31st, 8 p.m. (ET).

Charice's duet with Lea Michele (Rachel Berry) of "Telephone" got a nomination in the "Best Duet" category. Her solo performance of the "Listen", on the other hand, has been nominated for "Best Guest Performance" award.

Here's the complete list of nominees of the "1st Annual Glee The Music Awards":

The Gawad Urian Awards 2011 awarding ceremony was successfully staged Tuesday night at the Marriott Hotel in Resorts World Manila. It was hosted by Ai-Ai delas Alas, Butch Francisco, and Cesar Montano.

The Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino (the Filipino Film Critics), the group behind the Urian Awards, awarded the "Best Film" to "Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria" which director Remton Siega Zuasola also received the "Best Director" trophy. The film also bagged the "Best Cinematography" and "Best Music" awards.

Meanwhile, Fe GingGing Hyde and Sid Lucero won top acting honors. Hyde went home with the Best Actress award for "Sheika" while Lucero was named Best Actor for "Muli."

Here is the complete list of winners (italicized and in bold characters) of the 34th Gawad Urian 2011:

Coco Martin, lead star of ABS-CBN's "Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin", has been recognized by the Gawad Urian Awards as one of the "Actors of the Decade."