THE 35TH ANNUAL PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS KICKED OFF AWARD SEASON WITH BIG NAMES AND EVEN BIGGER SURPRISES
Winners Include "The Dark Knight," Carrie Underwood, Will Smith, "House," "Wall-E," Reese Witherspoon, Chris Brown, Ellen DeGeneres, "The Secret Life of Bees," Angelina Jolie, "Dancing with the Stars," Christian Bale, Kid Rock, Brad Pitt, "Two and a Half Men," Katy Perry, Hugh Laurie, Christina Applegate, Robin Williams
and Heath Ledger
Winners for THE 35TH ANNUAL PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS were announced during a live broadcast hosted by Queen Latifah on Wednesday, Jan. 7 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/ delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Four categories remained open for online voting through the first hour of the live broadcast - Favorite New TV Comedy ("Gary Unmarried"), Favorite New TV Drama ("The Mentalist"), Favorite Online Sensation ("Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog") and Favorite User-Generated Video ("Barack Roll").
Two contests were announced during the award show, featuring two People's Choice Award favorites. Winner for Favorite Group of 2008, Rascal Flatts told fans to create and vote on the cover art for their 6th studio album, Unstoppable. Host and nominee Queen Latifah is offering singer/songwriters the chance to be featured on her upcoming album, Persona. Submissions for both contests will be accepted at the People's Choice Web site, http://www.pcavote.com/.
The complete list of winners follows:
MOVIES
Favorite Movie
The Dark Knight
Favorite Family Movie
WALL-E
Favorite Action Movie
The Dark Knight
Favorite Movie Comedy
27 Dresses
Favorite Movie Drama
The Secret Life of Bees
Favorite Independent Movie
The Secret Life of Bees
Favorite Cast
The Dark Knight (Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Gary Oldman, Morgan Freeman)
Favorite Male Movie Star
Will Smith
Favorite Leading Man
Brad Pitt
Favorite Male Action Star
Will Smith
Favorite Female Movie Star
Reese Witherspoon
Favorite Leading Lady
Kate Hudson
Favorite Female Action Star
Angelina Jolie
Favorite On-Screen Match Up
Christian Bale & Heath Ledger (The Dark Knight)
Favorite Superhero
Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne/Batman
TELEVISION
Favorite TV Drama
House
Favorite TV Comedy
Two and a Half Men
Favorite Animated Comedy
The Simpsons
Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy Show
Heroes
Favorite Competition/Reality Show
Dancing With the Stars
Favorite Game Show
Deal or No Deal
Favorite Male TV Star
Hugh Laurie
Favorite Female TV Star
Christina Applegate
Favorite Talk Show Host
Ellen Degeneres
Favorite Scene-Stealing Guest Star
Robin Williams on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Favorite TV Drama Diva
Kyra Sedgwick as Deputy Chief Brenda Johnson on The Closer
FAVORITE NEW TV COMEDY
Gary Unmarried
FAVORITE NEW TV DRAMA
The Mentalist
MUSIC
Favorite Male Singer
Chris Brown
Favorite Female Singer
Carrie Underwood
Favorite Group
Rascal Flatts
Favorite R&B Song
"No One" by Alicia Keys
Favorite Pop Song
"I Kissed a Girl" by Katy Perry
Favorite Rock Song
"All Summer Long" by Kid Rock
Favorite Country Song
"Last Name" by Carrie Underwood
Favorite Hip Hop Song
"Low" by Flo Rida featuring T-Pain
Favorite Combined Forces
"No Air" by Jordin Sparks featuring Chris Brown
Favorite Song From a Soundtrack
"Mamma Mia" by Meryl Streep from Mamma Mia!
MISCELLANEOUS
Favorite Funny Male Star
Adam Sandler
Favorite Funny Female Star
Tina Fey
Favorite Star Under 35
Carrie Underwood
FAVORITE ONLINE SENSATION
Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog
FAVORITE USER-GENERATED VIDEO
Barack Roll
THE 35TH ANNUAL PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS is being produced by Procter & Gamble Productions, Inc., which is represented by MediaVest Worldwide Inc., supervisors of the production. Fred Nelson is the President of People's Choice. Carol Donovan is the executive producer for the fifth year. Central Talent Booking is the talent consultant. Bruce Gowers is directing the special. The People's Choice community at http://www.pcavote.com/ serves as a year-round destination for entertainment enthusiasts to voice their opinions on pop culture.
RATING: TVPG-L
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