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Red Carpet pix and winners from 2014 MTV Movie Awards
The 2014 MTV Movie Awards were handed out Sunday at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. The night kicked off with Jared Leto winning biggest on-screen transformation for Dallas Buyers Club — a role for which he also earned an Oscar earlier this year. Conan O’Brien hosted the event, which aired live on MTV. Mark […]
The 2014 MTV Movie Awards were handed out Sunday at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. The night kicked off with Jared Leto winning biggest on-screen transformation for Dallas Buyers Club — a role for which he also earned an Oscar earlier this year. Conan O’Brien hosted the event, which aired live on MTV. Mark Wahlberg and Channing Tatum also were honored during the ceremony.
The complete list of winners, as voted by fans, is below.
MOVIE OF THE YEAR
• The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (Lionsgate)
BEST FIGHT
• The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (Warner Bros. Pictures) – Orlando Bloom and Evangeline Lilly vs. Orcs
BEST FEMALE PERFORMANCE
• Jennifer Lawrence – The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (Lionsgate)
BEST MALE PERFORMANCE
• Josh Hutcherson – The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (Lionsgate)
BEST KISS
• Emma Roberts, Jennifer Aniston and Will Poulter – We’re the Millers (New Line Cinema)
BEST SHIRTLESS PERFORMANCE
• Zac Efron – That Awkward Moment (Focus Features)
BEST VILLAIN
• Mila Kunis – Oz The Great and Powerful (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
BEST COMEDIC PERFORMANCE
• Jonah Hill – The Wolf of Wall Street (Paramount Pictures)
BEST ON-SCREEN TRANSFORMATION
• Jared Leto – Dallas Buyers Club (Focus Features)
BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE
• Will Poulter – We’re the Millers (New Line Cinema)
BEST SCARED-AS-S**T PERFORMANCE
• Brad Pitt – World War Z (Paramount Pictures)
BEST ON-SCREEN DUO
• Vin Diesel and Paul Walker – Fast & Furious 6 (Universal Pictures)
#WTF MOMENT
• Leonardo DiCaprio – The Wolf of Wall Street (Paramount Pictures) –
Leonardo DiCaprio’s iconic portrayal of excessive Wall Street player Jordan Belfort takes a turn for the insane when he takes his Lamborghini for a spin.
BEST MUSICAL MOMENT
• Backstreet Boys, Jay Baruchel, Seth Rogen and Craig Robinson –This is the End (Columbia Pictures) –
Spoiler alert! Backstreet Boys reunite in heaven to perform “Everybody” with signature boy band moves and flair for this unforgettable apocalyptic ending.
BEST CAMEO PERFORMANCE
• Rihanna – This is the End (Columbia Pictures)
BEST HERO
• Henry Cavill as Clark Kent –Man of Steel (Warner Bros. Pictures)
And now the red carpet pix….
Perfect like always.
Lupita was on hand to present the award for Best On Screen Transformation. And the winner was the man many are secretly hoping will be her boo very soon–Jared Leto.
Once she handed him the award, he flirted heavily, as usual, giving her a lingering hug and saying receiving an award from her is an award in itself. Mmmhmm…
Meanwhile, performer Rihanna and those legs of hers showed up on the carpet in couture…and looking like this:
RiRi kept it extra sexy in a white satin bustier and matching robe from the Ulyana Sergeenk Couture SS2014 collection. She paired it all with tussled curls, ivory Manolo Blahnik shoes, a Vieri necklace, and Neil Lane and Ana Khouri earrings and rings.
Looks like chick is straight going to bed after her “Monster” performance with Eminem. But some type of way, she pulled it off.
Ms. Minaj served up some curves and cakes in an Alexander McQueen black figure hugging dress with sheer details on the sides. And she kept her makeup and hair to a minimal and let the dress and her old caged jewelry do the talking:
Ha!
Nicki showed off the dress backstage with her The Other Woman co-star Leslie Mann and at home before leaving out for the night. By the way, Nicki presented an award alongside her co-stars Cameron Diaz, Leslie and Kate Upton.
23-year-old Rita Ora showed off her svelte bod she’s been working so hard to perfect.
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The upcoming Fifty Shades of Grey star and Rimmel beauty spokesman who once had a singing career (I mean, is that still happening?) rocked a deep plunging Barbara Casasola dress, Giuseppe Zanotti shoes and an Edie Parker “Hold It” clutch. And while presenting for Best Shirtless Performance alongside Jessica Alba, Rita also accessorized with Lorraine Schwartz jewels.
Rocsi Diaz kept it cool in an adorable two piece look by Monica Rose for Lovers + Friends. The “Entertainment Tonight” beauty rocked the Charlie Skirt and Lucia Crop Top, both in white vegan leather with laser cut hem detailing. The look is from stylist Monica’s second collaboration with Lovers + Friends, which debuted this month. Loves it.
Disney star Zendaya kept it stylish in a yellow and black printed Ungaro dress, Christian Louboutin shoes, and jewelry by Jacob & Co., Dionea Orcini, and John Hardy.
Chick loves a statement dress or statement coat.
And model Chrissy Teigen was there to stir up a little trouble in a flirty blush Ulyana Sergeenko dress, Christian Louboutin metallic shoes, and Shylee Rose jewels. Pretty.
Photos: Getty/Theybf.com
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Major step in malaria prevention as three West African countries roll out vaccine
In a significant step forward for malaria prevention in Africa, three countries—Benin, Liberia and Sierra Leone—today launched a large-scale rollout of the life-saving malaria vaccine targeting millions of children across the three West African nations. The vaccine rollout, announced on World Malaria Day, seeks to further scale up vaccine deployment in the African region.
Today’s launch brings to eight the number of countries on the continent to offer the malaria vaccine as part of the childhood immunization programmes, extending access to more comprehensive malaria prevention. Several of the more than 30 countries in the African region that have expressed interest in the vaccine are scheduled to roll it out in the next year through support from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, as efforts continue to widen its deployment in the region in coordination with other prevention measures such as long-lasting insecticidal nets and seasonal malaria chemoprevention.
Benin, which received 215 900 doses, has added the malaria vaccine to its Expanded Programme on Immunization. The malaria vaccine should be provided in a schedule of 4 doses in children from around 5 months of age.
“The introduction of the malaria vaccine in the Expanded Programme on Immunization for our children is a major step forward in the fight against this scourge. I would like to reassure that the malaria vaccines are safe and effective and contribute to the protection of our children against this serious and fatal diseases,” said Prof Benjamin Hounkpatin, Minister of Health of Benin.
In Liberia, the vaccine was launched in the southern Rivercess County and will be rolled out afterwards in five other counties which have high malaria burden. At least 45 000 children are expected to benefit from the 112 000 doses of the available vaccine.
“For far too long, malaria has stolen the laughter and dreams of our children. But today, with this vaccine and the unwavering commitment of our communities, healthcare workers and our partners, including Gavi, UNICEF and WHO, we break the chain. We have a powerful tool that will protect them from this devastating illness and related deaths, ensuring their right to health and a brighter future. Let’s end malaria in Liberia and pave the way for a healthier, more just society,” said Dr Louise Kpoto, Liberia’s Minister of Health.
Two safe and effective vaccines — RTS,S and R21 — recommended by World Health Organization (WHO), are a breakthrough for child health and malaria control. A pilot malaria vaccine programme in Ghana, Kenya and Malawi reached over 2 million children from 2019 to 2023, showing a significant reduction in malaria illness and a 13% drop in overall child mortality and substantial reductions in hospitalizations.
In Sierra Leone, the first doses were administered to children at a health centre in Western Area Rural where the authorities kicked off the rollout of 550 000 vaccine doses. The vaccine will then be delivered in health facilities nationwide.
“With the new, safe and efficacious malaria vaccine, we now have an additional tool to fight this disease. In combination with insecticide-treated nets, effective diagnosis and treatment, and indoor spraying, no child should die from malaria infection,” said Dr Austin Demby, Minister of Health of Sierra Leone.
Malaria remains a huge health challenge in the African region, which is home to 11 countries that carry approximately 70% of the global burden of malaria. The region accounted for 94% of global malaria cases and 95% of all malaria deaths in 2022, according to the World Malaria Report.
“The African region is taking positive steps in scaling up the rollout of the malaria vaccine – a game-changer in our fight against this deadly disease,” said Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa. “Working with our partners, we’re committed to supporting the ongoing efforts to protect, save the lives of young children and lower the malaria burden in the region.”
Aurelia Nguyen, Chief Programme Officer at Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, noted: “Today we celebrate more children gaining access to a new lifesaving tool to fight one of Africa’s deadliest diseases. This introduction of malaria vaccines into routine programmes in Benin, Liberia, and Sierra Leone alongside other proven interventions will help save lives and offer relief to families, communities and hard-pressed health systems.”
Progress against malaria has stalled in these high-burden African countries since 2017 due to factors including climate change, humanitarian crises, low access to and insufficient quality of health services, gender-related barriers, biological threats such as insecticide and drug resistance and global economic crises. Fragile health systems and critical gaps in data and surveillance have compounded the challenge.
To put malaria progress back on track, WHO recommends robust commitment to malaria responses at all levels, particularly in high-burden countries; greater domestic and international funding; science and data-driven malaria responses; urgent action on the health impacts of climate change; harnessing research and innovation; as well as strong partnerships for coordinated responses. WHO is also calling attention to addressing delays in malaria programme implementation.
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Kid Cudi cancels tour after breaking foot at Coachella
Kid Cudi has been forced to cancel his tour after breaking his foot at Coachella over the weekend. During the fest’s Weekend Two on Sunday night, the rapper went to the hospital with a broken foot after jumping off the stage at the Sahara Tent. (more…)
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The Un Certain Regard Jury of the 77th Festival de Cannes
The Canadian actor, director, screenwriter and producer Xavier Dolan will be the President of the Un Certain Regard Jury of the 77th Festival de Cannes. He will be joined by French-Senegalese screenwriter and director Maïmouna Doucouré, Moroccan director, screenwriter and producer Asmae El Moudir, German-Luxembourg actress Vicky Krieps, and American film critic, director, and writer Todd McCarthy. They will be in charge of awarding prizes for the Un Certain Regard section, which showcases art and discovery films by young auteurs.
This year, 18 films have been selected, including 8 first films. The 2023 Un Certain Regard top prize went to director Molly Manning Walker’s debut feature How to Have Sex.
When the light breaks by Rúnar Rúnarsson will open the Un Certain Regard section on Wednesday May 15, 2024.
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