2009 People's Choice Awards: January 7

by Terri Potratz | January 4, 2009 at 02:20 pm

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The 35th Annual People's Choice Awards will take place this Wednesday January 7, 2009, hosted yet again by Queen Latifah.

Following the "newsmagazine" angle played last year due to the Hollywood writers' strike and the subsequent lack of celebrities, red carpet or live audience, hopes are high that this year's awards will be a little more...interesting.

Promotional ads for the awards took on an Obama-inspired theme by reminding viewers that their votes can initiate change and make history, and ending a rhetorical "Can we pick the winners? Yes We Can!"

Awards will be doled out to winners within TV, movie and music categories. among Nominees were determined through E-Poll market research.

In addition to the regular assortment of categories, this year's show will include new categories including Favorite TV Drama Diva, Favorite Movie Cast and Favorite Scene Stealing Guest Star. The show is also partnering with People to present an award for Favorite Star Under 35.

The Dark Knight and Grey's Anatomy were among the top nominees this year. A full list of 2009 nominees can be viewed on the People's Choice Awards website.

Four categories are still open for online voting, so head to the People's Choice Awards website to cast your vote.