At the 2009 annual German Entertainment Awards, Thomas Kretschmann is awarded the DIVA for Best Actor for his acclaimed roles in Wanted, Operation Valkyrie, The Sea Wolf, and in the German TV drama Mogadischu. He receives the prize from the German actress Nadja Uhl, who offers a moving speech in his honor.

Rapper Sido awards the Diva for New Talent of the Year. He does an unusual introduction for Jimi Blue and Wilson Gonzales Ochsenknecht.

The Diva for Music Artist of the Year is awarded to Annette Humpe and Adel Tawil from the German pop band Ich + Ich. Our reporter speaks with Adel after he accepts the coveted award on behalf of the pair.

On the red carpet at the “Divas” – the German entertainment industries night of nights. Before it gets underway, Alex Onken sets the scene as he attempts to rub shoulders with the VIPs making their way in.

Heidi Klum accompanies her top models, including Germany’s official Next Top Model, Sara Nuru, to a press conference in Munich.