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.

Before we begin, here’s a bit of theory about ultimate frisbee. In this sport, great importance is placed on mutual respect and fairness.

Living in the countryside can be beautiful – and not just because of green meadows and the simple life. Six hand picked farm girls show us what the country has to offer, sharing a glimpse into their lives, as we take a look behind the scenes of the 2010 Jungbäuerinnen Calender together with München-TV.

At the 2009 German entertainment industry Diva Awards the Diva Earth Award or “green Diva” was awarded by the German cinematographer Michael Ballhaus. This prize was awarded for the first time this year and will continue to be awarded annually for exemplary entertainment with a focus on environmental protection. Michael takes the opportunity to show his support for the award. The inaugural winner is the film Unsere Erde [Our Earth].

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.

In 2009 the Tollwood festival in Munich had a lot to offer again. For example long runner BAP was present as well as Clueso.

Meet the up and coming German pop rock band Luxuslärm (Luxury Noise) from Iserlohn, North Rhine-Westphalia. They present their new single “Unsterblich” (Immortal) of the album Tausend Kilometer bis zum Meer (Thousand Kilometers to the Sea) and share a little on the writing process and where they got their name from.
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Heidi Klum accompanies her top models, including Germany’s official Next Top Model, Sara Nuru, to a press conference in Munich.

Learn about striking miners in Poland and the financial standing of Dutch company ING in this business news broadcast.

Is that a ‘Berliner’? And is it okay to eat it? The classic debate over the correct name of this pastry plays no small part in this funny video by Joe the Rocker/CHoE Rocker.

Once again, the national championships of beach soccer took place on the German island of Fehmarn. The team “Primus Inter Pares” were the surprise winners. Video provided by

In 2008, the project “Two paths, one destination” was inaugurated at Wallnau, a water bird sanctuary on the island of Fehmarn.
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The Charchulla twins tell us about their plans for their seventieth birthday: A party in Panama with the Beach Boys of Basti Ventos.
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