The People’s Choice Awards has become the first awards show hit by the writers’ strike, with producers abandoning the red carpet, acceptance speeches and live audience for a “magazine-style format.”

Queen Latifah will continue to serve as host of the show, but winners now will give their acceptance remarks via video rather than from a stage in an auditorium. Winners will also answer questions emailed by fans.

“Obviously, we realized there are pressing issues facing the entertainment industry,” says show spokeswoman Jeannie Tharrington. “Out of respect for all the people involved, we decided we would use this opportunity to use a new format.”

Source: People.com

You may remember that Jessica is nominated in several categories: ‘Favourite Leading Lady’ (against Drew Barrymore and Queen Latifah) and ‘Favourite Female Action Star’ (against Jodie Foster and Keira Knightley) - the results shall be announced on January 8, 2008 on CBS.