DStv viewers across Africa can continue to enjoy the best of music throughout September with some award shows and red carpet events as well to look forward to.

TRACE Urban has plenty of surprises in store for the month of September, with events that are not to be missed, including Guest Star:  Pitbull.  His sixth album has finally been released! Five singles are already out and they set the pace of this new opus entitled Planet Pit. This album is really different from Rebellution, the previous one as far as musical style is concerned. TRACE Urban gives you an exclusive interview of Pitbull in GUEST STAR on 7 September 22:00 CAT with reruns on 10 (14:00 CAT) and 11 September (18:00 CAT)

Live from the Red Carpet 2011: Cameras flashing, dazzling white smiles, designer suits, trend setting dresses, international accolade, icon awards, showbiz gossip and of course there’s the speeches… the A-listers are about to embark on their favourite time of the year…The Awards Season. Get the insider’s view of arrivals, exclusive interviews and-of course-fabulous fashion on Live from the Red Carpet: The 2011 Primetime Emmy Awards on 8 September at 23:00 CAT.

Channel O Music Video Awards Xpress: Most Gifted Male: The Channel O Music Video Awards are considered a highlight and an honour for any African artist – and this September the dedicated Channel O Awards Xpress showcases nominees in all the categories at the 2011 event. Tune in every weekday at 17:00 only on the Original African channel.