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The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (Awmf) announced the winners of the 43rd annual Gracie Awards to take place May 22 at the Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles.

The event will recognize such esteemed honorees as Ashley Judd, Billie Jean King, Claire Danes, Elizabeth Marvel, Hoda Kotb, Issa Rae, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Katie Couric, Megan Mullally, Pam Oliver, Reese Witherspoon, and Shirley Strawberry, along with some of the most talented women in television, radio and digital media. Local and student award winners will be recognized at the Gracie Awards Luncheon on June 27 at Cipriani in New York City.

“In a historic and momentous year for women, on and off the camera and in front of and behind the microphone, the Gracie Awards arrive at an important time to celebrate the storytellers who are changing the narrative and pushing boundaries in the quest toward diversity and equality,” said Awmf Chair Christine Travaglini,...

Here are the 2010 Los Angeles Reader's Choice results for categories dealing with health and fitness. To look at all of the categories, be sure to visit the main page. Favorite Gym: 24 Hour Fitness Most-popular locations: Hollywood and Sherman Oaks."It's always open, and they have the newest and best equipment, as well as a pool for when I don't feel like being so hard on my muscles."—Ben Begley, Hollywood location"Can't help but love the view of that beautiful Hollywood sign I love so much!"—Jovanna Ortiz, Hollywood location"Great vibe and energy."—Josh Carpenter, Hollywood location"Open whenever you need it."—Matthew Spencer, Hollywood location"The best thing about the gym is having access to a wide variety of free classes. I was attracted to 24 Hour Fitness originally (in Denver) because of the amount of locations in the U.S. I also appreciate that they consistently keep their fitness equipment in good condition.