Adele, Justin Bieber, John Boyega, Jennifer Lawrence, Taylor Swift, Chris Pratt, The Weeknd, Anna Kendrick, Jennifer Lopez, Chris Hemsworth, Selena Gomez, Daisy Ridley and Chris Evans among Superstar

Voting Kicks Off Today, Tuesday, Feb. 2, with New Categories and New Nominees

Hosted by Blake Shelton, the Show Returns to the “Fabulous” Forum Live on Saturday, March 12, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT)

Tweet it: @NickelodeonTV #KCA

SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Nickelodeon today announced the nominations for the 2016 Kids’ Choice Awards, the ultimate fan celebration of the best of everything kids love in pop culture. The nominees reflect the entertainment that audiences see, play, listen to and read in droves, from movies like Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Jurassic World and Pitch Perfect 2, to a host of television shows, music, gaming, books and more. Highlights from this year’s list of nominees include Adele, Justin Bieber, Jennifer Lawrence, Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, Chris Pratt, The Weeknd, John Boyega, One Direction, Sofia Vergara, Daisy Ridley, Chris Hemsworth, Nickelodeon’s very own Kira Kosarin, Jack Griffo, Jace Norman and more. Hosted by Country music superstar and coach panelist on NBC’s The Voice Blake Shelton, Nickelodeon’s 2016 Kids’ Choice Awards returns to the “Fabulous” Forum in Inglewood, Calif., live on Saturday, March 12, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT).

This Smart News Release features multimedia. View the full release here: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160202006096/en/

Said Shelton, “The nominees are out now and I can’t wait to see who wins. We’ve got categories for everybody – TV, movies, video games, actors, singers, everything you can think of. It’s all in there. Make sure you get out there and vote, and we’ll see you at the show.”

Beginning today, kids can cast their votes across 22 categories on Nickelodeon’s digital platforms including Nick.com and the Nick app on iPad, iPhone, Kindle, and select Android devices. Users will be able to vote on Nickelodeon’s Twitter feed using #KCA and the hashtag of their favorite nominee. Fans also can join in on the slime-fest by going to Nick.com/kca16, the official destination for everything Kids’ Choice Awards, for hilarious videos, quizzes, photo galleries and get the latest KCA news on this year’s show and nominees.

Stiff competition ignites the television categories as last year’s favorite Modern Family finds itself neck-and-neck with The Big Bang Theory, garnering four nominations each. Modern Family grabbed its nods for “Favorite Family TV Show,” Rico Rodriguez for “Favorite Male TV Star – Family Show” and show favorite’s Sofia Vergara and Sarah Hyland battling it out for “Favorite Female TV Star – Family Show.” The Big Bang Theory is in contention with nominations for “Favorite Family TV Show,” Kaley Cuoco for “Favorite Female TV Star – Family Show” and Jim Parsons and Johnny Galecki rivaling the “Favorite Male TV Star – Family Show” title. Meanwhile, the new “Favorite Cooking Show” category heats up, pitting the popular MasterChef Junior and Chopped Junior against Hell’s Kitchen, Cake Boss, Cake Wars and Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.

The music categories, which span an eclectic mix of genres, finds vocal powerhouse Adele against Justin Bieber and Ed Sheeran for “Favorite Song of the Year,” and new kids on the block, Shawn Mendes and Alessia Cara competing for “Favorite New Artist.” Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez are all tied with three nominations each, while artists Drake, The Weeknd and Kendrick Lamar follow closely behind with two.

In the movie categories, Jennifer Lawrence will face off against Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson and Scarlett Johansson for “Favorite Movie Actress,” while Jurassic World, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 and Star Wars: The Force Awakens compete for the title of “Favorite Movie.”

The nominees and categories for Nickelodeon’s 2016 Kids’ Choice Awards are (*new categories):

TELEVISION:

Favorite TV ShowAustin & AllyGirl Meets WorldHenry DangerJessieLab Rats: Bionic IslandThe Thundermans

Favorite Family TV ShowMarvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.Modern FamilyOnce Upon a TimeThe Big Bang TheoryThe FlashThe Muppets

Favorite Male TV Star – Kids’ ShowAidan Gallagher – Nicky Harper, Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & DawnCasey Simpson – Ricky Harper, Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & DawnJace Norman – Henry Hart, Henry DangerJack Griffo – Max Thunderman, The ThundermansRoss Lynch – Austin Moon, Austin & AllyTyrel Jackson Williams – Leo Dooley, Lab Rats: Bionic Island

Favorite Male TV Star – Family ShowAnthony Anderson – Andre 'Dre' Johnson, Black-ishBen McKenzie – James Gordon, GothamGrant Gustin – Barry Allen, The FlashJim Parsons – Sheldon Cooper, The Big Bang TheoryJohnny Galecki – Leonard Hofstadter, The Big Bang TheoryRico Rodriguez – Manny Delgado, Modern Family

Favorite Female TV Star – Kids’ ShowDebby Ryan – Jessie Prescott, JessieDove Cameron – Liv Rooney, Liv and MaddieKira Kosarin – Phoebe Thunderman, The ThundermansLaura Marano – Ally Dawson, Austin & AllyLizzy Greene – Dawn Harper, Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & DawnZendaya – K.C. Cooper, K.C. Undercover

Favorite Female TV Star – Family ShowChloe Bennet – Daisy “Skye” Johnson, Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.Jennifer Morrison – Emma Swan, Once Upon a TimeKaley Cuoco – Penny Hofstadter, The Big Bang TheoryMing-Na Wen – Melinda May, Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.Sarah Hyland – Haley Dunphy, Modern FamilySofia Vergara – Gloria Delgado-Pritchett, Modern Family

Favorite Talent Competition ShowAmerica’s Got TalentAmerican IdolDance MomsDancing with the StarsThe Voice

Favorite Cooking Show*Cake BossCake WarsChopped JuniorDiners, Drive-Ins and DivesHell’s KitchenMasterChef Junior

Favorite CartoonALVINNN!!! and The ChipmunksGravity FallsNinjagoPhineas & FerbSpongeBob SquarePantsSteven UniverseTeen Titans Go!The Amazing World of Gumball

FILM:

Favorite MovieAnt-ManAvengers: Age of UltronCinderellaDaddy’s HomeJurassic WorldPitch Perfect 2Star Wars: The Force AwakensThe Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2

Favorite Movie ActorChris Evans – Steve Rogers/Captain America, Avengers: Age of UltronChris Hemsworth – Thor, Avengers: Age of UltronChris Pratt – Owen, Jurassic WorldJohn Boyega – Finn, Star Wars: The Force AwakensRobert Downey Jr. – Tony Stark/Iron Man, Avengers: Age of UltronWill Ferrell – Brad Whitaker, Daddy’s Home

Favorite Movie ActressAnna Kendrick – Beca, Pitch Perfect 2Daisy Ridley – Rey, Star Wars: The Force AwakensJennifer Lawrence – Katniss Everdeen, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2Lily James – Cinderella, CinderellaRebel Wilson – Fat Amy, Pitch Perfect 2Scarlett Johansson – Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow, Avengers: Age of Ultron

Favorite Animated MovieAlvin and the Chipmunks: The Road ChipHomeHotel Transylvania 2Inside OutMinionsThe Peanuts Movie

Favorite Voice From an Animated MovieAmy Poehler – Joy, Inside OutJennifer Lopez – Lucy, HomeJim Parsons – Oh, HomeJustin Long – Alvin, Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road ChipSandra Bullock – Scarlet Overkill, MinionsSelena Gomez- Mavis, Hotel Transylvania 2

MUSIC:

Favorite Music GroupFall Out BoyFifth HarmonyImagine DragonsMaroon 5One DirectionPentatonix

Favorite Male SingerBlake SheltonDrakeEd SheeranJustin BieberNick JonasThe Weeknd

Favorite Female SingerAdeleAriana GrandeMeghan TrainorNicki MinajSelena GomezTaylor Swift

Favorite Song Of The YearBad Blood (feat. Kendrick Lamar) – Taylor SwiftCan’t Feel My Face – The WeekndHello – AdeleHotline Bling - DrakeThinking Out Loud – Ed SheeranWhat Do You Mean? – Justin Bieber

Favorite New ArtistAlessia CaraDNCEOMIShawn MendesSilentoWALK THE MOON

Favorite Collaboration*Bad Blood – Taylor Swift feat. Kendrick LamarDowntown – Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Eric Nally, Melle Mel, Kool Moe Dee and Grandmaster CazGood For You - Selena Gomez feat. A$AP RockyLike I’m Gonna Lose You – Meghan Trainor feat. John LegendSee You Again – Wiz Khalifa feat. Charlie PuthWhere Are Ü Now – Skrillex, Justin Bieber & Diplo

OTHER CATEGORIES:

Favorite BookDiary of a Minecraft ZombieDiary of a Wimpy Kid seriesHarry Potter seriesStar Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need To KnowThe Hunger Games seriesThe Maze Runner series

Favorite Video GameDisney Infinity 3.0Just Dance 2016Minecraft: Story ModeSkylander SuperChargersSpongeBob HeroPantsSuper Mario Maker

Nickelodeon’s 2016 Kids’ Choice Awards will roll out in international markets within hours of airing live in the United States, Canada and Australia, giving kids around the globe the opportunity to tune into their local Nickelodeon channel to enjoy the show.

Sponsors of Nickelodeon’s 2016 Kids’ Choice Awards include Amazon Fire Tablet, Fruit by the Foot™, Yoplait® GoGurt®, Lucky Charms, Hot Wheels®, McDonald’s® USA, Skechers, and Toyota.

Nickelodeon’s 2016 Kids’ Choice Awards is produced by Nickelodeon Productions. Elizabeth Kelly, Michael Dempsey, Shelly Sumpter Gillyard and Jay Schmalholz are executive producers.

Media outlets can access photos and video for Nickelodeon’s 2016 Kids’ Choice Awards by logging onto NickKCApress.com.

About Nickelodeon:

Nickelodeon, now in its 36th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon’s U.S. television network is seen in almost 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 20 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B).

View source version on businesswire.com: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160202006096/en/

NICKELODEON
Ariana Urbont, 310-752-8079
[email protected]
or
Lilah Kojoori, 310-752-8206
[email protected]
or
BLAKE SHELTON
WMG
Wes Vause, 615-214-1500
[email protected]

Source: Nickelodeon

---

Serious News for Serious Traders! Try StreetInsider.com Premium Free!

---

You May Also Be Interested In

• Ariento Expands Microsoft Relationship, Adds AOS-G Partnership
• Predian Announces the Integration of Wholesale and Auction Pricing Into ValueVision®
• Natural Grocers® Pledges Portion of Opening-Day Sales at New Location in Warr Acres, Oklahoma, to Natural Grocers Heroes in Aprons Fund