Saturday nights definitely aren’t like they used to be. This past Saturday, we tuned in to watch Nickelodeon’s 23rd Annual Kids’ Choice Awards. I love awards shows to begin with, so watching one with the kid made it much more fun. Even after the kid went to bed, I had to watch to see if any of my favorites took home the top kid honors.
This year’s awards show was hosted by funny guy, Kevin James, and broadcast from UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion in L.A. A litany of celebrities were on hand to help present the kids’ top choices in t.v., movies, music and sports. In addition to all the funny presenters, including those who were slimed, the performances were pretty enjoyable. Justin Beiber’s song is so catchy, that the kid can’t help but sing along every time he hears it. Needless to say, Beiber’s performance was a highlight for my dancing tot.
There were so many great actors, musicians and athletes honored, but perhaps the most notable winner was Michelle Obama. Mrs. Obama received the first Big Help Award for her recently launched Let’s Move! initiative. In a taped acceptance, the First Lady acknowledged it was an honor to receive the award and she encouraged kids to be active and take control of their lives and health.
The winners of the Kids Choice Awards are as follows:
MOVIES:
Favorite Movie
Alvin and The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
Favorite Animated Movie
Up
Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie
Jim Carrey (A Christmas Carol)
Favorite Movie Actor
Taylor Lautner (The Twilight Saga: New Moon)
Favorite Movie Actress
Miley Cyrus (Hannah Montana: The Movie)
MUSIC:
Favorite Song
You Belong With Me (Taylor Swift)
Favorite Music Group
Black Eyed Peas
Favorite Male Singer
Favorite Female Singer
Taylor Swift
TELEVISION:
Favorite TV Show
iCarly
Favorite Television Actress
Selena Gomez
Favorite Cartoon
SpongeBob SquarePants
Favorite Reality TV Show
American Idol
Favorite Television Actor
Dylan Sprouse
THE BIG HELP AWARD:
First Lady Michelle Obama
SPORTS:
Favorite Male Athlete
Ryan Sheckler
Favorite Female Athlete
Misty May Treanor
OTHER CATEGORIES:
Favorite Video Game
Mario Kart
Favorite Book
Diary of a Wimpy Kid series
Cutest Couple
Jacob & Bella (Taylor Lautner & Kristen Stewart) from The Twilight Saga: New Moon
Ultimate Dance Smack-Down
Noah Munck, Matt Shively and Fanboy and Chum Chum
