Los Angeles, CA April 09th, 2022 (Nickelodeon). Spider-Man: No Way Home and High School Musical: The Musical: The Series were among the top winners at the 2022 Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards on Saturday, where co-hosts Miranda Cosgrove and Rob Gronkowski led the festivities, first lady Dr. Jill Biden made a special appearance and no shortage of slime was spilled.
During the ceremony held at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica for the awards show that is voted on by fans, the latest installment in the Spider-Man film franchise collected three Orange Blimps. It won for favorite film, favorite movie actor for Tom Holland and favorite movie actress for Zendaya, who was also recognized in the category for her work from the Oscar-winning movie Dune.
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series was similarly honored in three categories, winning for favorite kids TV show, favorite female TV star (kids) for Olivia Rodrigo and favorite male TV star (kids) for Joshua Bassett. Rodrigo also won a music prize for favorite breakout artist. Among the other film winners were Encanto for favorite animated movie and Sing 2′s Scarlett Johansson for favorite voice from an animated voice.
Winners on the TV side included iCarly (favorite family TV show), America’s Got Talent (favorite reality show) and SpongeBob SquarePants (favorite cartoon).
Billie Eilish nabbed two awards, for favorite song (“Happier Than Ever”) and favorite album (Happier Than Ever). Ariana Grande was named favorite female artist for the second straight year, while Ed Sheeran prevailed as favorite male artist.
Biden addressed viewers during a pretaped segment that ended with her tossing a container of slime at the camera. “As a teacher, military mom and as your first lady, I’m inspired by the resilience of our youngest generation, especially our military kids, who are in the audience and watching tonight,” she said. “Keep learning and growing, and give back to your communities.”
Additionally, the event featured musical performances from Kid Cudi and Jack Harlow. Celebrity guests included Isla Fisher, Gabrielle Union and Ralph Macchio.
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