Kids’ Choice Awards

Kevin James has signed on to host Nickelodeon’s 23rd Annual Kids’ Choice Awards in Los Angeles on March 27th. President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama have been nominated for their first Kids’ Choice Award in a newly formed category Cutest Couple. They’re up against Edward & Bella and Jacob & Bella from “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” and Neytiri and Jake from “Avatar.” The “Twilight” gang dominated the nominations with five nods. Beginning February 25th, kids will be able to cast their votes here in 19 categories on Nickelodeon’s Web site, www.nick.com/kids-choice-awards. Surprise awards will also be announced during the live telecast. The 2010 Kids’ Choice Awards will be held in Los Angeles on March 27th and aired live on Nickelodeon. Nominees are:



Favorite TV Show: “iCarly,” “Sonny with a Chance,” “The Suite Life on Deck” and “Wizards of Waverly Place.”

Favorite TV Actor: Cole Sprouse, Dylan Sprouse, Joe Jonas and Nick Jonas.

Favorite TV Actress: Miranda Cosgrove, Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez and Keke Palmer.

Favorite Music Group: Black Eyed Peas, Coldplay, Jonas Brothers and Linkin Park.

Favorite Female Singer: Beyoncé Knowles, Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift.

Favorite Male Singer: Jay-Z, Sean Kingston, Mario and Ne-Yo.

Favorite Song: “I Gotta Feeling” – Black Eyed Peas, “Paparazzi” – Lady Gaga, “Party in the U.S.A” – Miley Cyrus and “You Belong with Me” – Taylor Swift.

Favorite Movie: “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel,” “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen,” “The Twilight Saga’s New Moon” and “X-Men Origins: Wolverine.”

Favorite Movie Actor: Zac Efron, Taylor Lautner, Shia LaBeouf and Tyler Perry.

Favorite Movie Actress: Sandra Bullock, Miley Cyrus, Megan Fox and Zoe Saldana.

Favorite Cartoon: “The Penguins of Madagascar,” “Phineas and Ferb,” “The Simpsons” and “SpongeBob SquarePants.”

Favorite Reality Show: “American Idol,” “Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?” “So You Think You Can Dance” and “Wipeout.”

Favorite Female Athlete: Danica Patrick, Misty May Treanor, Serena Williams and Venus Williams.

Favorite Male Athlete: Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Ryan Sheckler and Shaun White.

Favorite Video Game: “The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks,” “Mario Kart,” “Wii Fit” and “Wii Sports Resort.”

Favorite Book: “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” series, “Twilight” series, “Vampire Diaries” series and “Where the Sidewalk Ends.”

Favorite Animated Movie: “A Christmas Carol,” “Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs,” “Monsters vs. Aliens” and “Up.”

Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie: Jim Carrey – “A Christmas Carol (2009),” Seth Rogen – “Monsters vs. Aliens,” Ray Romano – “Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs” and Reese Witherspoon – “Monsters vs. Aliens.”