What do incredible stars like Justin Bieber, Beyonce, Dwayne Johnson, Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello, Selena Gomez and Millie Bobby Brown have in common? Not only are they some of the biggest celebs on this planet, but they also happen to be some of the many remarkable nominees at this year’s Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards! It’s that time of year – aka the BEST time of the year – for the most epic, the most exciting and the most slimetastic award show out. This year’s 2018 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards is bound to be even bigger and better with tons of new categories, an endless amount of terrific celebs who will be attending, one phenomenal host and an outstanding performance from a Nickelodeon and social media star that we all love. It will all go down at the 2018 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards, hosted by the iconic John Cena, which takes place on March 24th at 8:00 PM ET / PT at the “Fabulous” Forum in Inglewood, California.
Nickelodeon just announced the nominees for the exceptional award show today. For the first year ever, Nickelodeon will be introducing a four-week voting wave where new categories will be revealed each week leading up to the show. You can join in on the fun and help your faves win by casting your votes at http://www.kidschoiceawards.com – the official destination for all things KCA. You can also cast your votes by using the KCA hashtags and the hashtag of your favorite nominee.
To add even more excitement, Nickelodeon also revealed that the one and only, the spectacular JoJo Siwa will also be performing at the event. The multi-talented, young lady will take on the stage to perform a medley of her greatest hits. JoJo Siwa will, without a doubt, make the KCAs even more special with her unforgettable performance.
JoJo Siwa shared her excitement over performing at the event and said, “I am so excited about this year’s Kids’ Choice Awards. Not only will I be performing for the first time at the KCA’s, but I am also super excited about my nomination for Favorite Musical YouTube Creator. Bring on the slime, I am soooooo ready!!” (source: press release)
The Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards is bound to make entertainment history yet again as it celebrates kids’ favorites in television, movies, social media and beyond. Don’t forget to get your voting fingers ready and tune in to the KCAs on March 24th at 8:00 PM ET / PT on Nickelodeon!
Follow Nickelodeon on Twitter and Instagram: @Nickelodeon and join in on the conversation by using #KCA. Check out the full list of nominees for the 2018 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards below!
FILM: (Voting for the film categories begin today, Feb. 26)
Favorite Movie
Beauty and the Beast
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
Pitch Perfect 3
Spider-Man: Homecoming
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
The Greatest Showman
Wonder Woman
Favorite Movie Actor
Ben Affleck (Batman, Justice League)
Chris Hemsworth (Thor, Thor: Ragnarok)
Chris Pratt (Peter Quill/Star-Lord, Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol 2)
Dwayne Johnson (Dr. Smolder Bravestone, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle)
Kevin Hart (Moose Finbar, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle)
Will Ferrell (Brad, Daddy’s Home 2)
Favorite Movie Actress
Anna Kendrick (Beca, Pitch Perfect 3)
Daisy Ridley (Rey, Star Wars: The Last Jedi)
Emma Watson (Belle, Beauty and the Beast)
Gal Gadot (Diana Prince/Wonder Woman, Wonder Woman & Justice League)
Zendaya (Anne Wheeler, The Greatest Showman & Michelle, Spider-Man: Homecoming)
Zoe Saldana (Gamora, Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol 2)
Favorite Animated Movie
Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie
Cars 3
Coco
Despicable Me 3
Ferdinand
Smurfs: The Lost Village
The Emoji Movie
The Lego Batman Movie
MUSIC: (Voting for the music categories begin Monday, March 5)
Favorite Music Group
Coldplay
Fifth Harmony
Imagine Dragons
Maroon 5
The Chainsmokers
Twenty One Pilots
Favorite Male Artist
Bruno Mars
DJ Khaled
Ed Sheeran
Luis Fonsi
Kendrick Lamar
Shawn Mendes
Favorite Female Artist
Beyoncé
Demi Lovato
Katy Perry
P!NK
Selena Gomez
Taylor Swift
Favorite Song
Despacito (Remix) – Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee, featuring Justin Bieber
HUMBLE. – Kendrick Lamar
I’m The One – DJ Khaled, featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper, Lil Wayne
It Ain’t Me – Selena Gomez & Kygo
Look What You Made Me Do – Taylor Swift
Shape Of You – Ed Sheeran
That’s What I Like – Bruno Mars
Thunder – Imagine Dragons
Favorite Breakout Artist
Alessia Cara
Camila Cabello
Cardi B
Harry Styles
Khalid
Noah Cyrus
Favorite Global Music Star
Black Coffee (Africa)
BTS (Asia)
Lorde (Australia/New Zealand)
Maluma (South America)
Taylor Swift (North America)
The Vamps (UK)
Zara Larsson (Europe)
TELEVISION: (Voting for the television categories begin Monday, March 12)
Favorite TV Show
Fuller House
Henry Danger
K.C. Undercover
Saban’s Power Rangers Ninja Steel
Stranger Things
The Big Bang Theory
The Flash
The Thundermans
Favorite Cartoon
ALVINNN!!! and The Chipmunks
SpongeBob SquarePants
Teen Titans Go!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
The Loud House
The Simpsons
Favorite TV Actor
Andrew Lincoln (Rick Grimes, The Walking Dead)
Grant Gustin (Barry Allen/The Flash, The Flash)
Jace Norman (Henry Hart, Henry Danger)
Jack Griffo (Max Thunderman, The Thundermans)
Jim Parsons (Sheldon Cooper, The Big Bang Theory)
William Shewfelt (Brody Romero/Red Ninja Steel Ranger, Power Rangers Ninja Steel)
Favorite TV Actress
Candace Cameron Bure (D.J. Tanner-Fuller, Fuller House)
Kaley Cuoco (Penny, The Big Bang Theory)
Kira Kosarin (Phoebe Thunderman, The Thundermans)
Lizzy Greene (Dawn Harper, Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn)
Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven, Stranger Things)
Zendaya (K.C. Cooper, K.C. Undercover)
OTHER CATEGORIES: (Voting begins Monday, March 19)
Favorite Video Game
Just Dance 2018
Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Minecraft: Java Edition
Star Wars Battlefront II
Super Mario Odyssey
Favorite Funny YouTube Creator
Alex Wassabi
DanTDM
Dude Perfect
Liza Koshy
Markiplier
Miranda Sings
Favorite Musical YouTube Creator
Ayo & Teo
Jack & Jack
Jacob Sartorius
Johnny Orlando
JoJo Siwa
Why Don’t We