AceShowbiz - The Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards are back, and the excitement is palpable! Hosted by none other than SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star, voiced by Tom Kenny and Bill Fagerbakke respectively, this year's slime-tastic show promises to be a dazzling spectacle. The annual event will broadcast live from the whimsical underwater streets of Bikini Bottom on Saturday, July 13, at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

Leading the nomination pack is Taylor Swift with six nods, including Favorite Female Artist and Favorite Album for "The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology." Swift is closely followed by pop royalty Beyonce Knowles, Miley Cyrus, Olivia Rodrigo, and Justin Timberlake, each securing four nominations.

Swift's beau, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, is also in the mix, vying for Favorite Male Sports Star. He is pitted against Cristiano Ronaldo, LeBron James, Lionel Messi, Patrick Mahomes, and Stephen Curry.

This year's awards are special not just for the nominees but also for the celebration of SpongeBob SquarePants' 25th anniversary. Enhanced graphics, high-tech motion capture, and immersive augmented reality will bring Bikini Bottom to life, creating an unforgettable experience for viewers. This marks the first time Nickelodeon has entrusted its virtual characters to host the show, promising a unique twist to the proceedings.

"Barbie", the entertainment juggernaut, also made a splash, garnering eight nominations across various film and music categories. With nods for Favorite Movie, Favorite Movie Actor (Ryan Gosling as Ken), and Favorite Movie Actress (Margot Robbie and America Ferrera), the franchise's dominance is evident.

Women dominate many categories this year, reflecting their significant influence on pop culture. Notably, female artists fill six of the eight slots for Favorite Song, showcasing the achievements of icons like Dua Lipa, Billie Eilish, and Ariana Grande.

The competition in the Favorite Female Artist category is intense, featuring past winners like Selena Gomez, Cardi B, and Olivia Rodrigo battling it out against each other.

The 2024 Kids' Choice Awards will be held at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion, a beloved returning venue last used in 2010. Fans can cast their votes on the official Kids' Choice Awards website, ensuring their favorite stars have a chance to take home the coveted orange blimp.

With a star-studded lineup and unforgettable slime moments on the horizon, the 2024 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards is shaping up to be an evening full of entertainment magic that young fans won't want to miss.

Television

• Favorite Kids TV Show:
  • "Danger Force"
  • "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series"
  • "Percy Jackson and the Olympians"
  • "Power Rangers Cosmic Fury"
  • "Raven's Home"
  • "The Muppets Mayhem"
  • "The Really Loud House"
  • "Tyler Perry's Young Dylan"

• Favorite Family TV Show:

  • "Abbott Elementary"
  • "Avatar: The Last Airbender"
  • "Goosebumps"
  • "iCarly"
  • "Loki"
  • "Young Sheldon"

• Favorite Reality Show:

  • "America's Funniest Home Videos"
  • "America's Got Talent"
  • "American Ninja Warrior"
  • "Is It Cake?"
  • "Kids Baking Championship"
  • "LEGO Masters"

• Favorite Cartoon:

  • "Big City Greens"
  • "Monster High"
  • "SpongeBob SquarePants"
  • "Teen Titans Go!"
  • "The Loud House"
  • "The Simpsons"

• Favorite Female TV Star (Kids):

  • Hunter Deno
  • Lilly Singh
  • Olivia Rodrigo
  • Raven-Symone
  • Sofia Wylie
  • Tessa Rao

• Favorite Male TV Star (Kids):

  • Chance Perez
  • Dylan Gilmer
  • Jahzir Bruno
  • Joshua Bassett
  • Walker Scobell
  • Wolfgang Schaeffer

• Favorite Female TV Star (Family):

  • Janelle James
  • Laci Mosley
  • Miranda Cosgrove
  • Peyton List
  • Quinta Brunson
  • Rosario Dawson

• Favorite Male TV Star (Family):

  • Gordon Cormier
  • Iain Armitage
  • Jerry Trainor
  • Justin Long
  • Tom Hiddleston
  • Zack Morris

Film

• Favorite Movie:
  • "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom"
  • "Barbie"
  • "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire"
  • "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3"
  • "The Little Mermaid"
  • "The Marvels"
  • "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts"
  • "Wonka"

• Favorite Movie Actor:

  • Adam Sandler
  • Chris Pratt
  • Jason Momoa
  • John Cena
  • Paul Rudd
  • Ryan Gosling
  • Ryan Reynolds
  • Timothee Chalamet

• Favorite Movie Actress:

  • America Ferrera
  • Brie Larson
  • Halle Bailey
  • Jennifer Garner
  • Margot Robbie
  • Melissa McCarthy
  • Zendaya Coleman
  • Zoe Saldana

• Favorite Animated Movie:

  • "Elemental"
  • "Kung Fu Panda 4"
  • "PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie"
  • "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse"
  • "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem"
  • "The Garfield Movie"
  • "The Super Mario Bros."
  • "Movie Trolls Band Together"

• Favorite Male Voice from an Animated Movie:

  • Adam Sandler
  • Brady Noon
  • Chris Pratt
  • Jack Black
  • Jackie Chan
  • Justin Timberlake
  • Shameik Moore

• Favorite Female Voice from an Animated Movie:

  • Anna Kendrick
  • Anya Taylor-Joy
  • Ariana DeBose
  • Awkwafina
  • Ayo Edebiri
  • Hailee Steinfeld
  • Kristen Bell
  • McKenna Grace

• Favorite Villain:

  • Amy Schumer
  • Austin Butler
  • Jack Black
  • Keegan-Michael Key
  • Melissa McCarthy
  • Renee Rapp

Music

• Favorite Female Artist:
  • Ariana Grande
  • Beyonce Knowles
  • Billie Eilish
  • Cardi B
  • Miley Cyrus
  • Olivia Rodrigo
  • Selena Gomez
  • Taylor Swift

• Favorite Male Artist:

  • Bad Bunny
  • Drake
  • Ed Sheeran
  • Justin Timberlake
  • Post Malone
  • The Weeknd
  • Travis Scott
  • Usher

• Favorite Music Group:

  • Black Eyed Peas
  • Coldplay
  • Imagine Dragons
  • Jonas Brothers
  • Maroon 5
  • NSYNC

• Favorite Song:

  • "Dance the Night" - Dua Lipa
  • "Fast Car" - Luke Combs
  • "Flowers" - Miley Cyrus
  • "Paint The Town Red" - Doja Cat
  • "Selfish" - Justin Timberlake
  • "TEXAS HOLD 'EM" - Beyonce Knowles
  • "What Was I Made For?" - Billie Eilish
  • "yes, and?" - Ariana Grande

• Favorite Music Collaboration:

  • "All My Life" - Lil Durk and J. Cole
  • "Baby Don't Hurt Me" - David Guetta, Anne Marie, and Coi Leray
  • "Barbie World" - Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice with Aqua
  • "Doctor (Work it Out)" - Pharrell Williams featuring Miley Cyrus
  • "Fortnight" - Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone
  • "Karma (Remix)" - Taylor Swift and Ice Spice
  • "SUPPOSED TO BE LOVED" - DJ Khaled featuring Lil Baby, Future, and Lil Uzi Vert
  • "Wild Ones" - Jessie Murph and Jelly Roll

Other Categories

• Favorite Male Creator:
  • Dhar Mann
  • Mark Rober
  • Markiplier
  • MrBeast
  • Ryan's World
  • Spencer X

• Favorite Female Creator:

  • Charli D'Amelio
  • Dixie D'Amelio
  • Emma Chamberlain
  • Hannah Stocking
  • Kids Diana Show
  • Lexi Rivera

• Favorite Gamer:

  • Aphmau
  • Kai Cenat
  • Ninja
  • Preston
  • TheBoyDilly
  • Unspeakable

• Favorite Creator Family:

  • FGTeeV
  • Jordan Matter/Salish Matter
  • Ninja Kidz
  • Royalty Family
  • The Beverly Halls
  • The Herberts

• Favorite Female Sports Star:

  • Alex Morgan
  • Caitlin Clark
  • Coco Gauff
  • Sha'Carri Richardson
  • Simone Biles
  • Venus Williams

• Favorite Male Sports Star:

  • Cristiano Ronaldo
  • LeBron James
  • Lionel Messi
  • Patrick Mahomes
  • Stephen Curry
  • Travis Kelce

• Favorite Video Game:

  • "Just Dance 2024"
  • "Madden NFL 24"
  • "Minecraft"
  • "Roblox"
  • "Super Mario Bros."
  • "Wonder"
  • "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom"