Ariana Grande and Selena Gomez are closely vying for a fresh accolade
Sparking Competition: 2025's Kids' Choice Awards Shaping Up to Be a Pop Star Showdown
Get ready for a fierce battle of pop divas at the much-anticipated 2025 Kids' Choice Awards! This year's nominees, announced by Nickelodeon, showcase some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry.
The annual award show, which acknowledges fan-adored talent across film, television, sports, and music, boasts a star-studded lineup. Leading the pack with four nominations each are the enigmatic Lady Gaga, the award-winning rap artist Kendrick Lamar, and Selena Gomez.
Close behind, with three nods each, are the charismatic Dwayne Johnson, the versatile Jack Black, and up-and-coming music sensation Jelly Roll.
The live and electric event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 21, at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. Multiplatinum recording artist and Grammy winner Tyla has been announced as the host for the evening.
Among the categories, the highly-anticipated Favorite Female Artist category is shaping up to be a showdown between three of the most influential pop queens of our time: Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, and Lady Gaga.
Ariana Grande's Nominations:
- Favorite Movie Actress
- Favorite Female Artist
- Favorite Song from a Movie (Defying Gravity, Wicked)
- Favorite Song from a Movie (Popular, Wicked)
Selena Gomez's Nominations:
- Favorite Female Artist (same category as Grande)
- Favorite Viral Song
- Favorite Album
- Favorite Music Collaboration
Lady Gaga's Nominations:
- Favorite Female Artist (once again, competing with both Grande and Gomez)
- Favorite Song
- Favorite Music Collaboration
- Favorite Album
Making history, Kendrick Lamar is the only male artist with four nominations, recognized in:
- Favorite Male Artist
- Favorite Song
- Favorite Album
- Favorite Music Collaboration
It's going to be an exhilarating night as these powerful contenders vie for the top spot. Who will emerge victorious? Stay tuned to find out!
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The nominees for the Favorite Female Artist category at the 2025 Kids' Choice Awards also include:
- Taylor Swift
- SZA
- Cardi B
- Katy Perry
- Billie Eilish [4][5]
- The anticipated showdown between Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, and Lady Gaga doesn't only happen in the Favorite Female Artist category, as Taylor Swift, SZA, Cardi B, Katy Perry, and Billie Eilish are also contenders.
- The world of music will be represented not just by pop artists, as Kendrick Lamar, with four nominations, is the only male artist in this year's Kids' Choice Awards.
- With a diverse lineup of celebrities from sports, entertainment, and music, the 2025 Kids' Choice Awards is set to be a night that will captivate fans of various genres across the globe.
