Chris Brown has taken his name off the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards ballot in response to the petition and other complaints that were made to the network. While Nickelodeon intended to keep Chris Brown on the list of nominees, Brown withdrew his name.
Dwayne Johnson is hosting the 2009 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards on March 28 (8 p.m.) – check out this promo video, where he gets some tips from previous Kids’ Choice host Justin Timberlake.
Despite the recent beating incident of girlfriend Rihanna, Nickelodeon is keeping singer Chris Brown on their Kids’ Choice Awards ballot. You can bet plenty of people are outraged – in fact a petition is making the rounds to have Chris Brown’s name removed.
Nickelodeon issued a statement that said, “The kids who vote will ultimately decide who wins in the category.”Read the rest of this entry »
Nickelodeon’s Dora The Explorer is growing up – to a new tween version, seen in this silhouette picture. Dora’s still maintaining the giant melon of a head, but has thinned out and ditched the shorts and t-shirt.
Nickelodeon and Mattel made the announcement that the new tween Dora will hit shelves this fall. And parents aren’t too happy by the older, skanky version of their tots’ favorite explorer. Read the rest of this entry »
The High School Musical legacy lives on in a new sequel! The Disney Channel announced that a High School Musical 4 original movie has been given the green light.
Don’t expect any of your favorite Wildcats to come back, however – High School Musical 4 will feature a whole new cast, and will focus on a “classic love triangle set against the cross-town school rivalry between the East High Wildcats and West High Knights.” Read the rest of this entry »
Jack Black and Yo Gabba Gabba fans – your worlds are about to collide. Look for Jack Black to appear on the trippy kids’ show Yo Gabba Gabba April 3 on Nickelodeon. Here’s a picture of Jack Black rocking out with red nubbly Muno.
Jack Black said of the Yo Gabba Gabba guest spot: ”I’m hitting two birds with one stoner, as it were. Unfortunately, I’m looking pretty sweaty and greasy. Hopefully, it won’t be too scary for the kids. But you know, Charlize Theron wasn’t looking her best in Monster and it won her the Oscar. This episode is my Monster, basically.”
The Jonas Brothers are set to perform at the March 28, 2009 Kids’ Choice Awards, as well as participate in the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Jonas Jam Sweepstakes. The Jonas Brothers are also competing in the Favorite Music Group category.
Nick Jonas commented, “Our fans are the most important thing to us,” saying that the Kids’ Choice Awards are “all about fun.” Read the rest of this entry »
Could Spectacular! reach the same heights as High School Musical? Nickelodeon is about to find out when Spectacular! premieres Monday, February 16 at 8 p.m. on the kids’ channel.
Check out the Spectacular! preview promo video above and, after the jump, the music video for “Break My Heart” sung by Nolan Gerard Funk, who plays Nikko in Spectacular! Read the rest of this entry »