Microids Announces Garfield Kart 2 – All You Can Drift
Behold the glorious return of the most legendary orange cat!
Paris, France, June 3rd, 2025 – Garfield is back and ready to hit the starting line!
The beloved kart racing game, Garfield Kart, returns for another lap on September 10, 2025 with Garfield Kart 2 – All You Can Drift, developed by Eden Games, on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC.
Get ready to rev your engines and challenge your friends in high-speed, chaotic races, using traps and power-ups to gain the upper hand and cross the finish line first!
About Garfield Kart 2 – All You Can Drift
Ready to race against a real heavyweight? Garfield, Odie, Nermal, and the whole crew are at the starting line, raring to go! Play as one of the eight cult characters from the Garfield universe, fill up your karts, customize your look, and race away at breakneck speeds.
Take a wild ride through an unhinged universe, where there’s a surprise waiting around every turn. Pirate, western, or detective: Garfield speeds through brightly colored worlds to prove that, even in his dreams, he’s the king! Use shortcuts or bonus items to change the course of races and create unforgettable moments with friends through local and online multiplayer modes.
Features
Mysteries, treasures, and rodeos! Pit yourself against your friends on wacky circuits from three unique universes! Find your way through mysterious detective scenes, brave the pirate seas, or kick up dust along old cowboy trails.
Garfield and friends are back! Play as Garfield, Odie, Jon, and many more iconic characters from the franchise! Each driver has their own personality, making each race a unique and immersive experience.
Lasagna-esque races with friends! Play against up to eight players online worldwide, or enjoy multiplayer mode for up to four players with split-screen mode! Perfect for frenzied competitions between friends or on family game nights.
Create your perfect kart! Pimp your ride and create a kart that is perfectly aligned with your driving style! Choose your own bumpers, wheels, and spoilers, as well as style and color for a unique touch. Strut your stuff on the track and show them who really is the king of the circuit!
Garfield Kart 2 – All You Can Drift will launch on September 10, 2025 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC.
Founded in 1985, Microids is a French video game publisher that has established itself as a key player in the global gaming industry. Its editorial strategy is built around two main pillars: adventure games and titles aimed at core gamers. By partnering with renowned studios and creators, Microids delivers immersive experiences based on popular licenses, allowing players to embark on unique adventures alongside iconic characters.
About Eden Games
EDEN GAMES has been specialised in the design and production of racing games for 25 years. As the creator of the V-Rally, Test Drive Unlimited and Gear.Club franchises, the team is now developing several new games for Mobile and Next-Gen Consoles. With the support of world-class publishers such as Apple, Electronic Arts and Microids, Eden is currently creating new types of games to include car-games for core gamers and arcade players.
About Garfield
Created by cartoonist Jim Davis, Garfield is the most widely syndicated comic strip in the world. With his signature “cattitude,” Garfield is 100% that cat, and he doesn’t care who knows it. He’s selfish, sarcastic, lazy… and surprisingly endearing. Since its launch in 1978, the famous cat has spawned movies, TV shows, stage shows and merchandise, and has received four Emmy Awards for Outstanding Animated Program. Garfield content appears in 80 countries and has amassed over $3B in lifetime retail sales. In 2019, Paramount Global acquired ownership of Paws, Inc., which holds rights to the Garfield franchise.
About Paramount Consumer Products
Paramount Consumer Products oversees all licensing and merchandising for Paramount (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by a diverse slate of consumer brands, Paramount Consumer Products’ portfolio is based on content from platforms including Paramount+, CBS (including CBS Television Studios and CBS Television Distribution), cable networks (including MTV, Nickelodeon and Showtime), and Paramount Pictures. Additionally, the division operates Paramount Game Studios. With properties spanning animation, live-action, preschool, youth and adult, Paramount Consumer Products is committed to creating the highest quality product for some of the world’s most beloved, iconic franchises. To view our range of consumer products and Paramount branded apparel, visit ParamountShop.com.
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Garfield Kart 2 – All You Can Drift – Teaser FR - Microids
Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for June 4, 2025 | Nickelodeon
Stream the classic Rugrats series on Paramount+! Try it FREE at ParamountPlus.com!
Rugrats, provided to Creators Syndicate by Nickelodeon, based off the popular animated television series has been created for children and family's to laugh and enjoy together.
Follow these comics and their take on real episodes of the show and their own spin on hilarious adventures.
Paramount Global nominated three new directors on Monday, June 2, seeking to boost its board strength to seven as it awaits regulatory approval for its $8.4 billion merger with Skydance Media.
Paramount Global and Skydance logos are seen in this illustration taken December 17, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
Paramount nominated Mary Boies, counsel to Boies Schiller Flexner LLP, Charles Ryan, co-founder and general partner of Almaz Capital, and Roanne Sragow Licht, former justice and adjunct professor at Boston University and Roger Williams University.
U.S. President Donald Trump filed a $10 billion lawsuit against Paramount-owned CBS News in October, alleging that the network deceptively edited an interview with then-vice president and presidential candidate Kamala Harris, to "tip the scales in favor of the Democratic Party" in the election.
Trump's lawsuit is seen as a major roadblock to the Paramount-Skydance merger, according to some analysts.
The merger, which is slated to be completed by the first half of 2025, requires approval from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which has authority over the transaction because it needs to approve the transfer of the broadcast television licenses held by CBS.
Paramount, chaired by Shari Redstone, reportedly offered $15 million to settle the suit, however, in a letter sent on Friday, May 30 to former 60 Minutes Executive Producer Bill Owens and ex-CBS News and Stations boss Wendy McMahon, plus the Paramount Global board and the state Attorney General, the heads of the Senate Energy, Utilities & Communications Committee and the Senate Judiciary Committee in Sacramento, California, Senators Josh Becker and Thomas J. Umberg have began an investigation to see if Golden State bribery and unfair competition laws are about to be violated.
Trump raised his claim for damages to $20 billion in February.
The Wall Street Journal reported last week that the company wanted to ensure it had a full board in place in case its negotiations with Trump to settle his lawsuit fell through.
Paramount is scheduled to hold its annual stockholder meeting on Wednesday, July 2.
In additional Paramount news, in a move that blindsided many staffers, Paramount has fired its longtime media agency of record in a cost-saving move as its proposed merger with Skydance Media continues to gestate.
The abrupt change comes as Skydance and its private equity backer RedBird Capital are waiting in the wings to take control of Paramount, pending government approval of the $8 billion deal. Precisely who drove the ad agency decision is a matter of some dispute, according to sources, but Paramount’s relationship with agencies primarily resides with John Halley, president of Paramount Advertising. On the sell-side, Paramount does business with agencies across its networks and streaming services and the opportunity apparently presented itself to create more favorable economics via a buy-side shift of agencies.
WPP Media, formerly known as GroupM before a recent rebrand, had worked with Paramount Pictures for more than two decades, dating back to when the studio was part of Viacom. Three sources familiar with the situation told Deadline that the agency was dismissed and replaced by Publicis, another of the large agency players. The switch, which was not preceded by the customary review period (when an incumbent has a chance to retain the business), will result in significant cost savings and has been characterized as a business decision. Executives relayed the news selectively inside Paramount and to some people externally last Friday and word has spread quickly in subsequent days.
Total annual billings from Paramount, spanning international ads for Paramount+ (Horizon Media handles the streamer domestically) as well as global campaigns for films like the latest Mission: Impossible installment, are in the range of $600 million, according to people with knowledge of the numbers.
It wasn’t immediately clear how much of a savings would be created by the move, and sources indicated that other factors like buying and planning strategy and account personnel were also considered in terms of workflow and strategy. Feedback about WPP from a range of Paramount employees, from directors to SVPs and EVPs had been generally positive in recent months. And unlike creative marketing teams, trailer vendors or others involved in campaigns, media agencies are usually not in the direct line of fire if corporate leadership wants to respond to box office or ratings results.
Horizon’s work on domestic Paramount+ is another question, with rumors circulating that it had moved to IPG in parallel with the larger move. Those agencies did not immediately respond to Deadline’s request for comment.
Publicis also did not respond to a request for comment. Reps from Paramount Global, Paramount Advertising, Skydance and WPP Media declined to comment when contacted by Deadline.
The merger of Skydance and Paramount, which seemed a sure bet at the start of the year, has entered murkier territory thanks in large part to President Donald Trump’s animus toward CBS News.
Sentiment on the Paramount lot, Deadline has learned, has moved from the agonizingly slow crawl of the merger process and more about the abrupt changing of the guard with a longtime third-party vendor. The notion of swapping out an agency of record without warning is virtually unheard of on Madison Avenue. While clients are more antsy than ever and have jumped agencies in an effort to save money, gain efficiencies or for other reasons, the transition usually follows a more orderly and deliberate path.
Halley oversees the sell-side efforts at Paramount but also the outward promotion of the company’s films, series, streaming and other wares and its relationships with agencies. Since ascending to the No. 1 role in 2022, he has shown a willingness to buck convention, as with his conviction about ending decades of tradition by discontinuing the company’s traditional big-stage upfront presentation every spring. In place of the splashy show, the company convenes a number of smaller agency-focused dinners with talent in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago.
Skydance, along with RedBird, sealed its merger proposal with Paramount controlling shareholder National Amusements last July and remained in pole position after a 45-day “go-shop” period expired. Mindful of legal restrictions against “gun-jumping” by parties involved in corporate mergers, Skydance has maintained a fairly low profile as the review has unfolded. (CEO David Ellison, for example, was not a public presence at last month’s Cannes Film Festival despite Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning having its world premiere there.)
On a matter as consequential as the change of agency, sources indicated to Deadline, Skydance and RedBird could well have been consulted about the switch under the terms of the merger agreement.
The merger does not require approval from shareholders given that Shari Redstone and her family control a large majority of the company’s shares.
The Train Sim World 5 Thomas & Friends 80th Anniversary Expansion celebrates the iconic brand and 80 years of adventure, friendship and storytelling.
Dovetail Games and Mattel have released a new Train Sim World 5 expansion pack, celebrating 80 years of Thomas & Friends.
Now available, The Thomas & Friends 80th Anniversary Expansion celebrates the iconic Thomas & Friends brand and 80 years of adventure, friendship and timeless storytelling. Fans can journey through West Somerset with accessible controls and new features including:
A new story: Diesel takes on a special mission to secure party supplies from the Troublesome Trucks.
New paint: Explore West Somerset with Thomas painted in his original green livery, complete with his original number 70 and white pinstripe detailing, as seen in early appearances.
Free roam: Using the existing free roam feature, fans can take Thomas around in his original green livery on any route in their Train Sim World collection.
The expansion was released on Thursday 29th May 2025 and is available now for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Epic Games Store and Steam.
Thomas & Friends, the beloved children’s franchise that has captured hearts for generations, marks 80 years of storytelling this year. Since its debut in 1945, created by the Reverend Wilbert Awdry for his son Christopher Awdry, the Thomas & Friends show has delighted audiences worldwide through books, toys, content, theme parks, experiences and more.
To celebrate the 80th anniversary with Thomas & Friends in Train Sim World 5, the following content is required: Train Sim World 5, West Somerset Railway route Add-on, plus Thomas & Friends Visit the West Somerset Railway Add-on.
The base game, plus all required content, is available in the Train Sim World 5: Thomas & Friends Edition – a bundle deal currently available for £29.99.
Approximate release times: 1000 BST PlayStation & Xbox, 1600 BST Epic Games, 1800 BST Steam on Thursday 29th May
Celebrate with a new story:
Sir Topham Hatt and Diesel are preparing to throw a surprise birthday celebration for Thomas, who has been given a special coat of paint!
Following the events of Thomas’ first full day on the West Somerset Railway (played out in the previous Add-on), preparations are underway to celebrate Thomas’ birthday. He’s very excited for his birthday and is looking forward to the big celebration!
Sir Topham Hatt has a very important job for Diesel, who has been trying to be on his best behaviour and is eager to please. Work with Diesel as he goes to collect The Troublesome Trucks filled with party supplies, but will they get up to their usual tricks?
Be a really useful engine as you take passengers on Annie & Clarabel and help out when others are in need.
Thomas the Tank Engine
Original Green Livery
As a special gift, Thomas has asked to be repainted for his birthday! Travel with Thomas around the West Somerset Railway in his Original Green Livery, complete with his original number 70 and white pinstripe lining.
Thomas hasn’t been painted in these colours in a very long time and looks just like he did when he first arrived on Sodor! It only seems right that he should wear his original colours for the special day.
As was the case before his repaint, driving with Thomas has been set up to be as intuitive and accessible as possible for everyone to enjoy. Throttle and brake controls are simplified.
The adventure continues:
The 80th Anniversary Expansion continues the visit of Thomas and his friends to the West Somerset Railway with an additional 3-part narrated story.
You can also use Free Roam to take Thomas in his original colours on a tour of the mainland, or even visit his original hometown of Brighton for those with the East Coastway and London - Brighton route Add-ons.
Add-ons and Bundle Info
Thomas & Friends™ 80th Anniversary Expansion is out now for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Epic Games Store, and Steam for $9.99/£7.99/€9.99
The following content is required to make use of this Gameplay Pack:
If you’re new to Train Sim World, you can get all of the required content in a single Core Bundle: Train Sim World 5: Thomas & Friends™ Edition, so that you're ready for the 80th Anniversary Expansion, which is sold separately.
Train Sim World 5: Thomas & Friends™ Edition is out now for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Epic Games Store, and Steam for $39.99/£29.99/€34.99
Release Day Livestream
Join JD, Matt and Jamie again for a release day livestream celebrating Thomas’ birthday with the Thomas & Friends™ 80th Anniversary Expansion on YouTube and Twitch.
LAVA RECORDS AND REPUBLIC RECORDS: KIDS & FAMILY RELEASE THE SOUNDTRACK FROM INSPIRING ANIMATED APPLE TV+ SPECIAL LULU IS A RHINOCEROS OUT TODAY
BASED ON THE CHILDREN’S BOOK, THE SPECIAL FEATURES ORIGINAL SONGS BY LELAND AND ALLISON FLOM, PERFORMED BY AULI’I CRAVALHO (MOANA), ALEX NEWELL (GLEE), AND MORE!
LISTEN TO LULU IS A RHINOCEROS (SOUNDTRACK FROM THE APPLE ORIGINAL)HERE
WATCH A COMPILATION VIDEO FEATURING SCENES FROM LULU IS A RHINOCEROS AND THREE NEW SONGS OFF THE SOUNDTRACK HERE
NEW YORK (May 30, 2025) – Lava Records and Republic Records: Kids & Family are thrilled to release a new original soundtrack from the animated Apple TV+ special Lulu Is a Rhinoceros, premiering today worldwide. Lulu Is A Rhinoceros (Soundtrack From The Apple Original) includes six original songs with score suite and is now available on Apple Music and all streaming platforms—listen HERE and see the full soundtrack tracklist below. Watch a special video featuring scenes from the Apple TV+ special accompanied by new songs “Good Morning, Beautiful You”, “Start The Day Again”, and “The Perfect Me” HERE.
Based on the beloved children’s book of the same name by father-daughter duo Jason and Allison Flom, Lulu Is a Rhinoceros is an empowering pop musical family event about kindness, acceptance and embracing one’s true self.
“We loved creating catchy anthemic pop songs that inspire confidence and propel Lulu on her journey. Can you imagine if everyone started their day singing ‘Good Morning, Beautiful You’ to themselves in the mirror?! Or if we all reminded each other that ‘The Perfect You is You’?!,” said Jason and Allison Flom. They added, “We had the privilege of collaborating with an absolute dream team, and the music was too much fun not to release on its own...so here it is, a soundtrack with all the original songs from ‘Lulu Is a Rhinoceros’ - on Apple Music and all your favorite streaming platforms!”
Lulu is a rhinoceros – that’s who she sees when she looks in the mirror. On a quest to spread kindness, fun-loving Lulu embarks on the adventure of a lifetime, powered by new friends, courage and catchy songs!
The special and soundtrack are led by a stellar voice cast, including Auli’i Cravalho as “Lulu” (Moana) and Tony Award winner Alex Newell as “Cory” (Glee). Additional voice cast features include Emmy Award nominee Dulé Hill as “Flom Flom” (Psych), Paul Rust as “Finn” (Love) and Utkarsh Ambudkar as “Hip-Hop” (Ghosts). The special and soundtrack feature original songs by Golden Globe nominee Leland with lyrics by Allison Flom, who also serves as the head writer for the special.
Lulu Is a Rhinoceros (Soundtrack from the Apple Original) Tracklist:
“Good Morning, Beautiful You”
“Start the Day Again”
“Rhino Proof”
“The Perfect Me”
“Happier”
“The Perfect Me (Finale)”
“Lulu Score Suite”
About Lava Records
Lava Records is an artist-first label that offers the best of all worlds: the attention and commitment of an indie and the global reach and capabilities of the world’s largest music company through its partnership with Republic/Universal. Originally founded in 1995 by Jason Flom, Lava has been the home to many multi-platinum superstars including Lorde and Jessie J as well as Grammy winners, and critical darlings. Lava Records is now home to phenomenal artists including Greta Van Fleet, The Warning, Haiden Henderson and more.
About Republic Records: Kids & Family
Kids & Family launched as the official children’s division of Republic Records in 2022. The newly created division caters to audiences ages 0-12 with fun and family-friendly music, collaborations, and experiences tailored to early development. Aimed to entertain the whole family, it offers engaging, educational, and explorative content, leveraging innovative partnerships with trusted brands such as Nickelodeon and many more. With an emphasis on high quality music and world-class presentation, Republic Records: Kids & Family appeals to little ears and beyond.
GRAMMY® AWARD-WINNING, MULTIPLATINUM GLOBAL SUPERSTAR TYLA TO HOST NICKELODEON KIDS’ CHOICE AWARDS 2025
The Biggest Party of the Summer to Air on Nickelodeon UK & Ireland on Monday 23rd June 2025
Benson Boone, Jack Black, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Chris Evans, Selena Gomez, Jalen Hurts, Travis Kelce, Kendrick Lamar, Peyton List, Jason Momoa, MrBeast, Jenna Ortega, Keanu Reeves, Taylor Swift, Charli XCX and More, Announced as KCA Nominees
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Grammy® Award-winning, multiplatinum global superstar Tyla is set to take the Slime-tastic stage as host of the biggest party this summer—Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2025—celebrating fans’ favourites from across the worlds of film, television, music, sports and more. The KCAs will air live in the U.S. on Saturday, June 21, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) from Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif., simulcast across Nickelodeon, TeenNick, Nicktoons, the Nick Jr. channel, MTV2 and CMT, and will also air on Nickelodeon channels around the world within days of the live event, including on Nickelodeon UK & Ireland on Monday 23rd June 2025.
The Kids’ Choice Awards broadcast continues to put kids and families in control at the biggest party of the summer. This year’s show will feature: exciting star-studded collaborations; legendary skateboarding stunts; the latest in music with high-energy dancing; and Nickelodeon’s signature orange blimp trophy and epic slimings.
Fans can cast their votes across 35 categories on the official Kids’ Choice Awards website, KidsChoiceAwards.com.
Nickelodeon has also announced this year’s Kids’ Choice Awards nominees. First-time nominees include Gracie Abrams, Zach Bryan, Jordan Chiles, Frankie Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Doechii, Keith Lee, Chappell Roan, Shaboozey, Shohei Ohtani, and Florence Pugh, among others. Leading the pack with four nods each are Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga and Kendrick Lamar, followed by Jack Black, Dwayne Johnson and Jelly Roll, with three nominations each. Musical performances and celebrity appearances will be announced at a later date.
Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2025 is sponsored by Instacart and Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.
The Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2025 nominees are:
TELEVISION:
FAVOURITE KIDS TV SHOW
Ayla & The Mirrors
Bunk’d
The Really Loud House
The Thundermans: Undercover
Tyler Perry’s Young Dylan
Wizards Beyond Waverly Place
FAVOURITE MALE TV STAR (KIDS)
David Henrie (Justin Russo, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place)
Dylan Gilmer (Young Dylan, Tyler Perry’s Young Dylan)
Hero Hunter (Charlie Wilson, Tyler Perry’s Young Dylan)
Israel Johnson (Noah Lambert, Bunk’d)
Jack Griffo (Max Thunderman, The Thundermans: Undercover)
Trevor Tordjman (Parker Preston, Bunk’d)
FAVOURITE FEMALE TV STAR (KIDS)
Celina Smith (Rebecca Wilson, Tyler Perry’s Young Dylan)
Janice LeAnn Brown (Billie, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place)
Kira Kosarin (Phoebe Thunderman, The Thundermans: Undercover)
Mallory James Mahoney (Destiny Baker, Bunk’d)
Maya Le Clark (Chloe Thunderman, The Thundermans: Undercover)
Miranda May (Lou Hockhauser, Bunk’d)
FAVOURITE FAMILY TV SHOW
Abbott Elementary
Cobra Kai
Goosebumps: The Vanishing
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
XO, Kitty
FAVOURITE MALE TV STAR (FAMILY)
Damon Wayans Jr. (Damon, Poppa’s House)
David Schwimmer (Anthony Brewer, Goosebumps: The Vanishing)
George Lopez (George, Lopez vs Lopez)
Jude Law (Jod Na Nawood, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew)
Sam McCarthy (Devin Brewer, Goosebumps: The Vanishing)
Xolo Maridueña (Miguel Diaz, Cobra Kai)
FAVOURITE FEMALE TV STAR (FAMILY)
Anna Cathcart (Kitty, XO, Kitty)
Janelle James (Ava Coleman, Abbott Elementary)
Jayden Bartels (Cece Brewer, Goosebumps: The Vanishing)
Peyton List (Tory Nichols, Cobra Kai)
Reba McEntire (Bobbie, Happy’s Place)
Ryan Kiera Armstrong (Fern, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew)
“I Always Wanted A Brother” – Braelyn Rankins, Theo Somolu, Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr. (Mufasa: The Lion King)
“I Feel Alive” – Jack Black (A Minecraft Movie)
“Kiss the Sky” – Maren Morris (The Wild Robot)
“Popular” – Ariana Grande (Wicked)
“Run It” – Jelly Roll (Sonic the Hedgehog 3)
FAVOURITE VIRAL SONG
“Apple” – Charli xcx
“Bluest Flame” – Selena Gomez, benny blanco
“Diet Pepsi” – Addison Rae
“Messy” – Lola Young
“Ordinary” – Alex Warren
“Pink Pony Club” – Chappell Roan
“Sports car” – Tate McRae
“That’s So True” – Gracie Abrams
OTHER CATEGORIES:
FAVOURITE FEMALE SPORTS STAR
Alex Morgan
Angel Reese
Caitlin Clark
Coco Gauff
Jordan Chiles
Naomi Osaka
Sha’Carri Richardson
Simone Biles
FAVOURITE MALE SPORTS STAR
Jalen Hurts
Jayson Tatum
LeBron James
Lionel Messi
Patrick Mahomes
Shohei Ohtani
Stephen Curry
Travis Kelce
FAVOURITE MALE CREATOR
Adam Rose
Dhar Mann
Keith Lee
Mark Rober
MrBeast
SeanDoesMagic
FAVOURITE FEMALE CREATOR
Brooke Monk
Charli D’Amelio
Emma Chamberlain
Lexi Rivera
Salish Matter
Sofie Dossi
FAVOURITE GAMER
Aphmau
IBella
IShowSpeed
Kai Cenat
Ninja
Pokimane
Unspeakable
FAN FAVOURITE KIDS CREATOR
A for Adley
Danny Go!
Kids Diana Show
Ms. Rachel
Ryan Kaji/Ryan’s World
Toys and Colors
FAVOURITE PODCAST
American Girl: The Smart Girl’s Podcast
Are You Afraid of the Dark?
Avatar: Braving the Elements
Baby, This is Keke Palmer
LOL Podcast
New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce
Super Great Kids’ Stories
The Nikki & Brie Show
FAVOURITE VIDEO GAME
Fortnite
Just Dance 2025 Edition
Madden NFL 25
Minecraft
Roblox
Super Mario Party Jamboree
Media outlets can access photos and video for Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2025 as well as request media credentials, by visiting nickkcapress.com.
Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2025 is produced by Nickelodeon Productions and overseen by: Ashley Kaplan, Executive Vice President, Nickelodeon & Awesomeness Unscripted & Digital Franchise Studio; Paul J Medford, Vice President, Unscripted Current Series; Luke Wahl, Vice President, Unscripted Creative; and Jennifer Bernstein, Vice President, Talent. Guy Carrington & Kevin Hermanson of Done and Dusted serve as executive producers, with Rob Paine serving as co-executive producer. The show is directed by James Merryman.
Tyla released a hot new single “Bliss” earlier this month. Her music pushes boundaries, offering an innovative take on pop and R&B that shimmers with the euphoria of amapiano, the music of her native South Africa. Her mega-hit 2023 single, “Water,” catapulted her to global superstardom, earning her the distinction of being the highest-charting African female soloist on the Billboard Hot 100 with the 2x-platinum single, and her first GRAMMY victory, for ‘Best African Music Performance.’ Subsequently, she achieved the same historic chart feat on the Billboard 200 with the release of her self-titled debut studio album, TYLA, which features a plethora of the sounds and styles that make Tyla unique and a wide range of guests, including Tems and Travis Scott. The March 2024 album charted a dominant 12 singles on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Chart, including the chart-topping “Water,” which has earned global diamond honors and is the first-ever Spotify song by an African artist to surpass one billion streams. For more bio information on Tyla, click here.
Nickelodeon, now in its 46th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location-based experiences, publishing and feature films. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon is a part of Paramount’s (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment brands.
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TYLA BIO
Tyla’s music pushes boundaries, offering an innovative take on pop and R&B that shimmers with the euphoria of amapiano, the music of her native South Africa. Her mega-hit 2023 single, “Water,” catapulted her to global superstardom, earning her the distinction of being the highest-charting African female soloist on the Billboard Hot 100 with the 2x-platinum single, and her first GRAMMY victory, for ‘Best African Music Performance.’ Subsequently, she achieved the same historic chart feat on the Billboard 200 with the release of her self-titled debut studio album, TYLA, which features a plethora of the sounds and styles that make Tyla unique and a wide range of guests, including Tems and Travis Scott. The March 2024 album charted a dominant 12 singles on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Chart, including the chart-topping “Water,” which has earned global diamond honors and is the first-ever Spotify song by an African artist to surpass one billion streams.
Summer 2024 served as a career defining time for Tyla. She delivered enthralling performances of her debut album on the world’s biggest stages, including the Paris Olympics and the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, and was triumphant at the MTV VMAs, Billboard Music Awards, BET Awards, MTV Europe Music Awards and the South African Music Awards. Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, New York Magazine and other world-renowned publications deemed her the scene-stealer of the Met Gala, where her innovative Balmain custom number racked up billions of impressions via broadcast, digital, print and social media.
TYLA, the album, surpassed the billion-stream mark on Spotify less than three months post-release, and tracks like “Truth Or Dare” and “Art,”which have earned global gold certifications, generated millions hundreds-of-millions of streams. Tyla’s global impact, ever-felt, continued to resonate thanks to festival performances in Brazil and Korea, and a triumphant two-night run of shows in her native South Africa, a dazzling homecoming for the nation’s homegrown superstar.
Following one of the most successful debut campaigns ever, Tyla added to her new heights with the October release of the deluxe edition of her historic debut, TYLA+, featuring the breakout hit, “Push 2 Start,” which garnered Tyla her second Hot 100 entry as a solo artist and a remix featuring legendary reggae artist Sean Paul. She’s graced the covers of prestigious outlets British Vogue, Elle and Cosmopolitan, and generated headlines in fashion’s biggest outlets with her iconic Chanel set at Paris Fashion Week. Certifications have continued to pile up, including multi-platinum honors for TYLA. The GRAMMY-winner remains locked in, and is already teasing new music.
“I once thought pop music was just straight-up radio music, that catchy music—which it is—but I feel like it’s just music that everyone can relate to, dance to, sing to,” the GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriter says. “I’d love to be that pop star, especially that type of role model for other African artists because we have amazing, huge artists, but we need more people born in Africa to take that spot. When I was younger, I obviously had the dream to be the biggest pop star, but it’s not something that happens every day for an African artist.”
Despite her big dreams, Tyla does her best to remain carefree, an approach she demonstrates on “Water,” now a classic record. Prior to the song’s ascent up the charts, it enjoyed massive viral success, racking up over three billion views and providing the inspiration for over two million posts. The heightened engagement was a sign of things to come. A few short months later, Tyla was performing the record on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and teaching Jennifer Hudson its viral dance on Hudson’s renowned daytime talk show. The magic of “Water” spread quickly, and Tyla’s career blossomed soon thereafter, as follow-up hits like “Truth Or Dare,” “Art,” “Jump” and “On & On,” impacted the Afrobeats charts and racked up millions of YouTube views and hundreds-of-millions of Spotify streams.
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Tyla’s parents fostered a musically rich childhood home, playing the likes of Aaliyah, Boyz II Men, Michael Jackson, Mi Casa, and Rihanna while she did chores. She often danced with her sisters—“I was that child that wanted to be seen by everyone”—and as soon as her mother told her she could sing, she never stopped. As a child, she made up songs for Father’s Day and Mother’s Day. She was 12 when she penned songs more seriously in her diary, which led to writing and singing originals to post to Instagram as a high schooler. She messaged any and everyone who worked in music, to mostly no avail.
Before catching the attention of a manager, Tyla was “on the verge” of studying mining engineering, because of the inherent uncertainty attached to artistic pursuits. “A lot of people in my family wanted to become musicians, and it didn’t work out, so that’s all my parents knew. They didn’t want that for me, and it was obviously out of love,” she says, noting she now has her parents’ undying support. “I had to make the decision: ‘Mom and Dad, I’m so sorry, but I’m gonna go for this.’”
Tyla’s family, friends, and newfound collaborators propped up her confidence and encouraged her. Most importantly, to unlock what had always been inside of her, she kept showing up for herself. “Getting Late” was the breakthrough, and her late 2021 song “Overdue” featuring DJ Lag and Kooldrink soundtracked the second-season trailer of Netflix’s South African teen drama Blood & Water, but “Been Thinking” and “To Last” found Tyla in full control of her own story, especially the emotional “To Last.”
“Making that song made me realize that I was born for this because I wrote the hook lyrics years ago in the shower,” she says. “I was just singing random words, and all of a sudden, I started singing, ‘You never gave us a chance / It’s like you never wanted to last.’ I grabbed my phone and recorded it.”
By continuing to follow her intuition, Tyla has established herself as a true superstar at just 22 years of age. She has received critical acclaim from Rolling Stone, Billboard, i-D, Vogue, Office, Cosmopolitan, Elle, Insider, UPROXX and more. Still, Tyla’s focus, which she has been adamant about since before her career erupted, will always be on elevating her native continent. “[Singing] is something I always really wanted, for myself, and for Africa, and for the world. Something different, something original.”
Signed to Epic Records through a joint venture with Johannesburg/New York-based Fax Records, and co-managed by We Make Music and Africa Creative Agency, Tyla is poised to further her international dominance with style, soul, and spirit. Her dream of helping to establish amapiano’s global presence is coming true in real time.
Hazel Wells, une petite fille de dix ans, joyeuse et créative, vient d'emménager avec ses parents dans la grande ville de Dimmadelphie. En plus d'être nouvelle en ville, c'est la première fois qu'elle se retrouve sans son grand frère, parti faire ses études à l'université. Ces grands changements la rendant peu sûre d'elle, Hazel peine à s'adapter à sa nouvelle vie.
Tout bascule lorsque le couple aux cheveux roses et verts vivants à côté se révèle être Cosmo et Wanda, des Parrains Magiques déguisés, prêts à exaucer tous ses vœux ! Cependant, le duo, un peu rouillé, provoque des ratés dans ses souhaits, entraînant des situations chaotiques qu'ils devront résoudre tous les trois.
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On a adoré Mes parrains sont magiques : Un nouveau souhait, une nouvelle version de la série animée culte à retrouver sur NICKELODEON !
Cosmo et Wanda sont bien sûr de retour et rencontrent une nouvelle héroïne, Hazel Wells ! Prépare-toi à de nombreux rebondissements !
Et en coup de cœur cette semaine, on a retenu la touchante BD "Golem Nanny" !
