Nickelodeon USA Scores 52 Straight Weeks at Number One and Wins the Month of July 2016 with Kids 2-11, Kids 2-5

Original Nickelodeon Press Release via Business Wire:

Nickelodeon Scores 52 Straight Weeks at Number One and Wins the Month of July with Kids 2-11, Kids 2-5

Net Claims Month’s Top Kids’ Shows Across All TV, Led By Number-One The Loud House

Henry Danger Hits Series High as Month’s Top Telecast Across All Kid Demos, Ranks as Number-One Kids’ Show Year to Date

Nick Owns Top 5 Preschool Shows on All TV in July

August 02, 2016 06:21 PM Eastern Daylight Time

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nickelodeon notched its 52nd straight week (7/25-31/16) as the number-one kids’ net (K2-11 2.2/633K, +5% over last year; K2-5 2.6/290K, +8%) in total day, while also finishing the month of July (6/27-7/31/16) at the top with a new generation of the highest-rated shows on television for Kids 2-11, Kids 6-11 and Kids 2-5. Nick also out-performed its closest competitor this month by +22% in rating with Kids 2-11, while besting the 3rd place competitor by +38%.

Nickelodeon closed July as the number-one network with Kids 2-11 (2.2/645K; up +16% over last year) and Kids 2-5 (2.6/296K, +13%). Nick’s July win was driven by its live-action and animation lineup, which delivered TV’s top show with Kids 2-11 (The Loud House) and the top show with Kids 6-11 (The Thundermans). Nickelodeon is also the number-one destination for preschoolers for July and the year to date, with the month’s top 5 preschool programs on all TV belonging to Nick (#1 PAW Patrol, #2 Shimmer and Shine, #3 Blaze and the Monster Machines, #4 Bubble Guppies, #5 Team Umizoomi).

Henry Danger scored this month’s top telecast on all TV with Kids 2-11 and Kids 6-11 with its Sunday, July 17, episode garnering the show’s all-time highest kid ratings ever. Additionally, with Live +7 data, this episode of Henry Danger posted strong double-digit gains and averaged a 6.5/1.9M with Kids 2-11, up +30% vs Live +Same Day; a 8.8/1.5M with Kids 6-11, up +31%; and 3.2M total viewers, up +24%. Year to date, Henry Danger is the number-one program with Kids 2-11 and Kids 6-11, followed by another new Nick hit, Game Shakers.

Also highlighting the net’s monthly win is the third annual Kids’ Choice Sports, which scored the franchise its highest K2-11 and K6-11 ratings to date, boasting double-digit increases among Kids 6-11, in particular.

Nickelodeon, now in its 37th 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 company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon’s U.S. television network is seen in more than 90 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 20 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).

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Record-Setting Kids’ Choice Sports 2016 And Henry Danger Clinch Nickelodeon USA's 50th Straight Week At Number One

Original Nickelodeon USA Press Release:

RECORD-SETTING KIDS’ CHOICE SPORTS 2016 AND HENRY DANGER

CLINCH NICKELODEON’S 50TH STRAIGHT WEEK AT NUMBER ONE

Kids’ Choice Sports 2016 and Henry Danger Each Reached Ratings Peaks this Week

and Claimed Basic Cable’s Top Spots with Kids 2-11 and Kids 6-11

NBA All-Star Kobe Bryant Honored with Legend Award in Gold Slime Dousing at Nickelodeon's 'Kids' Choice Sports 2016' (Photo: Nickelodeon)

NEW YORK--July, 19, 2016—Just as it finishes its 50th straight week at number one with Kids 2-11, Nickelodeon notched back-to-back wins this weekend with record-setting, best-ever performances from its third annual Kids’ Choice Sports awards and Henry Danger, the net’s live-action hit which stands as the top-rated kids’ show on all TV this year. Kids’ Choice Sports 2016 and Henry Danger also blitzed this week’s basic cable rankings by settling into the top two spots with Kids 2-11 and Kids 6-11, with Kids’ Choice Sports 2016 a close second only to top-ranked Henry Danger.

Simulcast on Nickelodeon, Nicktoons and TeenNick, Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Sports 2016 (Sunday, July 17, 8-9:30, all times ET/PT) scored its highest K2-11 and K6-11 ratings to date, boasting double-digit increases among Kids 6-11 in particular. Kids’ Choice Sports 2016 posted a 4.6/1.3MM among K2-11 (up +5% over last year’s show) and a 6.1/1.1MM with K6-11 (up +11%). The show also scored 2.5 million total viewers across Nick’s TV platforms. Additionally, the show also was the top TV pick with Kids 2-11 and Kids 6-11 among the week’s other sports-themed content, besting by triple digits shows like the 2016 ESPY Awards, ESPN Home Run Derby, and FOX’s All Star Game.

Voting on Nick.com and the Nick Apps increased by +40% over last year.

Hosted for the second straight year by Seattle Seahawks two-time Super Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson, Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Sports 2016 featured a roster of mega-sports star winners like Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Alex Morgan, Cam Newton, Ronda Rousey, Odell Beckham Jr., Rob Gronkowski, Leticia Bufoni, Usain Bolt, Simone Biles and Wilson himself. The only show where kids celebrate their favorite athletes and the year’s most unforgettable sports moments, Kids’ Choice Sports bestowed NBA All-Star Kobe Bryant with this year’s Legend Award, and then doused him from head to toe in glistening gold slime.

Nickelodeon’s Henry Danger advanced its current standing as TV’s top show with Kids 2-11 and Kids 6-11 with another milestone—achieving its all-time highest ratings ever with Kids 2-11 and Kids 6-11 for its Sunday-night episode (July 17, 7:30 p.m.). Henry Danger over-indexed its current series average by double digits in all kid demos: Among K2-11, it averaged a 5.0/1.5MM, up +50%; a 6.7/1.2MM with K6-11, up +56%; and it drew 2.6 million total viewers, up +46%.

For July 11-17, 2016, which marks Nickelodeon’s 50th straight week at number one, Nick was again the number-one network with K2-11 (2.4/696K; up +20%) and K2-5 (2.7/301K; up +23%), while tying for first with K6-11 (2.2/395K; up 22%)--its strongest weekly showing with this demo since the beginning of this year. The week’s top kids’ show also all belong to Nick: 9 of the top 10 with Kids 2-11; 7 of the top 10 with Kids 6-11 and 6 out of top 10 with Kids 2-5.

Nickelodeon’s gains this week also follow its winning performance during the recently completed second quarter, where it topped Kids 2-11 and Kids 2-5 ratings and lodged the top shows, as well. In 2Q ’16, Nick was home to 6 out of the top 10 kids programs with Kids 2-11 (#1 Henry Danger, #2 The Loud House, #3 The Thundermans, #5 SpongeBob SquarePants, #7 School of Rock, #9 ALVINNN!!!); 5 out of the top 10 preschool shows (#1 Team Umizoomi, #2 PAW Patrol, #4 Blaze and the Monster Machines, #6 Bubble Guppies, #8 Shimmer and Shine); and 5 of the top 10 shows with K6-11 (#1 Henry Danger, #2 The Thundermans, #6 School of Rock, #8 The Loud House, #9 Bella and the Bulldogs).

Nickelodeon, now in its 37th 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 company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon’s U.S. television network is seen in more than 90 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 20 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).

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(Ratings Source: Nielsen Media Research, Live+Sameday, KCS ratings based on aggregate viewing on Nick, Nicktoons and TeenNick; Rankers based on 4 telecast minimum--2Q16: Live+same day, 3/28/16-6/26/16; 2016 YTD: Most Current, 12/28/15-7/17/16)

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Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Alex Morgan, Cam Newton, Ronda Rousey, Odell Beckham Jr., Rob Gronkowski, Leticia Bufoni, Usain Bolt, Simone Biles and Show Host Russell Wilson All Receive Top Honors At Nickelodeon's Kids’ Choice Sports 2016

Original Nickelodeon USA Press Release:

STEPHEN CURRY, LEBRON JAMES, ALEX MORGAN, CAM NEWTON, RONDA ROUSEY, ODELL BECKHAM JR., ROB GRONKOWSKI,

LETICIA BUFONI, USAIN BOLT, SIMONE BILES AND SHOW HOST RUSSELL WILSON ALL RECEIVE TOP HONORS

AT NICKELODEON’S KIDS’ CHOICE SPORTS 2016

NBA All-Star Kobe Bryant Honored with Legend Award in Gold Slime Dousing

Oliver Callanan of Portland, Oregon, Wins $50,000 in Kids’ Choice Sports 2016

Triple Shot Soccer Challenge

Awards Show Airs Sunday, July 17, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon

** For EPK and still photos from Kids’ Choice Sports 2016, please visit: http://www.epklink.com/nickkcs2016/

NBA All-Star Kobe Bryant Honored with Legend Award in Gold Slime Dousing at Nickelodeon's 'Kids' Choice Sports 2016' (Photo: Nickelodeon)

LOS ANGELES–July 14, 2016–Mega-sports stars Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Alex Morgan, Cam Newton, Ronda Rousey, Odell Beckham Jr., Rob Gronkowski, Leticia Bufoni, Usain Bolt, Simone Biles and this year’s host, Russell Wilson, were the winners at Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Sports 2016, the only show where kids celebrate their favorite athletes and the year’s most unforgettable sports moments. Kids’ Choice Sports 2016--helmed for a second straight year by Seattle Seahawks two-time Super Bowl quarterback Wilson--was taped Thursday, July 14, from UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, and will premiere Sunday, July 17, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) as a simulcast on Nickelodeon, TeenNick and Nicktoons.

WESTWOOD, CA - JULY 14: Honoree Kobe Bryant reacts after being slimed while accepting the Legend award onstage during the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports Awards 2016 at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion on July 14, 2016 in Westwood, California. The Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports Awards 2016 show airs on July 17, 2016 at 8pm on Nickelodeon. (Photo by Mike Windle/KCSports2016/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)

Entering the arena greeted by hundreds of kid fans, NBA All-Star Kobe Bryant was presented with the gold-mohawked Kids’ Choice Sports Legend Award by Zendaya, in recognition of his record-breaking achievements, unrivaled talent and outstanding sportsmanship on and off the basketball court. Upon receiving his award, Bryant was doused from head to toe in glistening gold slime.

WESTWOOD, CA - JULY 14: Actress Zendaya attends the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports Awards 2016 at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion on July 14, 2016 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

Throughout the event, three kids competed in Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Sports 2016 “Triple Shot Challenge” for an opportunity to each win $50,000. Pro-athletes cheered on Reynaldo Fernandez, of Los Angeles, Calif., Oliver Callanan, of Portland, Ore., and Jake Lombardo, of Wayne, N.J., as they each attempted to make their shot across basketball, soccer and football, respectively. Callanan took home the big win on his first try, with a 30-yard kick that hit the crossbar and earned him $50,000.

WESTWOOD, CA - JULY 14: Host Russell Wilson speaks onstage during the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports Awards 2016 at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion on July 14, 2016 in Westwood, California. The Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports Awards 2016 show airs on July 17, 2016 at 8pm on Nickelodeon. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

The slime-filled celebration also featured five grand-scale, sports-themed challenges:

* CC Sabathia and Von Miller zipped their way through the KCS 500, an obstacle-ridden race around the perimeter of the entire arena, on high-speed pedal racing carts;

WESTWOOD, CA - JULY 14: Pro skateboarders Jagger Eaton (L) and Tony Hawk pose in the green room during the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports Awards 2016 at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion on July 14, 2016 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/KCSports2016/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)

* Tony Hawk and Jagger Eaton went head to head in a skateboard challenge and rolled down an epic 65-foot long ramp inside slime-filled Zorb balls in the Human Bowling Challenge;

WESTWOOD, CA - JULY 14: (L-R) Host Russell Wilson, NFL player Emmanuel Sanders and WWE personality Nikki Bella participate in a pie-eating contest onstage during the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports Awards 2016 at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion on July 14, 2016 in Westwood, California. The Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports Awards 2016 show airs on July 17, 2016 at 8pm on Nickelodeon. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

* Victor Espinoza, Emanuel Sanders, Nikki and Brie Bella, Andre Drummond and Jamie Anderson took competitive eating to a new level in the Key Slime Pie Challenge;

* In the Smash Mountain challenge, Rob Gronkowski and fellow footballer Russell Wilson battled obstacles, scaled a nearly vertical 65-foot ramp and wielded sledgehammers to smash their way to the Kids’ Choice Sports medal;

WESTWOOD, CA - JULY 14: (EDITORS NOTE: This image has been converted to black and white.) NBA player Stephen Curry poses onstage during the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports Awards 2016 at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion on July 14, 2016 in Westwood, California. The Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports Awards 2016 show airs on July 17, 2016 at 8pm on Nickelodeon. (Photo by Mike Windle/KCSports2016/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)

* And teammates Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson faced off in the Big Slime Ballers Challenge, a three-point contest where each shot triggered slime-filled nets above kid rebounders.

WESTWOOD, CA - JULY 14: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Host Russell Wilson (L) and recording artist Ciara pose backstage during the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports Awards 2016 at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion on July 14, 2016 in Westwood, California. The Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports Awards 2016 show airs on July 17, 2016 at 8pm on Nickelodeon. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/KCSports2016/WireImage)

Additional show moments included: a glitter-filled celebratory entrance at the top of the show by J.R. Smith, Iman Shumpert, Richard Jefferson, Tristan Thompson, and Dahntay Jones of the Cleveland Cavaliers toting their 2016 NBA Championship trophy; a dance-off featuring Rob Gronkowski going toe to toe against Ciara; the hockey-themed Celebrity Headshot with LA Kings Tyler Toffoli and Nick Cannon; and, of course, multiple slimings. Michael Strahan, and stars of Nickelodeon’s Game Shakers also made special appearances throughout the show.

WESTWOOD, CA - JULY 14: (EDITORS NOTE: This image has been colored digitally.) NBA player Chris Bosh (L) attends the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports Awards 2016 at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion on July 14, 2016 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Mike Windle/Getty Images)

Nickelodeon will have a robust digital offering for Kids’ Choice Sports 2016, supplying content before, during and after the big show on Nick.com/sports, the Nick App on iOS and Android devices, as well as Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Kids and families from around the country showed their support for their favorite athletes, teams and sports moments by casting votes in 12 categories, from May 23-July 11.

WESTWOOD, CA - JULY 14: NBA player Kobe Bryant (top) and (L-R) Vanessa Laine Bryant, Gianna Maria-Onore Bryant, and Natalia Diamante Bryant attend the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports Awards 2016 at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion on July 14, 2016 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Dave Mangels/Getty Images)

On Sunday, July 17, kids will be able to interact with the show and play along throughout the broadcast, engaging with photos and videos from the event, as well as vote live to impact the show and create memes. Nick.com/sports will provide exclusive access to all the stars and athletes all night long.

WESTWOOD, CA - JULY 14: Host Cam Newton runs offstage during the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports Awards 2016 at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion on July 14, 2016 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/KCSports2016/WireImage)

Kids’ Choice Sports 2016 will simulcast on TeenNick and Nicktoons on Sunday, July 17, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT). Encore presentations, include Sunday, July 17, at 10 p.m. (ET/PT) and Monday, July 18, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon, Tuesday July 19, at 2 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nicktoons, and Wednesday, July 20, at 8 a.m. (ET/PT), on TeenNick. The telecast will also be available via Nickelodeon on Demand beginning Friday, July 17.

WESTWOOD, CA - JULY 14: NFL player Rob Gronkowski speaks onstage during the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports Awards 2016 at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion on July 14, 2016 in Westwood, California. The Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports Awards 2016 show airs on July 17, 2016 at 8pm on Nickelodeon. (Photo by Mike Windle/KCSports2016/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)

Kids’ Choice Sports 2016 sponsors are Always®, FCA US LLC, Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes®, Nationwide® and Popsicle®.

The following are Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Sports 2016 winners:

BEST MALE ATHLETE
LeBron James (NBA, Cleveland Cavaliers)

BEST FEMALE ATHLETE
Alex Morgan (NWSL, Orlando Pride)

FAVORITE NEWCOMER
Simone Biles (Professional Artistic Gymnast)

HANDS OF GOLD
Odell Beckham, Jr. (NFL, New York Giants)

CLUTCH PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Stephen Curry (NBA, Golden State Warriors)

SICKEST MOVES
Stephen Curry (NBA, Golden State Warriors)

DON’T TRY THIS AT HOME AWARD
Ronda Rousey (UFC, MMA Fighter)

KING OF SWAG
Cam Newton (NFL, Carolina Panthers)

QUEEN OF SWAG
Leticia Bufoni (Professional Skateboarder)

BEST CANNON
Russell Wilson (NFL, Seattle Seahawks)

BIGGEST POWERHOUSE
Rob Gronkowski (NFL, New England Patriots)

NEED FOR SPEED
Usain Bolt (Professional Track & Field Athlete)

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Nickelodeon Unveils Star-Studded Kids' Choice Sports 2016 Attendee Line-Up

Nickelodeon has revealed the star-studded lineup for Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Sports 2016!

Hosted by Seattle Seahawks' two-time Super Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson, Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Sports 2016 celebrates kids' favorite athletes, teams and sports moments in one big, slimy event. The show will tape live from UCLA's Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles on Thursday, July 14, and air on Sunday, July 17, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon USA.

Among the celebrities attending Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Sports 2016 will be: Kobe Bryant (Legend Award recipient); Cam Newton (Carolina Panthers, All In With Cam Newton); Rob Gronkowski (New England Patriots, Crashletes); Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson (Golden State Warriors); Alex Morgan (Orlando Pride); J.R. Smith, Kyrie Irving, Richard Jefferson, Dahntay Jones, Tristan Thompson, Iman Shumpert (Cleveland Cavaliers); Von Miller (Denver Broncos); Andre Drummond (Detroit Pistons); Michael Strahan; Nick Cannon; Tony Hawk (Skateboarder); Antonio Brown (Pittsburgh Steelers); Letícia Bufoni (Skateboarder); CC Sabathia (New York Yankees); Nikki and Brie Bella (WWE Divas); Victor Espinoza (Professional Jockey); Emmanuel Sanders (Denver Broncos); Jamie Anderson (Snowboarder); Tyler Toffoli (Los Angeles Kings); Alana Smith (Skateboarder); Jagger Eaton (Skateboarder, Jagger Eaton's Mega Life); Cree Cicchino, Madisyn Shipman (Game Shakers); Ella Anderson, Riele Downs, Sean Ryan Fox (Henry Danger), and many more!

Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Sports 2016 logo source: Just Jared Jr..

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Nickelodeon And Russell Wilson Unveil Kids' Choice Sports 2016 Plans

Many of the USA's top athletes will be taking the new stage at Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Sports 2016 on Thursday 14th July 2016. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson will be returning to host Nickelodeon's third annual Kids' Choice Sports awards ceremony at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles where sports stars Cam Newton, Rob Gronkowski, Stephen Curry, Serena Williams and LeBron James are among the night's nominees. To celebrate, The Wrap has unveiled a first-look at Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Sports 2016 stage and a fantastic interview with Russell Wilson and Nickelodeon veteran, Jay Schmalholz, the producer of Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Sports 2016!:

Russell Wilson Promises That Nickelodeon’s ‘Kids’ Choice Sports 2016’ Is ‘Going to Be Monumental’ (Exclusive Photos)

“Sliming Kobe Bryant for the Legend Award is a big, big deal to me,” the NFL quarterback-turned-awards-host tells TheWrap

Nickelodeon’s “Kids’ Choice Sports 2016” is going to be bigger, better and slimier than ever — or so host and former Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson claims.

“Last year was epic, this year is going to be monumental,” the Seattle Seahawks quarterback and second-time host told TheWrap. “We have bigger challenges, we have the Splash Brothers [NBA stars Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson] shooting three-point challenges, we have Rob Gronkowski running around.”

But the moment that he is most excited about involves Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, who retired earlier this year after 20 years in the NBA.

“Sliming Kobe for the Legend Award is a big, big deal to me. He has been such a major factor in the game of basketball all over the world for so long,” Wilson said.

With Nickelodeon having honored David Beckham and Derek Jeter as “legends” over the past two years, “part of the ritual and the honoring is the gold slime,” producer Jay Schmalholz revealed. “Russell has a few tricks up his sleeve and Kobe is in for a real surprise,” he promised.

As for the rest of the show, which will be taped live from UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles on Thursday and premieres on Nickelodeon on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET, “we have definitely taken the challenges and we’ve monster-sized them,” Schmalholz continued.

“The set design alone really talks about the massive scale. Then, of course, the athletes taking part in the challenges keep getting bigger and bigger as well. Kids love seeing them compete against one another on a new turf.

“We have something called Smash Mountain, which will be [NFL players] Rob Gronkowski and Antonio Brown going head-to-head on a 75-foot ramp as a flood of 300 balls come tumbling down. They have to find the balls with their name on them and run back up hauling a sledgehammer, then smash three items to find a code and unlock their locker and get a medal,” he explained.

“It’s full of athleticism, fun and playfulness. Gronk is a big kid and so are we, and that’s what makes this game so unique.”

As for Wilson returning for the second year just like he did in two consecutive Super Bowls, “Russell is back because Russell is awesome. He did such a good job for last year, we were like, ‘Why change it up?'” Schmalholz said.

“He is a quarterback and he knows how to run the game.”

Wilson said the biggest challenge last year as host was perfecting his timing — especially when being bombarded with slime. “I got crushed — it took me a while to get that stuff off as I had to go backstage and shower. At least being married to an entertainer teaches me how to get in and out of these sessions a little quicker,” he explained.

Of course, the NFL star is referring to singer Ciara, whom he married in a romantic ceremony at England’s historic Peckforton Castle in Tarporley, Cheshire, on July 6.

“We wanted to have a special private wedding, we wanted to go away … we thought about doing it in the States but decided, ‘Let’s get married in a cool destination,'” he said about the unique location.

“It took a lot of work [to find], our wedding planner Mindy Weiss is unbelievable. The best part about the wedding was watching [Ciara] walk down the aisle. She was so stunning, it is a blessing to be with somebody who is such a special mom — she takes care of the little man [Future Zahir] all the time,” he gushed. “Then we had Earth, Wind and Fire play … they just brought down the house, they played so many great hits and kept the party going all night.

“I hadn’t been to Cheshire before — and it didn’t rain!” Wilson added, referring to the notoriously damp area of Northwest England. “It was really pretty there, it turned out just right for us.”

Stephen Curry, Cam Newton, Nick Cannon And Von Miller Among Stars Set to Participate In Kids' Choice Sports 2016

Stephen Curry and Cam Newton are among several top athletes who have signed on to take part in Nickelodeon's 2016 Kids' Choice Sports Awards, reports The Hollywood Reporter!

The Golden State Warriors basketball star and the Carolina Panthers quarterback, who is also currently hosting Nickelodeon's All In with Cam Newton, will participate in the third annual sports awards show, which celebrates kids and families' love of sports and top professional athletes.

In addition, Nickelodeon has lined up Nick Cannon, along with several other top athletes, to hit the stage at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles.

More KCS 2016: Kids' Choice Sports 2016 Nominees Revealed!

Also taking part are Curry's Warriors teammate Klay Thompson and fellow NBA pro Iman Shumper (Cleveland Cavaliers); NFL players Antonio Brown (Pittsburgh Steelers) and Von Miller (Denver Broncos); MLB player Prince Fielder (Texas Rangers); NHL player Tyler Toffoli (Los Angeles Kings); Triple Crown-winning jockey Victor Espinoza (American Pharoah); professional snowboarder Jamie Anderson; and professional skateboarders Leticia Bufoni and Tony Hawk.

UPDATE: JJJ has revealed that Game Shakers' stars Cree Cicchino and Madisyn Shipman will also be participating at the 2016 Kids’ Choice Sports Awards this coming weekend!

UPDATE 2: E! News is reporting that Michael Strahan and the Bella Twins will be in attendance for the star-studded show airing Sunday night at 8 p.m.!

"We're excited that we have the ESPYs this week. We have Kids' Choice Sports. It doesn't get any bigger or better," Russell shared with E! News. "To be able to share all these moments with these kids, it's going to be really special."

The two actresses will join skateboarder Jagger Eaton at the ceremony.

"Pinch me! Super stoked to be a part of the KCS 2016!" Cree told JJJ. "Can't wait for you to see who I'll be teamed up with representin' NYC..."

Madisyn added, "Oh my gah!!! Words can’t express how psyched I am about participating in the Kids’ Choice Sports awards this year! Although I'm not an 'athlete,' I’m really into personal fitness like kick-boxing and cycling. And as for who I hope to see at the Kids' Choice Sports, let's just say I hope the Beckham's are there this year!"

JJJ also chatted to Jagger about the event, "I am so stoked to be a part of this year’s Kids’ Choice Sports Awards! I'm a huge sports fan and can’t wait to be in the same space as some of my heroes. Thanks to my Nickelodeon family for the invite … See you there!"

Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Sports 2016 is set to tape on Thursday and will air from 8-9:30 p.m. ET/PT July 17 on Nick USA.

Seattle Seahawks two-time Super Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson will return as host, and retired NBA star Kobe Bryant is set to receive the Legend Award in recognition of his record-breaking achievements, unrivaled talent and outstanding sportsmanship on and off the basketball court.

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NBA Champion And All-Star MVP Kobe Bryant To Be Honored With The Legend Award At Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Sports 2016

Original Nickelodeon USA Press Release:

NBA CHAMPION AND ALL-STAR MVP KOBE BRYANT TO BE HONORED WITH THELEGEND AWARD AT NICKELODEON’S KIDS’ CHOICE SPORTS 2016
Telecast Hosted by Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson Airs Sunday, July 17, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT)

LOS ANGELES – (June 20, 2016) – Following his 20th and final season with the Los Angeles Lakers, five-time NBA Champion, four-time NBA Finals MVP and two-time Olympic gold medalist Kobe Bryant will be honored with the Legend Award at Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Sports 2016. Bryant will receive the award in recognition of his record-breaking achievements, unrivaled talent and outstanding sportsmanship on and off the basketball court.

Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Sports 2016 will be hosted by Seattle Seahawks two-time Super Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson, and will air on Sunday, July 17, from 8-9:30 p.m. (ET/PT), from UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles.

The Legend Award honors athletes who are the ultimate role models to kids across the globe, inspiring generations year after year. Bryant, is the third recipient of the award, with soccer legend David Beckham receiving the inaugural golden sliming in 2014, and five-time World Series champion Derek Jeter following in last year’s ceremony.

Said Bryant, “It’s an honor to receive Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Sports Legend Award. This is a great opportunity to inspire kids to never lose their imaginations and to dream bigger than what they think is possible. If you stay true to that, the hard work, dedication and success will always follow.”

Bryant is a five-time NBA Champion, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist, NBA MVP, four-time NBA Finals MVP and a 15-time All-NBA player. He recently retired from the game having played his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers. He has appeared in 18 NBA All Star Games, earning three NBA All Star MVP recognitions. He became the League’s youngest player ever to be named to the NBA’s All Defensive Team, to start an All-Star Game, and to earn All-Rookie honors. In December 2014, Bryant became the League’s 3rd all-time leading scorer, surpassing his basketball muse, Michael Jordan. On April 13, 2016, Bryant played his final NBA game, setting a season-high 60 points.

Kids’ Choice Sports 2016 is the only show that celebrates kids and families’ love of sports and top professional athletes. With special guests and outrageous competitions, the one-of-a-kind event will be bursting with fun, unforgettable moments, epic slimings and sheer ‘fan’-demonium that can only happen on Nickelodeon. Kids from around the country will show their support for their favorite athletes, teams and sports moments and decide who will take home a cherished, one-of-a-kind Nickelodeon orange mohawked blimp trophy.

Nick.com/sports will serve as the official destination for everything Kids’ Choice Sports 2016, where kids can cast their votes for their favorite athletes and all-star moments from the past year, play a brand new Kids’ Choice game, watch sports-themed short-form videos and check out photo galleries of athletic all-stars online and on the Nick App. To stay up to date on everything Kids’ Choice Sports 2016, use #KidsChoiceSports on Instagram and Twitter. Follow NickelodeonTV on Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat.

Seattle Seahawks Quarterback Russell Wilson Returns as Host of Nickelodeon's "Kids' Choice Sports 2016"; Nominees Revealed; Voting Slated to Start May 23 on Nick.com and the Nick App

Original Nickelodeon USA Press Release via Business Wire:

Seattle Seahawks Quarterback Russell Wilson Returns as Host of Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Sports 2016, Sunday, July 17, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT)

2016 Nominees Revealed; Voting Slated to Start May 23 on Nick.com and the Nick App

Roster of Superstar Noms Granted to Stephen Curry, Serena Williams, Cam Newton, Rob Gronkowski, Ronda Rousey, Holly Holm, Odell Beckham Jr., Cristiano Ronaldo, LeBron James, Tom Brady, J.J. Watt, Aaron Rodgers, Alex Morgan and More

Tweet about it: @DangeRussWilson @NickelodeonPR @NickelodeonTV #KidsChoiceSports

Click HERE to view Russell Wilson's Kids' Choice Sports 2016 announcement

May 19, 2016 02:39 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nickelodeon today announced that Seattle Seahawks' two-time Super Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson clinched his second straight title as host of Kids' Choice Sports 2016, the only show that celebrates kids and families' love of sports and top professional athletes. Also announced today is this year's roster of superstar athlete nominees, leading up to the start of online voting on Nick.com and the Nick App on Monday, May 23. Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Sports 2016 will be taped live from UCLA's Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles on Thursday, July 14, and premiere on Sunday, July 17, at 8-9:30 p.m. (ET/PT).

After scoring three orange mohawked blimp awards at Kids' Choice Sports 2015, Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry dominates the pack this year with three nominations defending his titles for "Best Male Athlete," "Clutch Player of the Year," and "Sickest Moves." Trailing closely are Cam Newton, Rob Gronkowski, Cristiano Ronaldo, Serena Williams, Elena Delle Donne, Odell Beckham Jr., Bryce Harper, Russell Westbrook, Antonio Brown and Von Miller, with two nods each. Additional MVPs, All-Stars and sports icons competing for trophies are LeBron James, Ronda Rousey, Alex Morgan, Holly Holm, Usain Bolt, James Harden, Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady, Lydia Ko, Novak Djokovic, Peyton Manning, Kevin Durant, Carli Lloyd, Kyrie Irving, Lionel Messi, Skylar Diggins, Jimmie Johnson, J.J. Watt, Katie Ledecky, and many more.

Nick.com/sports will serve as the official destination for Kids' Choice Sports 2016. Beginning Monday, May 23, kids will be able to cast their votes for their favorite athletes and all-star moments from the past year, play a brand new Kids' Choice game, watch sports-themed short-form videos and check out photo galleries of athletic all-stars online and on the Nick App.

Click here for Russell Wilson's bio: http://www.russellwilson3.com.

Kids' Choice Sports 2016 sponsors are Always®, FCA US LLC, Kellogg's Frosted Flakes®, Nationwide® and Popsicle®.

The categories and nominees for Kids' Choice Sports 2016 are:

BEST MALE ATHLETE
They are, simply put, the best athletes in the world. Driving the offense or barreling through the toughest defense, they never cease to amaze fans with their athleticism, moves and mastery of the game. In short, the nominees for these two categories represent the best male and female athletes currently competing in traditional sports.

Bryce Harper (MLB, Washington Nationals)
Cam Newton (NFL, Carolina Panthers)
Cristiano Ronaldo (Soccer, Real Madrid C.F.)
Kyle Busch (NASCAR)
LeBron James (NBA, Cleveland Cavaliers)
Stephen Curry (NBA, Golden State Warriors)

BEST FEMALE ATHLETE
Alex Morgan (NWSL, Orlando Pride)
Elena Delle Donne (WNBA, Chicago Sky)
Jamie Anderson (Professional Snowboarder)
Katie Ledecky (Competitive Swimmer)
Lydia Ko (Professional Golfer)
Serena Williams (WTA)

FAVORITE NEWCOMER
The excitement surrounding a new sports prospect can be incredible, especially when that prospect starts to deliver on the anticipation of greatness. The nominees in this category represent the first or second year pros who have lived up to the hype--in other words, the newbie that is most likely to succeed.

Jewell Loyd (WNBA, Seattle Storm)
Karl-Anthony Towns (NBA, Minnesota Timberwolves)
Kristaps Porzingis (NBA, New York Knicks)
Simone Biles (Professional Artistic Gymnast)
Taylor Fritz (WTA)
Todd Gurley (NFL, Los Angeles Rams)

HANDS OF GOLD
Every season has its most-talked-about, spectacular or awe-inspiring catches and saves. The nominees in this category represent the MLB, NFL and NHL athletes who have made the most unbelievable, highlight reel-worthy catches and incredible saves of the year.

Andrelton Simmons (MLB, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim)
Antonio Brown (NFL, Pittsburgh Steelers)
Corey Crawford (NHL, Chicago Blackhawks)
Odell Beckham Jr. (NFL, New York Giants)
Rob Gronkowski (NFL, New England Patriots)
Salvador Perez (MLB, Kansas City Royals)

CLUTCH PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Teammates rely on these athletes to make the plays when it counts the most. Their participation is clutch to the success of their teams, and the fans know it. The nominees in this category come from a variety of sports and alter the game just by being on the field.

Carli Lloyd (NWSL, Houston Dash)
James Harden (NBA, Houston Rockets)
Kevin Durant (NBA, Oklahoma City Thunder)
Patrick Kane (NHL, Chicago Blackhawks)
Peyton Manning (NFL, Denver Broncos)
Stephen Curry (NBA, Golden State Warriors)

SICKEST MOVES
Professional athletes make it look so easy that sometimes fans forget the sheer agility required to play with the best of the best--until they see the nominees of this category do their thing. They're the soccer players with the mind-blowing dribble, the hockey players who can do amazing things on skates or the football players who dazzle us with their fancy footwork.

Alexander Ovechkin (NHL, Washington Capitals)
Kyrie Irving (NBA, Cleveland Cavaliers)
Lionel Messi (FC Barcelona and the Argentina Men's National Team)
Odell Beckham Jr. (NFL, New York Giants)
Russell Westbrook (NBA, Oklahoma City Thunder)
Stephen Curry (NBA, Golden State Warriors)

DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME AWARD
They flip, fly and soar their way into the highlight reels of the X Games and other action sports competitions on the regular, and kids can't get enough. They're the death-defying athletes of slopestyle, the BMX racers or the skateboarders who risk life and limb every day to accomplish the impossible.

Alise Post (Professional BMX Racer)
Ashley Caldwell (Professional Aerial Skier)
Danny Davis (Professional Snowboarder)
Nyjah Huston (Professional Skateboarder)
Ronda Rousey (UFC, MMA Fighter)
Satoko Miyahara (Professional Figure Skater)

KING OF SWAG
All professional athletes do incredible things, but there are a select few who also look incredible while they're doing it. The male and female nominees in this category are the best dressed and most stylin' athletes off the court. The King of Swag and the Queen of Swag are two separate awards that will be presented together.

Andre Iguodala (NBA, Golden State Warriors)
Antonio Brown (NFL, Pittsburgh Steelers)
Cam Newton (NFL, Carolina Panthers)
Cristiano Ronaldo (Soccer, Real Madrid C.F.)
Russell Westbrook (NBA, Oklahoma City Thunder)
Von Miller (NFL, Denver Broncos)

QUEEN OF SWAG
Caroline Wozniacki (WTA)
Elena Delle Donne (WNBA, Chicago Sky)
Leticia Bufoni (Professional Skateboarder)
Misty Copeland (Professional Ballet Dancer)
Skylar Diggins (WNBA, Dallas Wings)
Swintayla "Swin" Cash (WNBA, New York Liberty)

BEST CANNON
Some of the most incredible arms in sports belong to athletes from the worlds of baseball, football and tennis. This category honors the outfielders, pitchers, catchers, quarterbacks and tennis players with the strongest arms in the game.

Aaron Rodgers (NFL, Green Bay Packers)
Bryce Harper (MLB, Washington Nationals)
Novak Djokovic (ATP)
Russell Wilson (NFL, Seattle Seahawks)
Serena Williams (WTA)
Tom Brady (NFL, New England Patriots)

BIGGEST POWERHOUSE
This award honors those players that are an undeniable force on the field and on the court. Like a freight train or a Mack Truck, these athletes have so much power in their play that they cannot be stopped. They are the sluggers who hit the farthest homeruns, the tennis players with the fastest serves, the power forwards that slam dunk with such force they can shatter a backboard, and the running backs that move with such power that it takes an entire team to stop them.

Draymond Green (NBA, Golden State Warriors)
Holly Holm (UFC, MMA Fighter)
J.J. Watt (NFL, Houston Texans)
Prince Fielder (MLB, Texas Rangers)
Rob Gronkowski (NFL, New England Patriots)
Von Miller (NFL, Denver Broncos)

NEED FOR SPEED
This award honors those players that live life in the fast lane. Whether it's running, driving, skiing or boarding, these athletes bring the fast and furious to the race. They are the lightening quick speed demons that won't stop until they're in first, and the rest of the competition eats their dust.

Usain Bolt (Professional Track and Field Athlete)
Candace Hill (Professional Track and Field Athlete)
Billy Hamilton (MLB, Cincinnati Reds)
Jimmie Johnson (NASCAR)
Ted Ligety (Alpine Ski Racer)
Chloe Kim (Professional Snowboarder)

Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Sports 2016 is produced by Done + Dusted in association with Nickelodeon Productions. Jay Schmalholz and Shelly Sumpter Gillyard are executive producers. Constance Schwartz and Michael Strahan of SMAC Entertainment will serve as executive producers, alongside Ian Stewart and Hamish Hamilton of Done + Dusted with Hamilton also serving as director of the show.

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