"We're so excited for guests to experience the first-ever Food & Slime Festival at Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts," said Frank Maduro, President of Premier Worldwide Marketing. "With Slime-centric entertainment, decor, and elevated food & beverage offerings, this immersive event promises playful surprises for guests of all ages, all included in their stay."
At Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana, guests can savor Daily Epic Eats at select restaurants featuring Slime-inspired culinary delights like Polpettine della Slime (aka green pasta topped with juicy meatballs), Shrimp with Slime Pasta, Double Slime-Drenched Burger boasting flavorful green buns, Slime Inner Core featuring cheesecake parfait encased in green chocolate, and the Bring on the Slime Roll with sushi dressed in honey green sauce. The weekly pop-up Gourmet Slime Fair offers green cotton candy, green popcorn, cocktails, and mocktails to satisfy guests' sweet tooth. In addition to these tasty bites, Gourmet Slime Fair goers can have their face painted, queue up for a bouncy house, meet their favorite Nick characters, enjoy thrilling performances by Green Party Band, attend a weekly Slime Beach Party, or delight in the ultimate Nickelodeon honor with triple the Slime opportunities.
The Food & Slime Festival at Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts
Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya also offers Daily Epic Eats that are sure to bring on the nostalgia. These novel fares include Slurp 'n Slime, Slime-a-tini, Waffles with Slime Syrup, Ravioli con Slime, Ceviche Verde embellished with the catch of the day, Aquachile with Slime, Sublime Slime Lubina, and SlimeTime Burger with green cheddar cheese sauce. All month, guests can have the Slime of their life with Super Slimings, memorable pop-up culinary experiences, popular brick oven pizzas, and a night full of dancing at the Tiki Beach Party or Mexican Fiesta. Guests can visit Plaza Orange to bring on the green with Slime Nights, the ultimate party experience featuring interactive photo ops, physical challenges, dancing, and more.
With two locations, one in Riviera Maya, Mexico, and one in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, the 5-star family experiential resorts are designed to allow guests of all ages to tap into Nickelodeon's unique and irreverent humor and love of all things play with additional signature seasonal events available throughout the year including Nick Jr. Friends Event, Summer of Spongebob, Nickelodeon Holiday Extravaganza, and Slime Break Getaway. Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts offer guests complimentary access to Aqua Nick water park, spacious and themed family suites featuring the brand's globally beloved shows and characters, Nickelodeon™ Place, Club Nick for kids, signature Sliming events, and the renowned Gourmet Inclusive® Experience by Karisma.
Karisma Hotels & Resorts is an award-winning luxury hotel collection that owns and manages an impressive portfolio of properties in Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe. Property brands include Margaritaville Island Reserve® by Karisma; El Dorado Spa Resorts by Karisma; Azul Beach Resorts by Karisma; Generations Resorts by Karisma; Hidden Beach Resort by Karisma; Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts; and Margaritaville St. Somewhere by Karisma. Properties have been honored with the industry's top accolades, including Conde Nast Traveler's "Top 100 Hotels in the World," Conde Nast Traveler's "Top 30 Hotels in Cancun," TripAdvisor® Traveler's Choice "Best Hotels for Romance," and AAA's "Five Diamond Award'' and "Four Diamond Award." Karisma Hotels & Resorts is committed to employee and community support while delivering authentic experiences to guests, receiving worldwide recognition for its compassionate and creative approach to hospitality management and product innovations.
About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, now in its 44th 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. Nickelodeon is a part of Paramount's (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment brands.
When the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic forced Nickelodeon to cancel SlimeFest 2020, it disappointed a lot of kids and families who were due to attend the this years family-friendly music festival, however, Nickelodeon has revealed in the FAQ section on the official SlimeFest website, nickslimefest.com, that they are planning to host SlimeFest again in 2021!
"We are making plans for SlimeFest 2021," Nick has revealed, adding "however, the location has not been determined."
Set to be held in March at The Forum in Inglewood, California in conjunction with Kids' Choice Awards 2020, this years SlimeFest was meant to mark the festival's west coast debut, however, due to the rapid spread of COVID-19 around the world, Nickelodeon had to cancel the festival and postpone Kids' Choice Awards 2020, eventually airing a virtually produced version titled "Celebrate Together" in May. This year's SlimeFest would have featured Nickelodeon star and YouTube sensation JoJo Siwa, breakout pop group Why Don’t We, Grammy® Award-nominated multiplatinum artist French Montana, viral chart-topper Blanco Brown and 2017 America's Got Talent champion Darci Lynne Farmer take the stage, along with special appearances by cast members of All That (Ryan Alessi, Aria Brooks, Reece Caddell, Kate Godfrey, Gabrielle Nevaeh Green, Nathan Janak, Lex Lumpkin and Chinguun Sergelen) and Henry Danger (Cooper Barnes, Sean Ryan Fox, Michael D. Cohen), along with Young Dylan, and more.
Please note that this only applies to SlimeFest USA. At the time of posting, Nickelodeon is still planning to host SlimeFest UK in Blackpool and, for the first time in London in October 2020. Click here for details.
In related Nickelodeon Experiences news, With COVID-19 continuing to shut down businesses and events, many have also been wondering about the future of Nickelodeon Slime City, the brand’s first-ever pop-up experience dedicated to all things slime. Unfortunately, following its last stop in Miami, Florida, according to nickslimecity.com, it seems like Nickelodeon has decided to cancel that experience.
The Good Burger Pop Up restaurant is planning to resume once things return to somewhat normal, however, the company behind it, like many small businesses are struggling to survive with lockdown guidelines prohibiting people eating at restaurants. Derek Berry, the person behind the All That Good Burger Pop Up and Bayside at Saved By The Max Saved by the Bell pop up restaurants have set up a fundraiser to help make sure the company can continue to operate these pop-up experiences in the future. The Good Burger pop-up was planned to make a visit to Chicago this year. For more details and to donate, please visit the company's official GoFundMe fundraising page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/helpuskeeppoppingup?utm_medium=email&utm_source=product&utm_campaign=p_email%2Bhtml_summary_alert&utm_content=internal
Originally published: Tuesday, May 26, 2020.Follow NickALive! on Twitter, Tumblr, Reddit, via RSS, on Instagram, and/or Facebook for the latest Nickelodeon News and Highlights!
IMPORTANT UPDATE!! (4/3) - Given the current circumstances, Nickelodeon has made the decision to cancel the SlimeFest event in Los Angeles originally scheduled for March. Nick regrets any inconvenience caused. Tickets purchased online through Ticketmaster will be automatically refunded. For all other tickets, please contact your point-of-purchase.
IMPORTANT UPDATE!! (3/7) - Nickelodeon has regretfully announced that SlimeFest 2020 has been postponed out of an abundance of caution given the mounting concerns over COVID-19 (aka coronavirus). Nickelodeon will be announcing a new date in the near future. Fans holding tickets for the original date are encouraged to use them for the new date, with no refund necessary. Nickelodeon is in the process of contacting ticket holders. Please contact your point of purchase for more information.
Kids' Choice Awards 2020, which was scheduled to be part of the event, is still - at this point - going ahead.
Update (12/3) - In response to the COVID-19 (aka coronavirus) outbreak, Nickelodeon has regretfully decided to postpone Kids' Choice Awards 2020 until a later date. The latest information can be found here.
Original Nickelodeon Press Release:
JOJO SIWA, WHY DON’T WE, FRENCH MONTANA,
AND BLANCO BROWN TO PERFORM AT NICKELODEON’S U.S.
SLIMEFEST MUSIC FESTIVAL, MARCH 21-22 AT THE FORUM
IN INGLEWOOD, CALIF.
Tickets for Two-Day Kids and Family Event Go on Sale to the General Public
Friday, Nov. 22, at 10 a.m. (PT)
Special VIP Ticket Includes Admission to Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2020
on Sunday, March 22
Share it: @Nickelodeon #NickSlimeFest
NEW YORK–Nov. 15, 2019–Nickelodeon star and YouTube sensation JoJo Siwa, breakout pop group Why Don’t We, Grammy® Award-nominated multiplatinum artist French Montana, and viral chart-topper Blanco Brown will take the stage at Nickelodeon SlimeFest, as the two-day family-friendly music festival makes its west coast debut on Saturday, March 21, and Sunday, March 22, at the Forum in Inglewood, Calif. Consumers who subscribe to the Nickelodeon SlimeFest email newsletter at www.nickslimefest.com will have access to purchase presale tickets beginning Monday, Nov. 18, at 10 a.m. (PT) and tickets will go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, Nov. 22, at 10 a.m. (PT).
Previously held in Chicago, Ill., this year’s Nickelodeon SlimeFest will feature a VIP ticket that includes access to a special performance viewing area, plus admission to Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2020, which will be broadcast live from the Forum on Sunday, March 22, at 7:30-9 p.m. (ET/tape delayed for West Coast). Additionally, Nickelodeon SlimeFest will showcase one-of-a-kind experiences for the entire family featuring the network’s signature green slime. Activations will include: Slime Central, where 20 people can get slimed simultaneously; a giant slime pit in front of the stage; a silent Slime Disco and more.
Nickelodeon SlimeFest will also feature appearances by Nick stars, including cast members of All That (Ryan Alessi, Aria Brooks, Reece Caddell, Kate Godfrey, Gabrielle Nevaeh Green, Nathan Janak, Lex Lumpkin and Chinguun Sergelen) and Henry Danger (Cooper Barnes, Sean Ryan Fox, Michael D. Cohen), along with Young Dylan, and more.
Nickelodeon SlimeFest has seen success around the globe as a slime-filled, multiplatform music and entertainment event since its overseas inception in 2012 in Australia. The U.S. music festival marks the sixth local adaptation of this popular event and nearly 187,000 people have attended Nickelodeon SlimeFest events around the world to date, including sold-out shows in the Philippines, South Africa, Australia, Germany, Italy, UK and Spain.
Nickelodeon SlimeFest is sponsored by Barbie®, Goldfish® Flavor Blasted®, milk it! and Olive Garden®.
Nickelodeon SlimeFest is a part of the Viacom Live Experiential portfolio. With 25 events and growing, Viacom Live delivers experiences that drive culture and conversation, allowing fans to connect with the most influential brands globally.
JoJo Siwa will kick off an additional 50 new dates of her wildly popular concert, Nickelodeon’s JoJo Siwa D.R.E.A.M. The Tour, on March 11. For more info, please visit JoJoDREAMTour.com.
About the Forum
The award-winning "Fabulous" Forum, located in Inglewood, CA, is the largest indoor performance venue in the country designed with a focus on music and entertainment, in addition to select sporting events. The interior of the bowl features flexible seating that ranges from 17,500 seats to 7,000 seats, enabling the venue to attract a wide variety of premier events. Fans at the Forum enjoy approximately 8,000 square feet of event level hospitality offerings, including merchandise, along with food and beverage options from some of SoCal’s most celebrated brands. A tinted glass wall separates this concession area from the arena, ensuring fans do not miss a moment of the performance. A 40,000 square foot outdoor terrace surrounds the perimeter of the building and offers food and beverage options, as well as comfortable furnishings, to further elevate guests’ enjoyment. The Forum delivers a one-of-a-kind experience for all thanks to its superior acoustics, intimate ambiance and state-of-the-art facilities. Designed with entertainers and performers in mind, the venue includes nine, star-caliber dressing rooms that provide unparalleled comfort. The Forum is part of The Madison Square Garden Company’s portfolio of iconic venues, which also includes: New York’s Madison Square Garden, the Hulu Theater at MSG, Radio City Music Hall, the Chicago Theatre, the Boch Center Wang Theatre, and the Beacon Theatre. For more information, please visit www.fabulousforum.com.
About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, now in its 40th 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 and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).
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Update (2/7) - Singer, ventriloquist and 2017 America's Got Talent champion Darci Lynne Farmer will be performing at SlimeFest 2020! The news was announced on today's episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show! To celebrate, the star gave away four tickets to the event, two of which went to the "love bomb" couple!
The Oklahoma teenager brought her rabbit puppet Petunia along for the interview, and the bunny diva quickly beguiled Clarkson with her spotlight-stealing ways.
As previously reported, Darci Lynne is continuing to criss-cross the country on her "2020 Fresh Out of the Box Tour," and she told Clarkson she has traveled to 46 states so far.
Originally published: Friday, November 15, 2019 at 19:12 GMT.
Update H/T: Special thanks to @RealMagitroopa!Follow NickALive! on Twitter, Tumblr, Reddit, via RSS, on Instagram, and/or Facebook for the latest Nickelodeon SlimeFest and Kids’ Choice Awards 2020 News and Highlights!
Update (3/12) - In response to the COVID-19 (aka coronavirus) outbreak, the Nickelodeon’s JoJo Siwa D.R.E.A.M. The Tour will be postponing some of its upcoming performances. Ticket holders should hold on to their tickets, which will be honored at the rescheduled date to be announced soon. Please see this post for the latest postponements/cancellations.
SAYING GOODBYE TO D.R.E.A.M. THE TOUR
SAYING GOODBYE TO D.R.E.A.M. THE TOUR (Tour is Postponed)
Original Nickelodeon Press Release:
NICKELODEON’S JOJO SIWA D.R.E.A.M. THE TOUR ADDS 50 NEW DATES IN 2020!
Tickets On Sale to General Public Friday, Nov. 22, at 12:00 p.m. Local Time
JoJo’s D.R.E.A.M. Concert Special to Premiere Friday, Nov. 22, at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT)
Nickelodeon’s JoJo Siwa D.R.E.A.M. The Tour Produced by AEG Presents
Share it: @Nickelodeon #JoJoDREAMTour
BURBANK, Calif.–Nov. 15, 2019–Nickelodeon star, YouTube sensation and 2019’s hottest breakthrough pop artist JoJo Siwa is adding 50 new dates across North America to her wildly popular concert: Nickelodeon’s JoJo Siwa D.R.E.A.M. The Tour, bringing the total number of shows to 148. Siwa kicks off her new 2020 dates on March 11 in Colorado Springs and will return to many cities including New York, where she will headline the legendary venue Madison Square Garden. JoJo will continue to new venues including: Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., and AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, concluding in North Little Rock on June 6.
A special Siwanatorz pre-sale goes live on Monday, Nov. 18, at 12 p.m. local time, followed by an American Express pre-sale on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 12 p.m. local time. A limited number of exclusive VIP Packages will be available. These exclusive offers can include an amazing selection of tickets, Meet & Greets with JoJo Siwa, autographed memorabilia, custom merchandise and much more. General public on-sale begins Friday, Nov. 22, at 12 p.m. local time. Tickets will be available at JoJoDreamTour.com.
Siwa will donate $1 for every ticket sold to Dancers Against Cancer (DAC). The foundation strives to create an alliance in the dance community by providing financial support and inspiration to dance educators, choreographers, dancers and their family members who have been impacted by cancer. For more information on Dancers Against Cancer (DAC) go to imadanceragainstcancer.org.
On Friday, Nov. 22, at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT), Nickelodeon premieres JoJo’s D.R.E.A.M. Concert television special where fans at home can see live concert performances from the D.R.E.A.M. Tour, fan interviews, candid moments of Siwa talking about her favorite parts of the tour and the inspirations behind some of her favorite songs.
Along the tour route, Siwa will take the stage at Nickelodeon SlimeFest, a two-day family-friendly music festival, on Saturday, March 21, and Sunday, March 22, at the Forum in Inglewood, Calif. The event will also feature performances by Why Don’t We, French Montana and Blanco Brown, along with one-of-a-kind experiences for the entire family featuring Nickelodeon’s signature green slime. Additional activations will include: Slime Central, where 20 people can get slimed simultaneously; a giant slime pit in front of the stage; a silent Slime Disco and more.
JoJo Siwa D.R.E.A.M. The Tour is produced by Nickelodeon and AEG Presents and sponsored by Hairdorables®. Nickelodeon’s JoJo Siwa D.R.E.A.M. The Tour remains one of the hottest tickets of the year. Siwa’s inaugural run ranked at #5 on the Hot Tours Chart as reported by Billboard, with 80 of the 96 dates sold out as the tour touched down in seven countries on three continents.
Nickelodeon’s JoJo Siwa D.R.E.A.M. The Tour is a part of the Viacom Live Experiential portfolio. With 25 events and growing, Viacom Live delivers experiences that drive culture and conversation, allowing fans to connect with the most influential brands globally.
Following are Nickelodeon’s JoJo Siwa D.R.E.A.M. The Tour 2020 dates:
DATE
CITY
VENUE
March 11
Colorado Springs, CO
The Broadmoor World Arena
March 13
Lubbock, TX
United Supermarkets Arena - POSTPONED
March 14
Las Cruces, NM
Pan American Center
March 15
Glendale, AZ
Gila River Arena
March 17
Bakersfield, CA
Mechanics Bank Arena formerly known as Rabobank Arena - POSTPONED
March 21
Inglewood, CA
Nickelodeon’s SlimeFest (The Forum) - POSTPONED
March 22
Inglewood, CA
Nickelodeon’s SlimeFest (The Forum) - POSTPONED
March 24
Fresno, CA
Save Mart Center
March 25
Sacramento, CA
Golden 1 Center - POSTPONED
March 27
Salt Lake City, UT
Vivint Smart Home Arena
March 28
Boise, ID
ExtraMile Arena
March 29
Spokane, WA
Spokane Arena
March 31
Yakima, WA
Yakima Valley SunDome
April 3
Edmonton, AB
Rogers Place
April 5
Calgary, AB
Scotiabank Saddledome
April 6
Saskatoon, SK
SaskTel Centre
April 8
Winnipeg, MB
Bell MTS Place
April 10
Grand Forks, ND
Ralph Engelstad Arena
April 11
Minneapolis, MN
Target Center
April 14
Rosemont, IL
Allstate Arena
April 15
Green Bay, WI
Resch Center
April 17
Moline, IL
TaxSlayer Center
April 18
Springfield, MO
JQH Arena
April 19
Champaign, IL
State Farm Center
April 21
Madison, WI
Kohl Center
April 23
Ft Wayne, IN
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
April 25
Evansville, IN
Ford Center
April 26
Lexington, KY
Rupp Arena
April 27
Cleveland, OH
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
April 30
Hamilton, ON
FirstOntario Centre
May 1
Ottawa, ON
Canadian Tire Centre
May 3
Syracuse, NY
The Oncenter War Memorial Arena
May 5
Portland, ME
Cross Insurance Arena
May 6
Manchester, NH
SNHU Arena
May 8
Washington DC
Capital One Arena
May 9
Trenton, NJ
CURE Insurance Arena
May 12
New York, NY
Madison Square Garden
May 15
Hershey, PA
GIANT Center
May 16
Norfolk, VA
Chartway Arena
May 17
Charlotte, NC
Spectrum Center
May 19
Raleigh, NC
PNC Arena
May 20
Columbia, SC
Colonial Life Arena
May 22
Tampa, FL
Amalie Arena
May 23
Miami, FL
AmericanAirlines Arena
May 27
Estero, FL
Hertz Arena
May 28
Jacksonville, FL
Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena
May 29
Pensacola, FL
Pensacola Bay Center
May 31
Houston, TX
Toyota Center
June 2
New Orleans, LA
Smoothie King Center
June 3
Bossier City, LA
CenturyLink Center
June 5
Oklahoma City, OK
Chesapeake Energy Arena
June 6
North Little Rock, AR
Simmons Bank Arena
June 12
Bakersfield, CA
Mechanics Bank Arena formerly known as Rabobank Arena (rescheduled from March)
Nickelodeon superstar JoJo Siwa is a YouTube sensation, pop star, dancer, entrepreneur, social media influencer and The New York Times bestselling author. Siwa connects with her fans through many channels: via social media she has over 10.4 million subscribers with over 2.6 billion views on YouTube, she has over 8.9 million followers on Instagram, over 439,000 Twitter followers, over 17.3 million followers on TikTok (formerly Musical.ly), and over 596,000 followers on Facebook; through her SIWANATORZ club, which stands against negativity and bullying; through her global reach of consumer products including her signature bows, accessories, apparel, arts and crafts, cosmetics, home goods and party supplies; and with her hugely popular singles, “Boomerang,” which has been viewed over 782 million times and RIAA certified platinum, “Kid in a Candy Store,” which is RIAA certified gold, “Hold The Drama”, and “D.R.E.A.M”.
Siwa recently won her third Kids’ Choice Award for “Favorite Social Music Star.” Her previous Choice Awards include “Favorite Viral Music Artist” in 2017 and “Favorite Musical YouTube Creator” in 2018. She also performed at Kids’ Choice Mexico 2018. In November 2018, Siwa released her first EP, D.R.E.A.M. The Music, featuring four new songs: “D.R.E.A.M,” “My Story,” “Everyday Popstars” and “Only Getting Better.” The music video for “D.R.E.A.M.” was released on Siwa’s YouTube channel and to date has garnered over 76 million views. Due to the success of D.R.E.A.M. The Music, Siwa released a second EP, Celebrate, in April featuring an additional four new songs: “It’s Time To Celebrate,” “#1U,” “Worldwide Party,” and “Bop!” The accompanying music videos for “Bop!” and “It’s Time To Celebrate” have accumulated over 12 million views and 7.7 million views respectively on her YouTube channel.
In 2016, Nickelodeon and Siwa entered an exclusive licensing partnership to develop a line of consumer products inspired by Siwa. Categories span toys, apparel, accessories, consumer electronics, Halloween costumes and more. To date, over 50 million JoJo Bows have been sold. Siwa’s consumer products are available internationally, including the UK, Canada, Australia and Mexico.
Siwa launched her first animated shorts series, The JoJo & BowBow Show Show starring Siwa and her furry best friend BowBow. She also worked alongside Nick Cannon in Nickelodeon’s hit competition series Lip Sync Battle Shorties. She has also appeared on various Nickelodeon live-action series including School of Rock and The Thundermans. Siwa performed a medley of hits at Nickelodeon’s 2018 Kids’ Choice Awards, including her platinum smash “Boomerang.”
About AEG Presents
Combining the power of the live event with a focus on true artist development, AEG Presents is a world leader in the music and entertainment industries. Operating across three continents, the company has an unparalleled commitment to artistry, creativity, and community. Its tentpole festivals and multi-day music events — which include the iconic Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival and the legendary New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival alongside British Summer Time at Hyde Park, Stagecoach, Hangout Festival, Electric Forest, and Firefly — continue to set the gold standard for the live music experience. AEG Presents promotes global tours for artists such as The Rolling Stones, Ed Sheeran, Elton John, Taylor Swift, Celine Dion, Justin Bieber, BTS, Kenny Chesney, Paul McCartney, Katy Perry, Panic! At The Disco, Luke Combs, Maggie Rogers, Dan + Shay, and JoJo Siwa in addition to — through its network of clubs, theatres, arenas, stadiums and renowned partner brands such as Goldenvoice, Messina Touring Group, Concerts West, The Bowery Presents, PromoWest Productions, Marshall Arts, Madison House Presents, and Zero Mile Presents — creating and developing an infrastructure for artist development and audience reach that is unmatched by any company in the world. AEG Presents is a wholly-owned subsidiary of AEG. More information can be found at www.aegpresents.com.
About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, now in its 40th 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 and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).
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Over the course of the tour, "I'm going to be performing for over a million people, which is something I've only dreamed of," Siwa told The Hollywood Reporter of the new dates. She is also hoping to add two more songs to the set list, including one original song and one cover song. (Siwa also teased that she has "three huge projects" in the works but said "they are super-duper top secret. I can't talk more about them.")
Siwa will donate $1 for every ticket sold to Dancers Against Cancer, which strives to create an alliance in the dance community by providing financial support and inspiration to dance educators, choreographers, dancers and their family members who have been impacted by cancer.
"I love what I get to do, and I love getting to make other people feel happy, and I love getting to entertain," Siwa said, adding that she's aware she's a role model to young kids, but doesn't feel pressure because of that fact: "I don't feel pressure to be something that I personally am not. I am who I am, that there are people who say, 'Don't you want to be like this?' No, I'm so happy with being who I am."
Meanwhile, the TV special, titled JoJo's D.R.E.A.M. Concert, will premiere at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22. The special includes live concert performances from the tour, fan interviews, candid moments of Siwa talking about her favorite parts of the tour and the inspirations behind some of her favorite songs; her catalog includes "Boomerang," which has been watched more than 782 million times and is RIAA-certified platinum. “Kid in a Candy Store,” which is RIAA-certified gold; “Hold the Drama”; and “D.R.E.A.M.”
"The TV special is really exciting," Siwa said. "It's kind of like a version of my concert, which changes unofficially with every single show. There are so many elements in the show that you miss them the first time you're seeing it. I'm excited that people will get to watch it over and over. There is also a bit of behind-the-scenes stuff, and you'll see me interacting with the dancers and backstage crew, but the show is based around the concert."
Update (12/3) - In response to the COVID-19 (aka coronavirus) outbreak, Nickelodeon has regretfully decided to postpone Kids' Choice Awards 2020 until a later date. The latest information can be found here.
HOLLYWOOD, Calif.—Feb. 13, 2020—Grammy® Award-winning superstar Chance the Rapper is set to host Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2020, the biggest and slimiest awards show where kids are in control, broadcasting live Sunday, March 22, at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT) from the Forum in Inglewood, Calif. The news, which also included this year’s nominees, was announced today by Annie LeBlanc and her sister Hayley LeBlanc, stars of Nickelodeon’s digital competition show Annie vs. Hayley, during a Kids’ Choice Awards nomination event across Nick’s YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter handles and channels.
With surprises at every turn, Chance the Rapper will bring his charisma and upbeat energy to the Kids’ Choice Awards, an epic celebration of kids’ favorite stars across the worlds of film, television, music, sports and more. Viewers everywhere will be able to experience the show on all Nickelodeon screens and platforms, as Nick offers a front-row seat to slime, stunts and celebrities. Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2020 will be simulcast live across Nickelodeon, TeenNick, Nicktoons and the Nick Jr. channel.
Said Chance the Rapper, “I’m honored to host this year’s Kids’ Choice Awards. I watched Nickelodeon growing up and now I get to slime some of my favorite people on stage. This is going to be a party that you won’t want to miss!”
UPDATE (3/7): Nickelodeon SlimeFest 2020 has been postponed. Please see below for more details!
Leading into the award show, Nickelodeon SlimeFest, a two-day family-friendly music festival, will make its west coast debut on Saturday, March 21, and Sunday, March 22, at the Forum in Inglewood, Calif. The event features performances by Nickelodeon star and YouTube sensation JoJo Siwa, breakout pop group Why Don’t We, Grammy® Award-nominated multiplatinum artist French Montana, viral chart-topper Blanco Brown and singer/ventriloquist Darci Lynne. This year’s Nickelodeon SlimeFest will feature a Sunday-only VIP ticket that includes access to a special performance viewing area, plus admission to Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2020. All Sunday attendees will also have the opportunity to watch a livestream of Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2020 on the festival screens.
Leading the pack with the most Kids’ Choice Awards nominations are: Avengers: Endgame, with 11 nominations; Taylor Swift, with five nominations; and Frozen 2, Henry Danger and Lil Nas X, with four nominations each. First-time nominees include: John Cena, DaBaby, Tiffany Haddish, Tom Holland, Brie Larson, Lizzo and Megan Thee Stallion. With another nomination this year, Will Smith becomes the most nominated celebrity in Kids’ Choice Awards history, with a total of 29.
Beginning today, fans can cast votes on the official Kids’ Choice Awards website, www.KidsChoiceAwards.com, and on the Screens Up app on supported iPad, iPhone and Android devices in the U.S. International fans can cast votes via their local Nickelodeon website and through the Nick Play app in regions where it is available. Fans will also be able to cast their votes through social media on Twitter.
Chance the Rapper is no stranger to Nickelodeon, having made a surprise appearance at last year’s Nickelodeon SlimeFest in his hometown of Chicago and taking home a coveted Kids’ Choice Awards orange blimp for “Favorite Collaboration” (“No Brainer” by DJ Khaled, featuring Justin Bieber, Chance the Rapper, Quavo) in 2019. He was also nominated for “Favorite Song” (“I’m the One” by DJ Khaled, featuring Justin Bieber, Chance the Rapper, Quavo and Lil Wayne) in 2018.
Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2020 is sponsored by Barbie®, Goldfish® Flavor Blasted® crackers, The LEGO® Group, Lysol® Laundry Sanitizer, milk it!, and Olive Garden®.
FAVORITE KIDS TV SHOW A Series of Unfortunate Events All That BUNK’D Henry Danger Power Rangers Beast Morphers Raven’s Home
FAVORITE FAMILY TV SHOW Fuller House Modern Family Stranger Things The Big Bang Theory The Flash Young Sheldon
FAVORITE REALITY SHOW America’s Got Talent American Ninja Warrior America’s Funniest Home Videos MasterChef Junior The Masked Singer The Voice
FAVORITE TV HOST
Ellen DeGeneres (Ellen’s Game of Games)
John Cena (Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader)
Nick Cannon (The Masked Singer)
Ryan Seacrest (American Idol)
Terry Crews (America’s Got Talent)
Tiffany Haddish (Kids Say the Darndest Things)
FAVORITE ANIMATED SERIES ALVINNN!!! and The Chipmunks SpongeBob SquarePants Teen Titans Go! The Amazing World of Gumball The Loud House The Simpsons
FAVORITE FEMALE TV STAR
Candace Cameron Bure (D.J. Tanner-Fuller, Fuller House)
Ella Anderson (Piper Hart, Henry Danger)
Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven, Stranger Things)
Peyton List (Emma Ross, BUNK’D)
Raven-Symoné (Raven Baxter, Raven’s Home)
Riele Downs (Charlotte Page, Henry Danger)
FAVORITE MALE TV STAR
Abraham Rodriguez (Nate Silva / Gold Ranger, Power Rangers Beast Morphers)
Caleb McLaughlin (Lucas Sinclair, Stranger Things)
Jace Norman (Henry Hart / Kid Danger, Henry Danger)
Jim Parsons (Sheldon Cooper, The Big Bang Theory)
Joshua Bassett (Ricky, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series)
Karan Brar (Ravi Ross, BUNK’D)
FILM:
FAVORITE MOVIE Aladdin Avengers: Endgame Captain Marvel Jumanji: The Next Level Spider-Man: Far From Home Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
FAVORITE MOVIE ACTRESS
Angelina Jolie (Maleficent, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil)
Brie Larson (Carol Danvers / Captain Marvel, Captain Marvel; Carol Danvers / Captain Marvel, Avengers: Endgame)
Dove Cameron (Mal, Descendants 3)
Scarlett Johansson (Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow, Avengers: Endgame)
Taylor Swift (Bombalurina, Cats)
Zendaya (MJ, Spider-Man: Far From Home)
FAVORITE MOVIE ACTOR
Chris Evans (Steve Rogers / Captain America, Avengers: Endgame)
Chris Hemsworth (Thor, Avengers: Endgame; Agent H, Men In Black: International)
Dwayne Johnson (Hobbs, Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw; Dr. Smolder Bravestone, Jumanji: The Next Level)
Kevin Hart (Franklin ‘Mouse’ Finbar, Jumanji: The Next Level)
Tom Holland (Peter Parker / Spider-Man, Spider-Man: Far From Home)
Will Smith (Genie, Aladdin)
FAVORITE SUPERHERO
Brie Larson (Captain Marvel, Captain Marvel; Captain Marvel, Avengers: Endgame)
Chris Evans (Captain America, Avengers: Endgame)
Chris Hemsworth (Thor, Avengers: Endgame)
Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man, Avengers: Endgame)
Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow, Avengers: Endgame)
Tom Holland (Spider-Man, Spider-Man: Far From Home; Spider-Man, Avengers: Endgame)
FAVORITE ANIMATED MOVIE Frozen 2 The Angry Birds Movie 2 The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part The Lion King The Secret Life of Pets 2 Toy Story 4
FAVORITE FEMALE VOICE FROM AN ANIMATED MOVIE
Beyoncé (Nala, The Lion King)
Idina Menzel (Elsa, Frozen 2)
Kristen Bell (Anna, Frozen 2)
Tiffany Haddish (Daisy, The Secret Life of Pets 2; Queen Watevra Wa’Nabi, The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part)
FAVORITE MALE VOICE FROM AN ANIMATED MOVIE
Chris Pratt (Emmet Brickowski / Rex Dangervest, The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part)
Josh Gad (Olaf, Frozen 2)
Kevin Hart (Snowball, The Secret Life of Pets 2)
Tom Hanks (Woody, Toy Story 4)
MUSIC:
FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST
Ariana Grande
Beyoncé
Billie Eilish
Katy Perry
Selena Gomez
Taylor Swift
FAVORITE MALE ARTIST
Ed Sheeran
Justin Bieber
Lil Nas X
Marshmello
Post Malone
Shawn Mendes
FAVORITE MUSIC GROUP
BTS
Fall Out Boy
Jonas Brothers
Maroon 5
Panic! At The Disco
The Chainsmokers
FAVORITE SONG
“7 rings”- Ariana Grande
“bad guy”- Billie Eilish
“Memories”- Maroon 5
“Old Town Road”- Lil Nas X
“Sucker”- Jonas Brothers
“You Need To Calm Down”- Taylor Swift
FAVORITE MUSIC COLLABORATION
“10,000 Hours”- Justin Bieber & Dan + Shay
“I Don’t Care”- Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber
“ME!”- Taylor Swift, featuring Brendon Urie
“Old Town Road (Remix)”- Lil Nas X, featuring Billy Ray Cyrus
“Señorita”- Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello
“Sunflower”- Post Malone & Swae Lee
FAVORITE BREAKOUT NEW ARTIST
City Girls
DaBaby
Lewis Capaldi
Lil Nas X
Lizzo
Megan Thee Stallion
FAVORITE GLOBAL MUSIC STAR
BTS (Asia)
Dua Lipa (UK)
J Balvin (Latin America)
Rosalía (Europe)
Sho Madjozi (Africa)
Taylor Swift (North America)
Tones and I (Australia)
OTHER CATEGORIES:
FAVORITE MALE SOCIAL STAR
Coyote Peterson
David Dobrik
Dolan Twins
Dude Perfect
MrBeast
Ryan’s World
FAVORITE FEMALE SOCIAL STAR
Annie LeBlanc
Emma Chamberlain
Lilly Singh
Liza Koshy
Miranda Sings
Merrell Twins
FAVORITE VIDEO GAME Fortnite Mario Kart Tour Minecraft Super Smash Bros.™ Ultimate
FAVORITE SOCIAL MUSIC STAR
Asher Angel
Blanco Brown
Johnny Orlando
JoJo Siwa
Mackenzie Ziegler
Max and Harvey
FAVORITE FEMALE SPORTS STAR
Alex Morgan
Lindsey Vonn
Megan Rapinoe
Naomi Osaka
Serena Williams
Simone Biles
FAVORITE MALE SPORTS STAR
Cristiano Ronaldo
LeBron James
Patrick Mahomes
Shaun White
Stephen Curry
Tom Brady
Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2020 is produced by Nickelodeon Productions. Michael Dempsey & Jay Schmalholz serve as Executive Producers. Production of Kids’ Choice Awards 2020 for Nickelodeon is overseen by Rob Bagshaw, Executive Vice President, Unscripted Content.
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IMPORTANT UPDATE!! (3/7) - Nickelodeon has regretfully announced that SlimeFest 2020 has been postponed out of an abundance of caution given the mounting concerns over COVID-19 (aka coronavirus). Nickelodeon will be announcing a new date in the near future. Fans holding tickets for the original date are encouraged to use them for the new date, with no refund necessary. Nickelodeon is in the process of contacting ticket holders. Please contact your point of purchase for more information.
Kids' Choice Awards 2020, which was scheduled to be part of the event, is still - at this point - going ahead.
Update (3/9) - To promote the PGA Tour, a famous golfer will be making an appearance at Kids' Choice Awards 2020, as part of a deal with CBS!
Update (3/2) - Three year old The Heath Dolls will be heading to LA to partake in the 2020 Nickelodeon Kids Choice awards! They’ll be covering all things fashion of course and flaunting their style on the orange carpet.
2020 Kids’ Choice Awards Nominees Announced By Annie & Hayley! | Nick
The 2020 Kids’ Choice Awards are quickly approaching on Sunday, March 22! Annie and Hayley LeBlanc are here to announce the nominees for this year. Go vote for your favorite KCA nominees at https://at.nick.com/KCA
Who will be your favorite social star? What was your favorite song? Tune in on Nickelodeon, Sunday, March 22 to find out!
Chance The Rapper On Fatherhood, Kanye, Faith And Loneliest Moments | TODAY
Chance the Rapper sits down with Al Roker to talk about his rise to fame, his loneliest moments, and the importance of family and faith in his life. Chance also announces that he will be the next host of the Kids' Choice Awards on Nickelodeon.
Chance the Rapper to Host Nick Kids' Choice Awards: See Some of the Nominees
Chance the Rapper is coming to play. The Grammy winner will host the 2020 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, and he's counting the days until he can get doused in the green stuff. "I'm due for a sliming," he says.
Chance's slime aspirations date back to a trip to Universal Studios as a kid when he and his brother participated in a game at an attraction based on The Wild Thornberrys. "We won, and we didn't get to get slimed," he says. "My grandmother took us, and she said that was not allowed. So it's just something that I've been wanting to get."
Then last year, Chance won in the favorite collaboration category for "No Brainer" along DJ Khaled, Justin Bieber and Quavo, but was unable to make the event due to a prior commitment. "Last year I wanted to be at the KCAs to accept my awards and I wasn't able to be there," he says. "So my slime meter is low right now, you know what I mean."
Billboard got a head's up on some of the big music categories for this year's show, which will air Sunday, March 22. Favorite music group contenders are Fall Out Boy, Jonas Brothers, Maroon 5, Panic! At The Disco and the Chainsmokers.
City Girls, DaBaby, Lewis Capaldi, Lil Nas X, Lizzo and Megan Thee Stallion are vying for the title of favorite breakout new artist, while the favorite music collaboration noms are "10,000 Hours," Justin Bieber & Dan + Shay; "I Don't Care," Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber; "Me!," Taylor Swift featuring Brendon Urie; "Old Town Road (Remix)," Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus; "Señorita," Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello; and "Sunflower," Post Malone & Swae Lee.
The KCA hosting gig isn't Chance's first foray into the Nick family. He reworked the theme song to the All That reboot, and he hinted to Billboard there may be more projects to come.
Does he have a favorite host from KCAs past? "DJ Khaled. He excites people and he's always having fun. If I had to pick a [host] to emulate, it would be him," says The Big Day rapper.
But Chance says he'll be bringing a vibe all his own: "I think of myself as a hilarious guy. I'm probably in the top 10 funny people I know. So I'll be bringing hilarity, and definitely more jokes."
This year's KCAs will culminate a weekend of Slimefest performances, which for the past two years have been held in Chicago. This year's lineup incudes JoJo Siwa, Why Don't We, French Montana and Blanco Brown.
Chance the Rapper Is Set to Host the 2020 Kids' Choice Awards — and His Daughters Are Stoked
"I watched crazy, super amazing people host my whole life. To be able to be in that world is like a fantasy," Chance the Rapper tells PEOPLE
Chance the Rapper is living out his childhood dreams.
The Grammy winner, 26, will host Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards, airing March 22 at 7:30 p.m. local time. The biggest and slimiest award show of the year will broadcast live from the Forum in Inglewood, California.
“It’s a huge honor and a big deal,” the star tells PEOPLE exclusively. “I’d watch Nickelodeon — it was channel 54 here — it was all I watched, and I watched crazy, super amazing people host my whole life. To be able to be in that world is like a fantasy.”
Chance, who won the Kids’ Choice Award for favorite collaboration in 2019, is excited for his daughters Kensli, 4, and Marli, 5 months, to tune in and watch him on his big night.
“My oldest daughter is excited whenever I’m on TV, and my youngest daughter is excited whenever anything happens, so there will be some smiles in the house for sure,” he says.
Beginning Thursday, fans can cast their votes for their favorite stars on the official Kids’ Choice Awards website and on the Screens Up app. International fans can submit their votes using the Nick Play app in the regions where it is available. Fans will also be able to vote on Twitter.
Ahead of the award show, Nickelodeon SlimeFest — a two-day family friendly music festival — will make its West Coast debut on March 21 and March 22 at the Forum.
French Montana, Blanco Brown and breakout pop group Why Don’t We are among the stars set to hit the stage during the festival.
Fans can catch Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2020 on Nickelodeon, TeenNick, Nicktoons and the Nick Jr. channel.
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VIP tickets for Slimefest include entry to the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards.
And the Nick Kids Choice Awards airs Sunday, March 22nd at 8 p.m. New episodes of all that air Saturdays at 8:30 p.m. on Nickelodeon.
This segment aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020.
All That airs Saturdays at 9:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon. The series, a revival of Nickelodeon's iconic '90s sketch comedy show, was recently renewed for 10 additional episodes.
The hottest celebs, the coolest music, unexpected surprises and lots of SLIME await at the 2020 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards - and to celebrate, Nickelodeon Spain and Movistar Likes have launched an awesome competition which is giving one lucky entrant the chance to win a family trip to Los Angeles, California, including tickets to attend SlimeFest 2020 and admittance to Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2020 at the Forum in LA! NickHeads in Spain can enter now at https://likes.movistar.es/cultura-y-ocio/ocio/nickelodeon-y-movistar-te-llevan-angeles! Please note that this contest is only open to Movistar customers in Spain.
In the U.S? Find out how to win tickets to KCA 2020 here!
¡Nickelodeon y Movistar+ te llevan a Los Ángeles!
Disfruta de los Kids Choice Awards 2020 en directo con tu familia
Movistar+ y Nickelodeon os invitan a ti y a tu familia a un viaje inolvidable a Los Ángeles, California, para asistir a los premios infantiles más importantes del panorama actual, los KIDS CHOICE AWARDS 2020, que se celebran en esta ciudad el próximo 22 de marzo y que acogerán a numerosos artistas internacionales, actuaciones musicales y muchas más sorpresas que no os podeis perder.
Vive esta experiencia única con tu familia participando en Movistar Likes hasta el 5 de febrero.
El premio incluye vuelos, hotel, traslados y acceso a los KIDS CHOICE AWARDS, así como al Slime Fest, para cuatro personas (dos adultos y dos niños entre 8 y 14 años), del 19 al 24 de marzo de 2020.
¡Suerte!
Evento:
Lugar: Los Ángeles, California, Estados Unidos
Fecha: del 19 al 24 de marzo de 2020
Promoción
Inscripción hasta: 5 de febrero de 2020
Premio: Un viaje a Los Ángeles para asistir a los KIDS CHOICE AWARDS 2020 para cuatro personas.
