Sabrina Carpenter emerged as the shining star at the 2025 Kids’ Choice Awards, snatching up a trio of those iconic Orange Blimp trophies. Winning the titles of favorite female breakout artist, favorite album for “Short n’ Sweet,” and favorite song for her track “Taste,” Carpenter proved that she was dominating the charts and capturing the hearts of fans worldwide. Her album not only secured the top spot on the Billboard 200 for an impressive four weeks but also snagged the prestigious Grammy award for best pop vocal album. And let’s not forget the sultry “Taste,” a track that defied the usual kid-friendly standards of the Kids’ Choice Awards, climbing to the impressive No. 2 spot on the Billboard Hot 100.
Another standout moment of the night was Rihanna’s groundbreaking win as the first-ever recipient of the ICON Silver Blimp Award, a well-deserved honor celebrating her immense contributions to entertainment, beauty, and activism. The award ceremony itself was nothing short of spectacular, with Rihanna orchestrating a grand entrance from the magical Smurf Village before dousing the audience in a tidal wave of blue slime.
The evening also saw powerhouse performances by the likes of SZA, Ariana Grande, and Jack Black, who each walked away with double wins. SZA seized the titles of favorite female artist and favorite music collaboration for her smash hit collab “Luther” with Kendrick Lamar, a track that dominated the Hot 100 for an impressive 13 weeks. Grande, on the other hand, clinched the favorite movie actress award for her role as Glinda in “Wicked” and also secured the favorite song from a movie title for her soul-stirring rendition of “Defying Gravity” alongside Cynthia Erivo. And let’s not forget the dynamic Jack Black, who nabbed the favorite movie actor award for his portrayal of Steve in the movie “A Minecraft Movie” and was honored with the special King of Comedy award.
The night also belonged to rising talents like Benson Boone, who claimed the title of favorite male breakout artist, and viral sensations Selena Gomez and benny blanco, who clinched the favorite viral song award for their catchy track “Bluest Flame.” The event was not short of sensational musical performances, including “cliché” by MGK from his upcoming album “Lost Americana” and “Gnarly” by KATSEYE from their forthcoming EP “Beautiful Chaos,” both electrifying the audience and culminating in epic slimings.
With celebrity appearances from an array of stars including Malia Baker, Kylie Cantrall, Terry Crews, and more, the night was a true celebration of talent and entertainment. The Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2025 promises to go down in history as a night filled with excitement, surprises, and well-deserved victories. Don’t miss the encore broadcasts on Nickelodeon and streaming on Paramount+ to relive the magic of this unforgettable night!
