Summary
- Swift is nominated for Favourite Female Artist, Favourite Song for “The Fate of Ophelia”, Favourite Music Collaboration for “The Life of a Showgirl” with Sabrina Carpenter, Favourite Album for The Life of a Showgirl and Favourite Global Music Star for North America.
- Grande has also earned nominations in several major categories, including Favourite Female Artist, Favourite Movie Actress for Wicked: For Good, Favourite Song and Favourite Music Collaboration.
- Carpenter is competing for Favourite Female Artist, Favourite Breakout Artist/Group, Favourite Song for “Manchild”, Favourite Music Collaboration and Favourite Album for Man’s Best Friend.
Taylor Swift has emerged as the leading nominee for the 2026 Kids’ Choice Awards, securing six nominations ahead of this year’s ceremony in Los Angeles.
Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter follow closely with five nominations each. The annual awards celebrate popular stars, music, films, television shows, gaming and digital creators chosen by young audiences.
Swift is nominated for Favourite Female Artist, Favourite Song for “The Fate of Ophelia”, Favourite Music Collaboration for “The Life of a Showgirl” with Sabrina Carpenter, Favourite Album for The Life of a Showgirl and Favourite Global Music Star for North America.
Grande has also earned nominations in several major categories, including Favourite Female Artist, Favourite Movie Actress for Wicked: For Good, Favourite Song and Favourite Music Collaboration. Carpenter is competing for Favourite Female Artist, Favourite Breakout Artist/Group, Favourite Song for “Manchild”, Favourite Music Collaboration and Favourite Album for Man’s Best Friend.
The movie nominations include major titles such as Avatar: Fire and Ash, How to Train Your Dragon, Jurassic World Rebirth, Lilo & Stitch, Moana, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Superman and Wicked: For Good.
Popular television shows including Wednesday, Stranger Things, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Abbott Elementary, Ginny & Georgia and XO, Kitty are also among the nominees.
The ceremony will introduce three new categories this year: Watch Party: Kids’ Choice, Favourite On-Screen Duo/Trio and Favourite Clutch Player of the Year. The sports category features stars including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Brunson, Nelly Korda and Caleb Williams.
Grammy-nominated singer Alex Warren, known for his hit “Ordinary”, will host the ceremony. The event is scheduled for November 14 in Los Angeles, with musical performances and additional celebrity appearances to be announced later.
Fans will decide the winners by voting across all 36 categories. The ceremony will be broadcast live on CBS and Nickelodeon, with Paramount+ Premium subscribers in the United States also able to stream it live.
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