Kids' Choice is Coming!

April 18, 2002

On Saturday night, superstars such as WILL SMITH, SPIDER-MAN, JANET JACKSON and KIRSTEN DUNST will share the stage when the 15th Annual Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards invades Santa Monica, CA. Hosted by kid-friendly Nickelodeon advocate ROSIE O'DONNELL, the slime-tossing event will feature musical performances by PINK and SMASH MOUTH.

"Malcolm in the Middle" star ERIC PER SULLIVAN is ET's special correspondent for the annual awards. Tonight on ET, he'll reveal the backstage secrets of the VIP lounge!

A star-studded list of presenters will dole out distinguished awards for "Favorite Butt Kicker," "Favorite Video Game," and more favorite movie stars, books and TV shows. Categories are chosen by Nick's kid fan base, and celebs expected to present the Nick trophy, traditionally a miniature blimp, include MATT DAMON, MIKE MYERS, BEYONCÉ KNOWLES, THE ROCK, DANA CARVEY, ANTONIO BANDERAS, JENNIFER LOVE HEWITT, FRANKIE MUNIZ, JESSICA ALBA, MELISSA JOAN HART and LIL' ROMEO.

This year, the VIP lounge will be a backstage tent called the "Talent Retreat," where the performers and presenters can hang out together -- and pick up custom gift bags. The gift bags, in which the stars can pick and choose which gifts they'd like, come chock full of cool toys, gizmos and gadgets such as a TONY HAWK skateboard, a squirting Sponge Bob Squarepants toy and a Barbie camera that actually works.

The Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards will be broadcast live Saturday, April 20 on Nickelodeon at 8 p.m. (EST).

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