2010 Teen Choice Awards
The 2010 Teen Choice Awards was the 12th annual American teen awards ceremony, recognizing achievements in entertainment categories such as film, television, music, sports, and fashion, determined by public voting from teenagers aged 13 to 19.[1] The event took place on August 8, 2010, at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California, and was hosted by singer Katy Perry, who was joined onstage by male cast members from the television series Glee including Chris Colfer, Cory Monteith, Kevin McHale, and Mark Salling.[2][1] It aired live on the Fox Broadcasting Company the following evening, August 9, 2010, from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time, drawing an estimated 4.1 million viewers and celebrating teen pop culture icons of the era.[2][3] The ceremony featured performances by artists including Katy Perry ("Teenage Dream"), Jason Derulo ("Whatcha Say" and "In My Head"), and Travie McCoy featuring Bruno Mars ("Billionaire"), alongside appearances from celebrities such as Sandra Bullock, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner.[2] Voting for the awards, which spanned over 30 categories with 105 total winners receiving distinctive surfboard-shaped trophies, exceeded 85 million online ballots, highlighting the event's massive teen engagement.[1] Standout victories included The Twilight Saga: New Moon securing 12 awards in film categories, such as Choice Movie: Fantasy and Choice Movie Actress: Fantasy for Kristen Stewart; Glee winning Choice TV: Comedy, Choice TV: Male Scene Stealer (Chris Colfer), and Choice TV: Parental Unit (Mike O'Malley);[4] Justin Bieber earning Choice Music: Male Artist and Choice Music: Breakout Artist – Male; and Lady Gaga taking Choice Music: Female Artist.[1] Other notable recipients were The Vampire Diaries for Choice TV: Fantasy/Sci-Fi, Gossip Girl for Choice TV: Drama, and Avatar for Choice Movie: Sci-Fi, reflecting the dominance of supernatural and youth-oriented media in 2010 teen preferences.[1]Overview
Ceremony Details
The 2010 Teen Choice Awards ceremony took place on August 8, 2010, beginning at 8:00 p.m. PDT.[5][1] It was held at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California, a prominent indoor venue with a capacity of approximately 6,200 seats that has long hosted major entertainment events, including concerts and award shows.[2][6] This edition marked the first year of an expanded category structure, separating awards into distinct groups such as Movies, Television, Music, Fashion, Summer, and Miscellaneous to better align with evolving teen interests in seasonal activities and style.[1] The event was directed by Michael Dempsey, emphasizing a vibrant production tailored to a young audience.[2] Winners were determined by over 85 million votes cast online by teens aged 13 to 19, highlighting the awards' strong engagement with its core demographic.[1][7]Hosts
The 2010 Teen Choice Awards were hosted by pop singer Katy Perry as the lead host, alongside a ensemble of male cast members from the television series Glee: Cory Monteith, Chris Colfer, Kevin McHale, and Mark Salling.[8][2] This hosting team was announced on July 27, 2010, strategically capitalizing on Glee's surging popularity following its successful 2009–2010 season, during which the show received 13 nominations at the event.[8] The hosts delivered a high-energy performance characterized by teen-oriented banter, comedic sketches, and musical interludes that aligned with the ceremony's youthful audience.[9] Perry, known for her vibrant pop persona, opened the show with her single "Teenage Dream" amid a high school-themed set featuring picnic tables and climbing bars, while cycling through outfits evoking a geek, cheerleader, and prom queen.[]https://www.nydailynews.com/2010/08/10/2010-teen-choice-awards-recap-justin-bieber-picks-up-4-surfboards-katy-perry-glee-guys-host/) In contrast, the Glee actors brought TV-honed humor to the proceedings, engaging the crowd with enthusiastic introductions—such as rallying screams for Glee fans—and collaborative segments that amplified the event's lively, relatable tone.[]https://www.nydailynews.com/2010/08/10/2010-teen-choice-awards-recap-justin-bieber-picks-up-4-surfboards-katy-perry-glee-guys-host/)[]https://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/host-katy-perry-steals-show-14883409 A distinctive element of the hosting was Perry's dual role, as she not only emceed but also performed, blending her star power with the ensemble dynamic to enhance entertainment value.[]https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1704620/) The Glee co-hosts marked a novel group from a single show, underscoring the ceremony's emphasis on television achievements, particularly amid Glee's dominance in nominations and wins that night.[]https://www.thewrap.com/male-stars-glee-co-host-teen-choice-awards-fox-19592/) This setup contributed to a prom-like atmosphere, with playful interactions like Perry crowning Colfer as "Prom King," fostering a fun, inclusive vibe tailored to teen viewers.[10]Production and Broadcast
Nomination and Voting Process
The nomination process for the 2010 Teen Choice Awards began with the announcement of the first wave of nominees on June 14, 2010, through a press release from Fox Broadcasting Company, highlighting initial categories in movies, television, music, and sports.[11] Nominees were selected by the show's producers in collaboration with sponsors, drawing from popularity metrics and fan interest in recent releases across film, TV, music, and other entertainment sectors targeted at teens.[11] This selection emphasized emerging teen icons and high-profile projects, such as leading films and series that dominated youth culture earlier in the year. A second wave of nominations followed on June 28, 2010, expanding the field with additional categories to better capture seasonal trends, including new honors like Choice Movie: Scene Stealer, Choice Celebrity Fashion Line, Choice Web Star, Choice Smile, Choice American Idol Alum, Choice Country Song, and Choice Country Album.[12][13] These additions reflected a broader focus on fashion, summer releases, and digital influences, aligning with evolving teen preferences for social media personalities and genre-specific achievements.[12] A final wave was announced on July 12, 2010, adding summer-specific categories such as Choice Summer Movie, Choice Summer TV Show, and Choice Summer Music Star, with The Twilight Saga films leading additional nominations.[14] Nominations closed thereafter in mid-July, allowing time for fan engagement before finalizing the ballot. Voting was open exclusively to U.S. residents aged 13 to 19, conducted online via the official website, TeenChoiceAwards.com, where participants could cast one vote per category per day starting June 14, 2010.[11][12] The voting period concluded on August 6, 2010, culminating in over 85 million total votes cast, which determined the winners announced during the live ceremony on August 8.[15][1] This fan-driven process underscored the awards' emphasis on teen empowerment, with producers reserving the right to adjust outcomes for fairness but relying predominantly on public input.[1]Broadcast Information
The 2010 Teen Choice Awards ceremony took place live on August 8, 2010, at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California, with the event subsequently televised as a two-hour special on the Fox network the following evening, August 9, 2010, from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.[14][16][2] The broadcast was produced by Fox, with Michael Dempsey serving as director.[2] The event featured high-energy production elements tailored to a teen audience, including surfboard-shaped awards and celebrity appearances that contributed to its vibrant on-air presentation.[11] According to Nielsen ratings, the telecast drew an average of 4.1 million total viewers over its two-hour runtime, reflecting its appeal to a youth-skewing demographic despite competition from other network programming.[3] The hosts, including Katy Perry and cast members from Glee, helped drive visibility and engagement among younger viewers.[16] Reception to the broadcast was mixed, with praise for its enthusiastic teen-oriented energy and celebrity-driven excitement that created an "absolute teen screaming extravaganza," though some critics noted uneven performances, such as Katy Perry's off-key opening number, contributing to a sense of commercial overproduction.[7][17] Clips from the event were made available online following the airing, allowing extended access through platforms like Fox's digital properties and later video-sharing sites.[18] The broadcast was primarily limited to the United States via Fox, with no widespread international syndication reported, though select Fox affiliates may have carried it in certain regions.[2]Ceremony Highlights
Presenters
The 2010 Teen Choice Awards featured a diverse lineup of presenters, selected to appeal to the teenage audience through their popularity in film, television, music, and comedy, while often tying into the event's nominated categories for added relevance. Notable figures included Nick Cannon, who presented awards alongside his hosting duties from previous years, Kristin Cavallari, Greyson Chance, Kelly Clarkson, and Lauren Conrad, each contributing to segments highlighting music and fashion influences.[19] Glee cast members, including Chris Colfer, Kevin McHale, Cory Monteith, and Mark Salling, appeared in supporting presenting roles for television-related awards, leveraging the show's dominance in nominations to enhance fan engagement.[19] A standout presentation came from Sandra Bullock and Betty White, who joined forces onstage for a comedic segment, delivering humorous banter and a surprise dance routine to Lil Jon's "Get Low" that emphasized their chemistry from The Proposal and delighted the crowd with intergenerational appeal.[20] Ellen DeGeneres, fresh off winning Choice Comedian and Choice Twit awards, presented the Choice TV Actress: Comedy to Selena Gomez, blending her talk show persona with lighthearted commentary to underscore her status as a teen-favorite personality.[5] Other presenters such as John Cena, Cat Deeley, and Dayna Devon added variety, covering sports, international appeal, and entertainment news angles, respectively, to broaden the ceremony's star power across genres.[19] This selection of presenters not only amplified the event's excitement but also reflected the Teen Choice Awards' emphasis on relatable, high-profile figures from movies, TV, and music.Performers
The 2010 Teen Choice Awards featured a lineup of high-energy musical performances that aligned with the ceremony's summer beach theme, showcasing chart-topping artists popular among teen audiences that year. The acts were selected to highlight 2010's biggest pop and R&B hits, contributing to the event's vibrant, youthful atmosphere at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California.[21] Katy Perry, serving as the primary host, opened the show with an integrated performance medley that included "Teenage Dream", blending her hosting duties with dynamic stage elements like surfboard props to evoke the event's coastal motif. The set's visual spectacle, featuring colorful lighting and dancers, energized the audience from the start and set a playful tone for the evening.[21][9] Jason Derulo followed with a lively rendition of "Whatcha Say" and "In My Head", delivering an upbeat pop-R&B number that matched the ceremony's high-energy production design, complete with synchronized choreography on a stage optimized for dynamic movement and teen appeal.[9] The cast of Step Up 3D then took the stage with a high-energy dance performance to "Club Can't Handle Me" by Flo Rida featuring David Guetta, featuring flips, dives, and spins that thrilled the audience and highlighted the film's dance theme.[9] Travie McCoy, featuring Bruno Mars, performed "Billionaire," a feel-good collaboration that resonated with the summer vibe and boosted the crowd's enthusiasm through its acoustic-pop style and relatable lyrics about success.[22] Justin Bieber performed "U Smile" live, captivating fans and maintaining the event's momentum with his youthful energy and vocal delivery.[9] The night closed with Diddy – Dirty Money delivering "Hello Good Morning," a hip-hop-infused track with elaborate staging that ramped up the energy, leaving the audience on a high note as the ceremony wrapped.[9] Overall, the performances amplified the event's festive spirit, with Perry's opener particularly noted for its spectacle and the acts collectively reinforcing the focus on 2010's dominant teen-oriented hits.[23]Winners and Nominees
Movies
The 2010 Teen Choice Awards featured a robust selection of movie categories that highlighted the year's major blockbusters and emerging talents, with nominations spanning genres such as action adventure, sci-fi, fantasy, drama, romantic comedy, comedy, horror/thriller, and animated films, along with specialized awards for chemistry, fights, and breakout performances. These categories reflected the diverse cinematic landscape of 2010, emphasizing high-grossing franchises like The Twilight Saga: New Moon and Avatar, which dominated the field and underscored teen audiences' preferences for fantasy epics and visual spectacles. The introduction of genre-specific subcategories allowed for more targeted recognition, moving beyond broad film awards to celebrate specific elements like on-screen chemistry and memorable scenes. Overall, The Twilight Saga: New Moon led movie nominations with nine nods, followed by Iron Man 2 with six, illustrating the awards' alignment with box-office successes that resonated with young voters.[12][11] Winners were determined through fan voting, with results announced during the ceremony on August 9, 2010, revealing strong support for established stars and unexpected triumphs, such as Betty White's win for Choice Movie: Dance alongside Sandra Bullock in The Proposal, which surprised audiences given the category's focus on energetic sequences from action-heavy films. Below is a breakdown of all movie categories, including winners and full nominee lists.Choice Movie: Action Adventure
- Winner: Sherlock Holmes[1]
- Nominees: G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, Kick-Ass, Robin Hood, The Losers[11]
Choice Movie Actor: Action Adventure
- Winner: Channing Tatum (G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra)[1]
- Nominees: Nicolas Cage (Kick-Ass), Russell Crowe (Robin Hood), Matt Damon (Green Zone), Robert Downey Jr. (Sherlock Holmes)[11]
Choice Movie Actress: Action Adventure
- Winner: Rachel McAdams (Sherlock Holmes)[1]
- Nominees: Cate Blanchett (Robin Hood), Mila Kunis (The Book of Eli), Sienna Miller (G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra), Zoë Saldana (The Losers)[11]
Choice Movie: Sci-Fi
- Winner: Avatar[1]
- Nominees: 2012, District 9, Iron Man 2, The Time Traveler's Wife[11]
Choice Movie Actor: Sci-Fi
- Winner: Sam Worthington (Avatar)[1]
- Nominees: Sharlto Copley (District 9), John Cusack (2012), Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man 2), Jude Law (Repo Men)[11]
Choice Movie Actress: Sci-Fi
- Winner: Zoë Saldana (Avatar)[1]
- Nominees: Scarlett Johansson (Iron Man 2), Rachel McAdams (The Time Traveler's Wife), Gwyneth Paltrow (Iron Man 2), Amanda Peet (2012)[11]
Choice Movie: Fantasy
- Winner: The Twilight Saga: New Moon[1]
- Nominees: Alice in Wonderland, Clash of the Titans, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time[11]
Choice Movie Actor: Fantasy
- Winner: Taylor Lautner (The Twilight Saga: New Moon)[1]
- Nominees: Johnny Depp (Alice in Wonderland), Jake Gyllenhaal (Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time), Robert Pattinson (The Twilight Saga: New Moon), Sam Worthington (Clash of the Titans)[11]
Choice Movie Actress: Fantasy
- Winner: Kristen Stewart (The Twilight Saga: New Moon)[1]
- Nominees: Gemma Arterton (Clash of the Titans / Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time), Rosario Dawson (Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief), Mia Wasikowska (Alice in Wonderland), Emma Watson (Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince)[11]
Choice Movie: Drama
- Winner: The Blind Side[1]
- Nominees: Dear John, The Last Song, Remember Me, The Runaways[11]
Choice Movie Actor: Drama
- Winner: Robert Pattinson (Remember Me)[1]
- Nominees: Jake Gyllenhaal (Brothers), Tobey Maguire (Brothers), Jeremy Renner (The Hurt Locker), Channing Tatum (Dear John)[11]
Choice Movie Actress: Drama
- Winner: Sandra Bullock (The Blind Side)[1]
- Nominees: Miley Cyrus (The Last Song), Dakota Fanning (The Runaways), Amanda Seyfried (Dear John), Kristen Stewart (The Runaways)[11]
Choice Movie: Romantic Comedy
- Winner: Valentine's Day[1]
- Nominees: The Back-up Plan, Just Wright, Letters to Juliet, The Proposal[11]
Choice Movie Actor: Romantic Comedy
- Winner: Ashton Kutcher (Valentine's Day)[1]
- Nominees: Gerard Butler (The Ugly Truth / The Bounty Hunter), Josh Duhamel (When in Rome), Joseph Gordon-Levitt ((500) Days of Summer), Ryan Reynolds (The Proposal)[11]
Choice Movie Actress: Romantic Comedy
- Winner: Sandra Bullock (The Proposal)[1]
- Nominees: Kristen Bell (When in Rome), Queen Latifah (Valentine's Day / Just Wright), Jennifer Lopez (The Back-up Plan), Amanda Seyfried (Letters to Juliet)[11]
Choice Movie: Comedy
- Winner: Date Night[1]
- Nominees: Get Him to the Greek, Hot Tub Time Machine, Killers, She's Out of My League[11]
Choice Movie Actor: Comedy
- Winner: Ashton Kutcher (Killers)[1]
- Nominees: Russell Brand (Get Him to the Greek), Steve Carell (Date Night), Jonah Hill (Get Him to the Greek), Chris Rock (Death at a Funeral)[11]
Choice Movie Actress: Comedy
- Winner: Tina Fey (Date Night)[1]
- Nominees: Kristen Bell (Couples Retreat), Lizzy Caplan (Hot Tub Time Machine), Zoë Saldana (Death at a Funeral), Emma Stone (Zombieland)[11]
Choice Movie: Horror/Thriller
- Winner: Paranormal Activity[1]
- Nominees: A Nightmare on Elm Street, Shutter Island, Splice, The Stepfather[11]
Choice Movie Actor: Horror/Thriller
- Winner: Leonardo DiCaprio (Shutter Island)[1]
- Nominees: Penn Badgley (The Stepfather), Adam Brody (Jennifer's Body), Jackie Earle Haley (A Nightmare on Elm Street), Micah Sloat (Paranormal Activity)[11]
Choice Movie Actress: Horror/Thriller
- Winner: Megan Fox (Jennifer's Body)[1]
- Nominees: Katie Cassidy (A Nightmare on Elm Street), Audrina Patridge (Sorority Row), Michelle Williams (Shutter Island), Rumer Willis (Sorority Row)[11]
Choice Movie: Animated
- Winner: Toy Story 3[1]
- Nominees: How to Train Your Dragon, Marmaduke, The Princess and the Frog, Shrek Forever After[11]
Choice Movie: Villain
- Winner: Rachelle Lefevre (The Twilight Saga: New Moon)[1]
- Nominees: Joseph Gordon-Levitt (G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra), Stephen Lang (Avatar), Christopher Mintz-Plasse (Kick-Ass), Mickey Rourke (Iron Man 2)[11]
Choice Movie: Dance
- Winner: Sandra Bullock and Betty White (The Proposal)[1]
- Nominees: Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth (The Last Song), Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man 2), Tina Fey and Steve Carell (Date Night), Michael Jackson (This Is It)[11]
Choice Movie: Liplock
- Winner: Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart (The Twilight Saga: New Moon)[1]
- Nominees: Russell Brand and Jonah Hill (Get Him to the Greek), Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds (The Proposal), Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth (The Last Song), Taylor Lautner and Taylor Swift (Valentine's Day)[12]
Choice Movie: Fight
- Winner: Mia Wasikowska vs. The Jabberwocky (Alice in Wonderland)[1]
- Nominees: Sean Combs vs. Russell Brand and Jonah Hill (Get Him to the Greek), Robert Downey Jr. and Don Cheadle vs. The Hammer Drones (Iron Man 2), Logan Lerman vs. Jake Abel (Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief), Sam Worthington vs. Stephen Lang (Avatar)[12]
Choice Movie: Hissy Fit
- Winner: Miley Cyrus (The Last Song)[1]
- Nominees: Jessica Biel (Valentine's Day), Sean Combs (Get Him to the Greek), Giovanni Ribisi (Avatar), Vince Vaughn (Couples Retreat)[12]
Choice Movie: Chemistry
- Winner: Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson (The Twilight Saga: New Moon)[1]
- Nominees: Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds (The Proposal), Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth (The Last Song), Taylor Lautner and Taylor Swift (Valentine's Day), Amanda Seyfried and Channing Tatum (Dear John)[12]
Choice Movie: Male Breakout
- Winner: Liam Hemsworth (The Last Song)[1]
- Nominees: Quinton Aaron (The Blind Side), Jesse Eisenberg (Zombieland / Adventureland), Aaron Johnson (Kick-Ass), Logan Lerman (Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief)[12]
Choice Movie: Female Breakout
- Winner: Taylor Swift (Valentine's Day)[1]
- Nominees: Gemma Arterton (Clash of the Titans), Alexandra Daddario (Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief), Chloë Grace Moretz (Kick-Ass), Mia Wasikowska (Alice in Wonderland)[12]
Choice Movie: Male Scene Stealer
- Winner: Kellan Lutz (The Twilight Saga: New Moon)[1]
- Nominees: Sean Combs (Get Him to the Greek), George Lopez (Valentine's Day), James Marsden (Death at a Funeral), Mark Wahlberg (Date Night)[12]
Choice Movie: Female Scene Stealer
- Winner: Ashley Greene (The Twilight Saga: New Moon)[1]
- Nominees: Dakota Fanning (The Twilight Saga: New Moon), Anne Hathaway (Alice in Wonderland / Valentine's Day), Anna Kendrick (The Twilight Saga: New Moon / Up in the Air), Betty White (The Proposal)[12]
Television
The television categories at the 2010 Teen Choice Awards recognized popular series and performers that resonated with teen viewers, spanning drama, comedy, fantasy/sci-fi, action, reality, and specialized honors like breakout stars and villains. Dominated by youth-oriented shows, the awards showcased the cultural impact of serialized content blending romance, music, and supernatural elements, with Glee and The Vampire Diaries emerging as leading contenders due to their alignment with teen interests in high school dynamics and fantasy narratives.[1] Glee secured 13 nominations across television categories, reflecting its widespread appeal through its musical format and relatable teen storylines, and won three awards: Choice TV Show: Comedy (nominees: The Big Bang Theory, Modern Family, Sonny with a Chance, Wizards of Waverly Place), Choice TV Male Scene Stealer for Chris Colfer, and Choice TV Parental Unit for Mike O'Malley.[24][1] The series' success highlighted the introduction of breakout recognition categories, which celebrated emerging talents in a format popular among young audiences.[1] In the drama field, Gossip Girl took Choice TV Show: Drama (nominees: 90210, Grey's Anatomy, House, The Secret Life of the American Teenager), with Chace Crawford winning Choice TV Actor: Drama (nominees: Penn Badgley (Gossip Girl), Ken Baumann (The Secret Life of the American Teenager), Daren Kagasoff (The Secret Life of the American Teenager), Tristan Wilds (90210)) and Leighton Meester earning Choice TV Actress: Drama (nominees: Sophia Bush (One Tree Hill), Blake Lively (Gossip Girl), Olivia Wilde (House), Shailene Woodley (The Secret Life of the American Teenager)). Hilary Duff also won Choice TV Female Scene Stealer for her guest role on Gossip Girl.[1][25] For fantasy/sci-fi, The Vampire Diaries swept multiple awards, winning Choice TV Show: Fantasy/Sci-Fi (nominees: Fringe, Lost, Smallville, Supernatural), Choice TV Actor: Fantasy/Sci-Fi for Paul Wesley (nominees: Josh Holloway (Lost), Joshua Jackson (Fringe), Ryan Kwanten (True Blood), Tom Welling (Smallville)), and Choice TV Actress: Fantasy/Sci-Fi for Nina Dobrev (nominees: Anna Paquin (True Blood), Anna Torv (Fringe), Evangeline Lilly (Lost), Hayden Panettiere (Heroes)). The show further triumphed in Choice TV Villain for Ian Somerhalder (nominees: Russell Hantz (Survivor), Jane Lynch (Glee), Terry O'Quinn (Lost), Ed Westwick (Gossip Girl)) and Choice TV Breakout Show, while Dobrev and Wesley claimed the female and male breakout star awards, respectively, emphasizing the series' rapid rise in teen popularity.[1][25] Other notable wins included Chuck for Choice TV Actor: Action (Zachary Levi) and Actress: Action (Yvonne Strahovski), Keeping Up with the Kardashians for Choice TV Reality Show, and American Idol for Choice TV Reality Competition Show, illustrating the broad range of television genres celebrated.[1] The ceremony's co-hosting by Glee male stars further amplified visibility for these television honors.[1]Music
The 2010 Teen Choice Awards featured a diverse array of music categories that highlighted the year's dominant trends in teen-oriented pop, including the surge of dance-pop anthems and YouTube-launched artists, with over 85 million fan votes determining the outcomes across genres like pop, rock, R&B, hip-hop, and country.[1][26] The ceremony, held on August 8, 2010, at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Los Angeles and broadcast on Fox, showcased music's central role in teen culture, where social media platforms amplified breakout stars and viral hits.[27] Justin Bieber emerged as the night's biggest music winner, securing four awards and exemplifying the era's teen idol phenomenon, as his debut album My World 2.0 and singles like "Baby" captured widespread youth appeal through online discovery and fan engagement.[1][28] Lady Gaga and Katy Perry also triumphed in female and single categories, respectively, reflecting the dominance of bold, electropop sounds that defined 2010's charts.[27] Taylor Swift swept the country categories, reinforcing her status as a crossover teen favorite with wins for female artist, song, and album.[1] The music awards spanned multiple subgenres, with winners announced as follows:| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Choice Music: Male Artist | Justin Bieber[1] |
| Choice Music: Female Artist | Lady Gaga[27] |
| Choice Music: Group | Selena Gomez & The Scene[1] |
| Choice Music: Rap Artist | Eminem[27] |
| Choice Music: R&B Artist | Beyoncé[1] |
| Choice Music: Rock Group | Paramore[27] |
| Choice Music: Male Country Artist | Keith Urban[1] |
| Choice Music: Female Country Artist | Taylor Swift[27] |
| Choice Music: Country Group | Lady Antebellum[1] |
| Choice Music: Single | "California Gurls" – Katy Perry[27] |
| Choice Music: Hook Up | "Airplanes" – B.o.B featuring Hayley Williams[1] |
| Choice Music: Breakout Artist – Male | Justin Bieber[27] |
| Choice Music: Breakout Artist – Female | Selena Gomez & The Scene[1] |
| Choice Music: Love Song | "When I Look at You" – Miley Cyrus[27] |
| Choice Music: R&B Track | "OMG" – Usher[1] |
| Choice Music: Rap/Hip-Hop Track | "Love the Way You Lie" – Eminem featuring Rihanna[27] |
| Choice Music: Rock Track | "Ignorance" – Paramore[1] |
| Choice Music: Country Song | "Fifteen" – Taylor Swift[27] |
| Choice Music: Album – Pop | My World 2.0 – Justin Bieber[1] |
| Choice Music: Album – Rock | Brand New Eyes – Paramore[27] |
| Choice Music: Album – R&B | Jason Derulo – Jason Derulo[1] |
| Choice Music: Album – Rap | Relapse – Eminem[27] |
| Choice Music: Album – Country | Fearless – Taylor Swift[1] |
| Choice Summer Music Star: Male | Justin Bieber[27] |
| Choice Summer Music Star: Female | Lady Gaga[1] |
| Choice Summer Music: Song | "California Gurls" – Katy Perry featuring Snoop Dogg[27] |
Fashion
The 2010 Teen Choice Awards introduced dedicated fashion categories, marking the first time the event recognized teen influencers in style, red carpet appearances, and celebrity-driven clothing lines. These awards celebrated emerging trends and icons popular among young audiences, with winners selected based on over 85 million online votes cast by teens aged 13 and older.[1] The categories emphasized personal style and accessibility, tying directly to the ceremony's blue carpet (a signature Teen Choice feature) where attendees showcased summery, youthful looks influenced by pop culture. Host Katy Perry's bold, whimsical ensembles, including a candy-colored gown, amplified the event's playful fashion vibe.[29] Key winners in the fashion categories are summarized below:| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Choice Male Hottie | Taylor Lautner |
| Choice Female Hottie | Megan Fox |
| Choice Red Carpet Fashion Icon – Female | Selena Gomez |
| Choice Red Carpet Fashion Icon – Male | Taylor Lautner |
| Choice Celebrity Fashion Line | Miley and Max (Miley Cyrus and Max Azria) |
Summer and Miscellaneous
The Summer and Miscellaneous categories of the 2010 Teen Choice Awards, newly introduced that year, spotlighted seasonal entertainment phenomena and non-traditional teen interests, such as blockbuster releases, viral online personalities, and interactive media, amid the burgeoning influence of social platforms like YouTube. These awards captured the pulse of summer 2010, when films like The Twilight Saga: Eclipse dominated box offices and digital content creators began gaining mainstream traction among youth voters aged 13-19.[1][30] In the Summer Movie segment, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse won Choice Summer Movie for its explosive performance as a July release, grossing over $698 million worldwide and fueling teen fandom. Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart earned Choice Summer Movie Star: Male and Female, respectively, for their roles as Edward Cullen and Bella Swan, underscoring the franchise's cultural grip on adolescent audiences.[1] The Summer Television awards favored ABC Family's Pretty Little Liars, which took Choice Summer TV Show for its premiere season's mystery-driven appeal, drawing an average of 2.2 million viewers per episode. Ian Harding and Lucy Hale won Choice Summer TV Star: Male and Female for portraying Ezra Fitz and Aria Montgomery, roles that resonated with themes of secrecy and romance central to teen drama.[1] Summer Music honors reflected pop's vibrant season, with Justin Bieber claiming Choice Summer Music Star: Male for his breakout hits like "Baby," which amassed over 500 million YouTube views by mid-2010. Lady Gaga won the female equivalent, buoyed by her album The Fame Monster. Katy Perry, who hosted the ceremony, secured Choice Summer Song for "California Gurls" featuring Snoop Dogg, a track that topped the Billboard Hot 100 for six weeks and exemplified her playful, summery aesthetic in teen music.[1][31]| Category | Winner(s) |
|---|---|
| Choice Summer Movie | The Twilight Saga: Eclipse |
| Choice Summer Movie Star: Male | Robert Pattinson (The Twilight Saga: Eclipse) |
| Choice Summer Movie Star: Female | Kristen Stewart (The Twilight Saga: Eclipse) |
| Choice Summer TV Show | Pretty Little Liars |
| Choice Summer TV Star: Male | Ian Harding (Pretty Little Liars) |
| Choice Summer TV Star: Female | Lucy Hale (Pretty Little Liars) |
| Choice Summer Music Star: Male | Justin Bieber |
| Choice Summer Music Star: Female | Lady Gaga |
| Choice Summer Song | "California Gurls" – Katy Perry featuring Snoop Dogg |