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One Direction - Kids' Choice Awards 2012 Performance!

One Direction walk the orange carpet at the 2012 Kids Choice Awards held at the USC Galen Center in Los Angeles on Saturday afternoon (March 31).

The guys – Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, and Liam Payne – took to the stage during the show to perform their hit single “What Makes You Beautiful”.

During the performance, Selena Gomez, Katy Perry, Ashley Tisdale, and Taylor Swift stood in the audience together and danced their hearts out!

Make sure to watch 1D‘s performance on Saturday Night Live next weekend!


One Direction Performs at the Kids’ Choice Awards

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Nicki Minaj - Kids' Choice Awards 2012

Nicki Minaj poses backstage at the 2012 Kids Choice Awards held at the USC Galen Center in Los Angeles on Saturday afternoon (March 31).

The 29-year-old rapper, who wore a dress covered with ticket stubs, took to the stage during the show with Hunger Games actor Josh Hutcherson to present the award for Favorite Music Group to Big Time Rush.

In case you missed it, check out Nicki‘s performance of “Starships” on American Idol from earlier in the week.

Make sure to pick up Nicki‘s new CD, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, available in stores Tuesday (April 3).

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Zac Efron & Ashley Tisdale - Kids' Choice Awards 2012

Zac Efron poses backstage at the 2012 Kids Choice Awards held at the USC Galen Center in Los Angeles on Saturday afternoon (March 31).

The 24-year-old actor took to the stage during the show to present the award for Favorite TV Show with Keke Palmer. Zac unbuttoned his shirt to reveal the winner – Victorious – plastered on his undershirt.

Also pictured inside: Zac‘s High School Musical co-star Ashley Tisdale, who wore a Kymerah dress, Le Vian earrings, a Hellmuth ring, B by Brian Atwood shoes, and an Edie Parker clutch.

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Will, Jada, Jaden, & Willow Smith - Kids' Choice Awards 2012

Jada Pinkett Smith and her kids Willow and Jaden walk the red carpet together at the 2012 Kids Choice Awards held at the USC Galen Center in Los Angeles on Saturday afternoon (March 31).

The 40-year-old actress wore a fuchsia silk cap sleeve cropped jumpsuit by Catherine Malandrino. She accessorized with Kimberly McDonald necklaces and Lana Jewelry hoops.

Willow, who debuted a new pink hairdo, wore a Chanel dress, a vintage motorcycle jacket, and custom Chanel boots. Jaden wore a custom vintage MCM motorcycle jacket and custom MCM boots.

Will, who hosted the show, got slimed at the end of the show with family pal Justin Bieber!

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Michelle Obama: Kids' Choice Awards with Malia & Sasha!

Michelle Obama sits in the audience with her daughters, 13-year-old Malia and 10-year-old Sasha, at the 2012 Kids Choice Awards held at the USC Galen Center in Los Angeles on Saturday afternoon (March 31).

The 48-year-old First Lady of the United States, who wore a Wes Gordon jacket, took to the stage during the show to present the Big Help award to Taylor Swift.

Earlier in the day, Michelle joined the crew aboard the newly commissioned United States Coast Guard Cutter Stratton. The ship was named after Dorothy Stratton, the first woman accepted for service in the women’s reserve of the Coast Guard back in 1942, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.

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Taylor Swift - Kids' Choice Awards' Big Help Winner!

Taylor Swift poses with her silver blimp backstage in the press room at the 2012 Kids Choice Awards held at the USC Galen Center in Los Angeles on Saturday (March 31).

The 22-year-old singer was presented with the Big Help Award during the show by First Lady Michelle Obama.

“Every step of the way [Taylor] has always made it a point to give back,” Michelle said in her presentation speech (via Zap2it). “She’s supported childrens’ charities, she’s worked to combat bullying and given away books to schools and libraries all around the country. She’s given so much of her own money to victims of natural disasters here and around the world.”

FYI: Taylor paired her Maria Lucia Hohan dress with Nicholas Kirkwood heels and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.
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Katy Perry Performs 'Part of Me' at Kids' Choice Awards 2012

Katy Perry descends from the rafters as she heads to the stage at the 2012 Kids Choice Awards held at the USC Galen Center in Los Angeles on Saturday afternoon (March 31).

The 27-year-old singer performed her hit song “Part of Me” during the show, rocking a costume of body armor.

After her performance, Katy was presented with the award for Favorite Voice in an Animated Movie for her work in The Smurfs.

Also pictured inside: Katy wearing a change of clothes while sitting in the audience with Selena Gomez for the remainder of the show.

Did you spot Katy dancing with a baby while rocking out to One Direction‘s performance? Make sure to check out the slime bra that Katy wore on the orange carpet in case you missed it!


Katy Perry Performs “Part of Me” at the Kids’ Choice Awards
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