Tony Bennett makes nostalgic return to Italian roots

ROME (Reuters) - Whenever crooner Tony Bennett returns to the land of his roots, he feels overwhelmed.

'When I sing in Rome or anywhere in Italy, I get a complex,' he said after performing for a sold-out hall at Rome's Parco della Musica.

'I know too much history, too much about the magnificence of Italy, the place where the orchestra was invented, the first piano, the first violin,' he said, the feeling of awe mixed with pride clear in his voice.

With an easy laugh, he said he has come across singing waiters in Italy that could give some professional singers a run for their money.

Bennett, currently on a tour of Europe that will also take him to Spain, Monte Carlo, Germany, Sweden, Finland, Norway and Iceland before it ends in August, left the Rome crowd sublimely stunned that he could still belt out his famous songs with style despite his 85 years.

Don't expect a light show or sound effects. A Tony Bennett concert, even if held in an auditorium or a piazza, feels as intimate as if it were in a small club in Greenwich Village. In fact, a number of people in the audience said later they felt as if he were singing just for them.

He is accompanied on the European tour by Lee Musiker on piano, Gray Sargent on guitar, Harold Jones on drums and Marshall Wood on upright bass. His daughter Antonia, 38, opens the show for him and they do several duets.

Bennett clearly has a soft spot for Italy, its people, its food and its musical heritage but the softest spot is for his parents, who came from the poor Calabria region in the deep south.

His father, Giovanni Benedetto, a grocer, left the tiny, dirt poor mountain hamlet of Podargoni in 1906 for the Astoria section of Queens in New York City, where Anthony Dominick Benedetto was born in 1926.

'The legend from all my relatives was that he used to stand at the top of the mountain in Podargoni and the whole valley would hear him sing,' Bennett said by telephone after his Rome concert.

His mother, who worked in a clothing sweatshop in New York earning a penny a dress, was the daughter of immigrants from the same region of southern Italy. His father died when Tony was 10.

SINGING WAITER

Like Irving Berlin and Frank Sinatra before him, Bennett began as a singing waiter.

'I remember saying very clearly to myself and the musicians I was with then that if I never become famous or successful I'm going to do this for the rest of my life,' he said. 'That's how much I loved entertaining people'.

Bennett dropped out of high school to help support his widowed mother. He served in World War Two and after some false starts had his first big hit in 1951 with 'Because of You'.

'My mom did something that changed my life. She would make as many dresses as possible but when she got a bad dress she would throw it over her shoulder and say 'don't let me work on a bad dress, only the good dresses',' he said.

'Later that became my whole premise with music. I said 'I don't want a hit record, I want a hit catalog. I don't want to do one song that isn't intelligent or quality music.''.

The 1950s were dotted with hits such as 'Rags to Riches,' 'Blue Velvet,' and in 1962 he released what would become his signature song, 'I Left My Heart in San Francisco'.

Bennett likes to recall that he recorded San Francisco in one take because 'I was prepared' and says it still astonishes young artists that he prefers to record in so few takes even now.

His two 'Duets' albums in 2006 and 2011 were smash hits and brought him wide appreciation among younger listeners because of his collaboration with the likes of Amy Winehouse, Lady Gaga, Bono, Dixie Chicks, Sting, Sheryl Crow and Norah Jones.

Indeed, the two million-selling albums have introduced old classic such as 'Stranger in Paradise', 'The Way You Look Tonight', 'Rags to Riches', 'I Wanna Be Around', 'The Lady is a Tramp' and 'Body and Soul' to millions of young people.

FREE ADVICE

Bennett, who is planning an all jazz album with Lady Gaga, has some fatherly - or even grandfatherly - advice for young artists.

'Fame is very threatening. You might be very famous and then go right down and broke because of some artist that comes along who's better.

'You're supposed to be the business for a long time. You shouldn't think of fame, you should think of quality, then you stay in the business all the time,' he said.

He also has some pointed advice for record companies, with whom he had his share of scrapes in the 1960s when they forced him to sing contemporary rock songs.

'Record companies should trust artists more, rather than order them to sing trite music, something that will be forgotten in two weeks or 10 weeks and go to the junkyard,' he said.

Every day, Bennett, while reflecting on the ups and downs of his long life and career, enjoys his other passion: painting. He paints under his real name, Anthony Benedetto, creating mostly landscapes and cityscapes.

'Rembrandt said there's only one master and that's nature and the more you become an artist and study nature, you realize that nobody in the world, including Rembrandt, ever painted as good as nature. Nature is the boss. We are nature ourselves. Nature is our god, that's how I feel about it,' he said.

Bennett came up from 'complete poverty' and has been a social activist most of his life, taking an active part in the civil rights movement in the United States in the 1960s.

He calls famous people who don't want to acknowledge their poor roots 'failures'.

Bennett and his wife Susan established a non-profit organization, Exploring the Arts, that has raised millions of dollars to support arts program in New York public schools.

'When you come from humble beginnings and become famous you should help other people from humble beginnings and support them. You can't forget them. You can't just close the door and forget your background,' he said.

(Reporting By Philip Pullella, editing by Paul Casciato)



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Natalie Portman Covers Madame Figaro July 2012 » Gossip

 Natalie Portman

Natalie Portman Covers Madame Figaro July 2012 » Gossip - Taking a break from working on her two new Terrence Malick projects, Natalie Portman lent herself to the cover of the July 2012 issue of Madame Figaro magazine.

The 31-year-old Oscar-winning actress showed off her natural beauty for the Frederic Auerbach shot front page while dishing about everything from appreciating success to being categorized as an intellectual.

Highlights from Miss Portman's interview are as follows. For more, be sure to pay a visit to Madame Figaro!

On being appreciative of her success:
"I have always considered myself extremely lucky. I know very well that there are very few elected officials in this business and that many of us, despite their talent and hard work, will not come out of the lot. These are the laws of chance."

On her youthful appearance:
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"It's very strange because my physical traits sometimes make it difficult for others to consider me a woman and at the same time I have been in the business for so long that many think I have already passed the 40 year mark (laughs)."

On the thought of being an object of beauty:
"I obviously do not see myself that way. I prefer 'about beauty' or 'subject of desire'. One can say that about all women, whatever their life and career."

On her reputation for being an intellectual:
"It is a matter of context. In Hollywood, they consider me a smart woman, but in other circles, I'm probably seen as a silly actress (laughs). In America, they see me as European. In Europe, some see me as maybe a stupid American (laughs)."

Kellie Pickler Heats Up Maxim's 2012 Salute To The Military Issue » Gossip

 Kellie Pickler

Kellie Pickler Heats Up Maxim's 2012 Salute To The Military Issue » Gossip - Showing off her hotness for the men (and women) fighting overseas, Kellie Pickler was selected to cover the Salute To The Military 2012 issue of Maxim magazine.

The 26-year-old country singer looked simply stunning in an Eres bikini and CZ by Kenneth Jay Lane jewelry for the James Macari shot front page while dishing about everything from how she got involved in USO tours to her growing collection of tattoos.

A few of the highlights from Miss Pickler's interview are as follows. For more, be sure to pay a visit to Maxim!

On what inspired her to get involved in the USO tour:
"I comes from a military family. My grandfather is a retired Marine, and I've always had a great deal of respect for anyone who serves our country. It really does take someone special to sacrifice everything. I don't mean just their lives, either. There are men who are sacrificing the chance to hold their newborn baby!"

On her tattoos:
"My grandmother would be mortified if she knew I had these. She's passed away now, but she would say, 'Tattoos are the devil!' So my first tattoo, of course, was my grandma's name. I also have stars on my left arm for my USO tours, but I'm missing two."

On whether small town girls can be trouble:
"We might be, but we can also talk out way out of it. A country girl can talk her way out of a ticket. Not that I've ever been pulled over..."

 Kellie Pickler

Katherine Jackson: Found in Arizona » Gossip

 Katherine Jackson

Katherine Jackson: Found in Arizona » Gossip - Over the weekend her nephew Trent reported her missing, but now Katherine Jackson has been contacted by the Los Angeles Police Department.

It turns out that the missing persons report was a big misunderstanding, as the Jackson family matriarch has been on a planned vacation in Arizona with her daughter Rebbie the whole time.

Jermaine Jackson issued a statement to the press regarding his mother, noting that the ordeal has had a detrimental effect on the late Michael Jackson’s kids, who are under Katherine’s guardianship.

"It dismays me that such an alarmist 'missing person' report has caused unnecessary anxiety among Michael's children who will understandably react to what they misunderstand, hear or are told.”

Paris Jackson previously tweeted, "Yes, my grandmother is missing. i haven't spoken with her in a week i want her home now."

Nicole Richie: Gearing Up for Macy’s Launch » Gossip

 Nicole Richie

 Nicole Richie: Gearing Up for Macy’s Launch » Gossip - Further expanding her fashion empire, Nicole Richie is excited to bring her unique flavor to the Macy’s marketplace this fall.

The “Simple Life” actress-turned-fashion designer will launch her new collection this September and is already leaking sketches of her upcoming wares.

Richie’s lineup will be exclusive to the Macy’s Impulse division and will be sold on the company’s website as well as in approximately 100 retail locations.

Featuring prints and versatile pieces, the Nicole Richie for Macy’s range has a bohemian flair that’s sure to distinguish itself among its peers.

Ashley Greene Covers NYLON August 2012 » Gossip

 Ashley Greene

Ashley Greene Covers NYLON August 2012 » Gossip - With her new movie "The Apparition" set to hit theaters on August 24th, Ashley Greene got a jumpstart on promotions by covering the August 2012 issue of NYLON magazine.

The 25-year-old actress looked enchanting in a DKNY blazer with a What Goes Around Comes Around tank top, Denim & Supply Ralph Lauren jeans, a turquoise pin by Vanessa Mooney and Noir bracelet for the Marvin Scott Jarrett shot front page while dishing about her pre-"Twilight" struggles and being excited to take the next step in her career.

Highlights from Miss Greene's interview are as follows. For more, be sure to pay a visit to NYLON!

On the struggle she underwent while trying to make it big in Tinseltown:
“I realized if I really wanted to start booking jobs, there was no half-a**ing it. I had to devote everything to it and so I did. Directors liked me but didn’t think I could be the lead in a movie because they had no idea who I was. So they’d put me in smaller roles. And then Twilight happened. I was working at the Belmont Cafe in LA, got the call, and two weeks later was rehearsing. Right when I was cast, my IMDb STARmeter went through the roof- all of ours did, and we hadn’t even done anything yet! Now I have to remind myself that not everything is going to be like that.”

On reaching the end of her 'Twilight' days:
“I’m excited to move on to the next thing and take advantage of all the opportunities we’ve been given. But at the same time, it’s kind of weird- we’ve been doing this for four years.”

Director Bill Condon on Miss Greene:
“The movies always reveal something innate in someone, and with Ashley I think it's a strong sense of sweetness and openness. From the time I met her, she's seemed older than her years, with a self-possession and a poise that reminds you of actors of a different generation.”

Ashley Greene

Christina Hendricks, Sarah Hyland & Matt Prokop: Outfest Fun » Gossip

 Christina Hendricks, Sarah Hyland & Matt Prokop

 Christina Hendricks, Sarah Hyland & Matt Prokop: Outfest Fun » Gossip - Bringing the weekend to a close with a fabulous fete, some of Hollywood’s hottest stars were in the house for the 2012 Outfest Gala in Hollywood last night (July 22).

Super-cute couple Sarah Hyland and Matt Prokop showed up at the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre for the shindig, titled ‘Struck by Lightning.’ The “Modern Family” actress looked lovely in a sleeveless red dress as she posed for the paparazzi.

Meanwhile, Christina Hendricks worked her magic for the red carpet paparazzi in a busty white blouse teamed with red trousers and her trademark crimson coif.

Per the Outfest website, “Outfest is the leading organization showcasing, nurturing and preserving lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender film images and artistry. For 29 years Outfest has led the charge, spotlighting emerging talent, creating community between filmmakers and audiences and offering a world-class forum for stories that reflect and often transform LGBT lives.

Since its founding in 1982, Outfest has showcased over 4,500 films for audiences well over half a million people. Our festivals, year-round screening series and special events bring together film lovers, innovative artists, celebrities, entertainment industry professionals … and some of the hottest parties around!

Outfest is also the only nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that the extensive but threatened LGBT film heritage is preserved. Since the beginning of the struggle for LGBT equality, visionary filmmakers have recorded their lives, challenges and triumphs on film. Outfest is committed to saving, preserving and providing access to that precious, affirming heritage for generations to come.”

Victoria Beckham’s Paris Retail Romp » Gossip

 Victoria Beckham

Victoria Beckham’s Paris Retail Romp » Gossip - Kicking off her week in the City of Light, Victoria Beckham arrived at the Gare Du Nord train station in Paris, France this morning (July 23).

Joined by her adorable son Romeo, the singer/fashion designer looked gorgeous as she made her way to the Chanel store for some retail therapy.

And though she set to join her Spice Girls cohorts for a rumored performance at the 2012 London Olympics Closing Ceremonies, Victoria is getting slammed by fellow bandmate Geri Halliwell.

Ginger Spice reportedly told a gal pal, "After the Olympics I can't even imagine even talking to her again, let alone being on a stage with her. Mel B was right; she has lost the spirit of the band."

Meanwhile, a rep for Beckham told press, "The Spice Girls have received some amazing invitations to perform over the last few years, however, personal family and professional reasons mean this has not been possible, the Olympics is one more amazing opportunity but no announcement has been made or confirmation given, so this is nothing more than speculation at this time.”

Robert, Kristen & Taylor Win BIG at the 2012 Teen Choice Awards » Gossip

 Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner

Robert, Kristen & Taylor Win BIG at the 2012 Teen Choice Awards » Gossip - Causing a frenzy upon their names' announcement, Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner took the stage as big winners at the 2012 Teen Choice Awards.

Held at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, CA on Sunday (July 22), the "Twilight" trio were summoned to collect the coveted Ultimate Choice surfboard in recognition of spurning five years worth of obsessed adoration from their die-hard fans.

Choice Movie: Romance surfboard.

Adding to the hardware, "Breaking Dawn - Part 1" was crowned Choice Movie: Romance while Miss Stewart racked up trophies early in the night for Choice Movie Actress: Romance, Choice Summer Movie Star: Female while Mr Lautner - later laid claim to the title of Choice Movie Actor: Action for his work in “Abduction” - told the crowd, "It's amazing you guys are still around and just as strong and just as loyal."

Aside from "Twilight", Demi Lovato and Kevin McHale led viewers through the evening as co-hosts as the 2012 Teen Choice Awards crowned the favorites in entertainment while featuring performances by Justin Bieber, Carly Rae Jepsen, Flo Rida and No Doubt.

No Doubt Nails "Settle Down" at the 2012 Teen Choice Awards » Gossip

No Doubt

 No Doubt Nails "Settle Down" at the 2012 Teen Choice Awards » Gossip - Taking the stage at the Gibson Amphitheatre, No Doubt offered up a show-stopping performance at the 2012 Teen Choice Awards on Sunday night (July 22).

Gwen Stefani showed that she and bandmates Tom Dumont, Adrian Young and Tony Kanal can still bring attendees to their feet while delivering a rendition of their brand new single "Settle Down."

The annual event was hosted by Demi Lovato, while some of the stars taking the stage to collect surfboards included Zac Efron, Taylor Swift and Josh Hutcherson.

Along with No Doubt, the 2012 Teen Choice Awards also featured performances by Justin Bieber, Carly Rae Jepsen and Flo Rida.





Enjoy the pictures of No Doubt performing at the 2012 Teen Choice Awards (July 22).

 No Doubt

Photo Credit: Getty Images

2012 Teen Choice Awards: The Show, The Winners » Gossip

 2012 Teen Choice Awards

2012 Teen Choice Awards: The Show, The Winners » Gossip - Making for another memorable year, the 2012 Teen Choice Awards took place in Universal City, California on Sunday night (July 22).

Held at the Gibson Amphitheatre, Demi Lovato tended to hosting duties with help from Kevin McHale as "The Twilight Saga", "The Vampire Diaries" and "The Hunger Games" emerged as the big winners.

Meanwhile, "Pretty Little Liars" scored numerous wins in the television category while Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift both cleaned up in the music field.

Also featuring performances by Flo Rida, No Doubt, Bieber and a closing effort of "Call Me Maybe" by multi-award winner Carly Rae Jepsen, the complete list of 2012 Teen Choice Awards winners is as follows:

MOVIES
Movie: Action
“Abduction”
“Act of Valor”
“Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol”
“Red Tails”
“Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows”

Movie Actor: Action
Tom Cruise, “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol”
Robert Downey, Jr., “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows”
Tom Hardy, “Warrior”
WINNER: Taylor Lautner, “Abduction”
Logan Lerman, “The Three Musketeers”

Movie Actress: Action
Salma Hayek, “Puss in Boots”
Milla Jovovich, “The Three Musketeers”
Paula Patton, “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol”
Noomi Rapace, “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows”
WINNER: Zoe Saldana, “Colombiana”

Movie: Sci-Fi/Fantasy
“The Avengers”
WINNER: “The Hunger Games”
“Mirror Mirror”
“The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1”
“Wrath of the Titans”

Movie Actor: Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Robert Downey, Jr., “The Avengers”
Chris Hemsworth, “The Avengers”
WINNER: Josh Hutcherson, “The Hunger Games” and “Journey 2: The Mysterious Island”
Taylor Lautner, “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1”
Robert Pattinson, “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1”

Movie Actress: Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Lily Collins, “Mirror Mirror”
Vanessa Hudgens, “Journey 2: The Mysterious Island”
Scarlett Johansson, “The Avengers”
WINNER: Jennifer Lawrence, “The Hunger Games”
Kristen Stewart, “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1”

Movie: Drama
“Drive”
“The Help”
WINNER: “The Lucky One”
“The Vow”
“We Bought a Zoo”

Movie Actor: Drama
Matt Damon, “We Bought a Zoo”
WINNER: Zac Efron, “The Lucky One”
Ryan Gosling, “Drive”
Channing Tatum, “The Vow”
Justin Timberlake, “In Time”

Movie Actress: Drama
Sandra Bullock, “Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close”
Viola Davis, “The Help”
Scarlett Johansson, “We Bought a Zoo”
Rachel McAdams, “The Vow”
WINNER: Emma Stone, “The Help”

Movie: Comedy
WINNER: “21 Jump Street”
“American Reunion”
“Crazy, Stupid, Love.”
“The Muppets”
“What to Expect When You’re Expecting”

Movie Actor: Comedy
Jason Biggs, “American Reunion”
Ryan Gosling, “Crazy, Stupid, Love.”
WINNER: Jonah Hill, “21 Jump Street”
Chris Rock, “What to Expect When You’re Expecting”
Channing Tatum, “21 Jump Street”

Movie Actress: Comedy
Cameron Diaz, “What to Expect When You’re Expecting”
Alyson Hannigan, “American Reunion”
Jennifer Lopez, “What to Expect When You’re Expecting”
WINNER: Emma Stone, “Crazy, Stupid, Love.”
Reese Witherspoon, “This Means War”

Choice Movie: Romance
"The Lucky One"
"Think Like A Man"
"This Means War"
WINNER: "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1"
"The Vow"

Choice Movie Actor: Romance
Michael Ealy, "Think Like A Man"
WINNER: Zac Efron, "The Lucky One"
Robert Pattinson, "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1"
Chris Pine, "This Means War"
Channing Tatum, "The Vow"

Choice Movie Actress: Romance
Miley Cyrus, "LOL"
Meagan Good, "Think Like A Man"
Rachel McAdams, "The Vow"
Taylor Schilling, "The Lucky One"
WINNER: Kristen Stewart, "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1"

Choice Movie Voice
Zac Efron as Ted, "Dr. Seuss' The Lorax"
Seth MacFarlane as Ted, "Ted"
Jesse McCartney as Theodore, "Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked"
Chris Rock as Marty, "Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted"
WINNER: Taylor Swift as Audrey, "Dr. Seuss' The Lorax"

Choice Movie Chemistry
Ryan Gosling and Steve Carell, "Crazy, Stupid, Love."
Jennifer Lawrence and Amandla Stenberg, "The Hunger Games"
Will Smith and Josh Brolin, "Men In Black 3"
Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill, "21 Jump Street"
Mark Wahlberg and Ted (voice of Seth MacFarlane), "Ted"

Choice Movie Liplock
Zac Efron and Taylor Schilling, "The Lucky One"
WINNER: Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson, "The Hunger Games"
Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson, "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1"
Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling, "Crazy, Stupid, Love."
Channing Tatum and Rachel McAdams, "The Vow"

Choice Movie Hissy Fit
Steve Carell, "Crazy, Stupid, Love."
Kevin Hart, "Think Like A Man"
Mark Ruffalo, "The Avengers"
Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill, "21 Jump Street"
WINNER: Charlize Theron, "Snow White & The Huntsman"

Choice Movie Villain
Jemaine Clement, "Men In Black 3"
Tom Hiddleston, "The Avengers"
Rhys Ifans, "The Amazing Spider-Man"
WINNER: Alexander Ludwig, "The Hunger Games"
Charlize Theron, "Snow White & The Huntsman"

Choice Movie Scene Stealer: Male
Chace Crawford, "What to Expect When You're Expecting"
Chris Evans, "The Avengers"
Kevin Hart, "Think Like A Man"
WINNER: Liam Hemsworth, "The Hunger Games"
Kellan Lutz, "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1"

Choice Movie Scene Stealer: Female
Elizabeth Banks, "The Hunger Games"
Ashley Greene, "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1"
Lea Michele, "New Year's Eve"
Nikki Reed, "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1"
Nicole Scherzinger, "Men In Black 3"

Choice Movie Breakout
Sam Claflin, "Snow White & The Huntsman"
Julianne Hough, "Rock of Ages"
Joe Manganiello, "What to Expect When You're Expecting"
Noomi Rapace, "Prometheus"
WINNER: Rihanna, "Battleship"

Choice Summer Movie: Action
"The Amazing Spider-Man"
"The Avengers"
"Men In Black 3"
"Prometheus"
"Snow White & The Huntsman"

Choice Summer Movie: Comedy/Music
WINNER: "Katy Perry: Part of Me"
"Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted"
"Rock of Ages"
"Ted"
"That's My Boy"

Choice Summer Movie Star: Male
Robert Downey Jr., "The Avengers"
Andrew Garfield, "The Amazing Spider-Man"
WINNER: Chris Hemsworth, "Snow White & The Huntsman" and "The Avengers"
Adam Sandler, "That's My Boy"
Will Smith, "Men In Black 3"

Choice Summer Movie Star: Female
Scarlett Johansson, "The Avengers"
Leighton Meester, "That's My Boy"
WINNER: Kristen Stewart, "Snow White & The Huntsman"
Emma Stone, "The Amazing Spider-Man"
Charlize Theron, "Snow White & The Huntsman" and "Prometheus"

TELEVISION
TV Show: Drama
“Bones”
“Gossip Girl”
WINNER: “Pretty Little Liars”
“Revenge”
“Touch”

TV Actor: Drama
Penn Badgley, “Gossip Girl”
David Boreanaz, “Bones”
WINNER: Ian Harding, “Pretty Little Liars”
Kiefer Sutherland, “Touch”
Ed Westwick, “Gossip Girl

TV Actress: Drama
Emily Deschanel, “Bones”
Sarah Michelle Gellar, “Ringer”
WINNER: Lucy Hale, “Pretty Little Liars”
Leighton Meester, “Gossip Girl”
Emily VanCamp, “Revenge”

TV Show: Fantasy/Sci-Fi
“Fringe”
“Once Upon a Time”
“Supernatural”
“True Blood”
WINNER: “The Vampire Diaries”

TV Actor: Fantasy/Sci-Fi
Jensen Ackles, “Supernatural”
Joshua Jackson, “Fringe”
Jared Padalecki, “Supernatural”
WINNER: Ian Somerhalder, “The Vampire Diaries”
Paul Wesley, “The Vampire Diaries”

TV Actress: Fantasy/Sci-Fi
WINNER: Nina Dobrev, “The Vampire Diaries”
Ginnifer Goodwin, “Once Upon a Time”
Kat Graham, “The Vampire Diaries”
Anna Paquin, “True Blood”
Anna Torv, “Fringe”

TV Show: Action
“Chuck”
“CSI: Miami”
“Hawaii Five-O”
“NCIS: Los Angeles”
“Nikita”

TV Actor: Action
LL Cool J, “NCIS: Los Angeles”
Daniel Dae Kim, “Hawaii Five-O”
Zachary Levi, “Chuck”
WINNER: Adam Rodriguez, “CSI: Miami”
Shane West, “Nikita”

TV Actress: Action
Lyndsy Fonseca, “Nikita”
Linda Hunt, “NCIS: Los Angeles”
Grace Park, “Hawaii Five-O”
Maggie Q, “Nikita”
Yvonne Strahovski, “Chuck”
TV Show: Comedy
“2 Broke Girls”
“The Big Bang Theory”
WINNER: “Glee”
“Modern Family”
“New Girl”
TV Actor: Comedy
Ty Burrell, “Modern Family”
WINNER: Chris Colfer, “Glee”
Neil Patrick Harris, “How I Met Your Mother”
Ashton Kutcher, “Two And a Half Men”
Jim Parsons, “The Big Bang Theory”
TV Actress: Comedy
Miranda Cosgrove, “iCarly”
Kaley Cuoco, “The Big Bang Theory”
Zooey Deschanel, “New Girl”
WINNER: Lea Michele, “Glee”
Sofia Vergara, “Modern Family”
TV: Animated Show
“Beavis and Butt-head”
“Bob’s Burgers”
“Family Guy”
“Robot Chicken”
“The Simpsons”
TV: Male Personality
Nick Cannon, “America’s Got Talent”
Simon Cowell, “The X Factor”
Cee Lo Green, “The Voice”
Gordon Ramsay, “Hell’s Kitchen”
Steven Tyler, “American Idol”
TV: Female Personality
Christina Aguilera, “The Voice”
Tyra Banks, “America’s Next Top Model”
Carrie Ann Inaba, “Dancing With The Stars”
Jennifer Lopez, “American Idol”
Jessica Simpson, “Fashion Star”
TV: Reality Competition Show
“American Idol”
“America’s Next Top Model”
“Survivor: One World”
“The Voice”
“The X Factor”
TV: Reality Show
“Dance Moms”
“Jersey Shore”
“Keeping Up With The Kardashians”
“Punk’d”
“Tia & Tamera”
TV: Male Reality Star
WINNER: Paul “DJ Pauly D” DelVecchio, “Jersey Shore” and “The Pauly D Project”
Rob Dyrdek, “Fantasy Factory” and “Ridiculousness”
William Levy, “Dancing With The Stars”
Scotty McCreery, “American Idol”
Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino, “Jersey Shore”
TV: Female Reality Star
Lauren Alaina, “American Idol”
Melanie Amaro, “The X Factor”
The Kardashians, “Keeping Up With The Kardashians”
Tia & Tamera Mowry, “Tia & Tamera”
Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, “Jersey Shore”
Choice Summer TV Show
"America's Got Talent"
"The Secret Life of the American Teenager"
"So You Think You Can Dance"
"Teen Wolf"
"Workaholics"
Choice Summer TV Star: Female
WINNER: Troian Bellisario, "Pretty Little Liars"
Chelsea Kane, "Baby Daddy"
Crystal Reed, "Teen Wolf"
Ashley Rickards, "Awkward"
Shailene Woodley, "The Secret Life of the American Teenager"
Choice Summer TV Star: Male
Ken Baumann, "The Secret Life of the American Teenager"
Jean-Luc Bilodeau, "Baby Daddy"
Michael Ealy, "Common Law"
Daren Kagasoff, "The Secret Life of the American Teenager"
WINNER: Tyler Posey, "Teen Wolf"
Choice TV Villain
Joseph Morgan, "The Vampire Diaries"
Lana Parrilla, "Once Upon a Time"
Janel Parrish, "Pretty Little Liars"
Krysten Ritter, "Don't Trust the B— in Apt. 23"
Michelle Trachtenberg, "Gossip Girl"
Choice TV Female Scene Stealer
WINNER: Candice Accola, "The Vampire Dairies"
Dianna Agron, "Glee"
Sarah Hyland, "Modern Family"
Francia Raisa, "The Secret Life of the American Teenager"
Casey Wilson, "Happy Endings"
Choice TV Male Scene Stealer
Max Greenfield, "New Girl"
Gabriel Mann, "Revenge"
WINNER: Michael Trevino, "The Vampire Diaries"
James Van Der Beek, "Don't Trust the B— in Apt. 23"
Damon Wayans Jr., "Happy Endings"
Choice TV Breakout Show
"Don't Trust the B— in Apt. 23"
"New Girl"
"Revenge"
"Smash"
"The X Factor"
Choice TV Breakout Star: Female
Beth Behrs, "2 Broke Girls"
Sutton Foster, "Bunheads"
Katharine McPhee, "Smash"
WINNER: Hannah Simone, "New Girl"
Dreama Walker, "Don't Trust the B— in Apt. 23"
Choice TV Breakout Star: Male
Josh Bowman, "Revenge"
Josh Dallas, "Once Upon a Time"
Jake Johnson, "New Girl"
Beau Mirchoff, "Awkward"
Lamorne Morris, "New Girl"
MUSIC
Male Artist
WINNER: Justin Bieber
Drake
Bruno Mars
Pitbull
Blake Shelton
Female Artist
Adele
Jennifer Lopez
Katy Perry
Rihanna
WINNER: Taylor Swift
Music Group
WINNER: Selena Gomez & The Scene
Gym Class Heroes
Lady Antebellum
LMFAO
The Wanted
R&B/Hip-Hop Artist
Beyonce
Flo Rida
Nicki Minaj
Pitbull
Kanye West
Rock Group
The Black Keys
Foo Fighters
Foster The People
fun.
Linkin Park
Rock Song
“Lonely Boy,” The Black Keys
“Paradise,” Coldplay
“Pumped Up Kicks,” Foster The People
“We Are Young,” fun. featuring Janelle Monáe
“Somebody That I Used To Know,” Gotye featuring Kimbra
Electronic Dance Music (EDM) Artist
DeadMau5
David Guetta
Calvin Harris
Kaskade
Skrillex
Single by a Group
“We Are Young,” fun. featuring Janelle Monáe
WINNER: “Hit The Lights,” Selena Gomez & The Scene
“Ass Back Home,” Gym Class Heroes featuring Neon Hitch
“Party Rock Anthem,” LMFAO featuring Lauren Bennett & GoonRock
“Moves Like Jagger,” Maroon 5 featuring Christina Aguilera
Single by a Female Artist
“Set Fire to the Rain,” Adele
“Stronger,” Kelly Clarkson
“Dance Again,” Jennifer Lopez featuring Pitbull
“Part of Me,” Katy Perry
WINNER: “Eyes Open,” Taylor Swift
Single by a Male Artist
WINNER: “Boyfriend,” Justin Bieber
“Take Care,” Drake featuring Rihanna
“Good Feeling,” Flo Rida
“It Will Rain,” Bruno Mars
“Give Me Everything (Tonight),” Pitbull featuring Ne-Yo, AfroJack & Nayer
Male Country Artist
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Hunter Hayes
Scotty McCreery
Blake Shelton
Female Country Artist
Lauren Alaina
Miranda Lambert
Kellie Pickler
WINNER: Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood
R&B/Hip-Hop Song
“Love on Top,” Beyonce
“Take Care,” Drake featuring Rihanna
“Wild Ones,” Flo Rida featuring Sia
“Without You,” David Guetta featuring Usher
“Starships,” Nicki Minaj
Country Song
“Tattoos on This Town,” Jason Aldean
“Crazy Girl,” Eli Young Band
“Storm Warning,” Hunter Hayes
“God Gave Me You,” Blake Shelton
WINNER: “Sparks Fly,” Taylor Swift
Country Group
The Band Perry
Eli Young Band
Lady Antebellum
Rascal Flatts
Thompson Square
Choice Summer Song
"All Around the World," Justin Bieber featuring Ludacris
WINNER: "Call Me Maybe," Carly Rae Jepsen
"Give Your Heart a Break," Demi Lovato
"Glad You Came," The Wanted
"Scream," Usher
Choice Love Song
"Die In Your Arms," Justin Bieber
"Give Your Heart a Break," Demi Lovato
"Home," Phillip Phillips
"I Won't Give Up," Jason Mraz
WINNER: "What Makes You Beautiful," One Direction
Choice Break-Up Song
"Climax," Usher
WINNER: "Payphone," Maroon 5 featuring Wiz Khalifa
"Somebody That I Used to Know," Gotye featuring Kimbra
"Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)," Kelly Clarkson
"Wide Awake," Katy Perry
Choice Summer Music Star: Female
Carly Rae Jepsen
Jennifer Lopez
WINNER: Demi Lovato
Katy Perry
Rihanna
Choice Summer Music Star: Male
WINNER: Justin Bieber
Flo Rida
David Guetta
Pitbull
Usher
Choice Summer Music Star: Group
Coldplay
Gym Class Heroes
Maroon 5
WINNER: One Direction
The Wanted
Choice Music: Breakout Artist
Ellie Goulding
Gotye
WINNER: Carly Rae Jepsen
Kimbra
Phillip Phillips
Choice Music: Breakout Group
Eli Young Band
fun.
Karmin
WINNER: One Direction
The Wanted
FASHION
Fashion Icon: Female
WINNER: Miley Cyrus
Zooey Deschanel
Jennifer Lopez
Nicki Minaj
Katy Perry
Fashion Icon: Male
WINNER: Justin Bieber
Chris Colfer
Cee Lo Green
Justin Timberlake
will.i.am
Female Hottie
WINNER: Miley Cyrus
Selena Gomez
Katy Perry
Rihanna
Kate Upton
Male Hottie
Justin Bieber
Ryan Gosling
Liam Hemsworth
Robert Pattinson
WINNER: Ian Somerhalder
SPORTS
Female Athlete
Kelly Clark (Snowboarding)
Maria Sharapova (Tennis)
Hope Solo (Soccer)
Lindsey Vonn (Skiing)
Serena Williams (Tennis)
Male Athlete
David Beckham (Soccer)
Kobe Bryant (Basketball)
Albert Pujols (Baseball)
Tim Tebow (Football)
Shaun White (Snowboarding/Skateboarding/Surfing)
OTHER
Book
WINNER: “The Hunger Games” trilogy, Suzanne Collins
“The Giver,” Lois Lowry
“The Twilight Saga,” Stephenie Meyer
“Divergent” trilogy, Veronica Roth
“The Lucky One,” Nicholas Sparks
Comedian
WINNER: Ellen DeGeneres
Jimmy Fallon
Andy Samberg
Daniel Tosh
Kristen Wiig
Twit
Justin Bieber
Miley Cyrus
Jimmy Fallon
WINNER: Demi Lovato
Ryan Seacrest
Choice Web Star
Ryan Beatty
Cimorelli
Elle and Blair Fowler
WINNER: Sophia Grace and Rosie
Karmin
Choice Video Game
WINNER: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
Just Dance 3
Mass Effect 3
NBA 2K12
The Sims 3: Showtime - Katy Perry
Choice Social Network
WINNER: Facebook
Instagram
Pinterest
Tumblr
Twitter
Acuvue Inspire Award
WINNER: Miranda Cosgrove

Enjoy the pictures from the 2012 Teen Choice Awards (July 22).

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