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As stars (and kids) gather for Nickelodeon’s 23rd Annual Kids’ Choice Awards Saturday, one unexpected honoree will stand head and shoulders above the rest: The First Lady of the United States! Michelle Obama will be honored for her “Let’s Move” campaign to cut down on childhood obesity, announced Nickelodeon, which has donated $3 million to it. “First Lady Michelle Obama has taken on one of this generation’s most pressing concerns: the health and wellness of our nation’s children,” stated Marva Smalls, Executive Vice President, Public Affairs and Chief of Staff at Nickelodeon. The First Lady will be deservingly honored Saturday . “Michelle’s willingness to work hard, influence others and her dedication to improving the nation is inspiring, and we are proud to honor her for her commitment to empowering kids and families to address this important issue.” Also attending? Glee star Lea Michele, Steve Carell, Chris Rock, Jackie Chan, Jonah Hill, Queen Latifah, David Spade, Dev Patel, Miranda Cosgrove and Shaun White. Rihanna, Justin Bieber and Apolo Anton Ohno are also scheduled to perform.

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Kids Choice Awards to Honor Michelle Obama