Jessica Alba appeared on stage at the Forum in Inglewood, California, with a group of teenagers related to victims of recent shootings in Orlando; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Newtown, Connecticut; and other locations.
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Several fans also accused the Fox fete of exploiting the singer’s death for clicks. As Teen Vogue reports, the show has over 50 total awards and doesn’t have enough time to announce all the winners. Of the 14 total web/digital awards, Bethany Mota also won Choice Web Star: Fashion/Beauty, Cameron Dallas won Social Media King, Lele Pons won Choice Viner, and Baby Ariel, musical.ly’s most popular creator, won Choice Muser.
According toEntertainment Tonight, Christina’s family is reportedly upset over the Teen Choice Awards’ decision not to mention the slain singer ONCE during the two-hour long broadcast.
‘It seems they could have paid honor or tribute to her in some way and that opportunity was missed.
– Brown Saraah (@Brown_Saraah) August 1, 2016I’m extremely disappointed by the fact that the TCA’s didn’t honor Christina Grimmie in any way.
And a third tweeted, “So the TCAs essentially nominated Christina Grimmie after her death for promo and never even mentioned her name on air?”
‘Using her picture, name, and nomination to promote for weeks leading up to the live show and then actively choosing not to mention someone who meant so much to so many people is absolutely abhorrent, ‘ read the petition, written by one of her fans.
Jessica Alba speaks out against gun violence with victims and the families of victims at Sunday’s Teen Choice Awards.
“I’m here to say you will make mistakes along the way”, Timberlake said during his speech.
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Grimmie was just 22 years old when she was killed by a deranged fan while signing autographs following a concert in Orlando, FL, one night before the shooting at the Orlando nightclub The Pulse. Last month, the popular Voice contestant’s parents, Tina and Bud, and her brother, Marcus, thanked fans for their support with a heartbreaking message.
