Justin Timberlake, Jessica Alba Politicize Teen Choice Awards With Emotional Speeches on Gun Violence, Race

By Carly Hoilman

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The rowdy revelry of the Teen Choice Awards momentarily took on a somber tone Sunday when Jessica Alba, Ne-Yo and a group of teenagers called for an end to gun violence.

The actress was joined on stage at the fan-favorite ceremony by a group of teens related to shooting victims in such places as San Bernardino, California; Newtown, Connecticut; and Orlando, Florida.

Alba and singer Ne-Yo, who performed Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On,” asked the audience to stand and for everyone to post on social media using the hashtag #StopTheViolence.

“Tonight, we stand together with these teens united in a call for peace and an end to this violence,” Alba said after each of the teens introduced themselves. “Now, more than ever, we need to stop, feel and ask, ‘What’s going on?’”

Justin Timberlake also brought seriousness to the otherwise silly ceremony. He was bestowed by Kobe Bryant with the show’s version of a lifetime achievement award. The singer-actor used his moment in the spotlight …Read the Rest

Source:: The Blaze