Special Airs Sunday, July 22, LIVE on FOX

TEEN CHOICE 2012 will once again celebrate the hottest teen icons in television, music, film, sports, fashion, comedy and the web in the choicest, star-studded two-hour event airing live Sunday, July 22 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. “The Vampire Diaries” leads the TEEN CHOICE 2012 nominees with six nominations, while American Idol and Justin Bieber each garnered five nominations. In addition, new categories added this year include Choice Book and Choice Electronic Dance Music (EDM) Artist.

Starting today, fans ages 13-19 can vote once each day per category for their favorite TEEN CHOICE 2012 nominees at www.teenchoiceawards.com. Host(s), performers, presenters and additional nominees will be announced soon.

Choice TV Show: Fantasy/Sci-Fi
Choice TV Actor: Fantasy/Sci-Fi (ian and paul)
Choice TV Actress: Fantasy/Sci-Fi (nina and kat)
Choice Male Hottie (ian)

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Photography by Mr Doug Inglish | Styling by Ms Gaelle Paul
Words by Mr Mark Jacobs

As far as ghouls go, Mr Paul Wesley, 29, is a particularly good-looking example. But the star of the hit teen drama The Vampire Diaries, in which he plays Stefan Salvatore, a Mr James Dean-type bloodsucker with a heart of gold, prefers Count Orlok from the 1922 horror Nosferatu: “Because he was so mangled and warped. I almost feel as if when older people hear the word ‘vampire’ they cringe and think, ‘Oh great, teen bullsh** and pretty girls running around.’ But a vampire used to be hideous, a monstrosity. That’s interesting to me.”

Mr Wesley, who boasts natural fangs of his own (he attributes them to night-time teeth grinding), was already an acting veteran when he secured a role in The Vampire Diaries. As a teenager he transferred New Jersey high schools to accommodate a role in the daytime soap opera Another World, and later dropped out of university to work full time. The risks paid off: an avalanche of TV roles followed, including recurring parts in Wolf Lake, Everwood and Army Wives.

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Appearing Saturday

Ian Somerhalder (Damon Salvatore)
Paul Wesley (Stefan Salvatore)
Steven R. McQueen (Jeremy Gilbert)
Torrey Devitto (Dr. Meredith Fell)

Appearing Sunday

Zach Roerig (Matt Donovan)
Michael Trevino (Tyler Lockwood)
Daniel Gillies (Elijah)
Matt Davis (Alaric Saltzman)

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Appearing Saturday

Zach Roerig (Matt Donovan)
Steven R. McQueen (Jeremy Gilbert)
Michael Trevino (Tyler Lockwood)

Appearing Sunday

Ian Somerhalder (Damon Salvatore)
Paul Wesley (Stefan Salvatore)
Daniel Gillies (Elijah)
Torrey DeVitto (Dr. Meredith Fell)

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What I can say is that I had the experience of a lifetime. Those 3 hours with Paul and Torrey were incredible. We had fantastic conversations, an incredible meal, drank some wine and saw a budding friendship blossom.

It was especially a treat getting to see Paul and Torrey the following week in Chicago for the TVD Creation Entertainment Convention. The little nod and wave from the stage from Paul during his panel and the massive bear hug from Torrey during our Meet and Great made it feel like I was meeting up with old friends.

Today I’m pleased to announce that Global Roots has launched their new contest for next year already and it’s going to be a hell of a party! With a donation of $250 (100% going to Global Roots and if you are in the US, it is tax deductible), you could be the lucky winner (just like I was this year) and go to ITALY to enjoy a dinner and conference with Global Roots.

How cool is that?

Now let me just quote something from Global Roots‘s website to tell you a bit about who they are and what they do. I’m sure you’ll find this impressive:

Millions of abandoned children face the same problem: emotional neglect + hunger = vulnerability. Vulnerability + exploitation = angry children who completely lose the ability to love or be loved FOREVER.

Global Roots has found a solution: we work with local humanitarians in distressed places to create “children’s gardens” — havens of tranquility where traumatized children can learn, heal and feel love.

A Children’s Garden, however, isn’t just about vegetables. Our gardens and chicken egg farms eventually blossom into vocational schools, medical clinics and foster centers. In East Africa, we have seen that families once too poor to take in an abandoned child suddenly do so if the child arrives with vegetables, eggs and a solar array (see below).

Global Roots is a “human-based” charity. No community leader has ever turned us away (we are one of the few western aid outfits currently active in both Gaza and Afghanistan) because we bring aid to children in the name of humanity – not politics or religion. We never talk God or Peace – we only SHOW love.

Please help us protect our planet’s most important asset: its children.

You can donate to Global Roots via paypal, which is the safest, most secure way to donate online. You will find a paypal button on their website, which is right here: Global Roots.

You can find more details about the Italy contest right here at Paul & Torrey’s Corner.

I’ve committed to continuing my own work with Global Roots, not just because of Paul and Torrey but because I firmly believe in their cause. Anyone who knows me knows that I love animals but I also have a very soft spot for children. I am from a military family so the devastation in other countries was certainly brought to my attention from a Father and Brother who have served with the Canadian Forces overseas. The things they witnessed in other countries are things no child should ever have to face. And Global Roots is working hard to ensure that these children have a safe haven and a place to call their own. Someplace to feel safe and loved.

I hope you’ll join with me in supporting Global Roots and their endeavor to bring a little bit of sunshine in some of the world’s darkest corners for children and their families.

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We all had an outrageously entertaining weekend at the 2012 The Vampire Diaries Convention in Chicago and we’re happy to announce we’re on the way back to this wonderful city on April 6 and 7, 2013 and you are invited to join the non-stop fun!

The big news is our three already booked superstar celebrities: Nina Dobrev, Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley! Our stars will be joined by additional guests to be named as we move forward: expect a spectacular line-up of celebrities and special events, it is going to be a time to remember forever!

Today we have put on sale the top of the line, most upscale way to attend the entire convention: the Gold Weekend Packages. They include lots of amazing benefits including a special exclusive panel with Ian and Paul on stage together and in-person autographs from Ian, Paul, and Nina as well. And, of course, admittance to our famous Decade Dance, Cocktail Party and Centerpiece Contest. This party was a smash hit in 2012!

The Gold Weekend Tickets for the 2012 show were an early sell-out so don’t miss out… the earlier you reserve the better seat you can select!

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