'Paul Walker is here in spirit!' Vin Diesel and cast of Furious 7 remember late co-star at Teen Choice Awards in Los Angeles

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'Paul Walker is here in spirit!' Vin Diesel and cast of Furious 7 remember late co-star at Teen Choice Awards in Los Angeles

Vin Diesel and the stars of Furious 7 remembered their late co-star Paul Walker on Sunday at the Teen Choice Awards in Los Angeles.

‘Paul Walker is here in spirit with us!’ Diesel, 48, said while accepting the award at the Galen Center for Choice Movie: Action/Adventure with co-stars Jordana Brewster, Michelle Rodriguez and Ludacris.

Walker died in November 2013 in a high-speed car accident following a charity event while Furious 7 was still filming.

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There in spirit: Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodrguez and Jordana Brewster honoured their late co-star Paul Walker on Sunday at the Teen Choice Awards in Los Angeles

'I can’t stand here and be rewarded like this without talking about somebody very, very, very important to us,’ said Diesel who was clad in a forest green tank-top and sunglasses.

‘One of the best blessings in our lives is the fact that we had the opportunity to call Pablo our brother. Paul Walker is here in spirit with us!,’ he added.

A photo of Walker was shown on a large screen behind them as Diesel, Brewster and Rodriguez held hands. Ludacris stood nearby and held the surfboard-shaped award.

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Touching momen: Paul Walker was shown on a large screen as his Furious 7 co-stars accepted a Teen Choice Award

Diesel said that Walker's family provided encouragement as they filmed the movie that opened in April and has earned more than $1.5 billion at the box office.

'And since this is a Teen Choice Award, you beautiful teens, there is one teen in the audience that is a part of the family and kept us going. Her name is Meadow Walker,' Diesel said as he acknowledged the late actor's daughter.

't was Paul Walker’s family, his brothers, his parents, that kept us going while we were filming Furious 7,' Diesel said.

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Paying tribute: Jordana, Michelle and Vin applauded Paul Walker's teenage daughter Meadow who was in attendance but not shown

Show co-host Ludacris then announced that Walked was posthumously won in the category Choice Movie Actor: Action/Adventure.

'We miss you and we will always, always love you, Paul,' Brewster added on the stage.

'Rest in peace!,' Ludacris said.

'I love all of you and until Fast 8,' Diesel said revealing the title of the next installment in the franchise.

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Posthumous award: Ludacris remembered his co-star who also posthumously won the award for Choice Movie Actor: Action/Adventure

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Close crew: Vin during his acceptance speech said the Fast And Furious cast consider each other as family

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Eight installment: Jordana and Michelle looked on as Vin told the audience they'd be back in Fast 8

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Fox stars: Lea Michele, Emma Roberts and Keke Palmer of the upcoming Fox show Scream Queens presented an award together

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Close call: Sarah Hyland nearly slipped as she took the stage to present an award with Skylar Astin

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She made it: Sarah and Skylar presented the award for Choice Comedian to Ellen DeGeneres

The song See You Again from Furious 7 by Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Pluth also was named Choice Song from a Movie or TV Show and also Choice R&B/Hip-Hop Song.

Khalifa also thanked Walker's family while accepting his award.

'Paul Walker and his family, thank you guys for embracing us and...just showing so much love,' the rapper said.

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Top song: Wiz accepted the surfboard for Choice R&B/Hip-Hop Song for the Paul Walker tribute song See You Again

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Furious star: Paul Walker, shown in May 2013 at the London premiere of Fast And Furious 6, died in November 2013 in an auto accident

The tribute song to Walker was the soundtrack's lead single and following its release in March it reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and stayed there for 12 weeks.

See You Again tied the record for the longest run at number one for a rap single that was set by the Black Eyed Peas in 2009 with Boom Boom Pow.

Ice Cube, 46, and members of the cast of the new hit movie Straight Outta Compton opened the two-hour awards show that aired on Fox.

Straight Outta Compton debuted in first place over the weekend with an estimated $56.1 million at the box office.

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Kicking it off: Ice Cube and the stars of Straight Outta Compton opened the Teen Choice Awards on Sunday in Los Angeles

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Introductions in order: Cube had Corey Hawkings, Jason Mitchell and his son O'Shea Jackson Jr. introduce themselves

'I want you to meet some friends of mine,' Cube told the audience.

Corey Hawkins who portrays Dr. Dre, Jason Mitchell who plays Eazy-E and Cube's son O'Shea Jackson Jr, who portrays his father, introduced themselves to the crowd.

The show was co-hosted by Ludacris, 37, Gina Rodriguez, 30, and 28-year-old Josh Peck.

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Three hosts: Ludacris, Gina Rodriguez and Josh Peck hosted the Teen Choice Awards at the Galen Center

The awards ceremony featured several live performances including 5 Seconds Of Summer singing their new single She's Kinda Hot early in the show.

Ellen DeGeneres was the first award winner to take the stage after being named Choice Comedian.

'I'm honoured to be in that category,' DeGeneres said as she accepted her surfboard award.

Highlights from inside the 2015 Teen Choice Awards

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New single: The show featured an early performance by 5 Seconds of Summer playing their single She's Kinda Hot

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Ready for the beach: Ellen joked that she was headed to the beach and forgot her surfboard as she accepted her award

'What makes you different right now makes you stand out later in life,' the chat show host told the audience while also noting it was her seventh wedding anniversary to Portia de Rossi.

Josh Hutcherson of The Hunger Games franchise took home the surfboard for Choice Movie Actor: Sci-Fi and Fantasy and said he was sad to see the film series coming to an end with its final installment due out in November.

'Hunger Games has been a huge part of my life for almost five years now. It's coming to an end and it's really sad. So if we want to cry together, we can do that because it breaks my heart,' Hutcherson said.

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Red hot: Rita Ora wore a bright red jacket while presenting an award with Scott Eastwood

Rita Ora is ravishing in red at the 2015 Teen Choice Awards

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Peeta prize: Josh Hutcherson accepted the surfboard after being named Choice Movie Actor: Sci-Fi/Fantasy

Britney Spears, 33, who previously has won eight Teen Choice Awards was honoured with a special Candie's Style Icon award.

The pop superstar wore a short grey minidress with a plunging neckline as she accepted her award.

'To all the teens out there, be fearless in your choices and don't be afraid to be yourself,' Spears told the audience.

2015 Teen Choice Award winners and presenters

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Style award: Britney Spears took the stage to accept the Candie's Style Icon award

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Plunging dress: The pop star wore a minidress with a plunging neckline to the Teen Choice Awards

Spears had her blonde hair partially dyed blue and purple dedicated the award to her sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James, and niece Lexie, who were in the audience.

She previously won the Teen Choice Awards version of a lifetime achievement award in 2009.

The Teen Choice Awards' new reigning powerhouse, One Direction, landed eight awards, bringing their 'lifetime' total to 23. The British boy band, currently on tour, accepted the awards in a taped video.

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Good times: Wiz Khalifa and Michelle Rodriguez were in good spirits as they presented an award

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Holding hands: Bella Thorne and her boyfriend Gregg Sulkin held hands as the presented an award together

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Cute couple: The couple presented the final two awards of the show

Nina Dobrev, 26, wore fangs as she retrieved her award for Choice TV Actress: Sci-Fi/Fantasy and then turned her acceptance speech into a farewell address.

She announced in April that she was leaving The Vampire Diaries after six seasons and saying goodbye to her character Elena Gilbert.

'I don't need these anymore,' Dobrev said as she removed her fangs.

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Fangs showing: Nina Dobrev wore fangs as The Vampire Diaries star was named Choice TV Actress: Sci-Fi/Fantasy

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Farewell speech: Nina urged the audience to embrace change after announcing in April she was leaving the show

Dobrev said she was welcoming her 'new beginnings' as she urged the audience to embrace change.

'Remember, change is coming. Hold on and enjoy the ride,' she said.

The show also featured a performance from Jussie Smollett, Gabourey Sidibe and Bryshere 'Yazz' Gray from the hit Fox series Empire.

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Hit show: Jussie Smollett, Gabourey Sidibe and Bryshere 'Yazz' Gray from Empire performed together

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Breakout win: Jussie and Bryshere accepted the award for Choice TV Breakout show on behalf of Empire

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Girl group: Perrie Edwards, Jade Thirlwall, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jesy Nelson of Little Mix performed at the Galen Center

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Dance moves: Perrie danced around as Little Mix performed

The drama starring Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson also won breakout TV show

Pretty Little Liars took home the aard for Choice TV Show: Drama.

Vanessa Ray who was recently identified as 'A' on Pretty Little Liars saw her character named Choice TV Villain.

Robin Thicke and Flo Rida ended the show performing I Don't Like It, I Love It.

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Pretty little winners: Lucy Hale, Janel Parrish, Shay Mitchell and Ashley Benson accepted the Choice TV: Drama award

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Top villain: Vanessa Ray, far left, saw her character 'A' named Choice TV Villain as her Pretty Little Liars co-stars pointed at her

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Internet stars: Cameron Dallas and Bethany Mota were named as the Choice Web Star winners

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Closing act: Robin Thicke and Flo Rida ended the show by performing I Don't Like It, I Love It

2015 TEEN CHOICE AWARDS WINNERS

MOVIES

Choice Movie: Action/Adventure

Furious 7

Choice Movie Actor: Action/Adventure

Paul Walker - Furious 7

Choice Movie Actress: Action/Adventure

Shailene Woodley – Insurgent

Choice Movie: Sci-Fi/Fantasy

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1

Choice Movie Actor: Sci-Fi/Fantasy

Josh Hutcherson- The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1

Choice Movie Actress: Sci-Fi/Fantasy

Jennifer Lawrence – The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1

Choice Movie: Drama

If I Stay

Choice Movie Actor: Drama

Scott Eastwood - The Longest Ride

Choice Movie Actress: Drama

Chloë Grace Moretz – If I Stay

Choice Movie: Comedy

Pitch Perfect 2

Choice Movie Actor: Comedy

Skylar Astin – Pitch Perfect 2

Choice Movie Actress: Comedy

Anna Kendrick – Pitch Perfect 2

Choice Movie Villain

Bella Thorne - The Duff

Choice Movie Scene Stealer

Chris Evans - Avengers: Age of Ultron

Choice Movie Breakout Star

Cara Delevingne,- Paper Towns

Choice Movie Chemistry

Anna Kendrick & Brittany Snow - Pitch Perfect 2

Choice Movie Liploc

Shailene Woodley & Theo James - Insurgent

Choice Movie Hissy Fit

Anna Kendrick - Pitch Perfect 2

Choice Summer Movie

Paper Towns

Choice Summer Movie Star: Male

Channing Tatum - Magic Mike XXL

Choice Summer Movie Star: Female

Cara Delevingne - Paper Towns

TELEVISION

Choice TV Show: Drama

Pretty Little Liars

Choice TV Actor: Drama

Ian Harding – Pretty Little Liars

Choice TV Actress: Drama

Lucy Hale – Pretty Little Liars

Choice TV Show: Sci-Fi/Fantasy

The Vampire Diaries

Choice TV Actor: Sci-Fi/Fantasy

Jared Padalecki – Supernatural

Choice TV Actress: Sci-Fi/Fantasy

Nina Dobrev – The Vampire Diaries

Choice TV Show: Comedy

The Big Bang Theory

Choice TV Actor: Comedy
Ross Lynch – Austin & Ally

Choice TV Actress: Comedy

Lea Michele – Glee

Choice TV: Animated Show

Family Guy

Choice TV: Reality Show

The Voice

Choice TV Villain

'A,' 'Pretty Little Liars'

Choice TV: Scene Stealer

Dylan O'Brien - Teen Wolf

Choice TV: Breakout Star

Grant Gustin - The Flash

Choice TV: Breakout Show

Empire

Choice TV: Chemistry

Jensen Ackles & Misha Collins - Supernatural,

Choice TV: Liplock (#ChoiceTVLiplock)

Nina Dobrev & Ian Somerhalder - Vampire Diaries

Choice Summer TV Show

Teen Wolf

Choice Summer TV Star: Male

Tyler Blackburn - Pretty Little Liars

Choice Summer TV Star: Female

Ashley Benson, - Pretty Little Liars

MUSIC

Choice Male Artist

Ed Sheeran

Choice Female Artist

Taylor Swift

Choice Music Group: Male

One Direction

Choice Music Group: Female

Fifth Harmony

Choice R&B/Hip-Hop Artist

Wiz Khalifa

Choice Country Artist

Carrie Underwood

Choice International Artist

Super Junior

Choice Song: Female Artist

Ariana Grande – One Last Time

Choice Song: Male Artist

Ed Sheeran – Thinking Out Loud

Choice Song: Group

One Direction – Steal My Girl

Choice Country Song

Carrie Underwood, 'Little Toy Guns'

Choice R&B/Hip-Hop Song

Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth, 'See You Again'

Choice Rock Song

Hozier, 'Take Me to Church'

Choice Love Song

One Direction, 'Night Changes'

Choice Break-Up Song

Taylor Swift featuring Kendrick Lamar, 'Bad Blood',

Choice Party Song

One Direction, No Control

Choice Music Breakout Artist

Little Mix

Choice Music: Next Big Thing

Bea Miller

Choice Music: Collaboration

Taylor Swift featuring Kendrick Lamar, 'Bad Blood'

Choice Song from a Movie or TV Show

Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth, 'See You Again' from Furious 7

Choice Summer Song

Fifth Harmony featuring Kid Ink, 'Worth It'

Choice Summer Music Star: Female

Taylor Swift

Choice Summer Music Star: Male

Ed Sheeran

Choice Summer Music Star: Group

One Direction

Choice Summer Tour

One Direction, On the Road Again Tour

OTHER

Choice Female Hottie

Fifth Harmony

Choice Male Hottie

One Direction

Choice Comedian

Ellen DeGeneres

Choice Web Star: Female

Bethany Mota

Choice Web Star: Male

Cameron Dallas

Choice Web Star: Comedy

Colleen Ballinger ('Miranda Sings')

Choice Web Star: Music

Shawn Mendes

Choice Web Star: Fashion/Beauty

Zoe Sugg ('Zoella')

Choice Social Media King

Justin Bieber

Choice Social Media Queen

Caitlyn Jenner

Choice Twit

Taylor Swift

Choice Viner

Cameron Dallas

Choice Instagrammer

Ariana Grande

Choice YouTuber

Kian Lawley ('SuperKian13')

Choice Fandom

#ELF

Choice Selfie Taker

One Direction

Choice Dancer

Chloe Lukasiak

Choice Model

Kendall Jenner

Fashion Choice Female Hottie

Fifth Harmony

Fashion Choice Male Hottie

One Direction

SPORTS

Choice Male Athlete

Stephen Curry

Choice Female Athlete

The U.S. Women's National Soccer Team

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