There's a call to end 'gun violence' at this year's Teen Choice Awards

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The ongoing issue of gun violence in the US was raised at the Teen Choice Awards in Los Angeles.

Hollywood actress Jessica Alba was joined on stage by teenagers who've been directly affected by recent shootings in America.

She asked viewers to use the hashtag #StopTheViolence, saying: "It keeps happening, and it has to stop.

"Tonight we stand together with these teens united in a call for peace and an end to this violence."

Ne-Yo's performance also highlighted the controversial issue by performing Marvin Gaye's What's Going On.

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Justin Timberlake won the decade award.

He said, accepting his award: "The truth is, we are all different, but that does not mean we all don't want the same thing."

Choice selfie taker

Ariana Grande regularly posts selfies on her Instagram account., external

Ariana Grande picked up the awards for posting a lot of pictures of herself online.

Choice movie comedy actor & actress

Zac Efron and Chloe Grace Moretz both won for their roles in Bad Neighbours 2.

Chloe thanked her fans for voting for her on her Instagram page., external

Brooklyn Beckham, Chloe's boyfriend, said he was "proud" of her.

Choice movie breakout star

Daisy Ridley said she was "forever grateful" to everyone who voted for her role of Rey in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

She uploaded a video of her smiling with her award., external

Choice music international artist

Little Mix won against Zara Larsson.

One Direction won Choice music single for a group with Home as well as taking home Choice music group.

Directioners also took the Choice fandom award.

Male artist and female artist went to Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez.

Bieber tweeted: Thanks to everyone who supported me at #TeenChoice tonight. Love to everyone involved, external

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