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McCarthy, Sandler win early People’s Choice Awards

Melissa McCarthy arrives at the People's Choice Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)
Melissa McCarthy arrives at the People's Choice Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP) Melissa McCarthy arrives at the People's Choice Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)

By Associated Press 1 min read

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Melissa McCarthy and Adam Sandler are among the early winners at the 2015 People’s Choice Awards.

McCarthy was honored as favorite comedic movie actress for “Tammy,” while Sandler was selected as favorite comedic movie actor for “Blended” at the fan-favorite ceremony Wednesday night at the Nokia Theatre.

Other early winners included Iggy Azalea as favorite hip-hop artist and Hunter Hayes as favorite male country artist.

The People’s Choice Awards honor stars in television, music and film and are selected through online voting. This year’s ceremony is hosted by “Mom” stars Anna Faris and Allison Janney.