‘Gossip Girl,’ Zac Efron among early winners at Teen Choice Awards

‘Gossip Girl,’ Zac Efron win early at Teen Choice

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. —”Gossip Girl” and Zac Efron are riding a wave at the Teen Choice Awards.

The sudsy CW series and “High School Musical” star were among the first surfboard-shaped trophy winners at Sunday’s ceremony. Chace Crawford and Leighton Meester picked up drama actor, actress and TV series awards for “Gossip Girl” while Efron won for music/dance movie actor in “High School Musical 3″ and comedy movie actor and rockstar moment in “17 Again.”

Show hosts the Jonas Brothers kicked off the 11th annual ceremony at Universal Studios Hollywood’s Gibson Amphitheatre by performing “Much Better” on a tiny stage that moved through the audience.

The awards are selected by votes cast online and honor celebrities in TV, film, music, sports and fashion.