USHER - LOHAN AND USHER BIG WINNERS AT TEEN CHOICE AWARDS

Rising star LINDSAY LOHAN, R+B heart-throb USHER and hit drama THE OC were the big winners at the TEEN CHOICE AWARDS last night (08AUG04).

Redhead beauty Lohan, 18, picked up four awards for her work in MEAN GIRLS And FREAKY FRIDAY and was honoured with the Best Movie Actress, Comedy gong at the star-studded bash at the UNIVERSAL AMPHITHEATER in Universal City, California.

BURN hitmaker Usher also garnered four accolades for his music, while The OC stars MISCHA BARTON and ADAM BRODY picked up acting honours, alongside their show triumphing in the best TV Show, Drama/Action Adventure and best TV Breakout Show categories.

ASHTON KUTCHER won three surf boards for his MTV hidden camera show PUNK'D, while ADAM SANDLER was recognised for his hit film 50 FIRST DATES and was also named best Comedian.

The show, hosted by THE SIMPLE LIFE reality TV babes PARIS HILTON and NICOLE RICHIE, featured performances by BLINK-182 - who won the Love Song and Best Tour gongs - ASHLEE SIMPSON, LENNY KRAVITZ and JOJO.