Author: Willie Pena

5 Fast Facts about singer-songwriter Scotty Berg

By Willie Pena • April 15, 2021

Scotty Berg is a 14-year old singer-songwriter from Kelowna, Canada. He has performed in front of thousands at various venues throughout the city and region. The talented teenager has won numerous singing contests and was recently nominated for the City of Kelowna Civic Award for Teen Honour in the Arts, recognizing his charitable donations to […]

5 Fast Facts about actor Daniel Bintsanya

By Willie Pena • April 9, 2021

Fun loving nine-year-old boy actor and model Daniel Bintsanya (Queens, NY) has always had the natural ability to make people laugh, according to his mom. He has turned that into a career in show business, with his first booking being a role in in the HBO Michael Che (from SNL) Sketch project and is awaiting […]

Alexander James (AJ) Rodriguez says it ‘Doesn’t Matter to Me’ in new video – INTERVIEW

By Willie Pena • March 5, 2021

13-year-old award-winning actor and singer-songwriter Alexander James (AJ) Rodriguez was born in Marbella, Spain. During his early years in Europe, he was featured in various magazine print campaigns; however, it wasn’t until his permanent move to the United States in 2011 that his passion for the performing arts was truly cemented. Since living in Los […]

5 Fast Facts with triple-threat Hailey Nicole Ralston

By Willie Pena • February 18, 2021

Hailey Nicole Ralston is an American teen triple-threat (actor, singer, dancer) and aspiring influencer based in Charlotte, NC. She started her career in the entertainment industry when she was just 2 ½ with all genre dance lessons until the age of 8 when she started voice lessons. It was then when she joined Young Voices […]

5 Fast Facts about BeneFIT, a free master class series for entertainers

By Willie Pena • February 17, 2021

The YA Sisters, in collaboration with several showbiz professionals, have put together a virtual master class which not only gets entertainers involved but also benefits The Actors Fund, a non-profit which helps entertainment professionals in need. BeneFIT was created to form a community and a virtual space where like-minded, creative, driven individuals of any skill-level […]

Teach Me Wall Street Returns With New Teen Summer Camps for 2021

By Willie Pena • February 15, 2021

Headlines were recently made when a group of Redditors banded together to buy and raise the price of stocks such as GameStop and AMC. This caused billions of dollars of losses to several big institutional investors who had assumed large short positions in those same stocks and had to buy to cover as a result […]

5 Fast Facts about Kolten Kirschke’s new video MEDICINE

By Willie Pena • February 11, 2021

Kolten Kirschke, who has established himself in Dallas, Texas but can be heard nationwide, has just released the music video to his hit song “Medicine.” In addition to his singing career, Kolten has been seen in several television shows and films like Nick Cannon’s Nickelodeon show Drop That Seat, on Hulu’s Future Man with Seth […]

What Teen Moms Need to Know About Cerebral Palsy

By Willie Pena • January 28, 2021

Teenage pregnancy is rarely part of anyone’s life plan. While a young mother may still welcome the pregnancy when it does occur, they are almost always caught off guard by it. Teenage pregnancy can come with a plethora of complications, one of which is an increased risk of cerebral palsy. What Is Cerebral Palsy? Cerebral […]

INTERVIEW: British actress Summer-Rose Churchhouse’s star continues to rise.

By Willie Pena • January 8, 2021

Summer-Rose Churchhouse is a British Actress, born 29th June 2012, who lives a cross-Atlantic lifestyle with homes in London and Florida. In her most recent role, she plays Mollie in the Independent film Behind Closed Doors directed by British filmmaker Kaitlyn Boxall, due for release in 2021. Summer-Rose recently modelled for Pineapple Dance studios and […]

5 Fast Facts about actor Jacques Chevelle

By Willie Pena • December 23, 2020

Jacques Chevelle stars as Jaget in the Nickelodeon comedy series Side Hustle alongside Annie LeBlanc, Jayden Bartels, and Mitchell Berg. The show follows two inseparable teenage girls who must find a way to make money after an incident that led to the destruction of a boat which belongs to their neighbor Munchy’s dad. As Munchy’s […]

Small Ways Any Teen Can Improve Their Life

By Willie Pena • December 7, 2020

Anyone can feel dissatisfied with their life at times, and teens are no different. You might feel as though your life isn’t going anywhere, or that you don’t know what to do with your career. You might feel as though every decision you make turns out to be wrong, or you might even be afraid […]

5 Fast Facts about actor and model Lucas Royalty

By Willie Pena • December 3, 2020

LUCAS ROYALTY is an actor and model best known for his work on the Award winning short film “Charming.” Currently nominated for two best young actor youth awards, he is also an Instagram influencer who spreads positivity with his anti-bullying message. Lucas has partnered with brands ranging from Hugo Boss to Ambercrombie & Fitch. He recently booked the Jennifer Lawrence […]

5 Fast Facts with the cast of Legitimately Mallie

By Willie Pena • November 28, 2020

Legitimately Mallie is a new, episodic podcast brought forward with a tv sitcom show feel to the audience via unconventional methods, thanks to the coronavirus putting a damper on most filming. According to the synopsis: “It’s a super cute and positive show about Mallie, the know it all teen who doesn’t quite know it all, […]

YouTuber Sasha Anne shines with new Sugar & Spice collection – Interview

By Willie Pena • November 23, 2020

Sasha Anne is an inspirational self-taught makeup artist, influencer, beauty entrepreneur, award winning beauty YouTuber (with almost 1.5 million views), fashion influencer, blogger, and singer. She overcame shyness as a child to transform herself into a makeup artist and to debut her first limited-edition line of mini lip glosses when she was just 18 years […]

5 Fast Facts about TikTok vocal star Gabriella Valdes

By Willie Pena • November 18, 2020

Once you hear it, you will never forget it. Gabriella Valdes has garnered over 50 million views on TikTok, with about half coming from her scorching and unforgettable rendition of Everybody Loves an Outlaw’s “I See Red,” for which she has JUST released a full-length version due to fan demand! The 17-year-old from the Tampa […]

5 fast facts with actor & TikTok star Braedon Sorbo

By Willie Pena • November 17, 2020

Braeden Sorbo is a homeschool graduate with a passion for acting, speaking, writing, and social media. Growing up in a Hollywood household (his dad is Kevin Sorbo, famous for the hit show Hercules and his mom Sam hosts a radio show), Braeden has always enjoyed being an entertainer. A budding actor, Braeden received great acclaim […]

Blasianbabylola (Lola Ann Clark) Interview

By Willie Pena • October 29, 2020

Lola Ann Clark, also known as @Blasianbabylola on all her social media platforms, is a 17-year-old multicultural Asian and black female from South Jersey. Apart from her collabs with influencers like Funny Mike, Runik Tv and Chris and Debo, she sings and acts, and has recently released a track called “Classy.” At age nine, Lola […]

Monster Club Kids Save Halloween!

By Willie Pena • October 21, 2020

Beginning Wednesday, October 21, Monster Club Kids present Circus of Nightmares. This Drive By Haunt, created by Monster Club Kids (Marcos Justo , Joseph Hunsaker and Emma Hunsaker) in conjunction with Motion Picture FX (Burbank, CA) is an incredibly creepy Circusthemed animated/live show designed to bring a safe Halloween celebration to the streets. Originally planned […]

5 Fast Facts about singer/songwriter Robert Eberle

By Willie Pena • October 14, 2020

New York based Singer/Songwriter Robert Eberle has released his new single “Why Did I Lose a Friend” to Spotify and all the major services.  LISTEN TO “WHY DID I LOSE A FRIEND” ON SPOTIFY  A Long Island native, Robert Eberle has been performing for most of his life. Eberle is a young, versatile singer/songwriter/producer/keyboardist/guitarist and […]

5 Fast facts about actor Ryker Baloun

By Willie Pena • October 6, 2020

Ryker Baloun is a teen actor and red carpet interviewer who has been in national commercials, two feature films, short films, two tv co-starring roles and countless internet webisodes/web-series. He recently joined a teen content house for influencers. Ryker’s big break was being selected for an apprenticeship in Los Angeles by Michael Bezjian to host […]

5 Fast Facts about singer Caroline Grace

By Willie Pena • October 1, 2020

14-year-old Caroline Grace is reminding the world, and other kids her age, that we have to come together to make the change we want to see in the world with her debut release, Open Your Mind. The 8th grader from Cincinnati, Ohio is sharing her first original song, produced and co-written by recording artist Alex Angelo, along with a […]

INTERVIEW: TikTok Star Yvng Homie

By Willie Pena • September 30, 2020

Jordan Daniels, also known as Yvng Homie, is a 17-year-old social media influencer and hip-hop dancer from Bowling Green, Kentucky. At only 17, Daniels has amassed 3.3 Million TikTok followers and 1.15 Million YouTube fans after starting his original hip-hop choreography and how-to channel in 2016. This virtual stage has given him the chance to collaborate with fellow viral […]

INTERVIEW: Actress Caoimhe Judd from PAW Patrol and London’s West End

By Willie Pena • September 25, 2020

Caoimhe Judd, age 16, was born in Essex, England. She has worked in the industry since she was seven years old and has credits in many different genres. Her most recent role is playing The Princess of Barkingburg in Nickelodeon’s hit show “PAW Patrol”, with many PAW Patrol films and the series also on Netflix. […]

What Teens Should Know About Social Media Use in 2020

By Willie Pena • September 24, 2020

Social media may seem like an inescapable way of life for many teens in 2020. Popular platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and Snapchat allow us to connect with friends, family, celebrities and our favorite destinations from around the globe. COVID-19 has shaped the way that many of us use social media. After being stuck in […]

5 Fast facts about singer Emma Pierson

By Willie Pena • September 24, 2020

Austin-based singer/songwriter Emma Pierson recently released “Don’t Forget to Remember Me,” a new single/video about staying emotionally close through physical distance. Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Emma has been singing and writing song lyrics since the age of four. She later joined a Beatles cover band, and went on to perform—alone and with her band—at various […]

5 Fast Facts about actress Isabella Crovetti

By Willie Pena • September 18, 2020

Isabella Crovetti can be seen next starring alongside Jeffrey Tambor and Adam DeVine in Disney +’s Magic Camp. She is best known for voicing Vampirina (aka “Vee”) in Disney Junior’s “Vampirina” and voices ‘Shine” in Nickelodeon’s “Shimmer and Shine.” She recently wrapped filming the dramedy “Rita”, opposite Lena Headey for Showtime. While she may be […]

5 Fast Facts about actress Kaylin Hayman

By Willie Pena • September 15, 2020

12-year-old actress Kaylin Hayman is best known as Blair Bennett in the hit Disney series Just Roll with It You Decide Live. Past roles include parts on One Day at a Time and The Mick. Here’s 5 fast facts about Kaylin! She’s on Disney Channel’s first live show. My biggest project would have to be […]

INTERVIEW: Clementine Lea Spieser dishes on the Hype House “Incident,” influencer Squads, and fake friends

By Willie Pena • September 10, 2020

Clementine Lea Spieser is an American-French child actor based in Los Angeles, California. Of European descent, Clementine is an old soul who combines athletic ability, a passion and natural talent for acting, good spirits, and a perceptive mind. Clementine began acting at 11 years old and has appeared in a few nationwide commercials (Coleman, Blinger). […]

Kolten Kirschke drops some “Medicine” in new track – INTERVIEW

By Willie Pena • August 31, 2020

Kolten Kirschke was born in Sherman, Texas and started his training in the industry at age 5. After his first local commercial, he found a love for the camera and hasn’t slowed down since. You can see Kolten in Future Man, starring Josh Hutcherson and directed by Seth Rogen; Nickelodeon’s Drop That Seat with Nick […]

Interview with Carlos Alazraqui of Reno 911! and Rocko’s Modern Life

By Willie Pena • August 19, 2020

Carlos Alazraqui is the voice of Rocko on Rocko’s Modern Life, the father on Casagrandes, and also plays Deputy Garcia on Reno 911. He also just premiered his own feature-length live-action horror/comedy movie WITNESS INFECTION as co-writer, producer, and onscreen role of Mr. Serrelli. Carlos also won the prestigious ANNIE AWARD for Outstanding Achievement in […]

5 Fast Facts about actress Carina Battrick

By Willie Pena • August 14, 2020

Eight-year-old Toronto actress Carina Battrick stars in Oscar-nominated actor Viggo Mortensen’s highly anticipated directorial debut Falling set to screen at the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival this September. Carina plays Little Sarah who is shown in flashbacks as the younger sister of John Peterson (portrayed by Viggo Mortensen), played in older years by Laura Linney. […]

5 Fast Facts about singer Nikitaa

By Willie Pena • July 31, 2020

Born and raised in Mumbai, singer-songwriter Nikitaa who has spent her recent years in LA mastering her art, is poised to be a breakthrough star on the independent music scene. Nikitaa combines ethereal Pop/RnB with a subtle nod to the South-Asian soundscape to bring a new genre she calls Goddess Pop. Deeply inspired by her […]

Jackson Dollinger Interview – talks new video for “I’m Yours,” quarantine life and more!

By Willie Pena • July 29, 2020

Actor and songwriter Jackson Dollinger is set to debut an exciting new video on July 31st for his first single, “I’m Yours.” It was shot on Catalina Island off the coast of California, where Jackson and his family spend their summer holidays and features Scarlet Sophia Spencer, (Netflix’s Black AF). Jackson’s best friends, Slater and Ashton Bray, […]

DIGIMON ADVENTURE: LAST EVOLUTION KIZUNA arrives in North America 9/29

By Willie Pena • July 22, 2020

2OTH ANNIVERSARY FILM “DIGIMON ADVENTURE: LAST EVOLUTION KIZUNA” ARRIVES IN NORTH AMERICA ON DIGITAL SEPTEMBER 29 AND HOME VIDEO OCTOBER 6 Highly Anticipated New Movie from Toei Animation Available for First Time in U.S. and Canada in Both Original Japanese and English Dub as Digital Download and on DVD and Blu-ray Fans will soon welcome […]

5 Fast Facts about actress Kayleigh-Paige Rees

By Willie Pena • July 22, 2020

Kayleigh-Paige Rees started acting in successful independent films — most notably, Ann in Ann Rolls Green currently on Amazon Prime and Mona in Skinny World, an award-winning short film taking a closer look at eating disorders. Kayleigh’s most recent role is playing Julia Beaufort in the prime time ITV/PBS drama Sanditon based upon Jane Austen’s […]

Stellar Gen Z singers from around the world record inspirational song

By Willie Pena • July 22, 2020

Twelve young singers between the ages of 13 and 24, from all over the world, recently released a song and video project and the incredible part is that they did it all using their cell phones! According to group spokesperson Anastasia Lee: We chose to record the song, “I Believe”, on our cellphones, and we […]

5 Fast Facts about influencer Sydney Serena

By Willie Pena • July 9, 2020

Sydney Serena, , the O.G. VSCO girl (written about in Paper Magazine), is the girl to follow for all things fashion, beauty, travel and lifestyle. A master at all four, she’s built a huge community on YouTube, Instagram and Tiktok. She wants her followers to feel inspired while also keeping a comedic twist. In a […]

David Lei Brandt dishes on Lady Gaga, Varsity Fanclub and more!

By Willie Pena • June 19, 2020

Los Angeles native David Lei Brandt is a producer, singer, songwriter and dancer who started his music career in 2007 by becoming a member of VFC (Varsity Fanclub), an international pop group signed to Capitol Records. VFC collaborated with a number of high-profile producers (Ryan Tedder, Red One), and shared the stage with many high-profile […]

Interview with Chloe Lang from LazyTown!

By Willie Pena • June 8, 2020

Chloe Lang is an 18 yr old actress and singer who just finished freshman year at Pace University. She is best known for her iconic role as Stephanie on the kids show LazyTown. She just dropped a new single and just released a new film available On Demand on June 3rd. Read on for our […]

Interview with Scarlet Grace and Summer-Rose

By Willie Pena • June 1, 2020

Scarlet Grace and Summer-Rose (Churchhouse) are two talented sisters from the UK who are each making their separate marks in the entertainment world. Scarlet Grace most notably appeared in Holmes and Watson and has a new show called TRUTH SEEKERS due to be released in the next few months starting alongside Simon Pegg and Nick […]

Interview with Charli D’Amelio on StarDog and TurboCat!

By Willie Pena • May 26, 2020

Ya girl Charli D’Amelio is now a movie star! The 16-year-old TikTok queen is making her feature film debut in the new animated movie STARDOG AND TURBOCAT, now available on DIRECTV Cinema as of May 21st and hitting VOD on June 19th. Here’s the official synopsis: Launched into space by his scientist owner in 1969, […]

5 Fast Facts about singer Brandon Andre

By Willie Pena • May 20, 2020

Brandon Andre is an 27-year-old American Pop/R&B artist from Los Angeles, California. He’s performed internationally on a couple of the largest television programs in Latin America, collaborated alongside social media stars such as Cameron Dallas, accumulated over 18 million views on his YouTube channel, and released a his debut  EP, “1992” all while builidng a large […]

Interview with Lexy Panterra – Teens Wanna Know!

By Willie Pena • April 20, 2020

Singer-songwriter Lexy Panterra recently released her highly-anticipated EP, “Gemini Valentine” after finishing a sold-out North American tour with Dani Leigh. Singles “Where Do You Go” and “More Than You” have made the Billboard charts, including the Billboard Top 100, and her latest “Fall” just dropped last week. The Persian-American has collaborated with artists like DJ […]

Interview with comedian and actress Sarah J. Halstead

By Willie Pena • February 10, 2020

Comedian SARAH J HALSTEAD hails from Flint. Michigan originally. She dropped everything to move to Los Angeles and pursue her dreams as an actress, writer and stand-up performer four years ago, and relates her experiences in her new comedy special: RV’s and Cats, directed by Emmy Award winning Director Jeff Greenstein (of Will and Grace, […]

How to Buy Your First Designer Item

By Willie Pena • November 21, 2019

Making the step up from the rack to designer brands is always exciting. You will often have the perfect item in mind before you get it and the day when it is actually yours is always going to be exciting. However, there are some things you should think about along the way. Here are some […]

5 Fast Facts with performer Siaki Sii

By Willie Pena • October 19, 2019

Siaki Sii is a polynesian teen entertainer, actor, model, dancer, singer, host, influencer and entrepreneur. He was nominated for the 2016 Colsac 10th Annual awards for “Best Youth Actor in a FILM” and “Best Youth Actor in a PLAY.” He has also appeared on ABC’s hit comedy BLACK-ISH and participated in Nonosina Dance Company as […]

Madisyn Weiss – Spreading the Love and Awareness for Autism

By Willie Pena • October 3, 2019

Madisyn Weiss is a young adult diagnosed with a high-functioning form of Autism Spectrum Disorder known as Asperger’s. When she is not conducting celebrity interviews for her blog at https://spreadingtheloveweb.com/, she is helping to throw fun-filled red carpet events with the help of media partners (like Teens Wanna Know!) Madisyn is passionate about raising awareness […]

“Tokyo Ghoul S” Review – Touka Shines

By Willie Pena • September 13, 2019

If this is your first foray into the world of Tokyo Ghoul, the opening sequence of Tokyo Ghoul S, the second live-action film in the franchise, will be a baptism by fire. The film opens as a beautiful model with heterochromatic eyes (each is a different color) arrives to her luxury hi-rise apartment, only to […]

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Issie Methven: 15-year-old making a splash in London theater!

By Willie Pena • April 5, 2019

Issie (Isabelle) Methven just turned 15 a few weeks ago, but you wouldn’t guess it from her long list of prestigious London theater credits including her professional West End theatre debut as Little Cosette in Les Miserables, Summer Hathaway in Original UK Cast of School of Rock, Jane Banks in Mary Poppins, and Brigitte Von […]

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Sarah Abbott: teen actress on new Netflix thriller “The Silence”

By Willie Pena • April 2, 2019

Teen actress Sarah Abbott has made a splash with her lead role performance in the Lifetime movie “Mommy’s Little Princess,” where she plays Lizzy, an adopted girl who discovers she has royal blood and takes on the persona of a princess from hell. Coming up next, she can be seen in the feature film The […]

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The exquisite photographic eye of 17-year-old Kelly Needleman

By Willie Pena • January 23, 2019

Kelly Needleman is a Northern California teen in his junior year of high school with a gift for photography and filmmaking. His pictures have appeared on the websites for National Geographic, CNBC and ABC thanks to a keen eye for composition and his knack for capturing ethereal, almost magical qualities from the landcapes he photographs. […]

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Ananya Birla crusades for better mental health and becomes India’s first Platinum artist in English

By Willie Pena • December 10, 2018

Ananya Birla is a rising pop-star from India. She is the first artist to achieve Platinum status in India with english-language songs (“Meant To Be” and “Hold On”) and recently released a third song called “Circles”with Universal and Island Records UK — which also just went Platinum! She has worked with Afrojack and Mood Melodies, […]

Scarlet Grace from ‘Holmes and Watson’ Q&A

By Willie Pena • November 30, 2018

Scarlet Grace (@thescarletgrace on Twitter) just turned 16, but this English teen’s already got an impressive resume as a theatrical actress, having played young Eponine in Les Miserables London and Tessie in the UK TOUR of Annie. Her film work includes small roles in “Paddington 2” and “Milk,” but this Christmas she appears in her […]

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Ava Cota: Former Dance Moms Star Builds Her Own Empire at Age 16

By Willie Pena • November 6, 2018

Ava Michelle Cota (@avamichelle2002 on Twitter) seems to be on a mission. At just 16 years old, the “Dance Moms” veteran is absolutely killing it on the creative front as not only is she a professional model and dancer, but she also has a forthcoming EP as well as a sporty/chic collaboration clothing line, “AVA […]

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Paxton Booth from Coop and Cami Ask the World Interview

By Willie Pena • November 5, 2018

Paxton Booth (@Paxton_Booth on Twitter) stars alongside @RubyRoseTurner @LotusDakota and @OliviaSanabia on Disney Channel’s new show Coop and Cami Ask The World. The show is about two siblings who have a popular streaming channel that crowdsources opinions from millions of followers to help them make most of their day-to-day decisions. Paxton plays Ollie Wrather, the […]

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High School Nation Tour’s Mimi Saballa Q&A!

By Willie Pena • November 1, 2018

Teen singer Mimi Saballa, is headlining the 10th annual High School Nation Tour (@HSNTours #highschoolnation on Twitter) along with rapper @TheRealSilento (“Watch me”) hitting various cities throughout the month of November. For those who don’t know, the High School Nation Tour is a traveling music & arts festival that travels to high school campuses across […]

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Teen author Carrie Berk does her part to help end bullying in America

By Willie Pena • October 18, 2018

Carrie Berk is a bestselling teen author, influencer, and @NoBully_org Ambassador (#nobully) who has already published 21+ books by age 15. Her first book series, The Cupcake Club, was published with her mom’s help in second grade! One of her personal passions is to help stop bullying in America. To that end, her latest book […]

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Laws of the Universe Part 1 Review

By Willie Pena • October 12, 2018

Laws of the Universe Part 1 is an animated feature film which opens today, October 12th. Despite its name, it is actually the second in the anime series written by Happy Science founder Ryuho Okawa. We’ll get to Happy Science in a minute, but first let’s talk about the film. The plot of Laws of […]

Three Guests Interview – New tracks incl. “Sunset Lane” and more

By Willie Pena • September 18, 2018

Three Guests is a pop band comprised of two friends from Erie, PA, Noah DeVore and Jordan Rys. The duo first made waves with their debut single, “Marilyn,” which has over a quarter-million hits on Youtube. A four-track EP called 3G was followed up with their latest output, a recently released full album, Sunset Lane, […]

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Best Places to Find The Cheapest Clothes Online for Teens

By Willie Pena • September 7, 2018

We all just love to get our hands on some of the latest fashion items to wear to parties, concerts and other social events. There is only one slight problem: buying lots of new clothes from top teen fashion outlets can start to get very pricey, very quickly — so its better to search for […]

Dr. Luke/Kesha drama shows how the News can be used as a weapon

By Willie Pena • August 27, 2018

In the world, money and power can cause people to behave poorly. Its hard to accept when adults tell young people to behave and be decent, honest people when adults display terrible behavior all the time — even so called role models like pop stars, attorneys, and news outlets. The Dr. Luke/ Ke$ha drama which […]

Lenay releases debut song and video “La La Land” – Interview!

By Willie Pena • August 23, 2018

Fans of MTV’s 10 on Top no doubt remember its bubbly host Lenay, who shared the screen with co-hosts ranging from Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, Victoria Justice, and Macklemore. That gig led her to a pretty massive social media following, with 8 million followers and counting. Now she is giving these fans something else to […]

Sebastian Moy talks his new Flighthouse series “The Sebastian Moy Show”

By Willie Pena • August 17, 2018

Flighthouse, the popular musical.ly brand, has launched a Youtube channel with original series, one of which is The Sebastian Moy Show. The show features Seb interviewing celebrity friends when they sneak into his “bedroom.” We got the chance to ask Sebastian a few questions about the show, his pet peeves, what he finds attractive in […]

Gamer World News founder Gayle Dickie talks eSports in interview with TWK!

By Willie Pena • July 25, 2018

The eSports gaming industry is growing at a massive pace. What many don’t know is that about half of eSports players are female. We’ve covered this before, with our interview with Hearthstone player Rumay Hafu Wang, and we continue our coverage with an interview with TV exec and entrepreneur Gayle Dickie. Gayle just launched last month […]

Lexi DiBenedetto “Prudence” from Knight Squad Interview

By Willie Pena • June 29, 2018

Fans of Nickelodeon’s new hit series, Knight Squad know Lexi DiBenedetto as Prudence, the knight-in-training who’s heart is as big as her strength — being as she is part giant. What you might not kow is that she is a proud member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. We asked Lexi a few questions […]

Laurie Hernandez Interview – Olympic Gold (Gymnastics) & DWTS Winner!

By Willie Pena • June 19, 2018

We spoke with vivacious and inspiring gymnast, author, and now clothing designer Laurie Hernandez about winning Olympic Gold, finishing first on Dancing With the Stars, body positivity, and more! Interview sponsored by: http://dailies.com Follow Teens Wanna Know: Instagram: http://instagram.com/teenswannaknow Twitter: http://twitter.com/teenswannaknow Facebook: http://facebook.com/teenswannaknow Visit our Café Press store for merch http://cafepress.com/teenswannaknow Business inquiries & bookings: […]

Stuck on a Feeling – Carly Peeters Release Party Red Carpet & Performance

By Willie Pena • May 24, 2018

Live performances! Fun red carpet interviews! Miss Teen International 2017 Carly Peeters debuted her new single and video for “Stuck on a Feeling” at Cherry Soda Studios in Los Angeles, and reporter Keira Pena covered the action. Interviews: Carly Peeters, Pynk Le’monade, Bryce Xavier, Elizabeth J. Cron, Grayson Thorne Kilpatrick, Asia Aragon, Serena Laurel, Jacob […]

Sleep Easy: What College Admission Officers Won’t Tell You

By Willie Pena • May 7, 2018

According to a recent article in Inside Higher Ed, private colleges and universities are trending toward raising their tuition “discount” rates despite annual increases of the “sticker price” of attendance. Did you know the average private college’s discount rate reached 48% in 2014? This tuition “discount” rate makes the enrollment process more akin to shopping […]

Spring Book Roundup and Giveaway! YA books and more

By Willie Pena • April 26, 2018

Attention book lovers! We’ve got a bunch of titles to bring to your attention in our Spring Book Roundup, plus a giveaway! Check out our book reviews, and scroll down to the giveaway. The following contains affiliate links. We receive a small percentage from Amazon with every purchase. If you buy anything, thank you for […]

AND THEN I GO’s Sawyer Barth Interview with Teens Wanna Know

By Willie Pena • April 19, 2018

AND THEN I GO, a new film about bullying and school violence has just been released this week, just in time for The National Student Walkout, being held on the 19th anniversary of Columbine, April 20, 2018. (Students will walk out of their classrooms in solidarity to protest gun violence, and show their leaders they […]

Pynk Le’Monade Interview with TWK!

By Willie Pena • April 9, 2018

If you have been to a Young Hollywood event in the past couple of years, you no doubt have heard of Pynk Le’Monade and probably watched them perform on stage. Composed of five talented teenage girls, this group has already recorded several well-received cover videos, has 1.8 Musical.ly followers, and is on the verge of […]

Is that person drowning? Drowning signs and symptoms to look out for.

By Willie Pena • March 26, 2018

As summer creeps closer, it’s essential to educate yourself on drowning prevention. This is an accident that should never occur. Drowning is not what we are used to seeing in the movies – with someone splashing around and calling for help. It is usually silent, especially with young children who do not realize they won’t […]

Need help tidying up? Call in a cleaning service.

By Willie Pena • March 17, 2018

What is the benefit of a home cleaning service ? Well, one of the biggest sources of strife in a family with teenagers is chores. Cleaning is especially bothersome, with seemingly few teens able to match parents’ expectations about how clean something has to be to be really “clean.” Its just not something most teens […]