Author: Willie Pena

The Actors Fund is a national human services organization that helps everyone who works in the performing arts and entertainment through social services, emergency financial assistance, healthcare and insurance counselling, housing and employment and training services. Every year, they host a Tony Awards viewing party which honors important names in the Broadway theater world. This […]

We hit the red carpet for the Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F’ Premiere held in Los Angeles on July 2nd, where we got to speak to many of the voice actors in the film as well as other Hollywood actors. Interviews: Christopher Ayres (Lord Frieza), Sean Schemmel (Goku), Kyle Hebert (Teen Gohan), Mike McFarland (Master […]

While smartwatches like the Apple Watch may be getting all the attention lately, the hefty price and complexity of these devices makes them “not ready for prime time” for most people, let alone cash-strapped teens. One feature that many of these watches carry is a heart rate monitor, a valuable tool for anyone looking for […]

Summer is officially here…YAY! Of course, that means we have stuff to give away from some great brands…DOUBLE YAY! While we are getting some stuff together for the guys for another giveaway, this one is perfect for any teen girl who wants to add some pizzazz to her personal style this beach season. Let’s check […]

Often, you come across entertainers who sing about heartache or some other deep issue, but you think to yourself, “Do they really have the experience behind what they are singing about?” Well, in the case of 21-year old Hope Vista from New Jersey, the struggle has been real. First, she experienced the trauma of nearly […]

Summer is here and school’s out for most teens…but that doesn’t mean you have to give up the books! In order to keep your mind sharp, we recommend reading at least one book a month during vacation. To help you out, we are giving away a whopping TEN titles right now in a variety of […]

If you’ve got younger brothers and sister, you likely have seen The Fresh Beat Band playing in your house. Or perhaps you watched them yourself as you were growing up in these past few years. One of the most beloved of that happy, smiling quartet of youngsters that sang and danced their way into the […]

Our host Michael Pena got to spend a few minutes of one-on-one quality time with Dove Cameron who chatted about her new film Barely Lethal plus the upcoming Disney Descendants, the challenges of her role on Liv and Maddie, and something her fans would be surprised to know about her!

Barely Lethal, the new teen action movie directed by Kyle Newman and starring Hailee Steinfeld, Samuel L. Jackson, Jessica Alba, Sophie Turner, Dove Cameron and Thomas Mann opens theatrically on May 29th, and Teens Wanna Know covered the press conference for the film held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills. Scroll down to […]

SkyBell is a Wi-Fi enabled video doorbell that comes with an app that allows you to see who’s at your door (and talk to them) through a live video feed to your iOS and Android mobile devices, even if you are in another country! Pretty cool idea, right? Here are some of the features: advanced […]

For those of us who want a bit of color in time for Graduation without exposure to dangerous UV rays, Tropic Spa Home Mist Tanning System promises a solution. The way the system works is pretty ingenious. You first charge the unit’s batteries (takes about half a day), and then load it up with six […]

Feeling nostalgic for your ballet days as a little girl? Or maybe you just want some super comfy flats that are suitable for both just lounging around or a stroll around the mall? Then check out the ballet flats made by Linge Shoes! What we like about them: High quality, soft and supple leather Stretchy […]

THE ISLE OF THE LOST is the prequel to “Descendants,” the upcoming live-action adventure comedy film premiering on Disney Channel this summer. Its a new novel, released May 5th, about the little known teenage children of Disney’s most infamous villains from bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz. Evil tree. Bad Apple? Twenty years ago, all […]

The Haunting of Sunshine Girl is a Youtube phenomenon which follows the spooky happenings surrounding a teenager and her family in Oregon. We got the chance to speak with star Paige McKenzie at a recent event at Youtube Space LA. She just released the first “The Haunting of Sunshine Girl” Book and reveals what’s coming […]

One topic which continues to rear its ugly head in the news and across social media is teen self-harm, which includes things such as suicide, cutting, intentional alcohol and drug overconsumption, and more. While bullying is often cited as a cause of the depression which leads to self-harm, the roots can stem from anything from […]

To win this great prize pack, courtesy of Disney Hyperion, keep reading! EVERY LAST WORD By Tamara Ireland Stone In stores June 16th About the Book: If you could read my mind, you wouldn’t be smiling. Samantha McAllister looks just like the rest of the popular girls in her junior class. But hidden beneath the […]

We checked out the red carpet at this year’s Cinco, held at Avalon Hollywood. See how much these teen celebrities know about Cinco de Mayo trivia! Interviews: Will Jay, Josh Levi, Elise Luthman, Joey Luthman, Noland Ammon, Jay Jay Warren, Nick Azarian, Chandler Juliet, Serena Laurel, Faith Ziegler, Aliyah Moulden, Dylan Rey, Tristan Blaine, Urban […]

Actor Blake Cooper Griffin is one to watch, breaking out this year with quite a few notable roles. He is currently appearing opposite Academy Award Winner Cuba Gooding Jr. in the drama Life of a King, available on Netflix. On May 1st he hits the big screen with Academy Award Winner Helen Hunt in her […]

Are we teaching teens and kids to become a nation of victims that cannot stand up for themselves? That’s one question we posed to Krav Maga instructor Jarrett Arthur, creator of the M.A.M.A. self defense system. Arthur provides some practical communication tips for dealing with bullies, and also covers some awesome self-defense techniques to use […]

The following is a sponsored post. Graduation is coming up, and for many of you, this is the biggest moment of your life so far. This means its time to celebrate! If you are looking to hit graduation parties in style, or want a way to stand out from the crowd in the fall once […]

Rebecca Juliet is a 16-year-old New York City-based singer-songwriter on a mission to change the world through her music–both through the messages in her lyrics and by donating to charities with the proceeds of her sales. Her latest single, “Damsel in Distress” is an empowerment song for girls, making a point that girls do not […]

Looking for a boy band with something a little different? Phase Five is a new Urban Pop vocal group based out of Los Angeles, CA whose members are a bit more mature and worldly than what you might expect, all being college-age and from very diverse locations (Belgium, UK, Puerto Rico, Florida, and Indiana). From […]

Jakob Salvati is the 11-year-old lead in superstar producer Mark Burnett’s (The Bible, Shark Tank, The Apprentice, Survivor) latest film, Little Boy, which opens today April 24th. The family film, directed by Smithsonian Institute Award-winning director Alejandro Monteverde, follows the story of Pepper Flynt Busbee (Salvati), whose father goes off to fight in World War […]

With Prom season well underway and Graduation right around the corner, it’s time to highlight some great products to keep your skin in “primo” condition for some of the most memorable times of your life. And, of course, these great brands have also provided some GIVEAWAY SWAG…you can enter to win all of these great […]

  So Help Me God – Kanye West What We Know: The follow-up to West’s polarizing industrial hip-hop album Yeezus, So Help Me God has been described by Ye during a Power 105.1 interview as “bars, songs, cookout music that just feels good … This album is embracing the music, joy. Being of service to […]

So Nickelodeon’s Kids Choice Awards are happening this weekend, and to celebrate, Nick and Toyota partnered to set up some fun activities at Hollywood and Highland this week — so of course we went to check out the action and GET SLIMED! Scroll down for the video of our junior reporter Keira Pena getting just […]

Pop/Rock duo Karmin, comprised of members Amy Heidemann and Nick Noonan and best known for their mega-hit “Brokenhearted” which was played everywhere, released a new music video last night for “Along the Road.” It’s a cool addition to a pretty funky collection of music videos from the pair, who recently parted ways with their label […]

So we became fans of After Romeo after we interviewed them back in November (you can see that video at the bottom of this page), but we didn’t realize just how talented each individual member was. Take Blake English for instance. Not only can he dance and sing pop music, but he also has a […]

What do you do when life gives you a few hard knocks? You pick yourself up and keep going, while encouraging others to follow their dreams right along with you. At least that is what Meg V. Jones is attempting to do with her #notAStatistic campaign. According to Meg’s bio on her website, she has […]

We’ve covered plenty of awards shows in the past 3 years, but if we had to choose just one to cover again and again in the future–it would be the Noble Awards! They honor the important celebrities who are actually giving back to the community instead of just paying lip service to it–and in this […]

Our most celebrity-filled episode to date brings you to 4 major awards ceremonies in Hollywood: The AAFCA, the CAS, the Satellite Awards, and the WGA. As a bonus, we also take you behind the scenes to an exclusive luxury gifting suite! Interviews: African American Film Critics Association Awards: Bill Bellamy, David Oyelowo, Henry G. Sanders, […]

You might have seen our past interviews, usually hilarious, with Will Jay Behlendorf when he was a member of the super-popular boy band IM5 on our YouTube channel. And you might already know about his amicable separation from the band to work on his solo music (they are still friends to this day). Well, his […]

What is it going to take to stop sexual violence, especially against women? We tackle this issue by first talking with teens and community leaders at the San Diego Jewish Film Festival, plus the subject of the documentary Brave Miss World, Linor Abargil. We then visit CBS Studios for the One Billion Rising for Justice […]

Michael Peña interviews Cameron Palatas, star of the brand-new faith-based film “Pass the Light,” opening today February 6th 2015. We then join Lisa-Marie Woods for the red carpet premiere at the iconic Arclight Cinema in Hollywood. Interviews: Cameron Palatas, Allie Deberry, Brendon Eggertsen, Jacob Houston, Lou Wegner, Rachael Kathryn Bell, Milena Govich, Malcolm J. Goodwin, […]

TWK’s Lisa-Marie Woods hit the red carpet at the El Portal Theater in North Hollywood to meet the cast of the hit TV Series “The Fosters,” who share their viewpoints on what makes a true family and what they have learned about the foster care system since working on the show. Interviews: Jake T Austin, […]

We go behind the scenes at Laci Kay’s “Runnin’ Free” video shoot first, and then bring you the highlights of the world-famous 2015 Rose Parade. We wrap up this episode with the uber-cool video for the incredibly catchy “Rhythm is You” by X-Factor alumni AKNU, you are going to want to dance when you see […]

Kristi Hoopes is a 16-year-old (well, she’ll be 17 in a couple of weeks) with a bright future ahead of her. Not only does she maintain a high GPA, but she has also won nearly 40 awards recognizing her prowess as a singer and songwriter. Now, her dreams of recording in a world-class studio have […]

Teens seeking to get in shape know how tough it can be to stay committed to a program until you see results. Even if you stick with the workouts, it is easy to lose the fitness game by eating too much of the wrong types of foods, which slow your gains and can discourage even […]

Fans of Brandon Sanderson’s The Reckoners Series who had been anxiously awaiting the release of the Book 2 were no doubt thrilled that Firefight hit the market a couple of weeks ago. And Teens Wanna Know is teaming up with Random House to give away a free copy of Firefight PLUS Book One, Steelheart and a MOPHIE PORTABLE CHARGER! Scroll down […]

Singer Jocelyn Arndt and her brother/co-writer Christian prove that artists can be just as comfortable in the classroom as in the recording studio. In addition to touring and promoting their brand new EP Strangers in Fairlyland, both are also busy pursuing their educations at the world-famous Harvard University. Jocelyn and Chris are collectively known as […]

Calum Worthy, of Disney’s Austin & Ally fame, co-stars with Lexi Giovagnoli in the brand new movie All She Wishes, which premiered today on digital on demand platforms. We got the chance to ask Lexi a few questions about the movie, her role, and what it was like to work with Calum, and her interview […]

Breaker Novogratz is a 13-year-old who is no stranger to show business, being featured along with the rest of his family on such shows as Home by Novagratz and 9 by Design. Son of designers Cortney and Robert, he is starting to make his own moves after his family’s recent relocation to Los Angeles, signing […]

Its the beginning of a new year, and you know what that means: NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS! Yay! This means a lot of teens are going to start heading to the gym to work on their fitness goals. Like anywhere else, there are certain things you just don’t do when working out, which you might not […]

Teens Wanna Know hit the 83rd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade to talk to several celebrities. It was quite a rainy day, but we made it out alive! Interviews: George Thorogood, Denise Austin, Erik Estrada, Laura McKenzie, R5 (Ross Lynch, Riker Lynch, Rydel Lynch, Rocky Lynch, Ellington Lee Ratliff), G.W. Bailey, Benjamin Flores Jr. (Lil P-Nut), […]

We were fortunate to cover the first ever Looking Ahead Awards, brought to the world by The Actor’s Fund. Highlights: Hilary Swank presented the Looking Ahead Parenting Award to her mom, Judy, and Tia and Tamera Mowry were presented the Education Award by their former “Sister Sister” co-star Jackee. Interviews: Hilary Swank, Judy Swank, Tia […]

Teens Wanna Know attended the premiere of Ballet RED, a fusion of ballet and EDM created by Josie Walsh. Interviews: Josie Walsh, Jealous Angel, Elliot Gould, Lexee Smith, David Golshan, Caitlin O’Connor, Phoebe Price, Alexa Ferr, Shane Sparks, Lindsay Kay Hayward, Carly Robyn Green, Katherine McNamara, Patricia Ward Kelly We also spoke with up-and-coming recording […]

In this episode of TWK, we covered TWO great events: First is the 13th Annual Citadel Outlets Tree Lighting Ceremony where we spoke with After Romeo, Cimorelli, Jana Kramer, and Josh Levi. Following that we show you the action at Miss Behave Girls Runway Show and Talent Search, where we talked fashion with Lexee Smith, […]

TWK covered the Innovation Run earlier this year, which raised funds for a local Los Angeles middle school. We spoke with several celebrity supporters, including Jack McGee and Laurie Metcalf from “The McCarthys,” Singer Mandy Rain, Connor Price from “Being Human,” “General Hospital’s” Jimmy Deshler, and the voice of Jimmy Neutron Debi Derryberry. We also […]

Fans of the smash hit series The Walking Dead will remember the Chambler family, befriended by The Governor in Season 4. One of the shocking tragedies of that season was the death of young Meghan Chambler at the hands of a buried zombie. That character was played by Meyrick Murphy, an up-and-coming actress who we […]

Gunnar Sizemore is a young actor who already has some impressive credits under his belt. You might have heard his work as the voice of Ignacio in The Book of Life movie or seen him portray Micah Brenner on ABC’s Nashville — or if you are a fan of Disney’s Kickin’ It, you probably saw […]

Alright, let’s say you have very little time for Christmas shopping and are out of ideas and don’t have too much cash lying around. Don’t worry. We have compiled a few of the best items sent to us for review, all but one of them under $50, which you can either purchase for your fellow […]

Earlier this week, Teens Wanna Know’s junior reporter Keira Peña got the chance to mingle with some dedicated animal lovers and a celeb or two at the soft launch for ZuGoPet held at a private mansion in Beverly Hills. What is ZuGoPet? It is a dog car seat/pet bed/travel bag combo invented by Juls Bindi. […]

Daphne Blunt is a teen actress, host, singer, and blogger who also just happens to have a bit of an obsession with all things fashion. You might have spotted her interviewing celebrities such as The Vamps for Fanlala.com, or heard her on Radio Disney’s “My Dream” where she played Kayla — or perhaps you saw […]

It’s hard to resist the draw of the bling. Shiny stones and gleaming metal are especially prized during the holiday gift-giving season. And one company is making it easy, to give your jewelry-loving friends and family (or yourself) a monthly fix of some nice pieces at a very affordable price. Cate & Chloe offer their […]

Fans of New York Times Best-selling Author Jennifer Donnelly’s Deep Blue have been anxiously awaiting the second book in The Waterfire Saga, called Rogue Wave. Well, soon their wait will be over, as the book is slated for a January 6th release date. For readers new to the series, the first book Deep Blue introduces […]

Walt Disney Animation Studios does it again. Continuing their energized creative streak after their smash hits Frozen and Wreck-It Ralph, the studio just released Big Hero 6 — and it doesn’t disappoint. The film, based on a heretofore little-known Marvel comic, centers around 14-year old robotics prodigy Hiro, who enjoys hustling others for cash at […]

As a longtime journalist, Victoria Griffith has explored many diverse topics, including the Yanomami Indians, space exploration, and the human genome. Now she brings some of her life experience, including living in Brazil and exploring environmental issues, to present her first YA novel called Amazon Burning. We got to ask Victoria a few interview questions, […]

Pop-rock sensations R5, Fifth Harmony, Pretty Little Liars actress and singer Lucy Hale, and Girl Meets World’s Sabrina Carpenter took the stage at the T.J. Martell Foundation’s 6th Annual Family Day held at CBS Radford Studios in Studio City, CA on November 16th from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Teens Wanna Know attended this sold […]

If you watched the recent Disney movie, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, you probably noticed a very catchy pop-rock track that played during the credits. What makes the song, called “Best Worst Day Ever,” even more notable, is that it was written and performed by one of the young stars […]

Its almost our favorite time of the year – Holiday season! We just love spending time with family members and friends, and eating all that good food is a bonus. Another bonus is, of course, PRESENTS! If you are looking for something cool for yourself, or perhaps want to impress someone with a gift that […]

13-year-old singer Summerlyn Powers (well, she’ll be 14 in about a week) has just released her debut EP “Dixie Dust.” Produced by Andrew Rollins (ABC’s Nashville Soundtrack), the release features four tracks which this young talent from Fairhope, Alabama co-wrote with award-winning singer/songwriter Pam Tillis. Summerlyn’s first song, “Alabama Kinda Girl” was released when she […]

Teens Wanna Know covered the 30th anniversary of AIDS Walk Los Angeles on October 12, 2014. The event featured plenty of celebrity horsepower including singer and former American Idol judge Paula Abdul, We got to speak with several of the celebrities who lent their support in order to raise money and awareness to combat the […]

Thousands of teenagers come to Hollywood every year in the hopes of launching a successful show business career. Only a small handful ever establish themselves, despite so many possessing tremendous talent in acting, music, dance and related skills. So what is missing for the rest of them? Apart from the fact that there is an […]

By all accounts, Jaclyn Stapp is living quite a charmed life. She is an award-winning children’s book author, former beauty queen, spokesperson, model, mother of three children, and the wife of Grammy award-winning lead singer of rock band Creed, Scott Stapp. And recently, she added another accomplishment: founding a new non-profit organization for children aptly […]

With everybody texting and tweeting these days, communication often lacks the personal touch.   A new set of postcards by a bunch of hip designers from both coasts can help bring some of that back, however. Keep Fresh, Stay Rad by Friends of Type is a set of 100 cards featuring epic designs and messages […]

Check out our interviews with Ariana Sloan, who perfoms her new song “We Look Good In Pictures” LIVE, and actor/entrepreneur Spencer Owens. Oh, and we recently celebrated our 2nd Birthday…so some of our friends gave us a couple of birthday shoutouts…including the feisty “Granny B”

Fans of Marie Lu’s Legend Trilogy have a reason to get excited, as her new book, The Young Elites, is slated for release October 7th. To celebrate, Teens Wanna Know is holding another GIVEAWAY! But first, let’s explore the new book: Some hate us, think us outlaws to hang at the gallows. Some fear us, […]

One of the negative things about celebrities is the seemingly capricious and irresponsible way that many of them spend their money. In fact, a surprising number of musicians, actors, and sports stars are either flat-out broke or heading there — despite earning MILLIONS during their heydays. A new documentary explores why this happens, and why […]

A new tour is hitting middle schools, high schools and other venues starting this month, and it carries a strong message for teens: bullying is not cool. The Teen Nation Tour (TNT) is a 90-minute program which features up-and-coming recording artists from a variety of musical genres such as pop, country, and rock. In addition […]

Age 11 is a bittersweet time. It is an age where one is not yet jaded and can still maintain an optimism and idealism about the world, while also becoming faintly aware of how scary and unjust it can be. It is truly the last year of unbridled innocence, the last hurrah of being a […]

Going to college for the first time is mixture of fear and excitement. On the one hand you are about to be FREE and unsupervised by your parents (yippee!), while on the other you are now entering a world where you will be responsible for most of what happens to you. The problem is…no one […]

On September 22, FOX debuts the highly-anticipated superhero origin show GOTHAM. The series, which is slated to air Monday nights at 8 PM (ET/PT) covers the rise of various famous super-villains in the DC Comics Universe, such as the Riddler, Catwoman and The Penguin — not to mention the Caped Crusader himself: Batman. GOTHAM follows […]

The long-awaited film Innocence, based on Jane Mendelsohn’s novel of the same name, is finally hitting theaters tomorrow September 5th, and Teens Wanna Know was able to ask a few questions of its teen star Sophie Curtis. First, for those unfamiliar with the premise of the story, let’s cover the synopsis from the official press release: Haunted […]

Laura Marano, from the hit show Austin and Ally, has teamed up with Birds Eye Vegetables and the Walt Disney Company to promote healthy eating just in time for back-to-school season through the “Veggin’ in LA with Laura Marano Sweepstakes presented by Birds Eye.” The sweepstakes, which runs until September 24th, features a grand prize […]

Special Report By: Hayley Grimshaw (all pics courtesy Hayley) Anti-bullying teen advocate for TRUCE: promoting cyber-kindness What does a basketball game have in common with “The Hunger Games”? The answer: Josh Hutcherson! The popular movie star of “Journey to the Center of the Earth”, “Zathura” and, of course, as Peeta Mellark in ‘The Hunger Games” […]

Faith-based themes have been cropping up more and more in Hollywood films lately — from Noah to Son of God to Heaven is For Real — and audiences are responding by rewarding filmmakers with respectable box office grosses. Now another film with biblical themes is set to enter the fray, although this time, it’s a […]

The Stream is a brand-new coming-of-age film slated to premiere Tuesday August 26, 2014 at the Boys & Girls Club LA Harbor, with a simultaneous release on iTunes and in Walmart. It stars Mario Lopez, Kelly Rutherford, Rainn Wilson and Christopher Gorham. According to the press release, “A long time ago, in the summer of […]

What does it take to get back your faith — in yourself? In Rumble, the latest book from #1 New York Times Bestselling YA Author Ellen Hopkins, the main character — 18-year-old Matthew Turner — attempts to find out, as he deals with the recent suicide of his homosexual little brother, his parents’ difficult marriage, […]

17-year-old pro surfer Tia Blanco is an inspiring teen. Not only is she ranked #1 in the NSSA Open Womens Division, #1 in Surfing America Prime U18 Division and is the 2013 West Coast NSSA champion for the Open Womens division, but she is also a straight-A student who maintains a healthy vegan lifestyle and […]

The following is a guest post by Mandy Wilkins. Alright, we admit it: we’re obsessed with celebrities. Whether they’re strutting down the red carpet or gracing the front of magazine covers, we like to follow their every move. But, once we strip away all their glitter, money, and fame, it turns out that celebrities are […]

In this episode we visit The Celebrity Experience where interview Director/Producer George Caceres, “Shake It Up!’s” Caroline Sunshine, “Lab Rats” Spencer Boldman, “The Fosters” Ashley Argota, and “Ravenswood” Luke Benward. We also check out a flash mob honoring Michael Jackson and review the Asus MeMO Pad 7. George Caceres IMDb: http://imdb.com/name/nm3900083/ Website: http://georgecfoundation.com/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/OfficialGeorgeCaceres […]

What better way to start the school year off than with some free sports gear? Well, enter our EZ photo caption contest below and you could be a winner! Prep Sportswear is giving away $50 in customized sports gear perfect for back to school. They have two cool new collections this season, including their Tonal […]

Teens looking for something to creep themselves out should check out the new film available on VOD this week, At the Devil’s Door. The movie begins with realtor Leigh, played by Colombian actress Catalina Sandino Moreno (Maria Full of Grace), encountering an uninvited visitor while performing a home inspection of an otherwise empty home. The […]

Guest Post by Emma Fuller, Omlet At first, Mark seemed like the perfect guy: He “shared” regularly, “checked in” often, kept you “fed” with the latest news, and paid attention to what you “liked.” But before you knew it, Mark began to change: He invaded your privacy, started keeping tabs on everything you did, he […]

Clinton Sparks is a very talented and busy man. When he is not producing hits for Akon, Lady Gaga, T-Pain or dozens of other major artists, he is busy deejaying, appearing on TV, or running one of his businesses enterprises — including apparel stores and a marketing company. In addition to his self-created empire, the […]

Madeleine Hage is a college student with dreams of becoming a physician. That is not so unusual. What is unusual is that she, on purpose, travels to areas affected by terrible catastrophes — areas most people avoid. Madeleine doesn’t go to these places to sightsee, however. She goes to deliver much needed help to those […]

General Hospital’s Jimmy Deshler and filmmaker Riley Beres teamed up to produce a documentary on homelessness in L.A. We feature them, plus take you to the premiere of the film — ending off with a touching montage set to Caleb’s “Shelter.”

We explore deejaying in this episode of Teens Wanna Know as Michael Pena interviews DJ Young Slade in our studio, then goes live to his 16th birthday luau where stars like Becky G and InkMonstarr send some birthday shoutouts! Plus, we review Flips Audio Headphones…the worlds first headphones which flip out into loudspeakers to share […]

Melissa Carcache, who plays school nurse “Lily” on Nickelodeon’s hit television series ‘Every Witch Way’, showed her non-witchy ways at a recent special premiere screening of the show for hospitalized kids at Miami Children’s Hospital. In addition to showing the premiere of the 2nd season, she delighted the kids by signing autographs and posing for […]

Let’s face it. A lot of the food which is mass-produced by large conglomerates is simply not good for you and only intended to addict your taste buds while enriching owners. Just walk down the center aisles of any supermarket and you will see tons of artificial colors, synthetic preservatives, massive amounts of refined sugar […]

So the camera panned over to this little kid at a Miami baseball game and…hahahahahaha https://vine.co/v/MtZ2xhIjDPe

We were recently introduced to an outstanding teen singer whose vocal talent belies her young age. Her voice is so polished and airplay-ready that we wouldn’t be surprised if she isn’t all over country/pop radio within the space of a year or two. Yes, its that good. Meet Brittany Ray. First off, tell us a […]

We hit Hollywood for another red carpet party, this time to celebrate Kaley Stallings CD release. Plus, catch our host Michael M. Peña just as he steps out of the theater after watching a special preview of “Earth to Echo.” Interviews: Kayley Stallings, Eric Zuley, Ashley Argota, Meeghan Henry, Samantha Elizondo, Matthew Jacob Wayne, Elise […]

So we recently had the chance to play around with a couple of apps which came out earlier this month for the iPhone and iPad which promise to teach all about the constellations in a non-coma-inducing way. For those who were in a coma during science class and don’t know what we are talking about, […]

Ventura County celebrities Sade Champagne and Lisa Lewolt are partnering up with the Grizzly Booster Club to launch, the first ever “Power Of A Dream Music Festival at the Fresno Save Mart Center in Fresno CA., Saturday August 30, 2014 from 6pm-10pm, a charity event to raise funds for the expansion project, a field for […]

Pop/R&B artist Travis Miller has released his debut full-length album “Shine” today. For those unfamiliar with him, his voice sounds a bit like Justin Timberlake meets Robin Thicke, without being a copy of them. He has his own signature, and leans more towards soul than pop. While there are a few tracks that you can […]

Autumn de Forest is a remarkable 12-year-old girl who just happens to be a world-renown artist, selling her first piece for $1,000 at age seven. She has sold considerably more since then, and has been featured on the Discovery Channel’s “Genius Kids,” the “Today Show” on NBC, and the “Wendy Williams Show,” among others. In […]

Teens Wanna Know hit the beautiful sands of Santa Monica to join Miranda Cosgrove and other celebrities in raising awareness about the need to curb ocean pollution, over-fishing, and other destructive actions. Interviews: Miranda Cosgrove, Ted Danson, Jenna Ushkowitz, Drake Bell, Ashlee Keating, Angela Kinsey, Angela Sun Miranda Cosgrove IMDB: http://imdb.com/name/nm1388927/ Website: http://mirandacosgrove.com/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/MirandaCosgrove […]

We are kicking off the after-school season with 5 great new tracks by some new faces as well as a couple of familiar ones. From Andy Grammer (you’ve no doubt heard his huge hit “Keep Your Head Up” before) to BET’s The Game actress Katlynn Simone’s debut, these feel-good songs will start your summer off […]

We recently received a review copy of “Color Me Girl Crush” by Mel Elliott, who has written “Color Me Swoon” and “Color Me Good:Ryan Gosling.” In her latest book, published by Penguin and releasing on June 3rd, the author has put together a set of illustrations depicting the most influential women in popular culture, including: […]