Financial literacy is important for all teenagers. Its never to soon to, with the help of parents, start saving money, open up a life insurance policy, invest in stocks, and otherwise plan for the future. One of THE most important parts of your financial life is credit. Unfortunately, most schools still lag behind in teaching […]
You might be reading this because you are worried about how little you save money. Perhaps you don’t spend any money at all, or maybe you do save but quickly spend it on something. Setting up long-term savings is a good idea, as it can protect you and your future, and allows you to have […]
@CloeWilder is a 12-year-old from Tampa, Florida who has been described as an “Ethereal, Breathtaking Sad/Pop Songstress.” While just launching her career, she has already released very high-quality cover videos from Ariana Grande and Halsey which you can see on her Youtube channel (link below). She’s got a great voice, so we were excited to […]
Tired of all the negativity on the news and social media? Got people around you bringing you down? Check out the advice from influencers on how they stay positive and HIT THAT LIKE BUTTON AND SUBSCRIBE! Interviews: Casey Simpson, Connor Finnerty, Bryana Salaz, Siena Agudong, Jayson Maybaum, Reese Herron, Isla Stanford, Jaheem Toombs, Lulu Lambros, […]
Dragon Ball fans have a reason to get psyched. Its release day for the 20th film in the franchise, Dragon Ball Super Broly! Teens Wanna Know got a sneak peek courtesy of Funimation, so let’s get right the review! Spoiler Alert: a few spoilers below..which have been elsewhere revealed in trailers and promos but we’d […]
How’s your Christmas spirit? Here’s something to get you even more into the holiday mood! Alabama Luella Barker is the 12-year-old daughter of legendary Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker and has just released a cover of Justin Bieber’s hit song “Mistletoe.” In the video, Alabama is hanging with a few friends decorating a Christmas tree, […]
Teens are social creatures. Even the “outcasts” among us tend to find at least one friend to hang with, because we all NEED to be with other people, at least part of the time. Its in our DNA. However, sometimes we feel the need to change ourselves to fit in with the rest of the […]
On Dec. 12th, Joshua Rush from Disney’s hit series Andi Mack and Kylee Russell from Disney Channel Original Movie Zombies surprised over 150 kids from Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Normandie Avenue Elementary School and McKinley Avenue Elementary School at the “North Pole,” an LAFD Fire Station transformed into a winter wonderland. At the Delta Air […]
Ho Ho Ho! Its time for our next product roundup to help you decide on last-minute gifts for Christmas or other winter holidays! Note: Affiliate links below, meaning we might earn a small commission if you purchase a product directly after clicking a link. AtGames Blast! HDMI Video Games – between $19.99 and $39.99 Want to […]
@Free2Luv, a non-profit organization dedicated to fighting bullying, hosted the fundraiser Unstoppable Tour de Force Cirque at the Regent in downtown Los Angeles November 3rd. The event featured a team of young cirque artists including aerialists, jugglers and contortionists as well as plenty of young Hollywood celebrities and influencers united to speak out against bullying, […]
Popular YouTube beauty guru Christina Marie, better known as @Beautychickee, has just launched her skincare line with her “Clar-i-ty” facial cleanser. To celebrate, the 19-year-old threw an exclusive party at the posh Mondrian Hotel in L.A. for a few of her friends and fellow influencers. TWK’s Keira Pena got the exclusive scoop, interviewing Christina and […]
Detroit has two rising teen stars you need to check out. Rappers Brooklyn Queen @brooklynqueen03 (“Keke Taught Me How to Do It”) and her best friend Que9 @que9bmb (“Sophomore EP”) are currently performing together on the FACTS Tour and stopped by TWK to ask some questions they’ve always wanted to know about each other — […]
Many people would love to earn a full-time living doing what they have a passion for. If you are a gamer you might have wondered how to make money making video games. Well, earlier this month CrazyGames launched a new Developer Portal that promises to share revenue with all contributors to its browser games platform. […]
Funny memes make our day. These mini works of art, in a million categories from #PSAT memes to Pepe to moths and made by taking bits and pieces of our culture (mostly screenshots of copyrighted stuff) and slapping the perfect caption on them, capture how we feel about life at any given moment better than […]
J Money Kix (@official_JMoneyKix) gets to know Bianca and Chiara D’Ambrosio, best known as the D’Ambrosio twins (@dambrosiotwins), and then puts them through TWO twin challenges — the Twin Telepathy Challenge and How Well Do You Know Me Challenge. Do you think the girls are psychic or not? 13 Year Old Twins Bianca and Chiara […]
Halloween is right around the corner, and its time to place your orders for Halloween gifts (yes, if you love Halloween as much as we do, Halloween gifts are now a thing). DAVIDsTEA has some great new products to get you in the mood for a blustery night of trick-or-treating or watching some spooky movies […]
Youtuber and actress Teala Dunn @TTLYTEALA has just launched a new limited-edition fashion sunglasses line in partnership with NEM (YouTuber Natalie’s “Eva Marie” fashion brand) exclusively at NEM Fashion Store. “I chose to work with NEM for my sunglass collection, as I have worked with Natalie before on a movie, and we hit it off […]
Australia’s #1 Youtuber Wengie teamed up with Yoobi and other famous youtubers and social media stars Brynn Rumfallo from Dance Moms and America’s Got Talent, singer-songwriter Skylar Stecker, Youtubers Cassie Diamond and Alexa Mae, Youtubers the GEM Sisters, and Khloe from Khloe Kares to hand out over 400 boxes of school supplies to kids in […]
The new trailer for Captain Marvel starring Brie Larson just dropped, and it looks amazing. Is Captain Marvel the most powerful superhero in the Marvel Comics Universe? Well, we will have to see her in action when the movie opens next year, but for now, she looks like quite the beast! The film is slated […]
Boulder, CO, September 17, 2018 – The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes, an award that celebrates inspiring, public-spirited young people from across the U.S. and Canada, announces its 2018 winners. Established in 2001 by author T. A. Barron, the Barron Prize annually honors 25 outstanding young leaders ages 8 to 18 who have made […]
My Hero Academia: Two Heroes is a great movie! Scroll down to watch red carpet interviews from the Hollywood premiere with Dj Slushii, King Vader, Bryan Forrest, Tim Neff, Steven D’Onofrio, Cassandra Morris. Synopsis & Quick Review of My Hero Academia: Two Heroes “Deku and All Might receive an invitation to I-Expo, The World’s Leading […]
Asher Angel from Disney Channel’s Andi Mack & ABC’s American Idol Season 16 winner Maddie Poppe are set to perform at T.J. Martell Foundation Los Angeles Family Day to be held at The Grove for the third consecutive year on Saturday, October 6, 2018, from 12p.m. – 4p.m. PT. In addition to Asher Angel and […]
Youth on Course — the non-profit providing young people with subsidized budget golf rounds, college scholarships, caddie programs and paid internships – has organized challengers from six states and the District of Columbia to participate in its 3rd Annual “100 Hole Hike” to raise funds for its nationwide program. On Monday Sept. 10, supporters from […]
High School Myths! Looking back at my high school years, I am filled with bittersweet agony. I, like so many millions, looked forward to entering high school and did so with the best of intentions. However, I made a few missteps — a lot of which were a result of pressure built on by the […]
It’s going back to school time, yippee! Some of you have been in school for weeks now, while others have started today. Don’t even play that you aren’t excited! Okay, maybe for some of you, not so much, but try to maintain a positive attitude, eh? After all, if you are not having a good […]
Music media company Fuse has just released content all Billie Eilish fans will love: an exclusive behind the scenes peek of Billie getting ready to perform at Chicago’s House of Blues. The video, just over 11 minutes long, starts with Billie’s arrival to the venue, sharing some hugs with fans, chilling backstage, and getting prepped […]
Following the popularity of licensed sleepwear and tech accessories and to answer the high consumer demand for more LaurDIY products, YouTube sensation and leading social media influencer LaurDIY (Lauren Riihimaki) will roll out five other fun, exciting collections over the next three months, inspiring her 8+ million YouTube subscribers and 18+ million overall social media […]
Who’s ready for My Academia:Two Heroes on the big screen?? Get your tickets…details and official trailer below! WHAT: The highly anticipated release of “My Hero Academia: Two Heroes” is just a month away and starting today fans across North America can now purchase advance tickets via the official movie website to screenings in more than […]
Growing up I had what appeared to be the picture perfect family. I lived in a beautiful home in the suburbs of Detroit with both of my parents and my younger brother Brandon. I was given every opportunity in the world, attended private schools, and was on the honor roll. I was also involved in […]
Roughly 60 percent of undergraduates between ages 18 and 24 enrolled in a four-year bachelor’s degree program that have taken out student loans say they are responsible for covering more than half of the total cost of their education, a new survey from student loan company Ascent found. However, more than half (51.7 percent) said […]
Youtuber and songstress Natalie Kalamdaryan has released a follow up to her 2017 single “Man Up” called “Nothin’ on Us.” Listen here! https://www.nataliekalamdaryan.com/music Per her press release: “I’ve always written pop music, and have written songs that were fun, and easy to listen to, but over the past year, I think just with life experience, […]
Actress & singer Gigi Cesare sits down for an interview with J Money Kix (Jaydyn Price) and a hilarious round of the Whisper Challenge! Follow Gigi: https://www.instagram.com/gigicesare/ https://twitter.com/GigiVCesare https://www.facebook.com/gigivcesare/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4NPXGuaRdFFWi90eFgfD-A https://www.iheart.com/artist/gigi-cesare-31938930/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5272041/ Follow J Money Kix: https://www.instagram.com/official_jmoneykix/?hl=en Tweets by jmoneykix https://www.facebook.com/jmoneykix/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9362748/?ref_=nv_sr_1
Hailee Steinfeld kicked off the back-to-school season this past Monday (are we really talking about back to school already?) with Post-it® Brand at the “Make Your Dreams Stick with Post-it® Brand and Hailee Steinfeld” event in New York City, to inspire students to dream big this school year and #makeitstick. The event included a performance […]
Like all things K? Check out a free 3 months trial to KOCOWA! Korea Content Platform (KCP) LLC, a joint venture between the three leading Korean broadcasters (KBS, MBC and SBS), is celebrating the one-year anniversary launch of its Internet subscription service, KOCOWA, which streams the most popular Korean television programs on-demand in the United […]
You and your high school sweetheart are written in the stars, but there’s one thing that’s standing between you: college. You are going to different schools – perhaps thousands of miles apart. Splitting up would break both of your hearts, but you’re worried about how the distance is going to affect your relationship. Going off […]
School’s out, summer is here, and we have the perfect giveaway for you! Grab your monster sized popcorn and get ready for the ultimate family night in because we have a double feature giveaway of HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA and HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 2 on DVD from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Just in time for this summer’s highly […]
Ping Pong, or table tennis as it is often called, is a game which is loved by many. This is an easy to play game and a sport which offers many benefits. This is the second largest sport in the world. It is also known as life-time sport since it can be played for life, […]
If you were to base what you know on popular movies and television shows, it would be easy to think that teen drug use is rampant. It’s become very normalized in the entertainment world, but this doesn’t reflect the cultural change among teens when it comes to illicit substances. In recent years, teenagers have been […]
Maddie Ziegler of Dance Moms and Sia “Chandelier” fame embodies Girl Power…She is confident in her own skin, and accomplishes everything she sets out to accomplish. Find out what motivates her and some things she hasn’t talked about anywhere else in this interview with Teens Wanna Know. (The resort she mentions is http://kalahariresorts.com)
So you’ve had your license for a while now and you’re ready to get your very first car. You ask yourself, “how do I convince my parents to buy me a car?” This is a tough question. Having a car is a serious matter for both you and your parents regarding your safety and the […]
Sometimes, it feels like browsing YouTube can be hazardous to your (mental) health. Between endless videos of cats doing stupid cat things, to foul-mouthed hipsters being oh-so snarky, to the comment trolls, the world’s most-trafficked video site can be a pretty bleak place if you are looking for entertainment which isn’t laced with endless F-bombs […]
Many famous entrepreneurs got their start at an early age. They often cite starting a service based business or online shop as their first venture. Even if you aren’t aiming to become a CEO in the near future, earning some extra cash on the side can allow you to save for items or experiences without […]
Many teens today want to make a positive impact in their community. There are a variety of causes to choose from for people who want to make a difference. Here are some of the best charities to help you make an impact in your community, based on history, reputation, and other factors. American Red Cross […]
Declaring bankruptcy is one of the most negative life-altering events you can experience. For teens, the consequences of filing for bankruptcy can last well into early adulthood. Not exactly the best way to start your future. Below, there are five ways to avoid bankruptcy. They will help. Live on a Budget to Avoid Bankruptcy Budgets […]
Learning how to drive is a milestone in most teenager’s lives. You may also be an adult looking to improve your skills and secure that first license too. To gain any license, you must practice driving on a regular basis. Get to know the skills you’ll need to practice in order to ace that driving […]
It seems like the media had changed its narrative of teen pregnancy over the past decade. Once portrayed as the ultimate mistake that an adolescent girl could make, teen pregnancy today is borderline glamorized, with reality shows and YouTube channels portraying it as almost no big deal at all. Talking about teen pregnancy is tricky. […]
The college experience often consists of living on a very tight budget, staying up late and struggling to make it that 8am class on time. With so many new aspects of adulthood to juggle, it’s important to learn some shortcuts to optimize your day. Whether you’re going to online college, living on campus or studying […]
Even though there are very few teens in the world that enjoy doing homework, it still exists, teachers still assign it, and above all, it still needs to be done! It also seems that nowadays high school and college students have more homework than ever before, which makes them overwhelmed, especially when you take in […]
Summer has always been the most exciting time of year when it comes to trying on the new beauty trends for the season. Warm, breezy days and turquoise waters, colorful gardens and lush lawns mean thinner, wispy fabrics to wrap our bodies in. Our makeup and hair can go wild and free for evening parties […]
TEEN DANCE COMEDY “BREAKING LEGS” TO RELEASED ON VOD & DVD APRIL 25th, 2017 With Spring in full swing, and the end of the school year fast approaching, its time to start daydreaming about summer. And what better way to get started then with a movie that reminds you just how gnarly the whole high […]
Pop band Forever in Your Mind, consisting of Liam Attridge (age 17), Ricky Garcia (age 18) and Emery Kelly (age 19), has released its latest single “Smooth” today, along with another, more serious track called “Missing.” The L.A.-based trio is on a roll, having toured North America on the 2015 DigiTour alongside Demi Lovato. One […]
What can top having more than 500,000 Instagram followers, a burgeoning acting career, plus talent as a singer and dancer? How about winning a prize at Nickelodeon’s Kid Choice Awards in front of millions of viewers? Ashleigh Ross is rising social media star from Australia who recently won the #Famous award at this year’s Nickelodeon […]
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and lots of artists are releasing work to spread the message that bullying is not acceptable, and that to accept yourself for who you are despite other’s opinions or mean words is the most empowering thing you can do. Los Angeles-based pop duo, Honey and Jude, have just released […]
Singer and songwriter Caroline Romano, while just beginning her career, has already performed alongside the likes of Shawn Mendes, Kelsea Ballerina, Frankie Ballard and Daya. Despite her achievements, Caroline is just like any other teenage girl, capable of insecurities and body image worries. This is reflected in her latest song “Inside” from her recently released […]
We spoke withe the stars at this annual Hollywood event to find out their favorite Christmas traditions and weirdest holiday memories…some of which are absolutely hilarious! Interviews: Katherine McNamara, Emeraoude Toubia, Brec Bassinger, Oscar de la Hoya, Tyler Perez, Ryan Cargill, Kennedy Lea Slocum, Sean Kingston, JoJo Siwa, Garrett Clayton, Elizabeth Stanton, Ruben Studdard, Candace […]
Disney-Pixar’s INSIDE OUT was just released on November 3rd on DVD, Blu-ray 3D™, Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and On Demand. We got the chance to speak with a couple of the stars of the film, Kaitlyn Dias who plays “Riley” and Phyllis Smith who plays the iconic “Sadness.” Their interviews are below (scroll down to listen), […]
eSports caster & pro gamer Rumay HAFU Wang talks to Michael Pena about her rise as a gamer, how she got her parents to accept her unusual career, sexism and racism in the gaming industry, and new games she recommends (besides her standby Hearthstone) in this exclusive interview you will only see on Teens Wanna […]
“I have feelings I can’t tell anybody hidden deep in a shell inside of my heart. But, really, I want to shout it out…my honest feelings like a beautiful anthem is waiting to break free.”Jun is a girl whose words have been sealed away. She was once a very happy girl, but because of a […]
Boruto:Naruto the Movie is the highly anticipated anime film based on author Masashi Kishimoto’s manga and directed by Hiroyuki Yamashita. Slated for release across 80 cities in the US and Canada on October 10th, 2015, fans can find out more and purchase tickets by visiting the ElevenArts website. Boruto: Naruto the Movie Synopsis “With Naruto […]
Have some great teen business ideas? Wondering what’s it take to create a business and have it start making money right away? This is the dream of many an entrepreneur, and while there is not one single right answer — since people’s tastes and needs change all the time — you can learn a lot […]
We received a pair of Nerf Rebelle 10 Mile FRS Walkie Talkies for review, and we have to say we really enjoyed using them. Let’s check out some of the specs and what we liked, and didn’t like, about these units. The walkie talkies are small, and are easily usable by even little kids. The […]
We got the chance to talk to the fabulous kids who star in Nickelodeon’s hit show Max & Shred: Jonny Gray, Jake Goodman, Emilia McCarthy, and Saadra Chaudry. We asked them about their roles, who is the biggest prankster, and how alike they are to their characters. Then…we put them through a Brains versus Brawns […]
Now that winter is past in most of the country, it is time to celebrate one of our favorite seasons – spring! And what better way to do that than with a giveaway? Here we have several titles that we are going to give away to one lucky winner; let’s take a look at what’s […]
In this precisely edited video, Barack Obama appears to sing every line of Taylor Swift’s “Shake It Off.” So funny! Check out more from the creator here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvHn0MTf40rdEQu6Y2yNL5g
Be warned: temptation will be all around us this week, as we get together with family and are surrounded by an endless stream of treats. And although teens can usually get away with sneaking in a few extra calories due to our higher metabolisms, we should still try to avoid packing on those unwanted pounds […]
Check out guest host Tara-Nicole Azarian as she covers the red carpet at the “A Horse For Summer” premiere. Then, Nathaniel Pena interviews new family band The Fulcos, managed by 80s rocker Appolonia Kotero. Interviews: Mandalynn Carlson, Nicole Taylor Criss, Chalet Lizette Brennan, Paris Smith, Joshua Ray Bell, Dean Cain, Christopher Rich, Ewa Halina Rich, […]
Looking for a little mindless entertainment but your phone can’t squeeze even one more app in its memory? Try the mobile app section at MyRealGames.com. From the press release: Nikolai Veselov, of MyRealGames, says, “Tablet devices are proving to be incredibly popular among gamers, and our selection of fantastic mobile games are perfect for those […]
We went to Phoenix to cover Muhammad Ali’s Celebrity Fight Night! Interviews: Kenny Rogers, Joe Torre, The Band Perry, Nancy Lieberman, Ralph Sampson, Melissa Peterman, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Kenny RogersIMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0737006/Website: http://kennyrogers.com/index.htmFacebook: https://facebook.com/KennyRogersOfficialTwitter: https://twitter.com/_KennyRogersInstagram: http://instagram.com/_KennyRogersJoe TorreIMDB: http://imdb.com/name/nm0868380/Website: http://joetorre.org/Facebook: https://facebook.com/pages/Joe-Torre/71220229915Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoeTorre The Band Perry (Kimberly Perry, Reid Perry, and Neil Perry)Kimberly Perry IMDB: http://imdb.com/name/nm1696537/Reid Perry […]
You all know the Build-a-Bear Workshop brand: they are the stores found in malls across America and the rest of the world where you get to assemble your very own customizable teddy bear. Well, this company is giving back to the community with two initiatives that will reward charity-minded youth who are making the world […]
Launching a business is hard enough. Launching a business which challenges long-ingrained gender fashion archetypes is even harder. Girls Will Be is a clothing brand that aims to do just that, by producing clothing that avoids the stereotypical pink-and-glitter so common in girls’ clothing, while still remaining uniquely feminine. We asked one of the founders, […]
With Easter right around the corner, we thought we would share some of the top Easter images on WeHeartIt to get you into the spirit. Scroll down to the last one for the ultimate cuteness!
On your mark, get set, GO! The race for best animated feature is on and nineteen animated films have been submitted for consideration in the Animated Feature Film category for the 86th Academy Awards® today. Every one of these films had an incredible team of artists who worked together to help bring the characters to […]
Teens Wanna Know’s Michael and Nathaniel Peña checked out the 20th Annual Dream Halloween, benefiting the HIV/AIDS organization Keep a Child Alive co-founded by Alicia Keys. They had a lot of fun, as you will see! Interviews: Zendaya Coleman “Shake It Up,” singer Tori Kelly, singer Rachel Crow, Caitlin Carmichael “300: Rise of an Empire,” […]
Zendaya Coleman of Disney’s “Shake It Up!” fame gave a free performance last night at Universal Studios CityWalk. We caught a few songs, and in addition to her hit “Replay,” (sponsored link) she performed an unreleased work-in-progress as a special sneak preview for the fans in attendance. The show was not without issues because, as […]
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Teens Wanna Know hit the field at the Home Depot Center to speak with soccer legend Mia Hamm and a few of her fellow soccer and entertainment industry friends at the first annual LA Fest to raise money for the Mia Hamm Foundation and Grassroot Soccer. In addition to Hamm, we spoke with two-time gold […]
*****Update: Here is a great message we got regarding this episode from a parent of a child with DS: “I wanted to tell you that I really enjoy the feature that you did on the “Just like you” event for Down Syndrome…We are learning a lot and trying to educate others about what DS is […]
The 2nd Annual ASPCA Rock & Roll LA Benefit was held at the Olympic Collection in West Los Angeles. Young stars at the event, who were interviewed by Michael Manuel Peña,Nathaniel Peña and Keira Peña, included Katherine McNamara, Sanjaya Malakar (American Idol), Jessica Brown, Bailey Brown, Joshua Rush, Isabella Acres, Ava Acres, Amber Barbell, Future […]
Michael Manuel Peña had a chance to sit down with Twilight star Booboo Stewart to talk about his career as an actor, his martial arts, and his band 5L in this great interview–the second TWK show ever! ***See more Booboo with his band 5L here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDj9bFjINyc *** The extremely talented actor, musician and martial artist […]
Young actor Christian Traeumer of “The Child” and “Bless Me Ultima” talks about his show biz career, acting, acrobats, and more. One of Christian’s highlights was his trip to Germany to film a movie! This was Teens Wanna Know’s first interview with a teen actor/infuencer ever! Christian Traeumer Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/christiantraeumerfanpage Twitter: http://twitter.com/ctraeumer IMDB: […]