Natasha Bure (@natashabure) is a singer, author, actor, and YouTuber with a growing fan base, currently at 400,000 Instagram followers and 100,000 YouTube subs. She has perfomed on the hit show The View as well as NBC’s The Voice, and starred in Hallmark Channel’s Switched for Christmas. She has also published a teen advice book […]
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. […]
Brendan Meyer is the lead in the new film “All These Small Moments,” which also stars Molly Ringwald, Brian d’Arcy James, newcomer Sam McCarthy, Harley Quinn Smith, and Jemima Kirke and directed by Melissa B. Miller Costanzo. It opens January 17th in select theaters, and the 18th on VOD. Set in New York, the movie […]
Abla Sofy has a lot going for her. This Moroccan-born beauty hangs out with Bella Hadid, appeared on BRAVO’S ‘The Second Wives Club,’ modelled for BEBE, starred in a music video with French Montana and Daddy Yankee, and is now the first Arab model ever to have a billboard on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood as […]
Jackson Dollinger is set to become one of Disney’s newest rising stars with the January 25 premiere of the Original Disney Channel Series, Sydney to the Max. Jackson plays Young Max, the tween version of title character’s Sydney father who is shown in flashbacks set in the 1990s. We got the chance to ask Jackson […]
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 (@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 […]
If you haven’t heard about Ethan Paisley, take note. This 18-year-old filmmaker has already had two films selected at Cannes Film Festival, given a TED talk, and won the “Best Young Director” award at the Young Entertainer Awards. These are just a few of his accomplishments, which you can read more about on his website. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 — […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sophie Thatcher is the star of Gunpowder & Sky’s DUST new film, Prospect, slated to open November 2nd. The film follows the path of a father-daughter team as they search for riches on a dangerous, toxic planet — and whose mission turns deadly very quickly. We got the chance to ask Sophie a few questions […]
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 […]
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 […]
I Am Frankie, Nickelodeon’s show about a teenage girl who is not what she appears to be, recently kicked off its second season. Joining the cast is Zachary S. Williams, best known for his recurring role in Oprah Winfrey’s Greenleaf series. Zachary stars as Zane Markosian, a student at Sepulveda High who loves theater. The […]
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 […]
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, […]
EDM has taken the world by storm, and what used to be an underground movement which started with techno and house music parties (raves) in the 1980s has exploded onto the mainstream scene. Artists such as David Guetta, Steve Aoki, Martin Garrix, Marshmello and others have incorporated the heavy beats and electronic sounds of the […]
Kolten Kirschke is a talented 13-year old singer/songwriter and actor who has been performing and filming professionally for the majority of his life in New York and Los Angeles. Known for his covers on Youtube, his new single “Let Me Know” drops TODAY! Its available NOW on all major music outlets. You can check it […]
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 […]
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
One of the problems with our always-connected lives is that many of us are becoming addicted to stuff on the internet. Porn is easier to access than ever before, and even small kids can come across content which was once unavailable to anyone under 18 years of age. Even for those who stay away from […]
Chances are you have heard of the ‘Chicken Girls’ web series on Brat Network. Its full of young social media influencers and deals with the usual dramas of high school life. So of course its got a massive following among teens! One of its stars Kelsey Leon, a 15-year-old actress, dancer and model that is […]
Brat Network’s newest series “A Girl Named Jo” launched this week, and we got the chance to do a Q&A with one of its stars, Bella Shepard. She plays Alice — who isn’t exactly BFF material. The series is a teen mystery set in 1963, starring Annie LeBlanc and Addison Riecke as two characters who […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
Have you watched Star Falls yet? It’s the new Nickelodeon show starring Siena Agudong who plays a teen that convinces a Hollywood star to move himself and his family into her rural house in order to set him up with her mom. Hilarity ensues as cultures clash. One of its other leads is Jadiel Dowlin, […]
If you have attended any Young Hollywood red carpet or charity events in the past few years, you no doubt have come across the very energetic, bubbly personality of Ava Cantrell. This teen actress, who turns 17 next month, has been in the biz since 2008, appearing on such hits as The Haunted Hathaways and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Jenna Ortega’s star is rising, with no sign of slowing down. The 15-year-old beauty stars in Disney Channel’s popular series “Stuck in the Middle” which is on its third season. She also plays ‘Young Jane’ in the Golden Globe winning series, “Jane the Virgin,” and has a new film coming out called “Saving Flora,” where […]
Daan Creyghton is a Dutch actor who stars as “Sal” in the hit Nickelodeon show, “Hunter Street”. His character is big-hearted nerd whose computer know-how helps the family unravel the mystery of where their foster parents are. “Hunter Street” is one of the top five shows year-to-date with K6-11 across all TV, and just returned […]
Comedic actress Ashley Gerasimovich stars as Delilah Parker, the sassy and sarcastic young teenage daughter to Nate and Robin Parker (Jason Jones & Natalie Zea) on TBS’ The Detour. The show, which just launched its third season, is about a family who’s road trip vacation takes some crazy turns. At only 13 years of age, […]
Those of you who listened to Radio Disney in the late 2000s will no doubt remember 2009’s “Love Struck,” by R&B boy band V Factory. It was played on heavy rotation, and featured the vocals of lead singer Asher Monroe. Well, its been a few years since Asher left the band (he departed in 2010), […]
One of the characteristics of a successful artist is “hustle.” Although some actors and musicians seem to become hits overnight, in truth there is a lot of work behind building their careers. This means years of acting and voice lessons, paying one’s dues in small productions, and generally “working it” for the love of the […]
Lizzy Greene from Nickelodeon’s “Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn” joins us for a candid interview about the (possible) last days of the show, social media beefs, her upcoming movie “Tiny Christmas” and ending off with the “Try Not to Laugh Challenge”
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)
Chloe Jane is on a roll. The pop singer, YouTuber and DJ released her debut single called “Superstar” just a few months ago, which was written by Meghan Trainor and The Elev3n (video embedded below) and recently deejayed at one of the most famous nightclubs on the planet: Amnesia on the Spanish island of Ibiza. […]
Maris is from Missoula, Montana. Yes, that’s a lot of Ms, as in “mmmmmmm” the sound you make when something is good. Good like Maris’ voice! You’ll get to hear for yourself when you scroll all the way to the bottom of this page to a video Maris recorded just for TWK readers and subscribers. […]
The Fantanas are back. Join us as we get the scoop on the four new Fanta reps: Jordan Fisher, Eva Gutowski (mylifeaseva), Coco Jones and Lauren Riihimaki (LaurDIY) and they share some life advice for teens.
Alison Fernandez is living the dream of any young actress: regular bookings on notable TV shows and landing a role on a big blockbuster film. The 11-year-old is known for playing young Jane on Jane the Virgin and her recurring role on Law & Order: SVU. She also appeared opposite Hugh Jackman in the X-Men […]
We are in a strange political climate these days. Conventional news media attack nearly every move President Trump makes and seem to want to make him look as bad as possible. Many people who otherwise demand “tolerance” have been preaching nothing but intolerance for anyone who doesn’t share their worldview, going as far as physically […]
If you have either walked a red carpet in Los Angeles in the past few years, or reported from one, chances are you have run into Natalie Kalamdaryan. We certainly have on several occasions, so were surprised to discover she has shifted gears from interviewing the likes of Ariana Grande, Zac Efron and Caitlyn (Bruce) […]
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 […]
Photo: Amy Pogue Have you caught the buzz surrounding The Disney Channel’s brand new show, Andi Mack? [Spoiler ahead from 1st episode] The show, which stars newcomer Peyton Elizabeth Lee, is about a 13-year-old whose “older sister” Bex returns home with the hope of getting her life together. However, in a crazy plot twist, the […]
You might have seen Elizabeth Stanton on her travel show Elizabeth Stanton’s Great Big World where she has traveled from Vietnam to Nicaragua to Russia to explore other cultures, along with a few celebrity friends in tow. Or, you might have seen her co-hosting the Hollywood Christmas Parade with her pal, Teen Beach Movie and […]
Everyone is bummed out that Disney cancelled Girl Meets World after only three seasons. But they may soon have another show to look forward to: Andi Mack. The show, created by Lizzie McGuire creator Terri Minksy, deals with a 13-year-old girl who has to adjust when her older sister unexpectedly returns home. Asher Angel, who […]
She stunned the judges at her blind audition on the 2016 season of the hit show The Voice, with all four spinning their chairs and Blake Shelton declaring “Your voice, its like nothing I’ve ever heard before. Its just a completely new sound — unbelievable!” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXSpu18OPB0 Since her run on the show, singer-songwriter Emily Keener […]
The Inaugural Hollywood Walk of Fame Honors show airs November 23rd on the CW Network. Correspondent Gianella Ghiglino hit the red carpet to talk to a few of the attendees, including Gabrielle Ruiz, BC Jean, Eddie Money, Penn & Teller, Louis Gossett Jr. and Isaac C. SIngleton Jr. Follow Gianella Ghiglino:https://www.instagram.com/gianellaghiglino/ Follow Teens Wanna Know:Instagram: […]
Keira Pena sits with Terrell Ransom Jr who plays Darwin Watterson on The Amazing World of Gumball to talk about his acting, Youtube channel, and new rap single Where You From https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/where-you-from-single/id1139942968 — PLUS the Blindfolded Blackwater Challenge and the Backwards Word Challenge (shoutout to Collins Key for the inspiration https://www.youtube.com/user/CollinsKey) Follow Terrell:Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXyfJnylfvWa06ZG6SZ2LSgInstagram: […]
11-year-old George Dalton is likely best known as camp radio announcer “Arty” on Netflix’s “Wet Hot American Summer: First Day Of Camp,” but lately has become a bit of a viral star with the release of his kid-friendly version of Fetty Wap’s “Trap Queen.” The success has been bittersweet as, while he has attracted plenty […]
***Our Last Minute Gift Guide starts at 15:31! Scroll below for details… TWK hits another star-studded red carpet, this time to speak with honorees and guests of the Looking Ahead Awards held at the Taglyan complex in Hollywood. Interviews: Corbin Bleu, David Reivers, Oscar de la Hoya, Mario Lopez, Alfonso Ribeiro, Tatyana Ali, Ashley Argota, […]
Trinitee Stokes is a young talent on the rise with very little to hold her back. As an actress, singer, author, and fashion designer she has proven time and time again that she can do it all. She currently stars alongside Disney favorite Zendaya Coleman on “K.C. Undercover,” a live-action comedy that follows K.C. Cooper […]
We were just introduced to a new artist and we are glad we were. Meet Jacob Jobe, a 19-year-old from Tulsa, Oklahoma with dreams of making it big in the music industry, who has released his new song Come Back to Me on iTunes today. It is an R&B number about a girl who has […]
Hi Stephanie, nice to e-meet you! First of all, can you tell us about the upcoming ABC Family show Shadowhunters, and your role in it? Shadowhunters is an ABC Family fantasy show based on the popular book series ‘The Mortal Instruments’ by Cassandra Clare. The show follows the main character, Clary Fray, an 18 year […]
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 […]
PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, LIKE AND COMMENT! Ayyyy..we’ve got Armani Jackson from the hit zombie movie “Cooties” in da house who talks about the weird stuff that happened on set and takes on his big sis Talia in our Halloween Sibling Trivia Challenge. Can you guess who wins? HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
If you are looking a good book to get you in the Halloween spirit, the new ASCENDERS by C.L. Gaber just might fit the bill. Find out more about the story here, and scroll down for an interview with the author plus a special giveaway! (Note: this post contains affiliate links, meaning TWK might earn […]
Teens Wanna Know hit a Hollywood red carpet premiere once again, this time to watch and talk with the cast and producer of Laws of the Universe Part 0, a new anime which opens October 2nd in the US (selected theaters). Interviews: Tom Kenny, Lex Lang, Christina Vee, Koji Matsumoto, Kari Wahlgren, Steven Skyler, Patrick […]
Ryan McCartan is a busy guy. Not only is he promoting his brand new movie R.L. Stine’s Monsterville: Cabinet of Souls which was just released on DVD and streaming September 29, but he is also about to jump back onto the Liv and Maddie set for Season 3, begin production on a new movie, and […]
We had a quick chat with the hilarious and talented twin brothers Benjamin and Matthew Royer from Disney Channel’s Best Friends Whenever, who reveal the surprising way they were discovered for the role, the dumbest twin question they were ever asked, and more. They also participated in our first (and probably only) Twin Telepathy Challenge. […]
We hit a pre-emmy party hosted by designer Jennifer Reeves where we asked some celebrities who they are rooting for this Emmy season and which award show they would they create if they had the chance. We also ask Rachel McCord about the drama between her and Nicole Arbour regarding “Dear Fat People” Interviews: Donovan […]
We have featured Edidion on a couple of our New Music Blastoffs! and played his stuff on TWK Radio before, so we were excited to learn he was releasing a new EP called Statistic, which was just released. We sent iver a few questions to get to know him a little better, but before we […]
YouTubers, Viners, Snapchatters, Instragrammers, and Periscopers are taking over the world it seems! Watch as we interview a few of the biggest names in social media at the premiere of “Bad Night” starring several YouTubers. Interviews: Jenn McAllister, Lauren Elizabeth Luthringhausen, Trevor Moran, Alx James, Lohanthony, Teala Dunn, Lia Marie Johnson, Megan Hughes, Lindsay Hughes, […]
The Young Kieslowski, starring Ryan Malgarini from Freaky Friday and Haley Lu Richardson from Ravenswood, is a coming of age film written and directed by Kerem Sanga and produced by Danny Leiner, who directed Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle and Dude, Where’s My Car? It opens today, June 24th and is recommended for […]
We caught the world premiere of Attack on Titan Live Action Movie (Part 1 – Part two is slated for release in September) at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood. First of all, our opinion of the movie: IT IS AMAAAAAZING! Fans of the anime series and manga will not be disappointed, and audiences who have […]
“Austin & Ally’s” Laura Marano, “Jessie’s” Karan Brar, “Get The Look’s” Electra Formosa, and producer George Caceres provide show biz insight as we check out this year’s Celebrity Experience–where aspiring actors get the chance to learn from established artists, including film, music and TV stars. http://www.thecelebrityexperience.tv/#home
Michael chats with Travis Miller, who just released a new EP called Reflection https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/reflection-ep/id1003848842. Watch him beatbox and perform one of his new songs acapella! Twitter: http://twitter.com/Travis3Miller Instagram: http://instagram.com/Travis3Miller Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Travis3Miller
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 […]
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 […]
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!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]