Here’s a quick Q & A with Brady Reiter from Nickelodeon’s hit show 100 Things to Do Before High School. What’s in a name? For Brady Reiter, star of the new “100 Things To Do Before High School,” hers has to do with an iconic TV show. “My parents were both married before and we […]
DanceOn’s Dance Showdown returns for Season 4 on October 13th, 2015 and we got a sneak peek at the action with a behind the scenes tour of the set where we spoke with some of the contestants and judges. Make sure you subscribe to DanceOn so you don’t miss a show! https://www.youtube.com/user/DanceOn Interviews: Gabbie Hanna, […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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”
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Teens Wanna Know covered the American Idol XIII finale with powerhouses Caleb Johnson and Jena Irene (Asciutto) to reveal just what it is like for these young performers on the most important night of their careers. Interviews: Caleb Johnson, Jena Irene, Harry Connick Jr., Scott MacIntyre, Matt Hicks, Ben Briley, Mikalah Gordon, Terry O’Quinn, Keith […]
Anchor Bay Films and The Weinstein Company’s PG-13 rated VAMPIRE ACADEMY is hitting stores on May 20, 2014. The movie, available on BLU-RAY, DVD and digital download, is based on the Vampire Academy book series by New York Time best-selling author Richelle Mead, directed by MEAN GIRLS helmer Mark Waters and stars the relatively unknown […]
Kaylee Rutland is an inspiring teenager who is making her dreams come true. She recorded her first EP in Nashville in 2012, and her video for “Into The Circle,” featuring Colt Ford and Jamie O’Neal, has been viewed 1.5 million times on YouTube, leading Billboard Magazine to name her one of the top 10 country […]
The world of Hollywood publicists can be mysterious to the uninitiated. In this episode of Teens Wanna Know, Michael M. Pena talks to Zack Teperman, president of ZTPR, who lifts the veil on exactly how publicists get their clients all that exposure you see in the press. Want to join this face-paced and fun industry? […]
The star of Gortimer Gibbon’s Life on Normal Street stopped by TWK studios to talk about his burgeoning career and his encounters with a cannibal, 25 lb bullfrog. Sloane Morgan Siegel IMDb:http://imdb.com/name/nm4470846/ Webpage: http://sloanemorgansiegel.com/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/sloanesiegel Twitter: https://twitter.com/sloanesiegel Instagram: http://instagram.com/sloanesiegel
Nothing is worse than having your kid brother or sister take over your Netflix account and add the latest Barney episodes to your queue. It certainly messes up your recommendations, doesn’t it?! And you never know just what kind of content they are going to stumble upon — you really don’t need to hear the […]
Looking for a heartfelt, romantic drama with a bit of a twist? The new film Missing William, starring Brandon Routh (of Superman Returns fame) and Courtney Ford (True Blood, Parenthood) just might fit the bill. The film, which according to IMDb was completed in 2011 and is only just now coming out, tells the story […]
Our host Michael Pena interviews Garrett Ryan from the new horror movie Oculus, Insidious: Chapter 2, and Judy Moody and the Not So Bummer Summer. Garrett reveals some creepy stuff that happened on the set of Oculus, and also relates a personal story regarding bullying. Garrett Ryan: Imdb: http://imdb.com/name/nm2238724/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/pages/Garrett-Ryan/185940738127229 Twitter: https://twitter.com/GarrettRyan10 Instagram: http://instagram.com/GarrettRyan10
Teen interviewer Michael Pena caught up with Lydia Hull from “Saf3” who talks about showbiz, the challenges of working on her show, and an extremely embarrassing moment that happened to her on the set of “Van Wilder!” Imdb: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1055590/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lydia.hull.7 Instagram: http://instagram.com/lydiahull#
We stopped by Scat TV’s “Royals of L.A.” 5th year celebration at the Infusion Lounge in CityWalk to talk to a few of the guests. Find out what laws these teen celebrities would pass if they were actual “royals” LOL Interviews: Kenton Duty “Shake it Up,” recording artist Mandy Rain, Sloane Morgan Siegel “Gortimer Gibbon’s […]
Actors in Training LA held a charity fundraiser at the Infusion Lounge at Universal Hollywood’s Citywalk which was attended by hundreds of up-and-coming actors. Get the inside scoop on auditioning tips, plus we talked to three casting directors who reveal the “IT” factor they look for when casting a role. Interviews: Autumn Wendel “Every Witch […]
TWK hit a few events around Hollywood to catch some of the pre-Oscar vibe. First up was The Wrap’s 5th Anniversary, followed by a private pre-Oscar gifting suite hosted by Mark Lash. Interviews: The Wrap Founder Sharon Waxman, Josh McDermitt “The Walking Dead,” June Squibb “Nebraska,” Jane Seymour “James Bond,” Phoenix Pictures CEO Mike Medavoy, […]
We hit the red carpet at the Cinema Audio Society Awards for its 50th gala celebrating the best in film and TV sound recording and mixing. Interviews: Charley Koontz “Community,” CAS President David E. Fluhr, Nominee Peter Kurland “Inside Llewyn Davis,” Deanna Lee Douglas “A-List Movie,” Richard Grieco “22 Jump Street,” Nominee Greg Orloff “Inside […]
TWK hit the red carpet at the Writers Guild Awards for the 2nd year in a row to get some valuable insight into the profession from some major names in the biz. Interviews: Garry Marshall “Mork & Mindy,” “Happy Days,” Thomas Schnauz “Breaking Bad,” Gennifer Hutchison “Breaking Bad,” Alex Trebek “Jeopardy,” Bradley Bell & Jane […]
America has an obesity problem, especially among its youth. Teens Wanna Know hit TheFitExpo Southern California and spoke with a few fitness experts for tips on how YOU can stay motivated and fit. Interviews: IFFB Pro Bodybuilder and Power Lifter Susan Salazar, MMA Legend and UFC Champion Don “The Predator” Frye, 2008 Mr. Olympia Dexter […]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8PUialY0-E We introduced you the beautiful wolf-dogs of the Wolf Connection here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIYMXs… Now we meet the wolves again at a fundraiser to help them move to a much larger facility, which will allow for more dogs to be rescued and more at-risk youth to be helped. If you would like to make a donation […]
Funnyman and actor Jack Black kicked off Farmer’s Insurance Thank a Million Teachers campaign by thanking his most influential teacher, Debbie Devine at the exclusive Soho House in West Hollywood. Find out how you can thank YOUR favorite teacher (and nominate them for grant money!) at Thankamillionteachers.com Jack Black Imdb: http://imdb.com/name/nm0085312/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/JackBlack Twitter: https://twitter.com/JackBlack42 […]
Teens Wanna Know was invited to attend the launch party for Manos Accelerator, a Silicon Valley firm that helps Latino startups become more successful. The company was co-founded by David Lopez, superstar Jennifer Lopez’s dad. Watch and find out what it takes to be successful when starting your own business.
You don’t need a huge event to make a difference. We covered the grand opening of a vaping bar in Studio City, California which, although small in scope, still showed lots of heart as money was raised for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Interviews: Angelique Bates “All That,” GetExely.com founder Tino Dietrich, singer Emile Welman, […]
Funnyman (and musician) Ed Helms hosted the 8th Annual Education Through Music LA Gala at Skirball. The charity provides music education to underserved children in the Los Angeles public school system. Interviews: Ed Helms “The Office,” “Hangover,” composer John Debney, ETM LA’s Booker White, Ellie Kemper “The Office,” Rickey Minor “The Tonight Show,” Kate Flannery […]
We visited Gallerie Sparta in West Hollywood once again to cover another excellent occasion…this time the opening of Israeli artist Hedva Ser’s show which was dedicated to achieving peace, with an emphasis on Israel and Palestine. Interviews: Hedva Ser, Jon Voight, No Small Children, Golda Berkman, Jiang Zi Long. Hedva Ser Website: http://hedva-ser.com/en Facebook: https://facebook.com/pages/Hedva-Ser/511478755605102 […]
We hit the 2013 weSPARK Cancer Support Center’s annual Run/Walk at the Universal Studios Hollywood backlot to talk to the celebrity attendees about the organization, personal experiences with cancer, and some advice for teens. Interviews: Nancy Allen “Robocop,” Lea Thompson “Back to the Future,” Joey King “The Conjuring,” Hunter King “The Young and the Restless,” […]
We joined young actress Caitlin Carmichael and the rest of the cast and crew for a special screening commemorating the DVD release of “A Country Christmas,” a heartwarming tale about two kids who have to save Christmas after Santa Claus becomes trapped in their family’s barn. The event also raised money and awareness for Alex’s […]
We hit the ASPCA Rock N Roll Event again this year to check out the action to raise funds and awareness against animal cruelty and for responsible pet ownership. Interviews/Soundbites: Recording artist Nick Mara, Nadji Jeter “Grown Ups 1 & 2,” singer “Alana Lee,” singer “Eric Dash,” singer Tyler Matl, Aaron Landon “Crash & Bernstein,” […]
Akiane Kramarik is an inspiring teenager with an extraordinary talent in the arts. So powerful and beautiful are her paintings, which she says were initially inspired by a conversation she had with God at age three, that they influenced her parents to convert from Athiesm to Christianity. She has produced drawings and paintings since age […]
Teens Wanna Know hit the Detroit Party to benefit the Detroit Creativity Project, a free improvisational training program for youth in Detroit. We asked about the benefits of improv training and, since most of the attendees had ties to Detroit, which misconceptions they would like to clear up about their home city. Interviews: Fred Willard […]
Teens Wanna Know hosts Michael & Nathaniel Peña and Lisa-Marie Woods covered the ATLA Pool Party and Expo, which featured lots of rising Hollywood talent who shared their stories and cleared up some myths about child performers. Interviews: Recording artists To Be One, Aedin Mincks “A.N.T. Farm,” Austin Mincks “Little Savages,” Abigail Hargrove “World War […]
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,” […]