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Pre-Emmy Party 2015 w Donovan Carter, Rachel McCord & More

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 […]

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Bad Night Premiere with JennxPenn, Lauren Elizabeth, Trevor Moran, Lohanthony and more

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,

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Attack on Titan World Premiere w Kiko Mizuhara, Shinji Higuchi, Christina Grimmie, Carl Weathers

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

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Laura Marano, Karan Brar, Electra Formosa, George Caceres at The Celebrity Experience

“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

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Travis Miller Talks “Reflection,” Beatboxing, Influences and More

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

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19th Actors Fund Tony Awards Viewing Party Interviews w Tim Curry, Alfred Molina, Sharon Stone, Miles Brown

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

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Dragon Ball Z Resurrection F Premiere – Interviews w Frieza (Freeza), Goku & More

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

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Hope Vista – Inspiring New Singer Overcomes Adversity and Keeps Rocking Through It All

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

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Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer Evolves from The Fresh Beat Band to Ava Gold with “Havana”

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

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The Haunting of Sunshine Girl – Interview with Paige McKenzie

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

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Klik Cinco 3 with Will Jay, Josh Levi and Cinco de Mayo Trivia!

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

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Actor Blake Griffin Cooper Talks Disney’s “Jessie,” “Love is All You Need?” and More

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

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Max & Shred Cast Brains versus Brawns Challenge – Jonny Gray, Jake Goodman, Emilia McCarthy & Saara Chaudry Face Off!

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

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Meet Rebecca Juliet, a 16-Year-Old Who is Definitely No “Damsel in Distress”

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

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Phase Five Drops New Video for “Upside Down” – Exclusive Interview with the Guys!

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

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Jakob Salvati Talks Faith, Superpowers and Runaway Cars in “Little Boy”

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

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3rd Noble Awards with Patricia Arquette, Ian Somerhalder, G.R.L., Zelda Williams

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

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2015 Hollywood Awards Season Wrap Up – AAFCA, Cinema Audio Society, Satellite Awards and WGA West

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,

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Will Jay, Former IM5 Singer, Talks Getting Anti-Social with “@nti-Social Media” – Exclusive Interview

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

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Cameron Palatas & Pass the Light Premiere with Allie DeBerry

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,

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An Evening with The Fosters with Teri Polo, Maia Mitchell, Jake T Austin, Cierra Ramirez & More

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,

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Meet Kristi Hoopes – Award-winning Teen Country Music Singer and Songwriter

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

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Meet Jocelyn Arndt – Harvard University Student and Singer/Songwriter

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

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Calum Worthy and Lexi Giovagnoli Star in “All She Wishes” – Exclusive Interview!

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

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83rd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade with R5 and The Haunted Hathaways Cast

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),

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Looking Ahead Awards with Hilary Swank, Tia & Tamera Mowry

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

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Ballet RED & MAXSO

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

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Innovation Run with Laurie Metcalf, Jack McGee PLUS Alexa Ferr

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

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From “The Walking Dead” to “A Belle for Christmas”: Interview with Meyrick Murphy

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

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R5, Fifth Harmony, Lucy Hale and Sabrina Carpenter Headline The T.J. Martell Foundation 6th Annual Los Angeles Family Day

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

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Justine Dorsey Talks Collaborating with Sister Kerris and New Music

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

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Meet Teen Country Singer Summerlyn Powers – Exclusive Interview

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

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AIDS WALK Los Angeles 2014 with Karina Smirnoff, Pauley Perrette, Michael Harney, Tyler Ritter, Jason Ritter

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

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Interview with Celebrity Mom and Rock Star Wife Jaclyn Stapp, Founder of CHARM (Children Are Magical)

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

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New Music BLASTOFF! #14 – Isaac Basal, Koda Corvette, Nate Green, Alexa Ferr, Logan Arceneaux, Samantha Elizondo, Rocki Boulis, Luara

Back to school is back in full swing, and our next New Music Blastoff features some great tracks to help you get over the homework blues. All these new songs are on heavy rotation for a limited time on our Internet radio station, so make sure you listen to find out what is going to

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GOTHAM Stars David Mazouz and Camren Bicondova Dish on Their Iconic Roles in New Series

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

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Innocence Star Sophie Curtis Interview: First Starring Role and Handling Teen Pressure

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

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A Horse For Summer Premiere with Dean Cain and The Fulcos with Appolonia Kotero

A Horse For Summer Premiere with Dean Cain and The Fulcos with Appolonia Kotero

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,

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“The Remaining”: Interviews With Star Alexa PenaVega and Director Casey La Scala

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

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“The Stream” Premieres August 26 – Interview with Actor Louis Stancil

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

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The Celebrity Experience, Michael Jackson Flash Mob, Asus MeMO Pad 7 Review

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

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Clinton Sparks Interview – Talks Bullying, Kidnapping, and The Band Together Project

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

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Teen Author Madeleine Hage Pens “When Haiti Shakes” to Help Children Survive Earthquakes

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

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DJ Young Slade Interview with Becky G & Lil Jon, Flips Audio Headphones Review

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

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Kayley Stallings CD Release Party & Earth to Echo Review

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

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Autumn de Forest Interview – Young Prodigy Artist Inspires and Gives Back

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

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2nd Nautica Oceana Beach Party w Miranda Cosgrove, Drake Bell, Ted Danson

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

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New Music BLASTOFF! #13 – Andy Grammer, Laci Kay, Colin Huntley, Katlynn Simone, Athena Katalaris

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

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American Idol XIII Finale Interviews with Caleb Johnson, Jena Irene, Harry Connick Jr & Keith Urban

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

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Celebrity Fight Night with Kenny Rogers, Joe Torre, The Band Perry & More

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

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Sloane Morgan Siegel Interview

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

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New Music BLASTOFF! #12 – Alus, Carrie Lane, Rezzi, Mandy Rain, Diamante

We are back with FIVE hot new artists breaking ground with music that moves past what you are being force-fed via those radio stations that play the same ol’ same ol’ 50 times a day for months on end. All these new tracks are on heavy rotation for a limited time on our Internet radio

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Missing William – Interview with Director Kenn MacRae and actors Nikki Hovan & Richard Meehan

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

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Teens Wanna Know – Garrett Ryan from Oculus and Insidious Chapter 2

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

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Lydia Hull from “Saf3” One-on-One Interview

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#

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ScatTV Royals of LA with Kenton Duty, IM5 & Mandy Rain

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

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Oscar Week 2014 Interviews with Maitland Ward, Jane Seymour & More

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,

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CAS Awards 2014 Interviews w Evan Crooks, Josh Levi & Bethany Joy Lenz

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

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2014 WGA Awards Interviews with Joe Manganiello, Garry Marshall & Alex Trebek

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

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TheFitExpo SoCal Interviews with Lou Ferrigno, Don Frye & Ernie Reyes Jr.

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

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Wolf Connection Fundraiser with Callan McAullife & Jackson Rathbone

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

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New Music BLASTOFF! #11 – Aaron Childree, Edidion, Breanna Lynn, Gabe, King Green & HayleyG

All these tracks are now on heavy rotation on our Internet radio station, make sure you listen! And please support all of our featured artists by spreading the word about them, liking their social media profiles, watching their videos on YouTube, and buying their music! This month’s BLAST OFF! Tracks and artists: Aaron Childree “Love

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Jack Black & Farmers Insurance Thank a Million Teachers

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

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Vape Bar Gives Back with Angelique Bates, Cornelius Grant & More

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,

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8th Annual Education Through Music LA Gala with Ed Helms & Tom Shadyac

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

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Hedva Ser “Tree of Peace” with Jon Voight

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

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weSPARK Interviews with Nancy Allen, Lea Thompson & Joey King

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,”

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A Country Christmas Red Carpet Interviews with Caitlin Carmichael & Skai Jackson

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

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ASPCA Rock N Roll LA 3 Interviews with IM5 & Nick Mara

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,”

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Detroit Party with Mary Lynn Rajskub and Fred Willard

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

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New Music Blastoff! #10 – Ali Isabella, Goodnight Argent, Natalie Kalamdaryan, Laci Kay, DJ Kiss, Lauren Suthers, Diverse, Roxie Bardo

We took a break from the radio station to focus on shooting the Teens Wanna Know web show for a bit, but we are back with EIGHT new artists in this New Music Blast Off! All these tracks are now on heavy rotation on our Internet radio station, make sure you listen! And please support

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Dream Halloween with Zendaya, Tori Kelly & Rachel Crow

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,”

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Race for The Rescues Interviews With Jane Lynch

Michael Pena checks out Race for the Rescues held at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena in this episode of Teens Wanna Know. Interviews: Jane Lynch “Glee,” IAAF World Championships Bronze Medal Winner Brenda Martinez, Katrina Parker “The Voice,” Singer Temara Malek, Maile Flanagan “Lab Rats,” Beth Littleford “Dog With a Blog,” Anne-Marie Johnson “House of

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Wolf Connection

The Wolf Connection is a remarkable charitable organization which rescues wolf/dog hybrids and uses them to rehabilitate humans suffering from addiction and emotional problems through its unique “wolf therapy.” Watch as the TWK crew meets both the volunteers who devote their time and energy to helping these amazing animals, and the wolves themselves — who

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#UniteLIVE with Carly Rae Jepsen, Sheamus, James Roday, Nolan Gould, Mehcad Brooks Interviews

***Please visit this episode’s sponsor BullyVille at http://bullyville.com! Teens Wanna Know hit Las Vegas last week to cover the #UniteLIVE Concert to Rock Out Bullying with Carly Rae Jepsen. We got some great insight and personal stories about bullying from TV Stars James Roday “Psych,” WWE Superstar Sheamus, Nolan Gould “Modern Family,” and Mehcad Brooks

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Singer/Songwriter Sonali: Big Heart to Go Along With Her Art

One of the most rewarding parts of what we do here at Teens Wanna Know is highlighting up-and-coming artists, especially those who are doing something positive for the world around them apart from their involvement in acting, music, literature, dance, or any other creative endeavor. One such artist is Sonali Argade or, simply, Sonali. The

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GUARDaHEART World Heart Day Celebration Gala

The GUARDaHEART Foundation, VIPs from the California State Assembly, renowned medical professionals, and actor Eric Roberts came together to celebrate World Heart Day at a sophisticated “James Bond”-themed gathering held in the Lyon Air Museum in Santa Clara California. The event, which was sponsored by Aviir, promoted The World Heart Day’s mission of stressing the

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18th Annual “All For The Love of Kids” with Cameron Boyce, Ochoa Boyz, CEEJ and more interviews

Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich hosted the 18th Annual “All For the Love of Kids” Fundraiser and Silent Auction Benefiting the Children’s Trust Fund. According to the organization’s website, “For 45 years, the Children’s Trust Fund has provided a wide range of services and self-development opportunities for children residing in Los Angeles County

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