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Little Mix Talk About Their ‘Get Weird’ Album Release – and Show Off their Weird Dance Moves!

British girl group sensations and X-Factor winners Little Mix caught up with our friends at Sweety High at Radio Disney Studios to talk all things ‘Get Weird’! Watch their EXCLUSIVE VIDEO and check out Little Mix showing off their dance moves with Sweety High in celebration of their new album, ‘Get Weird’ before performing at

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Isabela Moner from “100 Things to do Before High School” Releasing Debut Album “Stopping Time” Sep. 18

14-year old Isabela Moner, star of Nickelodeon’s “100 Things To Do Before High School,” is releasing her debut, 12-track album called Stopping Time tomorrow, September 18, which will be available on iTunes, Amazon.com, BroadwayRecords.com and other retailers. The album is a mix of both originals, such as the first single “Dream About Me” which she

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Boruto: Naruto the Movie Trailer – Film Opens October 10th!

Boruto: Naruto the Movie Trailer – Film Opens October 10th!

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

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“Forever for a Year” Giveaway with $25 Sephora Gift Card and More!

Forever for a Year is a new book (released July 7th) for the more mature teens out there, one which will resonate with many who have already experienced the clumsiness of freshman year and the awkwardness of their first love. It is the debut novel from playwright & filmmaker B.T. Gottfred, an up-close-and-personal, first-love story

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Summer Beach Swag Giveaway with Jessica Robertson, Pedi Princess, Red Water Designs and My Beads!

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

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Barely Lethal Press Conference w Hailee Steinfeld, Dove Cameron & Sophie Turner

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

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Disney’s “‘The Descendants” Isle of the Lost Premiere Party Pack Giveaway!

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

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Prom/Graduation Skincare Giveaway! CapriClear, Jojoba Oil, Swim Spray, ScarAway, AcneFree

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

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Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, Drake & More – Top 8 Most Anticipated Hip-Hop Albums for 2015

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

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Karmin Adds “Along the Road” to its Slate of Cool Music Videos

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

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Brandon Sanderson’s Firefight Prize Pack Giveaway Incl. Mophie Portable Charger!

Brandon Sanderson’s Firefight Prize Pack Giveaway Incl. Mophie Portable Charger!

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

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ZuGoPet Soft Launch Party In Beverly Hills Brings Celebrities and Animal Lovers Together

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

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Daphne Blunt from Fanlala.com and Disney’s “I Didn’t Do It” Reveals Her Top 5 NOW Fashion Trends

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

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Holiday Gift Idea: Cate & Chloe VIP Jewelry Box Subscription

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

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Rogue Wave (Waterfire Saga) Slated for January 6 Release: Deep Blue Prize Pack GIVEAWAY!

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

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Disney Animation Creates Another Winner With “Big Hero 6”

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

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Victoria Griffith Discusses Her New Book “Amazon Burning” + GIVEAWAY!!!

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

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Cool & Edgy Teen Gift Ideas for the Holidays from Redbubble – GIVEAWAY!!!

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

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“When The Checks Stop Coming In” Shows the Folly of the Bling Bling Lifestyle – Review

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

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“Teen Nation Tour” Hits the Road with Anti-Bullying Message for Teens

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

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College Freshman Blues? Check out College 101: A Girl’s Guide to Freshman Year (Review)

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

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Ellen Hopkins “Rumble” Review + Win a “Decade of Ellen” Prize Pack from Teens Wanna Know!

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

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At the Devil’s Door Review – Starring Naya Rivera, Ashley Rickards, Catalina Sandino Moreno

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

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Play Free Games Online Without Downloading Apps at MyRealGames.com

Play Free Games Online Without Downloading Apps at MyRealGames.com

Looking for a little mindless entertainment but your phone can’t squeeze even one more app in its memory? Try the mobile app section at MyRealGames.com. From the press release: Nikolai Veselov, of MyRealGames, says, “Tablet devices are proving to be incredibly popular among gamers, and our selection of fantastic mobile games are perfect for those

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Every Witch Way’s Melissa Carcache Throws Party for Hospitalized Miami Kids

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

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“Color Me Girl Crush:” Teen Coloring Book for Fashionistas

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

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Autumn Rose – Interview with Teen Author Abigail Gibbs & Book Review

It must be nice to wake up everyday as Abigail Gibbs! “Autumn Rose” is the 2nd installment of the “Dark Heroine Series” by the British teen author. The first book in the series “The Dark Heroine: Dinner With a Vampire” was a resounding success on the Wattpad platform, which led to Gibbs landing a six-figure,

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Vampire Academy Movie Blu-Ray and DVD Hits Stores May 20 – Movie Review

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

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Bruno Mars’ Sisters The Lylas’ “Voices” – Music Video or Underwear Ad?

So we are a bit behind the times we guess, and have just discovered that superstar (and teen fave) Bruno Mars has four singing sisters (yes, real-life sisters). They call themselves The Lylas, which is an acronym for “Love You Like a Sister.” They had a TV show and everything. Anyway, Bruno has written a

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Build-a-Bear’s Huggable Heroes & USO Partnership Reward Heroes Big and Small

Build-a-Bear’s Huggable Heroes & USO Partnership Reward Heroes Big and Small

You all know the Build-a-Bear Workshop brand: they are the stores found in malls across America and the rest of the world where you get to assemble your very own customizable teddy bear. Well, this company is giving back to the community with two initiatives that will reward charity-minded youth who are making the world

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Farmers Insurance Announces $100,000 Grants for Teachers with the “Dream Big Challenge”

Earlier this year, we reported that comedian and actor Jack Black became the first participant in the Farmers Insurance “Thank a Million Teachers” campaign by personally thanking his former teacher Debbie Devine (scroll down for video). “Thank a Million Teachers” encourages people of all ages to thank the teachers who made a difference in their

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Out of Print Clothing – Making New Fashion from Old Classics

If you haven’t noticed from our celebrity interview web series, in addition to celebrities and the great music, movies, TV shows, and other creative stuff they do, we are also big fans of good news, charity and community work, and supporting positive social causes. We also love when companies give back to the community in

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Teens Can Make Money & Wear Their Own Designs with Redbubble

For teens who possess that entrepreneurial spirit, working at the local burger joint or clothing store at the mall just isn’t going to cut it. Rather than slave away for minimum wage while being micromanaged by a cranky boss, those with some design skills can turn that into moolah by uploading their designs to Redbubble.

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Disruptus – A Brain-Boosting Game for both Teens and Adults

We received a sample of a relatively new product called Disruptus, and decided to review it for you teens out there looking for a fun game to entertain yourselves that involves actual face-to-face human interaction, as opposed to staring at a glowing rectangle all day (aka your iPhones). According to the maker, Funnybone Toys, “Disruptus™

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Stop Losing Your Keys with Finders Key Purse

We received a sample of a pretty clever little device that provoked a “why didn’t anyone think of this before” response. Introducing the Finders Key Purse (sounds like “finder’s keepers,” get it?) invented by former airline attendant Sandy Stein of West Hills, CA with some heavenly inspiration The device simply consists of a curved piece

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Teen Fave Cher Lloyd Rocks It at Star Magazine’s Hollywood Rocks! Event

Teen Fave Cher Lloyd Rocks It at Star Magazine’s Hollywood Rocks! Event

Singer Cher Lloyd performed a few of her hits at Star Magazine’s Hollywood Rocks Event on Wednesday at supperclub in Hollywood, and the executive producers of Teens Wanna Know were there to check it out. First, visitors were greeted with healthy, all-you-can drink portions of Jamba Juice, including all-natural shots of lemon and ginger to

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Travis Miller Releases “Livin Good” Music Video

Southern California continues to be arguably the most important breeding ground for independent music careers. The sheer amount of talent here — from singers, songwriters, rappers, and dancers to filmmakers and music producers — makes it hard to keep up with all the releases and pick out favorites. Up and coming artist Travis Miller’s new

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New Clothing Brand “Girls Will Be” Aims to Break the “Girly” Mold

Launching a business is hard enough. Launching a business which challenges long-ingrained gender fashion archetypes is even harder. Girls Will Be is a clothing brand that aims to do just that, by producing clothing that avoids the stereotypical pink-and-glitter so common in girls’ clothing, while still remaining uniquely feminine. We asked one of the founders,

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Get Beautiful, Camera-Ready Skin for Prom – 5 DIY Tips and Tricks

It’s prom season, and we know how important it is to look your best on the big night. Dr. Vish Banthia, Founder and Chief Medical Officer of ZendyBeauty, provides some DIY solutions that will help your face radiate with a healthful glow without breaking the bank. Note: Zendybeauty connects visitors with cosmetic procedure providers. We

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Austin Mahone to Debut “The Secret” & Tour with Fifth Harmony, Shawn Mendes, The Vamps

It’s teen superstar Austin Mahone’s 18th birthday today…and his FANS are the ones getting a present! First, he has announced today that he is releasing his long-anticipated “The Secret” on May 27th.The 7 track release (plus bonus tracks) will feature the smash hit single “Mmm Yeah” with Pitbull, as well as collaborations with some of

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Teens With Younger Siblings Can Help Teach Good Choices With “Healthy Choices Happy Kids”

Are you a teenager with a little bro or sis that needs a bit of guidance of making good choices? You know, like brushing their teeth before they all fall out or wilt the plants with their bad breath? How about going to sleep early instead of bugging you while you are trying to watch

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Virtual Style Pod by Engage Allows You to Try Clothes On Virtually in 3D

For those that like to try on new fashions, but dislike the drudgery of changing clothes repeatedly in a cramped, messy dressing room (with a 3 item limit), a new piece of technology just might to change the clothes buying experience for the better. The Virtual Style Pod works by combining a “life-size screen mirror

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Teen Author & Artist Cheryl Chan Publishes “The Thing About Things”

Some teens spend countless hours posting narcissistic selfies or manipulating silly birds on their portable devices. Others spend their times flexing their creative muscles and building careers. Cheryl Chan is a teenager who falls into the latter group, having just published a children’s book she has both written and illustrated called “The Thing About Things.”

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Young Scribes – Determined Teen Authors Self-Publish “Tale Hunters,” Look to Greater Success

What do you get when you combine a group of aspiring teen authors, one dedicated and caring English teacher, and a lot of determination and creativity? You get something like the Young Scribes. This group of students from Shelly High School in Shelly, Idaho has taken on an unusual project and turned it into a

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Teen Actors Jimmy Deshler and Riley Beres Team Up to Fight Homelessness with New Film

Hollywood is a world of fantasy, where dreams of stardom and riches can come true for those with lots of ambition and a bit of luck. Underneath the glitter, however, is a reality which isn’t quite so bright: the problem of homelessness, one which is prevalent in Southern California despite the enormous riches and opportunity

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Downtown Burbank Car Classic – July 27, 2013

Downtown Burbank Car Classic: A Salute To SoCal Automotive Culture DOWNTOWN BURBANK, Calif. – The region’s most fabulous automobiles will cruise into Downtown Burbank for the 2nd annual Car Classic featuring restored and pre-1974 vehicles, exotics, hot rods and bikes on San Fernando Boulevard between Magnolia Boulevard and Angeleno Avenue, Saturday, July 27 from 3:00

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Extraordinary Stories: 5 More Sci-Fi/Fantasy YA Series

by Allie Costa If you like books with a magical or supernatural twist, look no further! Last month, I recommended five fantastic sci-fi/fantasy books for teens: https://teenswannaknow.com/otherworldly-ya-five-fantastic-sci-fifantasy-series-you-should-read-now/ Thanks to the enthusiastic response that article received, I’m now offering up an additional five extraordinary genre series: The Jenna Fox Chronicles by Mary E. Pearson – The

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Otherworldly YA: Five Fantastic Sci-Fi/Fantasy Series You Should Read NOW!

By Allie Costa Looking for an awesome YA book that will take you out of this world? Dive into one of these fantastic series – You won’t be sorry! Prowlers by Christopher Golden At age nineteen, Jack Dwyer’s best friend Artie is murdered. Not by humans, but by Prowlers, a group of ancient creatures whose

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