5 Fast Facts about actress Scarlet Grace

By Editor • July 15, 2019

Scarlet Grace is a teen actress who recently appeared in SONY Pictures’ Holmes and Watson in the role of “Pickle.” She attends the prestigious Arts Educational School in London where many actors have trained and successfully gone onto great careers, such as Catherine Zeta Jones, Jane Seymour, and Claire Folani. This year, she made her […]

3 Tips for Dealing with Insurance Companies After a Car Accident

By TWK Admin • July 11, 2019

As a teen driver, you might have discovered that your insurance rates are higher than your parents’. The primary reason for that has to do with experience. In the view of insurance companies, you haven’t driven long enough and therefore are more likely to be involved in an accident. Using that fact as a basis […]

5 Fast Facts about beauty YouTuber Sasha Anne

By Editor • July 10, 2019

Sasha Anne is known for her makeup transformations and tutorials on her Youtube channel where she recreates a ton of stunning cosplay makeup styles including her most popular, Elsa and Anna from Frozen. She has also recently created and launched her own line of tiny lip glosses called Teeny Wee and received a Shorty Awards […]

4 Education Tracks You Can Pursue to Enter the Medical Field

By TWK Admin • July 2, 2019

As the old saying goes: There is more than one way to skin a cat. Of course, you won’t actually need to skin any cats in the medical field, but the old wisdom still applies. As you consider your future after high school, you need to be aware that there is more than one road […]

4 Tips to Help You Keep Your Jewelry for a Lifetime

By TWK Admin • July 2, 2019

Receiving jewelry can be a great gift, whether it’s for a birthday, graduation, or some other occasion. Rings, necklaces, and other items should be cared for to ensure that they last a lifetime. Knowing about your jewelry item will empower you to make the right decisions to keep it clean and in good shape to […]

3 Things Athletic Teens Need to Remember

By TWK Admin • July 2, 2019

There are so many benefits for teens to participate in athletics. High school athletes who participate in sports are less likely to indulge in alcohol and drugs. They are also more likely to graduate. But from a performance perspective, there are a few things that every teen athlete should understand. Focus on the Fundamentals Everyone […]

5 Fast Facts about singer Kolten Kirschke

By Editor • July 2, 2019

Kolten Kirschke was born in Sherman, Texas and just released a new track called “Still Dreaming.” In addition to singing, Kolten also acts, having appeared in Future Man, starring Josh Hutcherson, directed by Seth Rogen and Magic Max. When not working, Kolten dances for a non-profit organization called Tru Crew and supports anti-bullying causes. Here’s […]

34th Annual Imagen Awards Nominations – List of Nominees

By Editor • July 1, 2019

The Imagen Foundation has just released its list of nominees for the 34th annual awards show which honors Latino diversity in Hollywood. There are 93 nominations in 18 categories from informational programming and on-air advertising to outstanding individual performances, and primetime programming in film and television. The 34th Annual Imagen Awards will be presented Saturday, […]

5 Fast Facts about singer Lulise

By Editor • June 22, 2019

Lulise is a singer-songwriter from L.A. who just launched her solo endeavors after years performing as a pop Duo called Honey and Jude. She just released her song “Read My Hips”, which you can listen to below (scroll down). Here’s 5 Fast Facts about Lulise! She can cut a rug. I love to dance! If […]

5 Fast Facts about actress Briana Roy

By Editor • June 22, 2019

Briana Roy is a Florida native born on August 14th, 2005. She is an actress and model and is also an Ambassador for L.A. Zoo. Her feature film called The Forgiven, in which she played the role of Bendu William, is currently on Amazon Prime, and a web series called Soci Circle is coming soon. […]

5 Fast Facts about actress Jenasha Roy

By Editor • June 22, 2019

Jenasha Roy is a SAG Actress and model based in Los Angeles, California. She was born in Hollywood Florida. Her film Always & 4Ever, where she plays the role of Young Sommer alongside Loretta Devine, Lauren London, Wood Harris & Cynthia Addai Robinson, is set to air on BET Network. Here are 5 Fast Facts […]

5 Fast Facts about actor Ryan Alessi (All That)

By Editor • June 21, 2019

Have you watched the new All That on Nickelodeon yet? One of the stars, Ryan Alessi, was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. He started studying with The Second City improvisational comedy troupe in Chicago at the age of eight, and immediately fell in love with comedy and improv. After moving to California, Ryan continued […]

5 Fast Facts about dancer BaiYu Fisher

By Editor • June 21, 2019

BaiYu Fisher is a dancer and self-taught contortionist born in China with albinism and given up by her birth parents. She was adopted by her mom Lisa at age 2 and now lives in Iowa with two brothers, a sister, and her grandmother. Albinism means a lack of pigment in skin, hair and eyes, and […]

5 Fast Facts with actor Brandon Stewart

By Editor • June 20, 2019

Brandon Stewart is an actor, singer and content creator. Lionsgate’s movie “Future World” was his latest film released in theaters starring James Franco and Snoop Dogg. This Summer, Brandon will be returning as a celebrity judge for the second season of the singing competition web series called “Shine.” His new feature film/musical “Moondance” is also […]

Fresh Summer Makeup Trends 2019

By Rosa Perez • June 20, 2019

It is getting hot out and all the events are coming your way! Want to switch up your look a bit? Whatever events you need to attend, whether it be numerous summer weddings or holidays at the lake, you need to be prepared! Summer months mean exciting new summer trends. These trends can range anywhere […]

5 Fast Facts about singer Caroline

By Editor • June 19, 2019

Caroline (@carolines_music) is a young singer-songwriter and entreprenuer who is getting attention for her covers, some of which have millions of views on Instagram. She’s releasing a lifestyle brand in the beginning of July, has a blog, podcast and works hard to spread much-needed positivity on social media — including working to improve mental health […]

5 Fast Facts with actress Jillian Estell

By Editor • June 18, 2019

Jillian Estell is an actress and dancer who starred in the movie Black or White alongside Kevin Costner and Octavia Spencer. She was also on the NBC TV series, The Night Shift as Jennifer Beal’s daughter, as well as commercials for Hyundai, Chuck E Cheese, and many more. She’s currently busy auditioning and working on her craft […]

5 Fast Facts about singer Issie Swickle

By Editor • June 10, 2019

Issie Swickle is an R&B/Pop singer/songwriter/performing artist from Los Angeles whose latest single, “Mirror” was released in April. You may have seen her at one of her recent performances in Southern California and noticed she has a very developed and powerful voice for a 13-year-old. What you might not know is that part of the […]

The Externship Advantage for Teens

By TWK Admin • June 9, 2019

Unlike a formal internship, an externship allows a teenage student to gain valuable work experience over a shorter, fixed period of time. Because externships are generally shorter in length, you’ll have more flexibility in fitting these valuable experiences into your busy schedule. Here are three benefits of making an externship part of your overall educational […]

4 Hormone Headaches That All Teen Boys Can Relate To

By TWK Admin • June 9, 2019

For most guys, puberty is tough. You begin to change physically and, unfortunately, it’s not all in one go either. During this time, the hormone levels in your body are continuously changing and you may feel like a complete buffoon at times. It is good to remember, however, that all of the changes you are […]

3 Things to Do the Week Before a Sports Tournament

By TWK Admin • June 9, 2019

All of your training and hard work has been for this one big athletic competition. In the week before the event, you want to be sure that your body and your mind are sufficiently prepared for the challenge ahead. Here are three things to do the week before a sports tournament in order to deliver […]

5 Fast Facts about actress Abby Donnelly

By Editor • June 4, 2019

Abby Donnelly of Just Add Magic fame is one of the stars of the Malibu Rescue movie which premiered a few weeks ago on Netflix. Its now been turned into an original series, also called Malibu Rescue which just released on Netflix June 3rd and features Ricardo Hurtado, Jackie R. Robinson, Alkoya Brunson and Breanne […]

5 Fast Facts about YouTuber Alex Warren

By Editor • June 3, 2019

Alex Warren (@alexwaaren) is an 18-year-old YouTuber (Youtube.com/alexwarren) from Carlsbad California who like many others started off by building a following on musical.ly/TikTok. He started from zero but now has 146k YouTube subs and 239k Instagram followers who love his content which features his friends and some edgy humor. Here’s 5 Fast Facts about Alex! […]

5 Fast Facts about Actress Georgia T. Willow

By Editor • May 31, 2019

Georgia T. Willow (@georgiatwillow) is teen actress who has appeared on ABC’s drama For the People as well as Comedy Central’s Another Period and MTV’s Faking It. (and many more!) Her passion for acting allows her to work on projects that bring awareness to social injustices where she is able to build relationships with charitable […]

3 Fields of Study for Science- and Solution-Oriented Students

By TWK Admin • May 31, 2019

Are you just about to graduate high school and panicking about what you’re going to study? Are you a person who loves science and solving problems? There are so many career paths to pursue—it’s no wonder you’re still undecided. But luckily for you, there are quite a few career fields that use science and problem […]

5 Fast Facts about actress Ava Cantrell

By Editor • May 30, 2019

You might recognize 17-year-old Ava Cantrell (@avacantrell) from her days as Penelope Pritchard on The Haunted Hathaways or as Teen Diana in the spooky Lights Out. What you might not know is she is also a dancer and has just released a graphic novel written by her and her dad called Amulet of Lilith Episode […]

Teens — Learn These 3 Financial Skills and You’ll Be Set for Life

By TWK Admin • May 29, 2019

If you haven’t figured this out already, school doesn’t teach you all the things you need to know for life on your own. Sure, you’ll learn algebra and why mitochondria are the powerhouses of cells, but what about real-life skills like managing money, how to cook, and finding a job? Fortunately, you’ve got the internet […]

5 Fast Facts about singer Jake Clark

By Editor • May 28, 2019

Jake Clark (@itsjakeclark) is a teen singer from Thousand Oaks, California who just started dropping tracks last year but has already built up a good following, including many members of young Hollywood with whom he maintains good friendships. He is playing a show at the legendary Troubadour in West Hollywood on June 29th (TICKETS HERE) […]

5 Fast Facts about actress Simone Miller

By Editor • May 24, 2019

Teen actress Simone Miller stars as Raign Westbrook in the brand new digital original series Detention Adventure on CBC, about a crew of sixth graders who purposely get themselves thrown into detention after discovering the entrance to a labyrinth of tunnels, laden with traps and riddles, protecting a long lost secret. Simone is also set […]

5 Fast Facts about young CEO Alexa Curtis

By Editor • May 20, 2019

Alexa Curtis (@Alexa_Curtis) is the CEO of Life Unfiltered with Alexa – a lifestyle platform geared towards teens and young adults covering topics such as social media and mental health. The brand evolved from a fashion blog she started at age 12 as an outlet to deal with the bullying she was experiencing in middle school, and […]

5 Fast Facts about dancer Taylor Hatala

By Editor • May 16, 2019

Taylor Hatala is a 15-year-old dancer who’s big break came when she was 11 years old, when a dance video featuring her and Matt Steffanina dancing to a Taylor Swift track went viral and landed her on the Ellen DeGeneres show! Following this, she was selected to dance with Janet Jackson on her world tour […]

5 Fast Facts about DIY with Me’s Sissy Sheridan

By Editor • May 11, 2019

Sissy Sheridan is the host of NICKELODEON’S DIY With Me series on YouTube and a series regular on Brat’s Chicken Girls as Angie. She also co-stars in the Netflix series Maniac with Jonah Hill. In April she released her first music video “Most Girls” which you can see below. She has been acting, singing, and dancing since […]

Time-Tested Tactics for Tackling Tough Tests

By TWK Admin • May 11, 2019

Preparing for exams can be stressful. After all, there is a lot of material to learn and remember for the test. Doing your best is important, especially for finals or AP exams that carry a heavier weight on your academic record. Here are three time-tested tactics to help you master exam season. Make a Study […]

3 Awesome Senior Trip Ideas

By TWK Admin • May 11, 2019

Senior year is full of excitement as you move toward the culmination of your high school career. What better way to celebrate your achievement than to go on an epic senior trip with your friends? Senior trips are a great way to hang out with old friends and make some lasting memories. With so many […]

5 Fast Facts about singer Casey Baer

By Editor • May 9, 2019

Eighteen years in the making, Los Angeles-based sultry pop artist Casey Baer is ready to step into the spotlight. Inspired by her relationships and the experiences of her teen years, Casey has packaged up those feelings and delivered a beautifully well-wrapped gift to her fans with honest lyrics, powerful vocals, and polished production to match. […]

5 Fast Facts about model Jordan Leftwich

By Editor • May 9, 2019

Jordan Leftwich is a runway model who has walked during both New York Fashion Week and LA Fashion Week. She was a featured model at the 2019 Annual Oscar City Summit Celebrity Charity Gala and has collaborated and walked with America’s next Top model contestants Rio Summers and the Green twins. Here’s 5 Fast Facts […]

5 Fast Facts about Kids4Community Founder Kenan Pala

By Editor • May 7, 2019

Kenan Pala is the 15-year-old founder of Kids4Community , a non-profit organization with a mission to introduce children and teens to the concept of charitable work early in their lives. For instance, earlier this year 200 kids and their parents volunteered their efforts at a Kids4Community event to help San Diego’s homeless population, assembling 600 […]

5 Fast Facts about Tyler Gomez

By Editor • May 3, 2019

Tyler Gomez is an up-and-coming L.A.-based pop singer who’s already got three tracks under his belt with more on the way. His latest lyric video for “Nervous” caught our eye with its cool visuals (scroll down to watch), so we decided to find out a little more about him. Here’s 5 Fast Facts about Tyler! […]

5 Fast Facts about JAC Carrera

By Editor • May 1, 2019

JAC Carrera (Jose Antonio Carrera @JACtheactor ) is an actor from Brooklyn who was just nominated for Best Performance in a Short Film – Teen Actor at the 40th Annual Young Artist Awards. This follow his win at the Young Entertainer Awards in April. Here’s 5 Fast Facts about him! He feels the nomination represents […]

5 Fast Facts about John Joseph

By Editor • April 18, 2019

Pop artist John Joseph just released his debut single “I Want U” (scroll down for link) and recently opened for Wilson Phillips. Here are 5 fast facts about John so you get to know him a little better! He’s a big Nicki fan. “Nicki Minaj has to be the collaboration I have wanted for the […]

Most Used Emojis in the United States

By Editor • April 16, 2019

Budget wireless service provider TextNow has shared the most used emojis in the United States based on the people who use their platform…totalling 1.3 billion emojis. Here they are: Tears of laughter: ???? Blowing a kiss: ???? Heart eyes: ???? Looks like there’s a lot of joy and love in the world! There’s more fascinating […]

How to Find People with Shared Interests to You

By Rosa Perez • April 15, 2019

If you look at the friends you have today, how many of them have the same interests or hobbies as you? It’s likely that there are more than a few. That’s because making friends is generally the result of participation in a social activity where there’s a mutual interest. Depending on where you live and […]

Jovan Armand from Shazam! Interview (spoilers and Easter eggs!)

By Editor • April 15, 2019

Actor and rapper Jovan Armand talks to TWK CEO Willie Pena about his start in the industry, his role in the smash hit movie SHAZAM! including SPOILERS and EASTER EGGS (they start at 4:09 and go until 5:35) and more in this fun interview with Teens Wanna Know. Jovan performs live April 24th at the […]

3 Important Facts About Drug Rehab

By TWK Admin • April 14, 2019

If you are a teenager and you have been struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, you need to understand that your brain is still developing. The more damage you do to your brain while it’s still developing, the more permanent the damage will be. Not only must you do everything in your power to quit, […]

Maddie Ziegler & Giacomo Gianniotti Interviews at My Friend’s Place 2019

By Editor • April 7, 2019

@maddieziegler @GiacomoKG #myfriendsplace TWK interviewer Keira Pena talks to Maddie Ziegler @maddieziegler and Giacomo Gianniotti at the My Friend’s Place Gala 2019, a fundraising celebration to support youth homelessness prevention programs. http://myfriendsplace.org/ Host: Keira Pena http://instagram.com/keirapena Follow Teens Wanna Know: Instagram: http://instagram.com/teenswannaknow Twitter: http://twitter.com/teenswannaknow Facebook: http://facebook.com/teenswannaknow Visit our Café Press store for merch http://cafepress.com/teenswannaknow Business […]

Issie Methven: 15-year-old making a splash in London theater!

By Willie Pena • April 5, 2019

Issie (Isabelle) Methven just turned 15 a few weeks ago, but you wouldn’t guess it from her long list of prestigious London theater credits including her professional West End theatre debut as Little Cosette in Les Miserables, Summer Hathaway in Original UK Cast of School of Rock, Jane Banks in Mary Poppins, and Brigitte Von […]

Sarah Abbott: teen actress on new Netflix thriller “The Silence”

By Willie Pena • April 2, 2019

Teen actress Sarah Abbott has made a splash with her lead role performance in the Lifetime movie “Mommy’s Little Princess,” where she plays Lizzy, an adopted girl who discovers she has royal blood and takes on the persona of a princess from hell. Coming up next, she can be seen in the feature film The […]

Who is Gavin Magnus “Crushin” on?

By Editor • March 25, 2019

***MEET GAVIN THIS SATURDAY AUGUST 3rd, 2019 IN BURBANK, CA!!!*** Gavin Magnus is an American actor, singer and YouTuber who has been called “the next Justin Bieber.” He is well known on social media and for his fun videos co-starring his girlfriend Piper Rockelle, with whom he filmed a video for his first single “Crushin.” […]

A Place Called Home (APCH) w/ G-Eazy, In Real Life, Kaylyn Slevin & More (Stars and Strikes)

By Editor • March 25, 2019

Young stars came out to help raise funds for A Place Called Home @apch2830, a charity which helps kids in South Central L.A. with arts, education and wellness to help them develop healthy, fulfilling and purposeful lives. Watch highlights, interviews, and bowling trivia! https://apch.org/ Featuring: G-Eazy, Jonathan Zeichner, Rachel Crow, Kaylyn Slevin, Ava Cantrell, Bryson […]

In Real Life CRAZY AF LIVE performance @Citywalk + Interviews

By Editor • March 24, 2019

In Real Life @inreallife plays new song “Crazy AF” and more at CityWalk Hollywood on 3/23/2019…plus interviews/trivia challenge from two weeks prior at A Place Called Home’s Stars & Strikes event. Host: Keira Pena http://instagram.com/keirapena Follow Teens Wanna Know: Instagram: http://instagram.com/teenswannaknow Twitter: http://twitter.com/teenswannaknow Facebook: http://facebook.com/teenswannaknow Visit our Café Press store for merch http://cafepress.com/teenswannaknow Business inquiries […]

3 Career Paths for People Who Care About the Environment

By TWK Admin • March 24, 2019

For teens who are considering a future career that concerns caring for the environment, we’ve covered three career paths that are very relevant to this subject. Conservation Scientist A career path like a conservation scientist will include the monitoring of forestry and conservation activities. By complying with government regulations as a conservation scientist, it helps […]

Do You Enjoy Working with People? Look into These 4 Career Paths

By TWK Admin • March 24, 2019

In our day-to-day lives, there are a lot of individuals out there who enjoy working with people. If, for whatever reason, you have a personality type where you enjoy these activities, then you should take heart in the fact there are many occupations out there that would be a great fit for you. Consider some […]

3 Colorado Art Exhibits for the Artistic Teen

By TWK Admin • March 11, 2019

If you’re the artistic type, you already know that creating art is a terrific form of self-expression. Truly great art is more than just an outlet for creative expression, though—it can inspire us to become better versions of ourselves, to reach for the stars instead of staying safely locked within our comfort zones. Here are […]

How to Become a Makeup Pro in 4 Simple Steps

By Guest Contributor • March 8, 2019

After endless hours of shelf browsing, tutorial watching and makeup applying, you finally have it – the perfect look. Or, at least it seems that way. One Instagram session later you’re left wondering how on earth your favorite models and makeup artists get it so darn right. Everything seems to flawlessly blend together, perfectly highlighting […]

How to Recognize the Signs of Online Bullying

By Editor • March 1, 2019

Social media and online communities are all fun and games, until they’re not. Though being called names online may seem like “no big deal,” that is one of the most common forms of online harassment. According to a study by the Pew Research Center, 59% of teens have been bullied or harassed online. In addition […]

How to Graduate College with Zero Debt – Infographic

By Editor • March 1, 2019

One of the biggest challenges regarding going to college is figuring out how to pay for it. For most teens, this means student loans. And unfortunately, this can also means living with massive debt for many years. Now, you can avoid this by going to more affordable trade schools (with great-paying jobs) or becoming a […]

Top 10 Credit Myths Debunked – and How to Raise Your Score

By Editor • March 1, 2019

Financial literacy is important for all teenagers. Its never to soon to, with the help of parents, start saving money, open up a life insurance policy, invest in stocks, and otherwise plan for the future. One of THE most important parts of your financial life is credit. Unfortunately, most schools still lag behind in teaching […]

3 Ways to Earn Your Parent’s Trust and Thus More Freedom

By TWK Admin • February 28, 2019

When it comes to being a teenager, the trust that your parents have in you will largely determine how much freedom you’re allowed. This is why it’s important that you establish this trust right away and do everything that you can to protect it. Here are three ways that you can earn the trust of […]

Save Money with the 52 Week Savings challenge

By Editor • February 26, 2019

You might be reading this because you are worried about how little you save money. Perhaps you don’t spend any money at all, or maybe you do save but quickly spend it on something. Setting up long-term savings is a good idea, as it can protect you and your future, and allows you to have […]

Rising star Natasha Bure talks Faith, Hope & Love – and her butterfly thumbs!

By Willie Pena • February 25, 2019

Natasha Bure (@natashabure) is a singer, author, actor, and YouTuber with a growing fan base, currently at 400,000 Instagram followers and 100,000 YouTube subs. She has perfomed on the hit show The View as well as NBC’s The Voice, and starred in Hallmark Channel’s Switched for Christmas. She has also published a teen advice book […]

EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE: Cloe’s video for “Out of Love” Alessia Cara Cover

By Editor • February 14, 2019

@CloeWilder is a 12-year-old from Tampa, Florida who has been described as an “Ethereal, Breathtaking Sad/Pop Songstress.” While just launching her career, she has already released very high-quality cover videos from Ariana Grande and Halsey which you can see on her Youtube channel (link below). She’s got a great voice, so we were excited to […]

4 Tips on How to Stand Out as a Leader in High School

By TWK Admin • February 14, 2019

High school is a very important time in everyone’s life. This is often a period of time in which life skills, work ethic, and the foundation for confidence are built. This is also a great time in which someone can learn the skills that it takes to be a leader. Here are four things that […]

What Teens Should Know About Ethical Food

By TWK Admin • February 7, 2019

Teens today are overloaded with choices, and it can be hard to decide on the best choices. It’s also hard to try to live a life that hurts that least amount of people and things as possible, but many people still try to live a life like that. With so many food options today, it’s […]

What It Means to Be an Older Sibling

By TWK Admin • January 30, 2019

If you are an older sibling, you probably know that younger brothers or sisters naturally look up to their older family members. While this can sometimes seem like a nuisance, it can be an opportunity for you to have a profound effect on your immediate environment. As an older sibling, you have the power to […]

The exquisite photographic eye of 17-year-old Kelly Needleman

By Willie Pena • January 23, 2019

Kelly Needleman is a Northern California teen in his junior year of high school with a gift for photography and filmmaking. His pictures have appeared on the websites for National Geographic, CNBC and ABC thanks to a keen eye for composition and his knack for capturing ethereal, almost magical qualities from the landcapes he photographs. […]

3 Ways to Steer Clear of Drug Addiction for Life

By TWK Admin • January 17, 2019

Drug addiction is a major problem among teenagers. DrugAbuse.com explains that, “although general trends show that teens are using alcohol and drugs less than previous generations, the drugs that are being used are more dangerous than ever. Especially in regards to pharmaceutical abuse.” The teenage years are among the most stressful periods of your lifetime, […]

‘Dragon Ball Super: Broly’ Review

By Editor • January 16, 2019

Dragon Ball fans have a reason to get psyched. Its release day for the 20th film in the franchise, Dragon Ball Super Broly! Teens Wanna Know got a sneak peek courtesy of Funimation, so let’s get right the review! Spoiler Alert: a few spoilers below..which have been elsewhere revealed in trailers and promos but we’d […]

Abla Sofy: GUESS’s New “It” Girl is Arabic and Proud – Interview!

By Willie Pena • January 10, 2019

Abla Sofy has a lot going for her. This Moroccan-born beauty hangs out with Bella Hadid, appeared on BRAVO’S ‘The Second Wives Club,’ modelled for BEBE, starred in a music video with French Montana and Daddy Yankee, and is now the first Arab model ever to have a billboard on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood as […]

Alabama Luella Barker Covers “Mistletoe” Watch Video Here!

By Editor • December 20, 2018

How’s your Christmas spirit? Here’s something to get you even more into the holiday mood! Alabama Luella Barker is the 12-year-old daughter of legendary Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker and has just released a cover of Justin Bieber’s hit song “Mistletoe.” In the video, Alabama is hanging with a few friends decorating a Christmas tree, […]

Does fitting in really make us happy? Research insights show….

By Editor • December 20, 2018

Teens are social creatures. Even the “outcasts” among us tend to find at least one friend to hang with, because we all NEED to be with other people, at least part of the time. Its in our DNA. However, sometimes we feel the need to change ourselves to fit in with the rest of the […]

Disney Stars Joshua Rush and Kylee Russell Spread Holiday Cheer at the 8th Annual Holiday in the Hangar by Delta Airlines

By Editor • December 13, 2018

On Dec. 12th, Joshua Rush from Disney’s hit series Andi Mack and Kylee Russell from Disney Channel Original Movie Zombies surprised over 150 kids from Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Normandie Avenue Elementary School and McKinley Avenue Elementary School at the “North Pole,” an LAFD Fire Station transformed into a winter wonderland. At the Delta Air […]

4 Things Teens Should Know When Moving to a New City

By TWK Admin • December 13, 2018

Being a teen can be the worst. You’re told to act like an adult, but you’re still treated like a kid. And with all these hormones going crazy, you have to figure out who you are through it all. A move during this time can seem like the worst thing in the world, but it […]

Ananya Birla crusades for better mental health and becomes India’s first Platinum artist in English

By Willie Pena • December 10, 2018

Ananya Birla is a rising pop-star from India. She is the first artist to achieve Platinum status in India with english-language songs (“Meant To Be” and “Hold On”) and recently released a third song called “Circles”with Universal and Island Records UK — which also just went Platinum! She has worked with Afrojack and Mood Melodies, […]

Christmas/Holiday Gift Ideas!

By Editor • December 7, 2018

Ho Ho Ho! Its time for our next product roundup to help you decide on last-minute gifts for Christmas or other winter holidays! Note: Affiliate links below, meaning we might earn a small commission if you purchase a product directly after clicking a link. AtGames Blast! HDMI Video Games – between $19.99 and $39.99 Want to […]

Scarlet Grace from ‘Holmes and Watson’ Q&A

By Willie Pena • November 30, 2018

Scarlet Grace (@thescarletgrace on Twitter) just turned 16, but this English teen’s already got an impressive resume as a theatrical actress, having played young Eponine in Les Miserables London and Tessie in the UK TOUR of Annie. Her film work includes small roles in “Paddington 2” and “Milk,” but this Christmas she appears in her […]

Free2Luv’s Unstoppable Tour de Force Cirque Highlights and Interviews

By Editor • November 17, 2018

@Free2Luv, a non-profit organization dedicated to fighting bullying, hosted the fundraiser Unstoppable Tour de Force Cirque at the Regent in downtown Los Angeles November 3rd. The event featured a team of young cirque artists including aerialists, jugglers and contortionists as well as plenty of young Hollywood celebrities and influencers united to speak out against bullying, […]

Trying to Lose Some Weight? Be Careful

By TWK Admin • November 12, 2018

In the last few years, social media has intensified the pressure to look perfect. Teens are especially susceptible to this pressure that makes them want to change themselves to fit a new picture-perfect mold. Over the years, there has seemingly been an influx of healthy teens trying to lose some weight unnecessarily. To be clear, […]

Beautychickee Christina Marie TEENA Skincare Launch Party Exclusive Interviews!

By Editor • November 7, 2018

Popular YouTube beauty guru Christina Marie, better known as @Beautychickee, has just launched her skincare line with her “Clar-i-ty” facial cleanser. To celebrate, the 19-year-old threw an exclusive party at the posh Mondrian Hotel in L.A. for a few of her friends and fellow influencers. TWK’s Keira Pena got the exclusive scoop, interviewing Christina and […]

Ava Cota: Former Dance Moms Star Builds Her Own Empire at Age 16

By Willie Pena • November 6, 2018

Ava Michelle Cota (@avamichelle2002 on Twitter) seems to be on a mission. At just 16 years old, the “Dance Moms” veteran is absolutely killing it on the creative front as not only is she a professional model and dancer, but she also has a forthcoming EP as well as a sporty/chic collaboration clothing line, “AVA […]

Que 9 and Brooklyn Queen Interview and Try Not to Laugh Challenge

By Editor • November 5, 2018

Detroit has two rising teen stars you need to check out. Rappers Brooklyn Queen @brooklynqueen03 (“Keke Taught Me How to Do It”) and her best friend Que9 @que9bmb (“Sophomore EP”) are currently performing together on the FACTS Tour and stopped by TWK to ask some questions they’ve always wanted to know about each other — […]

Paxton Booth from Coop and Cami Ask the World Interview

By Willie Pena • November 5, 2018

Paxton Booth (@Paxton_Booth on Twitter) stars alongside @RubyRoseTurner @LotusDakota and @OliviaSanabia on Disney Channel’s new show Coop and Cami Ask The World. The show is about two siblings who have a popular streaming channel that crowdsources opinions from millions of followers to help them make most of their day-to-day decisions. Paxton plays Ollie Wrather, the […]

High School Nation Tour’s Mimi Saballa Q&A!

By Willie Pena • November 1, 2018

Teen singer Mimi Saballa, is headlining the 10th annual High School Nation Tour (@HSNTours #highschoolnation on Twitter) along with rapper @TheRealSilento (“Watch me”) hitting various cities throughout the month of November. For those who don’t know, the High School Nation Tour is a traveling music & arts festival that travels to high school campuses across […]

Graduating from High School Early: Fact or Fiction?

By TWK Admin • November 1, 2018

As you head off to high school, you can’t believe you have four more years of school. It seems to stretch on for an eternity. You’re bright and have big ideas. You tend to think outside the box. The thought of being tied down to the same routine is frustrating. For someone who wants to […]

How to make money making video games

By Editor • October 24, 2018

Many people would love to earn a full-time living doing what they have a passion for. If you are a gamer you might have wondered how to make money making video games. Well, earlier this month CrazyGames launched a new Developer Portal that promises to share revenue with all contributors to its browser games platform. […]

Teen author Carrie Berk does her part to help end bullying in America

By Willie Pena • October 18, 2018

Carrie Berk is a bestselling teen author, influencer, and @NoBully_org Ambassador (#nobully) who has already published 21+ books by age 15. Her first book series, The Cupcake Club, was published with her mom’s help in second grade! One of her personal passions is to help stop bullying in America. To that end, her latest book […]

Air Track Mats for Gymnastics and Tumbling Buying Tips

By Guest Contributor • October 18, 2018

If you are into gymnastics and tumbling, then you know probably know all about the innovation known as an air track mat, but might not know what airtrack to buy This is not a full guide of how to find the best brand of airtrack, but it should give you an idea of some of […]