******Scroll down to find out how to win one of three original, autographed Chuck the Duck toys! Young entrepeneur Riley Magnuson shares how he came up with the concept of his new toy Chuck the Duck and advice for other teens who wish to start their own businesses in this episode of Teens Wanna Know. […]
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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This week we are featuring two extremely talented singers. Welcome Ariel Fournier and Jillian O to the New Music BLAST OFF! and heavy rotation this week on Teens Wanna Know Internet Radio. Please support all of our featured artists by spreading the word about them, liking their social media profiles, watching their videos on YouTube,
We hit the streets once again to cover the red carpet for an amazing event, the 29th Annual Southland Theater Artists Goodwill Event (S.T.A.G.E.) at the famous Saban Theater in Beverly Hills. The evening was a benefit for Aids Project Los Angeles (APLA), a charity which helps those with HIV/AIDS. Celebrities who shared their views
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Teen actor (and athlete!) Jimmy Deshler stopped by to talk about his role as Rafe Kovich Jr. on General Hospital, his game-winning hockey goal, his involvement with Hope of the Valley, and more in this special one-on-one interview by Michael Pena of Teens Wanna Know. Jimmy Deshler IMBD: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3435598/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/jimmydee14 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jimmy-Deshler/135984983138787
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This week we have two vocalists with very different styles (pop/rock and dubstep), and we think you are going to love them both. Welcome Brooke Rose and Katia Nicole to the New Music BLAST OFF! and heavy rotation this week on Teens Wanna Know Internet Radio. Please support all of our featured artists by spreading
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Teens Wanna Know hit Avalon Hollywood for Spring Beat 2013, a benefit for Bienvenidos, which helps at-risk children and families. Interviews, sound bites and performance clips include Billy the K.I.D. and Le’Le’ who debuted their SWURQ! video, Asian pop group Blush, Radio for the People, The Dahlz, Geno Segers with the Ochoa Boyz, Skye Stevens,
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We have two Laurens this week on Teens Wanna Know’s New Music Blast. 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 Week’s BLAST OFF Tracks: Lauren Taylor – Carousel http://laurentaylorsings.com/ Lauren Suthers – Famous http://www.laurensuthers.net/
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Teens Wanna Know hit the field at the Home Depot Center to speak with soccer legend Mia Hamm and a few of her fellow soccer and entertainment industry friends at the first annual LA Fest to raise money for the Mia Hamm Foundation and Grassroot Soccer. In addition to Hamm, we spoke with two-time gold
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We’ve added a bunch of new songs to our rotation this week, including several tracks from this week’s Teens Wanna Know New Music BLAST OFF featured artists, Tara Bianco and Edidion. You’ve GOT to hear how great these teens are–WOW! This Week’s BLAST OFF Tracks: Edidion – Put in That Work http://edidionmusic.com Tara Bianco –
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Check out this week’s new additions to Teens Wanna Know Radio’s Rotation, something we like to call the New Music BLAST OFF! These are all talented, up-and-coming artists, and you are listening to them here FIRST. This Week’s Tracks: Billy The Kid & Le’ Le’ – SWURQ! http://swurq.com Caleb – More Time, Falling Over You,
*****Update: Here is a great message we got regarding this episode from a parent of a child with DS: “I wanted to tell you that I really enjoy the feature that you did on the “Just like you” event for Down Syndrome…We are learning a lot and trying to educate others about what DS is
Teens Wanna Know attended the Impact Foundation Artist Development Showcase at The Vault in Orange County, California. We spoke with 90’s icon Gerardo Mejia (“Rico Suave”), Rich Elizalde, FutureStereo, Krump creator Ceasare “Tight Eyez” Willis, and lots of talented youth who displayed their talent for industry VIPs, friends, and family. For more information about the
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Nathaniel Peña got a chance to speak with actor and drummer Brendon Eggertsen of “Shameless,” “Just Go With It” with Adam Sandler, “Paranormal Activity 4” DVD, and the indie rock band Like Our Last. Brendon Eggertsen IMDB: http://imdb.com/name/nm3293813/ Website: brendoneggertsen.com Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/BrendonEggertsen.Official Twitter: http://twitter.com/brenegg YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/BrendonEggertsen1
Teens Wanna Know covered the 2013 Writers Guild Awards held on February 17, 2013 in Los Angeles. Michael Manuel Pena and Nathaniel Pena got great insights on the world of screenwriters (and some positive messages for teens) from “Breaking Bad” creator Vince Gilligan (also from “The X-Files”), “Breaking Bad” writers Thomas Schnauz and Gennifer Hutchison,
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Teens Wanna Know was invited to cover the red carpet at the All Ages Valentine’s Day Bash hosted by Parimore Management at the Infusion Lounge in Universal Hollywood’s Citywalk. The Ochoa Boyz, Geno Segers from “Pair of Kings,” Nadji Jeter, Jaden Martin, Brandon & Savannah, FutureLove, Reatha Grey, Adam Irigoyen from Disney’s “Shake It Up,”
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Corey Feldman, truly a one-of-a-kind showbiz personality, gave Teens Wanna Know’s Michael Manuel Pena an exclusive interview while waiting to shoot his scenes for Billy the K.I.D. and Aliah Woodson’s new music video SWURQ! (See our behind-the-scenes here): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__PjSdCrBls Corey, star of such hits as The Goonies, Stand By Me, Gremlins, The Lost Boys, The
Teens Wanna Know went behind the scenes at the video shoot for the hot new song SWURQ!, by Billy “the Kid” Fridley and Aliah Woodson, daughter of legendary Temptations lead singer Ali-Ollie Woodson. We got to speak with famous actor Corey Feldman (Goonies, Stand By Me, Gremlins, Lost Boys), DJ Young Slade (son of rapper
The Teens Wanna Know gang attended the Showbiz Kids Foundation Toys for Tots Charity event in Pasadena recently. Celebrities and their fans were joined by Marines in collecting toys for needy kids, and playing some hoops. What a great day! http://www.toysfortots.org/ Some of the people interviewed include Owen Williams, Zachary Williams, Erinn Westbrook, Carla Jeffery,
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In this episode of Teens Wanna Know, we review the highlights of this year and show you a few bloopers to bring some more joy to your holiday season. Stay tuned for more Teens Wanna Know in season 2, where we’ll highlight lots more talented artists in different areas of entertainment, plus bring you red
Check out Jazzy (Jasmine), Notepad (Isaiah) and E-Rock (Evan) of FutureStereo talking about their music, pranks, and the Impact Foundation http://thaimpactfoundation.com in this interview by Michael Manuel Peña for Teens Wanna Know. FutureStereo Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/futurestereonow Twitter1: http://twitter.com/_FutureStereo Twitter2: http://twitter.com/futurestereonow YouTube: http://youtube.com/FutureStereoTV Isaiah “Notepad” Elizalde IMDB: http://imdb.com/name/nm5447744/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/ThaNotePad Evan “E-Rock” Gonzalez IMDB: http://imdb.com/name/nm3880370/
What could be more selfless than using your birthday party to raise money to help others? Well, that is just what young actress Taylor Hay did with her Stars for a Night Event. We talked to so many great people with positive messages that we had a very hard time deciding what to cut! Interviewed
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10-year-old Gerry Orz launched his Kids Resource organization with a party at Naya Sunset. Nathaniel Pena and Michael Manuel Pena spoke with several attendees about their experiences with bullying and advice for kids getting bullied, including VanJess, Vasi, Zach Callison, Andy Scott Harris and more in this episode of Teens Wanna Know. Zach Callison IMDB:
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Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars” winner Annette Starbucks recently celebrated the one year anniversary of her Goodie Girls cupcake bakery in Glendale, California with a fundraiser for the charity Love is Louder. She took a moment out of her busy evening to speak to Michael Manuel Pena for Teens Wanna Know. Annette Starbuck IMDB: http://imdb.com/name/nm3120142/ Website:
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[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8dE6Gkh_lo] Teens Wanna Know covered the V.I.P. sneak peek at Chill at the Queen Mary in Long Beach ( http://queenmary.com/chill ). Nathaniel Pena and Michael Manuel Pena had a great time checking out the ice sculptures, snow tubing, ice skating and talking to celebrities on the red carpet, including A.N.T. Farm stars Sierra McCormick,
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Sisters Ivana and Jessica are causing a huge stir with their Youtube covers, and now have finally released their first original music video: “Drumroll.” Michael Manuel Pena talks to the sisters about their careers and what it is like to be backed by Perez Hilton. Watch VanJess “Drumroll” here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ur8GF7CihIM VanJess IMDB: http://imdb.com/name/nm5374752/ Website: http://wearevanjess.com/
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-uVr4Yg_aQ] Young actor, musician and voiceover artist Zach Callison, co-star of Disney’s Sofia the First, talks about show business career, his favorite social cause, how to fend off zombies(!) and more in this interview by Michael Pena. Zach Callison IMDB: http://imdb.com/name/nm2642131/ Website: http://zachcallison.com/ Facebook Fan Page: http://facebook.com/zachcallison Twitter: http://twitter.com/ZachCallison YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/ZachCallison Brielle Barbusca IMDB:
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhvGdXKeB_o] Teens Wanna Know had the opportunity of going backstage to interview a few of the stunt actors involved in the 9th Stuntacular show at The Westfield Fashion Square in Sherman Oaks. Interviews by Michael Manuel Peña and Keira Peña. All the show profits are donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. Stuntacular http://www.stuntacular.com/
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53k-tb4f4fQ] Young singer and songwriter Caleb talks about his music, anti-bullying, anti-homophobia and what it is really like to grow up with same-sex parents in this interview by Michael Manuel Pena for Teens Wanna Know. Caleb IMDB: http://imdb.com/name/nm5329182/ Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/OfficialCaleb Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/OfficialCaleb YouTube: http://youtube.com/officialcalebchannel
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyyEy01Qv_I] Award-winning filmmaker and actress Tara Nicole Azarian talks about her career and why she focuses on social causes with her work. Also, find out about a surprising competition she placed first in and more in this interview by Nathaniel Pena for Teens Wanna Know. Tara Nicole Azarian IMDB: http://imdb.com/name/nm3152258/ Website: http://taranicoleazarian.com/ Website: http://frontporchfilm.com
The 2nd Annual ASPCA Rock & Roll LA Benefit was held at the Olympic Collection in West Los Angeles. Young stars at the event, who were interviewed by Michael Manuel Peña,Nathaniel Peña and Keira Peña, included Katherine McNamara, Sanjaya Malakar (American Idol), Jessica Brown, Bailey Brown, Joshua Rush, Isabella Acres, Ava Acres, Amber Barbell, Future
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aYzvOFs-Ug] The 2nd Annual ASPCA Rock & Roll LA Benefit was held at the Olympic Collection in West Los Angeles, and featured a special live performance by IM5. Teens Wanna Know’s Michael Manuel Peña got exclusive backstage access to interview them! Watch IM5’s fun video “Rest of Our Lives” here: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qj6dINEoaqw] ASPCA Website:
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[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=867qf7tA81g] Teen actor and aspiring fashion designer Adam Murciano, from Teenztalk and the hit Disney movie Frenemies with Bella Thorne and Zendaya Coleman, talks with Michael Manuel Peña for Teens Wanna Know about his show biz career, the charity http://www.blessingsinabackpack.org/ and more! Adam Murciano IMDB: http://imdb.com/name/nm3209274/ Website: http://adammurciano.mixform.com/ Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Adam-Murciano/100509996707503 Twitter: http://twitter.com/AdamMurciano
Young actor Brandon Tyler Russell, star of Smitty with Louis Gossett Jr, Mira Sorvino and Peter Fonda, talks about his show business career and more in this interview by Nathaniel Pena. Brandon Tyler Russell IMDB: http://imdb.com/name/nm2182241/ Website: brandontylerrussell.com/ Facebook Fan Page: http://facebook.com/brandontylerrussell Twitter: http://imdb.com/name/nm2182241/
The Peña kids hit the red carpet once again to talk to Hollywood’s rising stars who came out to support the St Jude Children’s Research Hospital at Pierre Garden. Young stars at the event, who were interviewed by Michael Manuel Peña,Nathaniel Peña and Keira Peña, included Disney’s Darcy Rose Byrnes and Zach Callison, Teala Dunn,
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Noah Dahl Black belt in Tae Kown Do, airplane pilot, Parkour enthusiast. Oh yeah, he is also an actor and quite involved in charity work to help out his community. Is there anything Noah Dahl can’t do? Find out more about teen actor Noah in this interview by Michael Manuel Peña for Teens Wanna Know.
Many of Hollywood’s rising stars including Lia Marie Johnson came out to support the Lollipop Theater Network at Pierre Garden this past Saturday to celebrate the upcoming release of “Stars Will Shine,” a song (and accompanying video) written specifically by pop group Pink Army for the charity and sung by many talented young performers. Young
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Check out Australian native and rising star Chanel Marriott in this interview by Nathaniel Peña for the brand new web series Teens Wanna Know. IMDB: http://imdb.com/name/nm3745498/ Website: http://chanelmarriott.com/ Facebook Fan Page: http://facebook.com/pages/Chanel-Marriott/168114693207154 Twitter: https://twitter.com/chanelmarriott
HOT new pop band 5L, talk about their career plus a hilarious incident that happened while on tour in this interview by Michael Manuel Peña. Featuring Fivel (Trent) Stewart, Booboo Stewart, Davin Baltazar and Ryan Cook. Fivel Stewart IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1640384 Website: http://www.boobooandfivel.com/ Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Real-Booboo-Stewart/106353229428834 Twitter: http://twitter.com/RealBoobooFivel YouTube: http://youtube.com/boobooandfivel Booboo Stewart IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1559927 Website:
Michael Manuel Peña had a chance to sit down with Twilight star Booboo Stewart to talk about his career as an actor, his martial arts, and his band 5L in this great interview–the second TWK show ever! ***See more Booboo with his band 5L here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDj9bFjINyc *** The extremely talented actor, musician and martial artist
Young actor Christian Traeumer of “The Child” and “Bless Me Ultima” talks about his show biz career, acting, acrobats, and more. One of Christian’s highlights was his trip to Germany to film a movie! This was Teens Wanna Know’s first interview with a teen actor/infuencer ever! Christian Traeumer Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/christiantraeumerfanpage Twitter: http://twitter.com/ctraeumer IMDB:
