Meet Disney star Selena Gomez Sat Oct 3rd!
COSTA MESA Fans of Disney star Selena Gomez will have an opportunity to meet the actress and singer during an appearance at South Coast Plaza this weekend.
Guests who purchase or bring in a copy of her CD, “Kiss and Tell” can meet Gomez from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday in the Carousel Court near The Disney Store.
Radio Disney will be there at 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. playing music and giving away prizes.
Information: 714-751-8080.
If you go, we want to see pictures!!
And say “hi” to Selena for us too 
Selena Gomez Debut Album NOW AVAILABLE!!!
Today “Kiss and Tell” hits retail and online stores. The first album from Selena Gomez and The Scene is sure to be a hit!
I’ve listened to a few tracks and I’m impressed! Selena has fun with the music and it’s a great “get up and move it” kinda sound!
Go get “Kiss and Tell” and support Selena!!!
Miley Cyrus to Sneak Peek new music video on ‘Dancing With the Stars’
Disney Pop Princess Miley Cyrus announced Monday on her official Facebook page exciting news to her fans:
“Breaking news! A sneak peek at the world premiere of Miley’s new music video for “Party In The U.S.A.” will be airing this week during the live 3-night Dancing with the Stars premiere that begins tonight at 8/7c on ABC! More details to come…”
Then a day later, she updated with the more details:
“Get an exclusive sneak peek at the world premiere of Miley’s new music video for “Party In The U.S.A.” tomorrow during the premiere of the Dancing with the Stars Results Show at 8/7c on ABC and watch tonight to see the ladies perform!”
MTV News confirmed that it will air on Wednesday’s show.
Set your DVRs!!!
Mitchel Musso to appear at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and House of Blues
Mitchel Musso, who plays Oliver Oken on Disney Channel’s Hannah Montana will be signing autographs of his new, self-titled (and debut) album at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Sept. 18 from 1 pm to 2 pm. He’ll be in town for a concert at House of Blues that night with guest KSM and Jimmy Robbins.
Regular theme park admission is required for the Disney’s Hollywood Studios appearance.
Welcome Foolish Mortals…Walt Disney Records Celebrates the 40th Anniversary of The Haunted Mansion with Two CD Releases
On September 9, 2009 Walt Disney Records celebrates the 40th Anniversary of The Haunted Mansion with two CD releases — The Story and Song From The Haunted Mansion and The Haunted Mansion. Both CDs were produced, fully restored and compiled by Grammy®-winning producer Randy Thornton.
Forty years ago, 999 happy haunts took up residence in Disneyland at the
personal invitation of Walt Disney himself, who built an elegant mansion and
promised his ghostly guests creaking doors and creaking floors, replete with hot and cold running chills. One of the most beloved attractions at Disney Theme Parks, The Haunted Mansion gates and crypts creaked open in New Orleans Square at Disneyland on August 9, 1969. The Story and Song From The Haunted Mansion was a Disneyland Records Storyteller released the same year to commemorate the opening of the attraction. Although intended as a promotional album, the recording has become a cherished childhood memory for many Disneyland guests.
The release includes original scenes and effects that never made it into the
final attraction as it follows the story of two teenagers (voiced by Robie
Lester and a young Ron Howard) who take refuge inside the eerie mansion during a mysterious rainstorm. The CD includes a bonus track, “Grim Grinning Ghosts,” the theme song to the attraction written by X. Atencio, with music by Buddy Baker.
The enhanced CD also includes a Digital Image Gallery (which can be accessed by inserting the CD into a computer) of high quality images from Collin Campbell`s original paintings for the album.
The Haunted Mansion CD, exclusively available at Disney Theme Parks, guides the listener through the attraction as it appears in its current…incarnation on Track 1. Randy Thornton recreated the full audio experience of The Haunted Mansion for the track. This meant layering ambient sounds and sound effects with the score, character voices and songs found in the attraction. The result is an immersive audio experience, as if you were actually riding through the attraction in your doom buggy. Tracks 2 through 6 are highlights from the attraction and/or from original recording sessions: Ghostly Music Box – “Grim Ginning Ghosts” played from an authentic Porter Baroque music box; Otherworldly Concerto – Assembled from recording sessions for the Haunted Mansion`s famous pipe organ, which included many variations of the famous theme; A Swinging Wake – The unearthly score from the rollicking graveyard scene; The Graveyard Band -
The philharmonic phantoms perform their own version of “Grim Grinning Ghosts”; 999 Happy Haunts – The graveyard inhabitants come out of their creepy old crypts for a rousing reprise of their favorite song. The CD concludes with Track 7, Phantom Manor Suite from renowned composer John Debney. His sweeping orchestral interpretation of Buddy Baker and X. Atencio`s classic score is from the Disneyland Paris attraction.
The Story and Song From The Haunted Mansion will be at Disney Theme Parks on 9/9/09 and available nationwide on 9/22/09; The Haunted Mansion will be available exclusively at all Disney Theme Parks on 9/9/09.
Walt Disney Records Media Relations
Maria Kleinman
818-238-1089
maria.kleinman@disney.com
Selena Gomez and The Scene “Get Creative” Contest
Selena wants to work together with you to promote her new album “Kiss & Tell,” which is in stores September 29th.
So the Disney Channel star and her band decided to create a contest! Go out and promote the album the best you can be sure to include:
- Selena and The Scene
- Kiss & Tell
- September 29th.
Make all your entries at www.facebook.com/selena and click the promo tab to officially enter.
Top ten winners will receive a signed cd from Selena and the Scene, the top three of those 10 will receive a phone call from them and the grand prize winner will receive 4 VIP tickets to one of their shows in 2010!!!!
Enjoy their attempt to tell you the above. The video is silly and fun. I loved seeing their wacky energy!!
And if you win the grand prize, can I be one of your friends to go to show????
Selena Gomez Music Details Revealed!
Selena Gomez is a successful TV actress, budding fashionista and now is ready to take on the music scene! Unlike her other Disney pop star friends though, she has decided to make it a group effort by forming a band.
Selena Gomez and the Scene is the name of the Wizards of Waverly Place star’s musical group.
Selena Gomez has been excitedly revealing details about her music, including lots of awesome pictures through her Twitter.
She revealed the cover art for her debut album, Kiss & Tell (see below).
Gomez tweeted: “Here it is!!! I can’t wait for you guys to hear it!”
“It’s fun pop, and it has a dance beat to it. I’ve been working on it for two years, so let’s hope that it’s good.”
Kiss & Tell will be available in stores and iTunes September 29th. A date Selena is VERY excited for: “September 29th cannot come soon enough!!!!!”
The Kiss & Tell tracklist:
- Kiss And Tell
- I Won’t Apologize
- Falling Down
- I Promise You
- Naturally
- Crush
- The Way I Loved You
- … More
- As A Blonde
- I Don’t Miss You At All
- Stop And Erase
- I Got U
- Tell Me Something I Don’t Know
The music video “Falling Down” will air after the Wizards of Waverly Place The Movie, which airs on the Disney Channel Friday, August 28, 2009 at 8 pm EST. Selena thinks that the debut of her music video “is all so crazy!!!”
Gomez even hinted at future concert dates!!!
“I cannot wait for you guys to come out and see a show, coming soon!!!!”
I cannot wait either!!! I’ll be sure to purchase tickets as soon as they become available!
After “Falling Down” premiered on the radio, she quickly updated her fans on Twitter. Fellow Disney star and BFF, Demi Lovato congratulated and supported Selena. Here’s their Twitter exchange:
Selena: Yes, I just sat in my car alone crying because I heard my song on the radio for the first time ever!!! I hope you guys liked it!!
Demi: @selenagomez I LOVE your new single
It’s on repeat!!!! SO PROUD OF YOU!!!
Selena: @ddlovato THANK YOU! I still remember playing you the song for the first time at lunch in your trailer!
I’m excited about hearing the songs from “Kiss & Tell.” I already love “Falling Down” so I am sure Selena’s other songs will sound great!!
“Falling Down” is playable on Selena’s MySpace page now and will be available on iTunes August 25!
Selena is very proud of her music and would love to know what you guys think. So let her know!
We’re also interested in your thoughts as well. Leave us feedback here or e-mail us at podcast@magicneverends.com to tell us if you’ll be grabbing her debut album.
Selena tweeted the link to the following fan-made YouTube video. It’s just the song with a static image, but the fact that Selena tweeted about it makes you take notice. 
Selena Gomez Updates Fans on MySpace Blog on First Album!
The Wizards of Waverly Place star has finished her debut album!!
Gomez quickly went to Twitter and MySpace to give her loyal fans the update. And she’s quick to thank them for their support. She wrote:
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Selena is so awesome!! And very genuine. Every time I read something from her or hear here give interviews, I believe she’s honest with her fan appreciation.
How cute is she with her enthusiasm about when the album releases?
I think im going to be a little kid running home to his parents showing them my art project when this comes out saying “Do you like it, do you like it?!?!” so in advance I apologize haha
Selena commented that her album art work is complete as well but can’t reveal any photos except to hint “every time I walked out of my dressing room my mom would look at me and say ‘Wow. Selena you would never wear that anywhere else’ plus there were some pretty cool guys that joined me ”
Now we’re intrigued, Selena!!! She always such neat fashion style so I’m curious to see these different style outfits.
Big news in the form of a Selena Gomez concert tour? I’m buying my tickets now!!
Now I’m starting band rehearsals with some awesome guys. We will be working really, really hard together to try and make an awesome concert for you guys!
Unfortunately, she only wrote one song. Hm. Normally what impresses me about singing acts is their ability to write songs. I feel that validates the artist a bit more as you’re putting more of yourself into the music. She confesses that she wants her first album “to be fun, energetic, empowering but very good so with that said I did not write any of the songs but one on the record.”
Maybe she wanted to limit the chances taken on her first full musical venture? Makes sense. Since I’m big-time Selena Gomez fan, I’m willing to give her the benefit of the doubt. She elaborated that music is still new to her and she’s learning about herself musically. I’ve enjoyed “Fly to Your Heart” from the Tinker Bell soundtrack, “Magic” and “Everything Is Not What It Seems” from the Wizards soundtrack…and of course “One and the Same” which she sings with real-life BFF Demi Lovato!!
So I can understand that she might want to start out slow to figure out better where she wants to and what she wants to explore in her music.
I might be as eager to hear her music as she is to release it!
Now, for those of you who are even considering purchasing my record promise me this, once it is in your hands or illegally downloaded, you will go into your room, car, house, school or your best friends cousins aunts house turn the volume up really, really loud sit down and if you do not get a sudden urge to get up and dance, scream, yell or move whatsoever, I have failed.
Very funny about the “illegally downloaded” comment. First we’d never think to download musical illegally. Second, if we did (not that we’re admitting to it), why would we do so on your new album!! We want to drive up record sales!!
I love the personal challenge from Selena. I love that she’s again stating her goal to make “fun, energetic, empowering” music for us!
I’m certain that Selena’s first album will be a hit!! And I can’t wait to blast her music in all the places I listen to music…and also get up and move and groove!!
Congrats, Selena, on completing your debut album and can’t wait to hear it!!!
Demi Lovato’s Here We Go Again Debuts at #1
Much praise and kudos to Demi Lovato for debuting a #1 on the Billboard 200!! Here We Go Again, Demi’s 2nd album, sold in excess of 107,000 units. Don’t Forget, her first album, debuted at #2 and sold 89,000 units in the first week.
Quite a change!
Don’t Forget came on the heels of her appearance on Camp Rock with the Jonas Brothers. She was just starting to make a name for herself.
Now, Demi stars in the hit Disney Channel series Sonny With A Chance. She co-starred with real-life BFF Selena Gomez (Wizards of Waverly Place) in the smash Disney Channel movie Princess Protection Program, which ranks as the year’s # 1 TV movie among Kids 6 – 11 and Tweens and cable TV’s # 1 movie telecast in Total Viewers and Households.
She started small, playing concerts in South America, before headlining her own summer tour!
The review for both her sophomore album and her concert tour have been outstanding! People are having fun with Demi’s new music.
In a recent New York Times Sunday Arts & Leisure cover feature, the paper praised Demi with:
“Ms. Lovato stands out artistically, with tastes and attitudes that appear unscripted. Ms. Lovato is the most exciting of the company’s (reference to Disney) musical stars.”
On her album, Here We Go Again, the Los Angeles Times wrote:
“Lovato channels a witty, pouty ingenue in high heels who’s not afraid to call the shots, especially after a good cry.”
Hometown Dallas Morning News echoed the sentiment:
“She sings with rocking fire and angst. With each note she’s telling us there’s more than teen dream appeal at work. Lovato brews and broods.”
I’m thoroughly impresed with Here We Go Again!!! It’s outstanding, amazing, and superb. I can’t praise Demi enough for this new sound. It surpasses just young tween pop. I’m extremely impressed with any artist that writes their own music. And on this album, Demi either wrote or co-wrote all the songs.
When Demi had started her summer tour, only Don’t Forget was available. I wasn’t impressed enough to plunk down my hard-earned cash to see Demi in concert. Now with Here We Go Again, I’m sad I didn’t take that chance on this young singer. Unfortunately, I won’t be able to see Demi in concert on this summer tour. Hopefully with all the sucesss and buzz she’s generating, she’ll go on tour again next summer.
I’ll be there, Demi, for sure!!! You rock and I can’t wait to rock with you LIVE in concert!!
Congrats to Demi Lovato on the success of your new album!! Good luck on the rest of your tour…on Camp Rock 2 The Final Jam…and Sonny With a Chance!!!
I encourage everyone to purchase Demi’s new CD. You won’t be dissapointed!
Video: Demi Lovato Visits ‘The View’ on July 23, 2009
The always enthusiastic and energetic Demi Lovato visits The View on July 23 to talk about the Camp Rock phenomenon, Sonny With A Chance, being bullied, and her new album. She also performed the title track from that new album, “Here We Go Again”.
I’ve listened to Demi’s second album and it’s simply amazing! Go get this now! It has a great blend of different genre songs. This CD recently got me through a long commute home with lots of traffic. So, thanks, Demi for de-stressing and energizing me!
Enjoy these videos from Demi’s visit to The View and let us know your thoughts on Demi’s new music.
Demi Lovato on GMA, The View and Jimmy Fallon TODAY!
Demi Lovato is hitting the talk show circuit to promote her newest album, “Here We Go Again”. Don’t miss her appearances today!!
Good Morning America Performance on ABC at 8:30am.
The View Performance on ABC at 11am EST and 10am CST/PST.
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on NBC at 12:30am.
Miley Cyrus to Perform at “VH1 Divas”
The Disney pop star will join Adele, Kelly Clarkson, and Leona Lewis to perform at the Brooklyn Academy of Musica (BAM) Howard Gilman Opera House in Brooklyn, New York, Entertainment Tonight has confirmed.
This performance will be part of “VH1 Divas,” which will air live on VH1 Thursday, September 17 at 9 p.m.
LA Fans Go Crazy for Demi Lovato at Nokia Theatre
Peter Larsen, of the Orange County Register, praises the young Disney pop singer for growth in voice and presence in his concert review.
Read his great review of Demi’s Nokia Theatre performance here!
And don’t forget to pick up Demi Lovato’s NEW album TOMORROW, July 21, 2009!
Go to the Demi Lovato Official Pre-Order Store.Demi Lovato Walmart Soundcheck
Watch the talented 16-year-old singer perform tracks from her new album, Here We Go Again, in stores July 21st!
Select $14.99 Demi Lovato SLU Tickets Available
Chaifetz Arena releases $14.99 Demi Lovato tickets
Select lower level seating is available at the unbelievable price of $14.99 for Demi Lovato’s August 13 concert at Chaifetz Arena, located at the Saint Louis University.
These seats are at the end of the arena from the concert stage, but you can’t beat this deal!
Those tickets are available through www.metrotix.com.
Special Guests David Archuleta and Jordan Pruitt will also perform during this show.
Additionally a Lovato VIP package is being offered with a meet-and-greet with the singer, access to her soundcheck, and VIP seating in the first seven rows.
The VIP package tickets cost $127.50. Though a bit pricey, these tickets would probably prove worth it for the Lovato fans as they get the extra special Lovato access!
Call 314-977-5008 for the VIP package.
Aly and AJ Reveal 78violet Meaning During Ustream Chat
Aly and AJ fire up the Ustream chat to reveal to their fans the meaning of their new name, what’s the story behind it and when will the next album be released?
The girls speak of the early days of being a singing act. AJ stated that they “always wanted a cool band name; a real name.” Her sister chimed in that the name “Aly and AJ is safe.” Since they couldn’t decide on a band name when they first started, they just went by Aly & AJ.
Now, the sisters Michalka want to change things up. After brainstorming on things they like, they decided on 78violet. The girls explain that the numbers 7 and 8 are Aly and AJ’s favorite numbers, respectively. Violet is a “cool powerful name that means a lot to us.”
78violent depicts a new revamp sound for Aly and AJ, which has a new attitude. The pop band said it represents where they are currently now in their lives.
What I’ve always enjoyed about Aly & AJ’s music is how they’re so expressive in their lyrics. They truly do speak their feelings in the music. So I’m eager to hear where they are in their lives and how they are maturing as people and artists.
Speaking of the new album, which will be titled 78violet, as to not confuse their fans. (Though I must confuse I’m still having trouble calling my favorite sister singing act 78violet instead of Aly & AJ – but I’m working on it!)
The first, yet undisclosed single will come out in fall sometime. No specific date is available.
Now for the big fan news! Aly and AJ revealed the Design the 78violet Logo Contest! The girls want YOU to design their new logo. Be creative and design the BEST 78violet logo. The sisters want you to keep an eye on their Facebook and Twitter pages for more details. Of course, when I learn of something I’ll surely post it here!
With the news of 78violet and their new album complete, they talked about more random topics like their love of Guitar Hero and even showed off their new dog Moneypenny.
Watch some of the chat below:
What did you think of the chat? Did it change your mind about their new name? Do you like their new name? Are you excited for their new music?
Live Chats TONIGHT with Demi Lovato and 78violet
Two exciting LIVE web chats tonight!
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First up is Demi Lovato. She will be doing a live, interactive web chat TONIGHT at 5pm PST. Fans will have a chance to submit questions and have them answered live by Demi!
The web chat will be streamed live on Demi’s Facebook page: |
Next, tune in and find out what 78violet exactly means from Aly and AJ!!! The talented pop band will hold a live video chat for their fans TONIGHT!!!
TODAY!! Thursday, July 16
Live Video Chat
6pm Pacific / 9pm Eastern / 2am London / 11am Australia (Fri)
Tune in on facebook.com/alyandaj
78violet Live Video Chat this Thursday!
Formerly known as Aly and AJ, the talented pop band 78violet will hold a live video chat for their fans on Thursday, July 16, 2009!!!
I was so extremely excited to see the following e-mail in my inbox!!!!
Hey everybody!!
Sorry we haven’t emailed you in a long time but we wanted to let you know we’re doing a live video chat this THURSDAY, July 16th, to talk with all of you and offer a little bit of explanation on why we’re going by a new name for the new album. Here’s the details…
Thursday, July 16
Live Video Chat
6pm Pacific / 9pm Eastern / 2am London / 11am Australia (Fri)
Tune in on facebook.com/alyandajRSVP for the event on Facebook here.
See you then!!
xoxo, A+A
Demi Lovato began a weekly video chat series so I was hoping that other Disney stars would follow suit. As being a big fan of 78violet, I’m so very glad to get my fix! Unfortunately, they didn’t tour this year so I couldn’t rock out with them in concert – something I had been getting used to doing a couple times a year for the past two years.
I imagine that the big topic will be their name change. Why did they change from Aly and AJ, a name they’ve used since 2005, to 78violet? Do the girls think this change will hurt their already established fan base and brand image?
Thus far fan response has been favorable. Fans of the singing duo love them for their music so whatever they call themselves, we will still buy their CDs and attend their concerts.
Maybe this name change is their shift from being to “just a teen pop act” to a more mature sound? 78violet sounds more like a rock band than a duet.
What questions do you have for Aly and AJ / 78violet? Make sure you attend their Live Video Chat on Thursday, July 16, 2009 at 9pm EST / 6pm PST!!!
Disney’s Meaghan Martin to perform at Quick Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning in Readington
Camp Rock star Meaghan Martin will perform live in concert and then meet her fans during the Quick Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 25. Martin currently stars in the new ABC Family television series “10 Things I Hate About You.”
Previous performers of the festival included, the Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato.
Reserved tickets for Martin, which include reserved concert seats, festival admission, and priority for the meet-and-greet following the concert, are $25 for children and $35 for adults. Advance tickets are suggested as the Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato concerts were complete sell outs.
Martin sang the Disney classic “When You Wish Upon A Star” on the Pinocchio 70th anniversary edition DVD/Blu-Ray. She also performs a song on the upcoming Wizards of Waverly Place The Movie soundtrack.
MyCentralJersey.com is giving you a chance to win tickets to the Quick Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning! Click Here to find out how to win!
Meaghan Martin is a talent performer and I wish we could go to see her live in concert. Especially since she’ll be (somewhat) close to us. Are you going? If so, let us know! We’d love to hear feedback on her performance.
Demi Lovato works magic in Glendale
The Camp Rock and Sonny With a Chance star rocked the Jobing.com Arena on Thursday, July 9, 2009. She wowed The Arizona Republic music reviewer, Ed Masley.
Click here to read the full article on The Arizona Republic, including concert pictures.
Demi Lovato ROCKS TULSA Oklahoma
OceanUP.com posted some rocking concert pictures of Demi Lovato.
Click here to see all of Demi’s fun concert outfits from a recent tour stop.
Wizards of Waverly Place The Movie Soundtrack
To coincide with Wizards of Waverly Place The Movie, Disney is releasing a soundtrack to movie. Premiering in August, Wizards of Waverly Place The Movie will air on the Disney Channel as part of the network’s Summer of Stars.
Here’s the Wizards of Waverly Place The Movie Soundtrack Listing:
1. Disappear – Selena Gomez
2. Magical – Selena Gomez
3. Magic (Pilot) – Selena Gomez
4. Strange Magic – Steve Rushton
5. Magic (The Cars) – Honor Society
6. Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic – Mitchel Musso
7. Magic Carpet Ride – KSM
8. Magic (Xanadu) – Meaghan Martin
9. You Can Do Magic – Drew Seeley
10. Some Call It Magic Raven – Symoné
11. Do You Believe in Magic – Aly & AJ
12. Everything Is Not As It Seems – Selena Gomez
Now listen to samples from the album:
Unfortunately, I’m not not overly excited about this soundtrack. I love Aly & AJ (now called 78violet), but their contribution to the album is song that already appeared on “Into the Rush.” Selena Gomez does sing four of the twelve songs on the soundtrack, so if I’m purchasing it I’m buying it for Selena. More likely I’ll purchase the Selena Gomez songs off iTunes.
It’s obvious Disney decided to just remake songs that have magic in the title, since it’s for a movie about Wizards. While it’s neat to hear the Disney music stars’ rendition of these pop classics, I’d much rather Disney offer original music for the Wizards of Waverly Place The Movie.
Demi Lovato Talks To Her Buzznet Fans
Expresses Her Desire To Collaborate With Kelly Clarkson
Buzznet helped Demi Lovato find official tour bloggers in each city of her 2009 summer headling tour. She sits down to answer questions submitted by those tour bloggers.
She talks about traveing away from her home town of Dallas, what cheers her up on a bad day, and about whether she cares about standing out. It’s a quick read but for Demi fans it’s neat to read more tidbits about the young Disney star.
Click over to Buzznet to read the full story.
And to read the Official Show Review/Tour Blogs on Buzznet, click here!
