Wednesday night was the big night for the preteen set: Radio Disney's Season 4 finals of Next Big Thing (NBT). Disney has been an incredible studio for discovering and creating stars on their networks and the two finalists: Shealeigh and Zack Montana are no exceptions. It was a close race to the finish with a powerhouse voice from a petite girl like Shealeigh and the smooth moves and choreography of Michael Jackson in Zack, but it was Shealeigh's big night. It was fun to watch this journey and talk to the contestants throughout the process with Red Carpet Report. To see Shealeigh's face when she won, it was that much sweeter even from my perspective. Both Zack and Shealeigh will be stars in the Disney realm, so look for more of their work in the coming year. Here are my interviews with Shealeigh and all of the Disney Channel stars you and your kids watch each day: Bella Thorne, Debby Ryan, the cast of Jessie, A.N.T. Farm, Austin and Ally, Lab Rats, and more!
Okay, admit it, you watch the Disney Channel too. Who is your favorite Disney Channel star? Let me know if the comments below and don't forget to come back on Monday for a Holiday Giveaway!
In August, I had the opportunity to interview some of the artists from Radio Disney'sNext Big Thing (NBT) at the Renaissance Hotel in Hollywood for Red Carpet Report. We were ushered to the penthouse of the hotel on a hot summer day where Hollywood Ending and Shealeigh Daily were being coached by Australian pop singer, Cody Simpson. It was quite an exciting day for the artists since they had the opportunity to perform with Cody and I know they were just thrilled to be in Hollywood. It was hard to keep all of the day's activities secret since the information was embargoed until now. So, now that the secret is out, enjoy the photos and interviews! Be sure to stay tuned to Radio Disney today for Cody Simpson's Jam Session with NBT's Season 4 contestants.
Read the comments on the YouTube page, Cody Simpson's fans LOVE him.....
I had a blast with Shealeigh and hello, look at those awesome yellow nails......
Her interview...
Okay, the Hollywood Ending fans are mad at me because I didn't let them all talk at once. You try interviewing 5 guys at once. It's hard work! Regardless, it was fun finding out who is the messiest, the bossiest, and the one who takes the longest to get ready.....
Yesterday, I headed out to the Americana to cover the Disney Channel's "Make Your Mark: Ultimate Dance Off-'Shake It UP!' edition. Now, if you are under the age of 12, you know exactly what Shake It UP! is all about. It's the hottest new series on the Disney Channel that follows the comedic adventures of CeCe and Rocky who are trying to make their mark in the dance world. This summer, Disney is hitting 6 cities to find their next dance star from across the US. The national winner will get to meet the cast and guest star on the hit show.
I had explicit instructions from my 11-year-old niece to get a shout out for her and her BFF. (Which makes it her 3rd Shake It UP! shout out now. I'm trying to be the cool aunt.) I made sure the shout out happened and I ran home to share my videos and photos with her. Now, I get to share them with you. Enjoy my afternoon with the Shake It UP! stars and don't forget to check out the short video at the bottom of this post. You might catch a dance move or two at the beginning and I totally bust at move at the very end.
Hanging with Zendaya and Bella Thorne.
Showing their moves!
Getting the scoop on Season 2 of Shake It UP!
Interviewing show choreographer, Rosero McCoy. That's quite a chapeau!
Radio Disney DJ, Ernie D.
Showing my moves....maybe I will be on next season?
