DC Games '08, Demi/Selena News, & Some Other Stuff

1) Disney Channel Games 2008

I just now saw the first episode of the DC Games. This is the first time I've ever watched the games, so bare with me.

So quickie recap of the first ep: All 37 DC stars on the bus, all giggly and cheerful (you can even hear someone say "Oh, I LOVE that show!!" HAHA). And ooo, I totally spotted Selena Gomez all cozy next to Nick Jonas (*points and laughs at Slimey*). So once they all get there, Brian Stepanek (aka Arwin from The Suite Life) makes the intros, meets and greets with the stars, and shows them all the shiny winner's cup. Then he reveals who's on which teams. The Sprouse twins supposedly missed the bus and are seen trying to rush getting to the games in a limo, thus missing the entire first challenge. Speaking of the first challenge (the "Chariot of Champions"), I would've felt pretty darn retarded if I had to do that. It honestly looked really hard to put all those pieces together! I would've been like, "Yall, seriously?? Do I LOOK like a mechanic to you?!" LOL. But I guess it's good that they not only test physical strength, but mental as well.

Anyway, Team Blue won first round (and besides the 20 pts awarded to them, also had happy hour in the muy special club tent). Then Green took 2nd, Red-3rd, and Yellow-4th. Oh, and Miley Cyrus performed her new song, "Breakout," but I hit the *mute* button so don't ask me how it was, I was just happy she wasn't actually playing in the games (and I bet SHE is too, considering her supposed "rival" is all up on her ex-man, LOL).

Other performers will include Jordan Pruitt (singing "One Love"), Jonas Brothers ("Burnin' Up" and "SOS"), The Cheetah Girls ("Dance Me If You Can," "One World," and "Cheetah Love"), and Demi Lovato ("That's How You Know," "Get Back," and "This Is Me" with Joe Jonas).

For more backstage/info/etc, go to the main DC Games site for the Inside Track: Overtime, hosted by Meaghan Jette Martin and Cody Linley. Oh, and just to warn yall if you haven't been to the site yet: be prepared to get DIZZY when you visit the teams and player profiles. Looks super nifty, but mannn I got DIZZY!

I had no idea they were playing these games for charity, that's nice. The charities are: Make-A-Wish Foundation (Red Team), Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation (Blue Team), UNICEF (Yellow Team), and Boys & Girls Club of America (Green Team).

By the way, if any of yall are curious as to who's all in what teams and when they're showing the next episodes, here ya go:

There'll only be 5 events featured, starting from July 27 to August 30 (the 2nd episode will air August 2, the 3rd on August 9, the 4th on August 16, and the 5th on August 30). Or, for a more detailed list of US airings, please refer here: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1229903/episodes.

The Cyclones (Green Team)
David Henrie (Team Captain)
Joe Jonas
Chelsea Staub
Jason Dolley
Jennifer Stone
Dylan Sprouse
Brad Kavanaugh (UK)
Maria Clara Alonso (Argentina)
Ambra Lo Faro (Italy)

The Lightning (Blue Team)
Kiely Williams (Team Captain)
Demi Lovato
Alyson Stoner
Cole Sprouse
Shin Koyamada (Japan)
Isabella Soric (Germany)
Roshon Fegan
Roger Gonzalez (Mexico)
Muhammad Farez Bin Juraimi (Singapore)

The Inferno (Red Team)
Brenda Song (Team Captain)
Nick Jonas
Jasmine Richards
Ana Maria Perez de Tagle
Mitchel Musso
Adrienne Bailon
Jason Earles
Jake T. Austin
Deniz Akdeniz (Australia)
Rafael Baronesi (Brazil)

The Comets (Yellow Team)
Kevin Jonas (Team Captain)
Selena Gomez
Kyle Massey
Sabrina Bryan
Moises Arias
Kunal Sharma (TCG3)
Andrea Guasch (Spain)
Yi-Chun Chou (Taiwan)
Martin Barlan (France)

Oy, wayyy too many people from the DC Games to tag. I really want to find pics of the teams, even just the team logos would be great, but it's so hard to find any. And even when I DO stumble upon some, I can never tell which year they're from.


2) Miscellanous Reminders/Upcoming Projects

- DC Games '08: Episodes
The second episode will premiere this Saturday, August 2 at 8/7c.
Episode 3 = Saturday, August 9
Episode 4 = Saturday, August 16
Episode 5 = Saturday, August 30

- Studio DC: Almost Live
The premiere for this (really weird) show is this Sunday, August 3 at 8/7c.

- 3-Minute Game Show
So here's another (blegh) new-ish show hosted by Meaghan Jette Martin.
It premieres on Saturday, August 9 at 9/8c.
Um, I honestly don't know what in the world this is, nor do I care that much. Apparently it's a game show, and it's 3 minutes long. Supposedly there was a HSM edition of this last year, but I never heard about it. But this year it's the Camp Rock edition and that's pretty much where my attention span stopped during the promo. Sorry.

- The Cheetah Girls: One World
For all those TCG fans out there who surely already know, The Cheetah Girls 3: One World premieres on Friday, August 22 at 8/7c.
Still a bit far but we're seeing more and more promos for this lately so I thought I might as well throw that in too.


3) Princess Protection Program

Famous BFFs, Selena Gomez & Demi Lovato, have a new movie coming out in January 2009 called, Princess Protection Program. Reminds me an awful lot like ABCFamily's original movie that premiered earlier this year, Princess. Anyway, there are LOTS of cast/outtake pics here: http://pure-hollywood.blogspot.com/. It's like the 5th post down.

So, uh, about that pic. That is SOME gown. What's with the red/blue sash thing?? Anyhow, she looks exactly like Belle from Beauty & the Beast! Sorry couldn't find any teaser posters or anything yet. Hopefully there'll be some next time there's an update post on this.

Not to sound racist, but you know how Demi Lovato usually always looks very Caucasian?? Same with Selena Gomez. I mean, if I had no idea what their names were, I'd honestly think they were BOTH white. Maybe it's just me, but for the very first time Demi looks fairly Hispanic in that pic. Both Demi and Selena are typically Caucasian-looking, yet they do still acknowledge their Hispanic and Mexican heritage, respectively. In WoWP, Selena's character is half-Mexican. And in PPP (not to be confused with Potter Puppet Pals, LOL), Demi's character's name is Princess Rosalinda. Also, let's not forget her Camp Rock character's last name of Torres.

I'm not dissing, don't get me wrong. I'm just simply acknowledging a fact that you rarely see nowadays. So many mixed stars acknowledge and emphasize ONLY half of their heritage and completely ignore or disregard the other half. Not mentioning any names, but some celebs who are half black and half white only "act more black" or vice versa. Same with those who are half Asian and half white, etc. I'm not Mexican or Hispanic, and I may not be a huge fan of either girl, but good for them for not being ashamed of their roots.


4) Another Cinderella Story

Also in the aforementioned site are info and pics from Selena's new movie, Another Cinderella Story (aka A Cinderella Story 2), which comes out on DVD, September 16.

Straight to DVD?? Hmm. And it says on IMDb that the release date is September 4, but I guess it got pushed back. I don't really blame them. LOL at the tagline ("Dancing Ever After") and totally say WHATTT at the storyline?! Instead of dropping the phone, she drops her iPod. Oh, and she's a dancer. So basically, Another Cinderella Story = a G-rated Step Up + A Cinderella Story. Wayyy original.

I'm surprised that Drew Seeley is in it. He's like HOW much older than Selena?? A DECADE?!?! Literally, they're exactly a decade apart. Just, EWWW. Seriously. Homie's 26, and she JUST turned 16 (last week, to be exact). That'd be like kissing your best friend's older brother. Wait, no, not even your best friend's older brother. Your best friend's oldEST brother who just finished medical school and is house hunting and getting ready to start his residency in another state while YOU just barely started high school. Meh.

Oh, and I JUST found out that in Princess Protection Program, Selena's character's love interest is 7 years older than her in real life (this dude named Robert Adamson). What is UP with all these OLDER men?! =/


5) Oh, The Tizz...

LOL at Ashley Tisdale. Another tidbit from that site I mentioned above: about 2nd to last post it quotes Tizz saying how much she wants to shed her goody-good image and do more "racy" and "edgy" projects in the near future, a lot like how Jessica Biel broke out after 7th Heaven and did those, well, very naughty pics. =/ Oh, and kids... if you don't know what I'm talking about, just smile and move on. Yeakthx:)

Seriously, I canNOT picture Tizz in that light. Even though she is very well at a reasonable age to do such things if she wants, and I DO think she should grow up a little and stop acting like the tweeny that she NO LONGER IS (homegirl is 23 for goodness sakes, NOT 15!!). But to go in that drastic route is probably a bit too much, and I hope she doesn't go overboard. First, Maxim, and then what?? =/ Too many DC stars go bad nowadays, especially the really young ones, and it'd be a shame to see that happen to Tizz.

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SayWHAT?!

Whoo, long time no post!! So okayyy... what's new?! Besides the fact that summer's almost over. =/ I don't know about yall, but I'm pretty freakin' ready for the fall sem to start. I've been SO bored for the past two months; this has been the absolute most unproductive summer everrr.

Anyway, so I barely ever watch DC anymore. The only time I catch DC is whenever my younger brother turns it on right before we go to bed (which is like around 3-5am) because he likes watching the cartoons (Lilo & Stitch, The Little Mermaid, Dave The Barbarian, The Emperor's New School, Kim Possible, etc). But here are a few blips I've caught lately:


1) Disney Channel Games '08
I seriously could've sworn these premiered already, but nope. The other day I saw a promo that said it premieres this Sunday, July 27 at 8/7c.

By the way, not sure if that pic is from this year or last year. But still. LOL at all the poses and randomness of it all. I'm easily amused, what can I say.




2) Wizards of Waverly Place: Wizard School

Um, yea. So they're coming out with WoWP's first DVD on July 29.

It'll have 90 min. of 4 episodes (Disenchanted Evening, Curb Your Dragon, Wizard School Part I, & Wizard School Part II), also including exclusive cast interviews, backstage and behind the scenes features like "Work It Like A Wizard," and much more.

I'm honestly quite surprised about this. I didn't think WoWP was THAT huge of a hit that they'd actually come out with a DVD for it. Or maybe they're just TRYING to make it a bigger hit, just like what they've been trying to do with everything else on DC nowadays (ie Camp Rock, The Cheetah Girls 3, etc).




3) Studio DC: Almost Live!
Uhh, I don't really know what the heck this is and what weirdo (on happy juice) came up with it, but apparently it's like this new variety show that premieres on Sunday, August 3 at 8/7c. I only saw like a fraction of the promo for this last night, and I got immediately turned off by it, but that's just me and my old age creeping in I guess.

It's basically the Muppets with a bunch of the DC stars like Miley Cyrus, Ashley Tisdale, Jonas Brothers, and the Sprouse twins. There will be singing, dancing, comedy sketches, backstage antics, etc. Miley Cyrus and the Electic Mayhem will perform her song "GNO" (what kind of song name is that?! and besides, never heard of it but don't really care either way), Ashley Tisdale and Kermit the Frog will perform "Bop To The Top" (LMFAO!!), Miss Piggy will attempt to join the JoBros by convincing them she's a long-lost Jonas sister (pfff uh huh okayyy), Kermit and Gonzo will join the cast of The Suite Life for a comedic skit (err?), and many more.

Oh how I wish I was joking about all this, but if yall don't believe me, just go here:
http://www.muppetnewsflash.com/2008/07/studio-dc-almost-live-moves-to-august.html




4) Picture This!
I know this is like SUPER late and I'm sure yall have seen it already, but I just thought I'd throw it out there since it IS Disney-related and it wasn't mentioned on here yet.
[EDIT: Apparently I DID mention it already. And just ONE post ago. Oy, I'm going senile, I swearrr.]

This movie is like the most ridiculous movie EVERRR. Seriously, there are countless "say WHAT?!" moments throughout. Though I must say, as ridiculous as it is, it IS entertaining. I like to think that it's one of those movies that doesn't take itself too seriously. I'm just still surprised I found that picture of the DVD, as well as the fact that there WILL be a DVD coming out for this. Just, wow.

Oh, and I just wanna say... I never thought that Robbie Amell was that hot in Life With Derek, but he certainly does look mucho yummy in this movie. Especially in that scene where he comes out of the pool. *drools* LOL at the "Adonis" ref. And LMAO at "I will deflower you in the shower in my tower" HAHAHA, classic! Oh, those Canadians. Gotta love 'em.

Also another side note: LOL at Tizz's name in WAY huger font than the actual movie title.

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Alrighty, that's about all for now I guess! Enjoy the rest of yalls summer!!! :)

HSM Trois Pimping

I can't decide if I want to LOL or roll my eyes at this.

Sooo... Ashley Tisdale's new movie, Picture This!, will be premiering on ABCFamily this Sunday, July 13 at 8/7c.
And Tizzy, herself, adds onto the mucho promos that during the movie she'll give us a first look at HSM3.

Oh, and what else?? Ah, yes, of course. Disney Channel is also giving us a first look at HSM3. When? ....SUNDAY!! (Yes, the same Sunday.)

It's Camp Rock all over again, I swear.

At least Zanessa pimped it on DC, and not Tizzy. 'Cause I do likes the Zanessa. <3

High School Musical 3 Gears Up

High School Musical 3 is in full gear! It has supposedly started filming just about now, and the cast can be found everywhere talking about it.

Ashley Tisdale took some time to speak to US Magazine about reprising her role as Sharpay recently. And surprise, surprise - Sharpay is going to be just as manipulative and just as much as a drama queen as she ever was - and she's still going to try to grab Troy (Zac Efron) away from Gabriella (Vanessa Hudgens).

DRAMA!!

But don't expect it to be exactly the same as the first two films. This one is "more amazing, more exciting, and much bigger!" 

(Does that mean solo dance numbers more ridiculous than "Bet On It"? I hope so! That made my life in the last movie!)

Ashley also mentions that the film will "include prom and graduation." Yeah... so I'm pretty much having a ridiculous image of them breaking out into a dance number once they all receive their diplomas.

Now time for the unfortunate news.... looks like Jared Murillo, Ashley's dancer boyfriend turned singer, won't be returning for the third installment. Guess he's focusing all his attention on his new band, the V-Factory (one word about the name: LOL). I'm sad, because spotting him in the dance numbers always amused me (and I know we already went over the fact that I'm very easily amused).

Anyway, still looks like HSM3 will be released in theatres October 24, so mark your calendars!

Kitson, Kitson, Kitson!

Ashley Tisdale REALLY likes Kitson.

No, REALLY. Lately, East High's favorite priss has been either carrying those gigantic blue Kitson bags everywhere or wearing apparel from the store (which, for those of you who don't know, is located on Robertson Blvd in Beverly Hills.)

Personally, I'm kind of glad. Kitson has kind of been associated with the likes of Paris Hilton and Britney Spears for the most part, which is pretty negative in my opinion. This is, of course, especially considering that I love shopping at Kitson myself, and I don't want to be associated with liking a store that trashy celebs shop at. Errr... yeah. For those of you who personally know me, you're probably ALL too familiar with my brown Kitson sweater, or maybe even my various Kitson shoes or flip flops... or possibly that pink Rainbow Brite t-shirt that says "Kitson is for Cuties"? And last but not least, my camera purse which is a joint effort with Kitson and Harajuku Lovers? Yeah... I'm a little obsessed. Just a little.

Part of my love has to do with, well, their apparel. Let's just say it's "streetwear at its finest." But at the same time, another part of my love for Kitson has to do with my love for celebrity hunting. I won't deny that the two times I've gone there (of course, I don't actually live in LA, so I can't exactly go there all the time; rather, I mostly shop online if anything), I've been hoping to run into a celebrity. Robertson Boulevard (which also is the home of The Ivy) has been known to go absolutely HAYWIRE whenever there's a celebrity around, and I've always wanted to experience the crazy paparazzi madness, just because it's just SO ridiculous to me. But alas, no. Every time I've gone to Kitson, the street has been dead - seriously, extremely quiet.

Indeed, it's never been anything like the following video with Ash Tizz herself... maybe that's a good thing? When celebrities come, they probably shut out the store anyway so other people won't come in. What's the fun in that?

This video kind of reminds me of that time the Super Bowl was in Houston (back in 2004, the infamous Janet Jackson year), and all the celebrities came to Houston and were shopping at the Galleria. The news was going insane... "Madonna spotted at Starbucks in Uptown Park! Clay Aiken spotted in the Galleria!" HAHA. I will never forget. I went with a couple of friends of mine to the Galleria to celebrity-hunt, and while we were unsuccessful for the most part, there were a few stores where there were CROWDS of people fighting to get a look in the inside of the stores because there was supposedly a celebrity there. I think for one instance, Eminem was in Louis Vuitton or something. The crowd of people was INSANE.

I guess that's Los Angeles all day, every day.

But yeah, overall I'm glad that people like Ashley, and even Emma Watson, have started heading over to Kitson to shop. I was really getting sick of all the publicity regarding Paris, Britney, and Lindsay Lohan, because it frankly made it seem like I liked Kitson because I wanted to be like, well... one of them. Which is totally NOT the case at all. I like Kitson because the sweater and the shoes that I wear are genuinely comfortable and I genuinely love wearing them. And if along the way, classier celebrities become associated with the store, that's even better for me! 

Aww look, what a Kitson-ified R2C... (sweater and shoes)

...and please don't ask why I'm sitting on Spade Cooley's star. I really couldn't tell you...

More photos of Ashley Tisdale at Kitson are here.

Ashley, Vanessa, Miley to Appear on Idol Gives Back

So it's been announced that Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, and Miley Cyrus will make appearances on American Idol on April 9.

Say what? Have the East High Wildcats taken over the Idol stage? Will there be a Gabriella/Sharpay catfight? Is Hannah Montana stopping on tour for her latest concert?

Nah, Disney's leading ladies are appearing on the show to support Idol's charitable organizations during the show's second annual Idol Gives Back episode. They'll be appearing alongside other huge superstars such as BRAD PITT, CARRIE UNDERWOOD (ahh, love her!), Chris Daughtry, Fergie, and Bono for a night full of memorable performances, heartfelt videos, and charity raising.

Last year, it was a tremendous success and Idol was able to raise a whopping $70 million dollars for people in poverty in Africa as well as those who were affected by Hurricane Katrina. Just goes to show how darn popular this show has become.

But in case you missed last year's Idol Gives Back (or you don't watch American Idol to begin with) here's how it all went down. People voted for their favorite contestants as they usually do during the show. However, during Idol Gives Back, News Corp pledged to donate ten cents for each vote received towards the fund. Given that each show tends to bring in around 30 million votes on average, Idol would be receiving tons of donations from News Corp - and sure enough, they did, as Idol actually received 70 million votes that night!

On top of News Corp's donations, other sponsors of American Idol, such as Coca-Cola, Ford, Exxon, and AT&T, would donate their own significant sums of money as well.

The money received went to charities such as Save the Children, Children's Health Fund, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, America's Second Harvest, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, UNICEF, and Nothing But Nets. I encourage you guys to please check out all their sites.

Idol also had filled the show's two hour segment with some huge top-name performers, including the ever-lovely Carrie Underwood (major love), Kelly Clarkson, Earth Wind and Fire, Rascal Flatts (ahh! Love them too), Josh Groban, Fergie, Green Day, Celine Dion, and other artists. Ben Stiller and Ellen DeGeneres also made appearances. It was basically... HUGE.

This year, the premise is going to be similar, and our own Baby V, Tizz, and Smiley (or... Slimey, whatever your preference) will be alongside the Idol contestants and other big stars. I'm not sure if they're going to be performing or just making appearances, but it's still totally worth it to check that episode out because it's a great cause.

On another American Idol note, GO DAVID ARCHULETA and MICHAEL JOHNS!!! Michael is Australian, enough said. And little David A. is  the sweetest thing ever and I love his voice. I can't believe he had vocal paralysis, awww. And funny enough, he's kind of Disney related... he goes to Murray High, the school where they filmed Minutemen. Cool!

The Suite Life... On Deck

So... after months of speculation, it's been pretty much confirmed that The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, which ended filming this summer, will have indeed have a spin-off.

But no, it's not "Arwin!"

I remember hearing a while back that Disney was planning a spin-off called "Arwin!," which I dearly hoped would never reach existence. Arwin is funny, but he's not enough to carry his own show, let alone sitcom. Maybe a Bill Nye sort of thing, but even that wouldn't really have flown by unless it was a five-minute interstitial or something.

Instead, Disney Channel has decided on a show called "The Suite Life on Deck," which will follow Zack, Cody, London, and Mr. Moseby as they attend a semester-at-sea program. Ashley Tisdale and Kim Rhodes (the mom) won't be returning for the show.

Eh. I really don't know how I feel about this. Let's take the That's So Raven spinoff... Cory in the House is a decent show, but it's nothing like TSR. Without Raven, the show feels a little empty and bland. The Suite Life has plenty of charm, but the charm arises out of the whole cast's chemistry, not just Zack and Cody's, even though the show is named after them. With half the cast gone, plus the Tipton itself, the show will feel very empty, in my opinion. If you want any proof, just watch the episode Team Tipton. HILARIOUS.

ANDDD... I personally love Maddie (Ashley Tisdale's character) and her total sarcasm in The Suite Life, and it's weird that she won't be back. I wonder why... too busy with other projects? Which projects? They Came From Upstairs? Yeah right, okayyy. High School Musical 3? She already managed to do both HSM2 and TSL at the same time AND toured for HSM practically around the world AND made a CD, so I can't see what's stopping her this time. Could it possibly be set drama?! OOOH. I wonder. This kind of reminds me of when Raven left the Cheetah Girls. I don't think we even have a reason for that one either yet.

And for heaven's sake, is the mom pregnant? She totally looked pregnant by the end of the third season of TSL. However, I couldn't find any proof online. If she is, that might explain her absence.

Finally... WHERE IS ESTEBAN IN ALL THIS?! He was my FAVORITE! Unless the show brings in Zac Efron for a randomly non-Disney onscreen make-out session again with Maddie or London, I won't be watching this spinoff unless Esteban is present!

(Okay, I'm kind of kidding here. But I do love Esteban... and Zac Efron.)

Anyway... thoughts about The Suite Life spinoff?

Videos of DC Stars being... "Just Like Us"

Remember back in the day, when forums would be filled with "OMG!! I think I found Hilary Duff's MySpace!!!!!!111111" And someone else would respond, "No, Hilary Duff is famous, she's too busy to have a MySpace."

Well, times sure have changed. Either child stars were reallyyyyy busy back then and have all the free time in the world right now, or new media is getting so popular at this moment that celebrities are finding it acceptable to jump on the bandwagon as well and not shield themselves from so much privacy. I'm guessing it's the latter that's correct.

Selena Gomez from Wizards of Waverly Place both has a public MySpace site as well as a shared YouTube account with her best friend Demi Lovato -- who currently stars on As The Bell Rings on Disney Channel and will be in the upcoming DCOM Camp Rock alongside the Jonas Brothers.

Here's the latest YouTube vid they've got posted up on their page. They're modeling their Powerpuff Girls t-shirts... or something.

See? Disney Channel Stars really are "Just Like Us." Forget about those commercial interviews they used to air (and still do?) on DC. Of course, this is Selena and Demi we're talking about, two girls who really haven't crossed the "Super Fame" line. To me, they look like they have wayyy too much time on their hands right now.... but whatever, they're having fun. Who knows what they're gonna be up to in a few years if they suddenly explode into superstardom.

As for the others...

Miley Cyrus used to have a private MySpace, where pictures of her goofing off with friends leaked online for the world to see (remember the lollipop sleepover scandal? Or maybe that one picture of her lifting up her shirt in the bathroom? ...Yeah.) Either she made a new one and has the security settings on complete RED so people won't find out about it, or she gave up, but meanwhile, she still has time to make silly and insanely random YouTube videos with her friend Mandy...

...Personally, I am totally creeped out by this. But I hate Miley Cyrus to begin with, so maybe I'm just biased. I don't think I am though... I just think this is just really obnoxious and creepy. But so is Hannah Montana to begin with... I guess kids these days really go for the whole obnoxious/annoying thing. Sadly.

Then there's Ashley Tisdale, who uses her YouTube strictly to communicate with her fans. While there's quite a bit of videos of Ashley herself thanking her fans for whatever reason... either coming to her concert, voting for her video, whatever... there's also random videos of her in her "everyday life"... such as the following video.

Sometimes, watching Ashley's videos just make me cringe, because it seems like she's trying way too hard to be a good role model to kids. Maybe that's just me though.

And then of course, how can you forget Raviv "Ricky" Ullman. AKA... Phil Diffy from Phil of the Future. Well... let's just say this homeboy has completely put his Disney image behind him. Yes, the following video from YouTube is old... but let's face it, I really don't think it will ever lose its amusement. And just as a fair warning, there's lots of cussing and drug use.

Last but not least, once we venture across the border to Canada, we can see that those Disney Channel Canadian stars are just as Internet-savvy as the American stars. Actually, the DC Canadian crew posted online videos back in 2006, which is a long time before the rest of the DC stars started to join in as well. Here we have Ashley Leggat, who plays Casey on the Disney Channel Canadian show Life With Derek. The video is actually a video from her birthday that she posted from her MySpace, which she uses to communicate with her fans. Life With Derek itself certainly loves the Internet; currently, the show is heavy on "Video Podcasts" alongside the episodes aired on television, which gives "behind the scenes" interviews and really help fans understand the stars of the show better. I personally really like the idea. Then again, give me anything Canadian and I will love it. ;)

Well, these are just a handful of what Disney stars have been up to. They've been embracing new media just like every other normal teen out there... not hiding themselves behind a shield and only allowing themselves to be seen on interviews and television. Am I really excited that Raviv Ullman is now a pseudo-rapper? Or that I can see even more of Miley than the media already spews out left and right about her? Not really. But at least we all know that these celebs are people, just like everyone else.