On a recent trip to Miami to promote her new film, Monte Carlo, Selena Gomez discussed the challenges that come with being a “Disney Girl.” While she admits that this very “family-friendly” image does cause her to be typecast, she says that the label does not bother her. If anything, it inspires her to put even more effort into her work.
Gomez explains:
“[Being typecast] doesn’t bother me. That allows me to know that I have to work and fight hard in the movie theaters to be a better actress.”
The actress also …

Selena Gomez is well on the road to recovery after a health scare landed the young star in a Los Angeles hospital June 9.  And the singer/actress says she has her mom to thank for her improving health.
Gomez fell ill after an appearance on “The Tonight Show With Jay Leno,” and received treatment at an area hospital for exhaustion and food poisoning.  She blames the illness on poor eating habits, but says that her mom is helping her to make better decisions about eating:
 ”I do eat. The problem is I …

Wizards of Waverly Place darling Selena Gomez blew aways fashion and music critic alike in her daring black dress Sunday night at the Billboard Awards in Las Vegas.
The teen sensation wore a black Dolce & Gabbana cut out dress and adorable red peep toe sandals by Giuseppe Zanotti as she accompanied boyfriend Justin Bieber to the awards show.  Bieber was nominated, and later won, for best new artist, as well as Digital Artist of the Year, Fan Favorite of the Year, Top Social Artist, Top Streaming Artist, and Top Pop Album.  The hot …

Who among us isn’t excited for the upcoming movie featuring everyone’s favorite puppets – The Muppets!
While the picture isn’t set to theatres until Thanksgiving, excitement among Muppets fans is building, and Disney aims to ramp up the anticipation with a new teaser poster just released.  (Thanks to Jim Hill Media for the heads up.)
The film will star Jason Segel, Amy Adams, and the full cast of Muppet favorites, and will even include a brand new Muppet character.  As usual, the Muppets have friends in high places, so be prepared for …

Disney Channel’s popular television series Sonny With a Chance will be returning to the network this summer with a new name – So Random!, which will feature sketch comedy and musical performances.
Even though former Disney starlet Demi Lovato has left the show, the remaining cast members, including Tiffany Thornton, Sterling Knight, and Brandon Mychal Smith will be returning to the newly-named show.
New characters will also be introduced when the show debuts, including the familiar sounding Jack Sparrow, as well as Mc Grammar and Bracey Girrlz.
Fans of the show can also …

Disney star Selena Gomez, who is currently filming the last season of Wizards of Waverly Place, recently talked to Teen Vogue about her desire to fall in love.
As far as she’s concerned, Gomez wants to be in love – but she’s staying realistic about it, too. Of course, she does have Justin Bieber to keep her company for the time being! Says Selena:
When your heart is broken you want to hate everything. You want to say, ‘I don’t believe in love; this is ridiculous. It’s not supposed to hurt …

On Saturday, Wizards of Waverly Place star Selena Gomez could be seen playfully riding around on a scooter between takes during her most recent fashion shoot.
The commercial being filmed is for Gomez’s new fashion line, Dream Out Loud, and will be offered in the popular mass retailer Kmart. The collection will be sold in all Kmart stores in America, and Gomez had plenty to say about her new apparel line.
I didn’t want to just slap my name on something. I didn’t want a T-shirt with my face on it. I …

Radio Disney debuted in 1996, and has continued to be a family-friendly radio station for the past 15 years. In fact, the station attracts about 29 million listeners weekly on its 32 stations in the U.S.!
On-air personality and creative director Ernest “Ernie D” Martinez says, “I like to think of this as an evolution. It will never have an end result. We grow with the audience.”
Martinez, who was hired in 1997, started as a low-level producer and board operator. Eventually, he worked up to the weekend on-air talent, then became …

With former Disney stars flying the coop, Disney needs a new leading lady to take the reins – could Debby Ryan be the next big Disney star?
Based on her success as country girl Bailey Pickett on “The Suite Life on Deck,” it certainly seems that way! In her role on the show (a spinoff of “The Suite Life of Zack and Cody”), Ryan has catapulted popular series to the top of the Disney Channel, beating out both Miley Cyrus’ “Hannah Montana” and Selena Gomez’s “Wizards of Waverly Place.”
Additionally, the Disney …

Selena Gomez’s latest single, “Who Says,” has lyrics that resonate with her fans – and with Gomez herself.
In a recent interview with MTV News, Gomez spoke about her latest single and how it has “inspired” her in daily life.
“Every time I sing this song, I’m like, ‘I feel better already!’ she says of her intensely personal lyrics. “It’s a sweet song, and it’s fun and empowering.”
In fact, when Selena Gomez first heard ‘Who Says,’ she told MTV News “…it completely inspired me.”
Gomez only hopes that her fans will be as …