Zendaya Live in Concert at the L.A. County Fair 2013

The L.A. County Fair is know for it's food, shopping, and good ol' family fun!
But did you also know, the L.A. County Fair has some awesome musical entertainment?
Last year we told you about the Bridgit Mendler Concert.

The L.A. County Fair 2013 End of Summer Concert Series includes

Zendaya

Sat, Sep 21, 2013 07:30 PM

"REPLAY"
Get your tickets to see Zendaya with special appearance by Bella Thorne.

#FAIRFOODFUN

We had a chance to visit the Fair again this year to sample the delicious food and have picked our favorite to share with you. Be sure to visit Texas Style BBQ!

There are lots of choices for yummy eats but our favorite by far is the Brisket Sundae. Steaming hot mashed potatoes topped with tender juicy brisket, a BBQ sauce to die for with a cherry tomato on top! 

It's Texas BBQ at it's best! Yee-Haw!

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Disclosure: We were invited to the media food preview and gifted tickets to the L.A. County Fair. 

Disney Channel Original Movie: "Teen Beach Movie" Trailer and Soundtrack

This summer's newest Disney Channel Movie: Teen Beach Movie stars Maia Mitchell (ABC Family's The Fosters) as surfer girl McKenzie, and Ross Lynch (Austin and Ally) as her high school sweetheart Brady. The cast includes a dozen other uber talented singing and dancing "teens". Watch these official trailers to get your first look at the new Disney Channel Original Movie. Want more on Disney Channel Original Movie Teen Beach Movie? Check out the complete Cast Photos  and follow them all on twitter over on Babble-Disney Sisters. 

Teen Beach Movie premieres 

Friday July 19 8/7c on Disney Channel.

Just announced: 

You can pre-order the soundtrack to Teen Beach Movie on iTunes today! 

"Sofia The First: Once Upon a Princess" Premiere Party

Tonight is the BIG night. . .
Sofia the First: Once Upon A Princess Movie premieres on Disney Channel!

Once Upon a Time there was an ordinary girl from the land of Enchancia named Sofia. One day her mother marries a King, and her life changes drastically. Her and her mother become instant royalty. It's not easy being a Princess and adjusting to a new regal life. Sofia also gains an instant family including a new Dad, King Rowland, and two step-siblings Amber and James. Now they all live together in a gigantic home which just so happens to be a castle. Sofia starts school at Royal Prep Academy where she learns everything she needs to know about being a Princess. The three headmistresses are familiar fairies named Flora, Fauna and Merryweather. (Sleeping Beauty anyone?)

Sofia's new adventure will prove to be more magical than she could have ever imagined when her new step-father, King Rowland gives her a "welcome to the family" present. It's a beautiful purple necklace called the Amulet of Avalor. It's powers will be revealed to her and to viewers along the way. Sophia The First: Once Upon A Princess is a wonderful new fairy tale that children are going to love. It's bringing the classic feel of Disney Princesses (animal sidekicks and evil sorcerer) back to this generation with plenty of guest characters and reference to the original Disney Princesses. They have even made Sofia the First into a book for Sofia fans to enjoy it over and over again. There will also be a Sofia series coming too, so stay tuned...

SOFIA THE FIRST 

premieres tonight

Sunday, Nov. 18

7pm / 6c 

on Disney Channel

We were thrilled to have attended the Lavender Carpet Premiere with plenty of Celebrities on the Disney Studios Lot and got to screen the movie. We have all of the interviews from the premiere party on our site. We can't wait for you all to see it tonight! You're going to love it. Here are some photos from the day, we hope you enjoy.

Here's the Lavender carpet just before all of the stars arrived at The Walt Disney Studios.

Darcy Rose Byrnes voices the role of "Amber" Sofia's step-sister.

Here is Darcy Rose Byrnes working the Lavender Carpet, her dress was gorgeous.

Zach Callison voices the role "James" Sofia's step-brother.

Zach Callison, "James" posing with Jim Cummings and his adorable daughters who voices two roles, "Wormwood" and "Professor Popov." But you may also know him by one or two of the other characters he plays, "Tigger" and "Winnie the Pooh."

Ashley Eckstein voices the role of "Mia" the bluebird.

Jess Harnell voices the role of "Cedric" the evil sorcerer. Who is really one of the most fun people to interview! Congrats to him and his fiance, who just recently got engaged.

Harley Graham voices the role of "Princess Clio."

Jennifer Hale voices the role of "Cinderella."

Barbara Dirickson voices the role of "Flora."

Meghan Strange voices the role of "Robin."

Look who else we found on the Lavender Carpet, one of our all-time favorite "Disney Moms" Angel Parker, who plays "Tasha" from Lab Rats and her little Prince.

Are you excited to see Sofia the First? 
We'd love to hear!

We are linking up with our friend Jenn at SuperJenn.com
Monday's Magical Moment! Come and join the fun!

Disclosure: We were invited to a media preview and received a gift bag. Thanks to Disney for a day fit for a Princess. The opinions on this site are 100% magical and 100% those of Disney Sisters only.

"Sofia The First: Once Upon A Princess" Movie Premiere Interviews

"Sofia The First: Once Upon A Princess" 
debuts on Disney Channel 
tomorrow!

We are so excited to share the fun and excitement from the
"Sofia The First: Once Upon A Princess" Red Carpet Lavender Carpet Movie Premiere!
Today we've got interviews for you to watch and tomorrow we will share photos from the Premiere!!! The big day is almost here!!!

Darcy Rose Byrnes voices the role of "Amber" Sofia's step-sister.

Zach Callison voices the role "James" Sofia's step-brother.

Jess Harnell voices the role of "Cedric" the evil sorcerer.

Ashley Eckstein voices the role of "Mia" the bluebird.

Travis Willingham voices the role of "King Roland II" Sofia's new step-father.

Sofia The First: Once Upon A Princess 
Premieres 

Sunday, November 18, 7:00-8:00 p.m., ET/PT 

on Disney Channel 

and 

THANKSGIVING MORNING

Thursday, November 22, 9:00-10:00 a.m., ET/PT 

on Disney Junior

"Sofia The First" Character Description of Baileywick, Clover and Cedric

"Sofia The First: Once Upon A Princess" wants to learn to be the best Princess she can be and she quickly finds many friends to help her on this new adventure.

Helping Sofia in her journey are the three headmistresses of Royal Prep Academy - Fauna, Flora and Merryweather (the beloved fairies seen in Disney's classic "Sleeping Beauty") and royal steward, Baileywick, as well as a group of cute woodland creatures led by a wise-talking rabbit, Clover. Sofia soon discovers that looking like a princess isn't all that difficult, but displaying honesty, loyalty, courage, independence, compassion and grace is what makes one truly royal.  

Craig Gerber, Co-Executive Producer and story editor and Jamie Mitchell, executive producer and director of Disney Junior's animated television movie "Sofia The First: Once Upon A Princess" and the animated series "Sofia The First" introduce a few of the characters that help Sofia along in her new journey to become a Princess.

Clover, is a bunny rabbit voiced by Wayne Brady.

Baileywick, the castle steward is voiced by Tim Gunn, of Project Runway.

Cedric the evil sorcerer is voiced by the totally awesome Jess Harnell. Jess voices many other Disney characters including most the recent Chilly from Doc McStuffins. Cedric's pet raven Wormwood is voiced by Jim Cummings. Jim is also the voice of Professor Popov, Sofia's dance instructor. You may also recognize Jim Cumming's voice as the voice of Tigger!!!

Premieres 

Sunday, November 18, 7:00-8:00 p.m., ET/PT 

on Disney Channel 

and 

Thursday, November 22, 9:00-10:00 a.m., ET/PT on Disney Junior

"Sofia The First" also has a Facebook Page

"Sofia The First" Character Description of Miranda and Roland

All this week we'll be bringing you exclusive interviews and pictures of the cast. We'll even be sharing video footage straight from the Red Carpet Lavender Carpet Premiere!

Introducing... A Blended Royal Family
One of our favorite things about this show is that when Sofia's mom Miranda marries the King, they become a blended family. Sofia gets a whole new family, new step-siblings a brother and sister, James and Amber, who also happen to be twins. Sophia also gets a step-father, King Roland II.

Want to know little known fact about Disney Sisters? There is a Disney Brother!!!!!
Well, he's our brother, our stepbrother actually. Our parents got divorced when we were kids and remarried making our family a blended family too, just like Sophia's. We have a stepparent and a stepsibling. It can be challenging while everyone gets used to all new members of the family and the change in dynamic, but it can also be rewarding like getting bonus members of a family. We are happy that Disney is integrating the blended family into one of their shows. It will definitely help children who are living with steps relate to the story. Another little known fact, the youngest Disney Sister Jessica, is a Stepmom with 3 stepkids. 

Travis Willingham voices the role of King Roland II in Disney Junior's animated television movie "Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess" and series "Sofia the First." Willingham is also the voice of Thor on Disney XD's "Ultimate Spider-Man" and plays The Hulk and The Human Torch in The Hub's animated series, "The Super Hero Squad Show." 

Tony Award-winning actress Sara Ramirez stars as the voice of Queen Miranda, Sofia's confident mother, in Disney Junior's animated television movie "Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess" and series "Sofia the First." Ramirez is best known for her starring role as Callie Torres on ABC's "Grey's Anatomy." 

Premieres 

Sunday, November 18, 7:00-8:00 p.m., ET/PT 

on Disney Channel 

and 

Thursday, November 22, 9:00-10:00 a.m., ET/PT on Disney Junior

"Sofia The First" also has a Facebook Page

"Sofia The First" Character Description of Amber and James

All this week we'll be bringing you exclusive interviews and pictures of the cast. We'll even be sharing video footage straight from the Red Carpet Lavender Carpet Premiere!

"Sofia The First: Once Upon A Princess"
Sofia's royal adventure begins as she prepares to move into the castle with her mom, starting a new family with her step-father, King Roland II, and step-siblings, Amber and James. And in case you didn't know, Amber and James are twins. We love that this show shares the ups and downs of having a blended family! We can totally relate!!!

Our parents divorced when we were young and we have a step mother and a step father and even a step brother! We're sure there will be many families that will relate to the issues Sofia will be dealing with, especially learning get along with her new family!

Getting excited for the movie? Us too!
While you're waiting for the big night, November 18th, you can go to DisneyJunior.com/Sofia to create and personalize your own prince or princess avatar, just like Sofia, Amber and James!

Darcy Rose Byrnes voices the role of Amber, Sofia's new step-sister, in Disney Junior's animated television movie "Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess" and series "Sofia the First." 14-year-old Byrnes most recently starred as Penny Scavo, Lynette's (Felicity Huffman) daughter, on ABC's "Desperate Housewives."

Zach Callison voices the role of Sofia's new step-brother, James, in Disney Junior's animated television movie "Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess" and series "Sofia the First." Now 15, Callison began acting at the age of seven, landing his first feature film role in the movie "Kingshighway." Television credits include Disney Channel's "Hannah Montana," Disney XD's "I'm in the Band" and NBC's "Perfect Couples."

Premieres 

Sunday, November 18, 7:00-8:00 p.m., ET/PT 

on Disney Channel 

and 

Thursday, November 22, 9:00-10:00 a.m., ET/PT on Disney Junior

 "Sofia The First" also has a Facebook Page

"Sofia The First" Character Description of Sofia

All this week we'll be bringing you exclusive interviews and pictures of the cast. We'll even be sharing video footage straight from the Red Carpet Lavender Carpet Premiere!

Set in the storybook world of Enchancia, the movie introduces Sofia, an average girl whose life suddenly transforms when her mother marries the king and she becomes a princess, Sofia the First. Sofia must learn to navigate the extraordinary life of royalty while holding on to her own hopes and dreams. Her journey to being the best she can be also paves the way for those around her to realize how special they each are. Disney's Cinderella makes an appearance in the movie to offer Sofia some words of wisdom – princess to princess. 

Create and personalize your own prince or princess avatar, go to DisneyJunior.com/Sofia

In "Sofia The First Once Upon A Princess"
 Sofia gets a very special visit from Cinderella.

The voice of Sofia is the very talented actress Ariel Winter, you may know her from her other role Alex Dunphy on Modern Family.

Premieres 

Sunday, November 18, 7:00-8:00 p.m., ET/PT 

on Disney Channel 

and 

Thursday, November 22, 9:00-10:00 a.m., ET/PT on Disney Junior

"Sofia The First" also has a Facebook Page

"Sofia The First: Once Upon A Princess" Disney Channel Movie

"Sofia The First: Once Upon A Princess" the story of an ordinary girl that became a Princess.
All this week we'll be bringing you exclusive interviews and pictures of the cast. We'll even be sharing video footage straight from the Red Carpet Lavender Carpet Premiere!

Here's a sneak peek at the movie:

Set in the storybook world of Enchancia, the music-filled family movie follows Sofia, an average girl whose life suddenly changes when her mother marries the king and she is whisked off to live in a castle with her mom, new step-father, King Roland II, and step-siblings, Amber and James. Along the way this ordinary girl learns to navigate the extraordinary life of royalty, and in the process makes everyone around her feel special.

Below is video we took at the press event Disney had for "Sofia The First", the first child Disney Princess. Joe D'Ambrosia, Vice President, Original Programming, Disney Junior introduces the creative duo behind "Sofia The First" (aka "creative kings") Craig Gerber is Co-Executive Producer and story editor and Jamie Mitchell is executive producer and director of Disney Junior's animated television movie "Sofia The First: Once Upon A Princess" and the animated series "Sofia The First." Joe D'Ambrosia also gives a brief synopsis of the story of "Sofia The First."

"Sofia the First Once Upon A Princess"

is a Disney television movie, a Family Night Special Event on Disney Channel, and it will be followed by the television series "Sofia The First" to premiere in early 2013 on Disney Junior.

Premieres 

Sunday, November 18, 7:00-8:00 p.m., ET/PT 

on Disney Channel 

and 

Thursday, November 22, 9:00-10:00 a.m., ET/PT on Disney Junior
 "Sofia The First" also has a Facebook Page

Bridgit Mendler in Concert at the 2012 L.A. County Fair

"Ready or Not"

Bridgit Mendler
will perform in concert at the L.A. County Fair

during the End Of Summer Concert Series 2012

We interviewed Bridgit Mendler (Teddy Duncan, from"Good Luck Charlie") a while back and during the interview she shared with us she was making an album. Watch the interview

 Follow Bridgit Mendler of Facebook      Connect with Bridgit Mendler on Twitter 

Bridgit Mendler

& Cher Lloyd

Saturday, Sept. 15

Go to Hot Blog On A Stick the official blog of the L.A. County Fair

 Download the (free) L.A. County Fair Mobile App
 for your phone and check out our list of entertainment and attractions for the day.


Whether you're partial to the Disneyland Churro or a Mickey Mouse Ice Cream Bar,
the L.A. County Fair can also be a fun filled food adventure!

Fried Foods and other Fair Offerings:
Fried Dodger Dog, Fried Cereal, Fried Cookie Dough all from
Chicken Charile's-

Naked Shrimp w/ rice served in a pineapple

C'est La Vie-

Chocolate Mousse and Strawberries
Our hands down favorite!

We can't wait to go visit C'est La Vie restaurant and bakery in Laguna Beach.

C'est magnifique!

Disclosure: We were invited to the media food preview and gifted tickets to the L.A. County Fair.

Free Concert with IM5 and Bella Thorne from Shake It Up

Universal CityWalk’s “Music Spotlight Series” at “5 Towers”

Celebrates the End of Summer with Dynamic Headliners, Emerging Artists

and Celebrity Guests, Including Perez Hilton and Bella Thorne

So Cal Peeps!!! Here's your Big chance to see Bella Thorne live & in person!
Go to Citywalk tonight!!!

Universal CityWalk’s free “Music Spotlight Series” at “5 Towers” culminates Labor Day Weekend with four energetic nights of non-stop music and entertainment.

Presented by Anyone Live, performances kick-off on Friday, August 31 with an appearance by noted Hollywood blogger and TV personality Perez Hilton, and Bella Thorne, star of the hit TV series “Shake it Up!” The two will join breakout acts IM5, All Day Everyday, Wellington and VanJess who will perform for a standing room only crowd at “5 Towers,” Universal CityWalk’s state-of-the-art outdoor concert venue.

On Saturday, September 1, Chilean band Sajama showcases smooth Latin rhythms and on Sunday, September 2, retro band The Spazmatics rocks out with sounds from the 80s. On Monday, September 3, The Rocket Summer, headlined by singer/songwriter Bryce Avary, will provide a lively finale to the summer series. 

 For more information, visit http://www.citywalkhollywood.com/spotlightseries.html

Celebrating Sisters Day

Celebrating Sisters Day

We're celebrating the magic of sisterhood today.

“I don’t believe an accident of birth makes people sisters or brothers. It makes them siblings, gives them mutuality of parentage. Sisterhood and brotherhood is a condition people have to work at.”

- Maya Angelou

How special it would be to find the sister you never knew you had?

 In "Secret of the Wings" the all-new, Disney Fairies movie Tinker Bell finds out that she, herself, has a sister. We consider ourselves very lucky to have not only one, but two sisters. Two sisters to share secrets with. Two sisters to laugh with, to cry with and to enjoy life with. "Secret of the Wings" is endearing to all and for those with sisters, be sure to bring your tissues. sniff. sniff. 

While watching a screening of "Secret of the Wings" we were thrilled hear our favorite trio McClain Sisters sing the featured song, “The Great Divide.” Their voices are so beautiful and the song brought tears to our eyes. China Anne, Lauryn and Sierra are delightful girls and we are so proud of their success.

Celebrating the special bond between sisters, “The Great Divide” song is featured in the movie and in a contemporary version and music video that makes its world premiere on Disney Channel on September 9.  The song makes its exclusive online debut on Disney.com on September 10, and will also be released as a digital single by Walt Disney Records on September 11, 2012.

For the first time ever Tinker Bell will fly from Pixie Hollow onto Disney Blu-ray 3D 

on October 23 in "Secret of the Wings."

Disney Junior Channel comes to DIRECTV Customers

We are so happy to share this news with you! For those of you with DIRECTV (like Jessica) we've been missing out on the new Disney Junior Channel - TERRIBLY! So to hear that starting today we will get 24 hours of Disney Junior programming goodness is exciting news! More Doc McStuffins and even more Jake and the Never Land Pirates! Whoo-Hoo! Now if you'll excuse us, we've got to go watch Disney Junior, the Aristocats is on!

DISNEY JUNIOR WILL LAUNCH SATURDAY, JULY 14, TO MILLIONS OF

DIRECTV CUSTOMERS NATIONWIDE

DIRECTV and Disney have reached a new agreement to add Disney Junior, a 24- hour channel expressly for kids age 2-7 and their parents/caregivers, to DIRECTV’s programming lineup beginning tomorrow on channel 289. Disney Junior launched in 2011 as a daytime programming block on Disney Channel and expanded to a 24/7 channel in 2012. It is one of the most sought-after channels by DIRECTV customers and will be permanently added to their programming options as a basic channel.

Disney Junior's animated and live action programming blends Disney's unparalleled storytelling and beloved characters with learning components, including early math and language skills, as well as healthy eating and lifestyles, with an emphasis on social and emotional development. The original series include “Jake and the Never Land Pirates,” "Doc McStuffins," “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse,” "A Poem Is…," "Handy Manny," “Little Einsteins” and “Special Agent Oso.” Disney Junior also airs Walt Disney Studios’ and Pixar’s classic and contemporary animated films, as well as Disney’s many non-theatrical sequels so popular with children and parents.

“When it comes to children and families, nobody has the tremendous programming to compare with Disney,” said Derek Chang, executive vice president of Content Strategy and Development for DIRECTV. “Our customers have been clamoring for us to add Disney Junior since they first heard about the concept, and DIRECTV is happy to place our trust in Disney as a partner in building this exciting new family service.”

“We are pleased to reach this agreement with DIRECTV to provide Disney Junior’s high quality, valuable and family-friendly programming to their customers,” said David Preschlack, executive vice president, Disney & ESPN Affiliate Sales and Marketing. “We know parents are passionate about having top quality television options for their families, and now millions will be able to watch outstanding preschool programming on a 24/7 channel unlike any other on television.”

With the addition of DIRECTV, the 24 hour Disney Junior channel has distribution agreements that cover approximately 55 million US households.

           

Disney Media Networks’ flagship Disney Channel is fast becoming the most popular programming service among DIRECTV homes. The number of children viewers aged 2 through 11 has surged more than 19 percent in the past year alone, and total viewership has increased 15 percent during those same 12 months. Disney Junior will now take a place in the DIRECTV channel guide directly adjacent to Disney Channel at channel #289.

"Pair Of Kings" Season 3 - Cast Interviews

"Pair Of Kings"
Season 3 premieres with a new King 
on Monday June 18, 2012 
at 8:30 pm / 7:30c on Disney XD 

We had so much fun getting to know the cast of "Pair Of Kings." We talked about their favorite episodes, how they got discovered, their favorite Disney Parks attraction, and where they like to vacation. They even shared a secret about an episode in season 3!

Adam Hicks as "Boz"

Kelsey Chow as "Mikayla"

Doc Shaw as "Boomer"

Ryan Ochoa "Lanny"

Geno Segers as "Mason"

Watch our other Disney Channel Stars Interviews:

"A.N.T. Farm"

"Kickin' It"

"Lab Rats"

"Good Luck Charile"

"Doc McStuffins"

"Jake And The Never Land Pirates"

"A.N.T. Farm" Season 2 - Cast Interviews

Disney Sisters are going back to High School!
Not just any High School, but the school for Advanced Natural Talents.
Well, sort of....
We took a trip to Hollywood to visit the "A.N.T. Farm" set and interview the cast including
China Anne McClain, Sierra McCormick, Carlon Jeffery and Jake Short.

 "A.N.T. Farm" Season 2 premieres with back-to-back episodes 
on Friday June 1, 2012 at 8:00p.m. ET/PT on Disney Channel

Photo Credit: DISNEY CHANNEL/BOB D'AMICO

What a great group of young Disney Channel Stars, with so much energy!
We had met China Anne before but it was our first time meeting the rest of the cast.
They each gave us an exclusive tour of their lockers - awesome!

Watch our YouTube Videos as we talk with them about this season on "A.N.T. Farm," siblings, twitter, music, sports, instagram, their own special talents and we even rap with Carlon! (Oh yes we did!)
You don't want to miss all the fun!

China Anne McClain as music prodigy "Chyna Parks"

Jake Short as artistic genius "Fletcher Quimby"

Carlon Jeffery as Chyna's older brother "Cameron Parks"

Sierra McCormick as brilliantly smart "Olive Doyle"


"Shake It Up" Star Zendaya Guest Stars in Season Opener 
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

 "A.N.T. Farm" Season 2 premieres this Friday June 1, 2012 
with back-to-back episodes beginning at

8:00p.m. ET/PT on Disney Channel.

We have to give a special shout out to China Anne's mom Shontell, who is a wonderful woman, we were thrilled to chat with her! Now we know why the McClain Sisters are so amazing!