Way before the days of High School Musical, HSM director Kenny Ortega directed another a movie musical for the big screen called Newsies about the 1899 paperboy strike in New York City. With a cast of the most talented (and cutest!) guys of the time singing and dancing, the film won over the hearts of fans across the country.
And it may have taken a couple decades, but after a successful run at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, NJ, Newsies is officially going to Broadway, opening on March 15, 2012, in New York City.
Get a preview of the retro style and catchy music that has made Newsies a sensation throughout the generations.
Where to see him: After gaining attention on YouTube, this crooner has already toured with Mindless Behavior, collaborated with Chris Brown, and is currently working on his debut album.
Why we love him: It only takes watching one video of Jawan to know that he's a star! His smooth moves and heart-melting vocals make us swoon, and we can't wait to see what he does next!
He talks about... being yourself: "Take my advice -- never care about what others say. Just ignore them. If you do that, you'll get somewhere in life."
Watch Jawan's video for his cover of Drake's "She Will" featuring Lil Wayne's daughter, Reginae Carter:
Now we want to hear from YOU, J-14ers! Do you think Jawan Harris is HOT or NOT? Let us know in the comments below!
Selena Gomez is jumping on the vampire bandwagon! The star has signed on to voice Dracula's daughter in the new animated flick Hotel Transylvania -- a role that originally belonged to Miley Cyrus. "I really wanna work on my music this year," Miley Tweeted about why she dropped the part.
The flick follows Dracula (Adam Sandler), who operates a high-end resort away from the human world and begins to freak out when a boy discovers the place and falls for the Count's teenage daughter (Selena).
Hotel Transylvania is rumored to hit theaters later this year.
Okay, I'll admit it -- I actually really love Valentine's Day. My best friend Josh can attest to this fact since I used to insist that every February 14 he surprise me with some sort of funny-cute Valentine's Day gift. (His proudest find was a bouquet of brown-yellow roses -- who knew flowers even came in that color?!) It probably comes as no surprise then that I have a soft spot for cheesy romantic dramas. Of course, I love Rachel McAdams in The Notebook, but to be honest, it's Channing Tatum playing a heartbroken soldier in Dear John that really gets to me! So, I had been looking forward to seeing them together in The Vow ever since I first saw the trailer last year. (It also helps that it features my favorite song ever, "Enchanted" by Taylor Swift.) Check it out below:
The Vow tells the story of Paige (Rachel) and Leo (Channing), an artsy couple who have been married for just under a year when they get into a terrible car accident. After several days, Paige wakes up in the hospital unable to remember the last five years of her life. In her mind, she's still in law school, is engaged to her former boyfriend Jeremy, and has no idea who Leo is -- or how they met!
Paige's parents insist that she come home with them, but Leo thinks that returning to their routine will help her regain her memories. After several weeks, however, it's clear that her memory isn't going to be coming back anytime soon, so Leo hatches a plan to make Paige fall in love all over again. He shows her their wedding video, finds the original version of their heartfelt vows (written on cafe menus), and takes her to the place they first met to re-enact their first date -- but convincing her that they really are perfect for each other is no easy task and Leo's up against Paige's disapproving parents, her scheming ex-fiance, and Paige's almost entirely different post-accident personality.
If you're expecting a total feel-good romantic flick -- be warned! -- the ending doesn't tie the story together as much as I was hoping it would! There are also some very depressing scenes and generally, the entire idea of forgetting someone that you care so much about is a pretty sad thing to think about. (A heartbroken Leo re-telling the story of the first time that he and Paige exchanged "I love yous" is an especially tough scene to watch!) Still, I was hooked -- rooting for Paige to regain her memory and for Leo to win back the girl of his dreams. (Side note: Bring tissues!)
Are you planning on seeing The Vow this Valentine's Day weekend?
Let me know!
xoxo,
Katie, J-14 Editorial Associate
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