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Q&A with Twilight's Justin Chon

2009-07-04T14:45:45Z

J-14 caught up with Justin Chon who plays Eric Yorkie in The Twilight Saga movies -- and he spilled about awkward moments with Kristen Stewart, being stalked by paparazzi, and the musical cast of Twilight!

J-14: In Twilight, did you draw from your own high school experience to flirt with Bella Swan in the cafeteria?
Justin Chon: Of course. As an actor you're always trying to draw from real stuff to make it real, but I would say in acting terms, you use like substitutions and you think back to the moment. I just tried to make him as awkward as possible and just overly excited about everything.

J-14: What was it like flirting with Kristen Stewart?
Justin: Her character is just really awkward. So you put two really awkward people together and it's just a really funny thing to see them try and have a fluid conversation.

J-14: What was your reaction to all of the paparazzi at the airport when you landed in Vancouver?
Justin: The paparazzi were a total surprise. I think there's a picture of me with my mouth open. It's really pretty funny because I just had no idea what was going on. And I asked Anna [Kendrick], "Wait are they taking pictures of us?" We just had no idea and then we realized they were taking pictures of us and we were just like, "Whoa!"

J-14: You're a musician -- and so are Rob Pattinson, Jackson Rathbone, and Nikki Reed... what was it like working with such a musical cast?
Justin: It's kind of weird because everyone is like, "Oh yeah! I play guitar!" And then for me, I just didn't even tell anybody. I was just like, "Yeah, I guess everyone plays the guitar so maybe I shouldn't say anything because it doesn't make me special."

For more The Twilight Saga: New Moon dish from Justin Chon... including what he said about Rob Pattinson and Jackson Rathbone's music, pick up J-14 Magazine on stands now!

Photo: Startraks

J-14 Exclusive Video: Meet Cobra Starship's New Member

2009-07-04T13:38:38Z

Cobra Starship's got a new member who they're introducing to J-14 exclusively: Meet Robo Gabe! ;)

Check out this exclusive video message from the guys behind "Good Girls Go Bad" -- Gabe Saporta, Alex Suarez, and Ryland Blackinton!

And if you haven't see it yet, you MUST check out their new video starring Gossip Girl's Leighton Meester... just click below!

What do you think of Cobra Starship?

The Countdown to Paramore's New Music

2009-07-03T14:05:32Z

The long wait for new Paramore music is finally over! On Tuesday, July 7, the new single "Ignorance" will be released. J-14 got a sneak peek -- and it totally rocks!

The "Ignorance" video will come out in August, and then the new album, brand new eyes, hits September 29. A limited edition will also come out that includes a 40-page journal with lead singer Hayley Williams handwritten lyrics and notes about the album.

And we've got your preview of the new track names:
1- Careful
2- Ignorance
3 - Playing God
4 - Brick By Boring Brick
5 - Turn It Off
6 - The Only Exception
7 - Feeling Sorry
8 - Looking Up
9 - Where The Lines Overlap
10 - Misguided Ghosts
11 - All I Wanted

In the meantime, Paramore's gearing up on the road on tour with fellow girl-fronted band, No Doubt, through August 2.

What do you think of Paramore? Are you excited about their new album?

Courtesy of Atlantic Records/Ryan Russell

Take a Peek at Kevin's Engagement Ring!

2009-07-02T18:07:10Z

This beautiful ring is the engagement ring Kevin gave his fiancé, Danielle. It's a 3-carat solitaire cushion-cut diamond and is surrounded by 210 round brilliant-cut pave diamond. Kevin designed it himself with celebrity jeweler Jacob & Co.

Do you like the ring? Why or why not?

Photo: Courtesy of Business Wire

Happy Birthday Ashley Tisdale!

2009-07-02T16:00:30Z

July is a busy month for Ashley Tisdale: her album Guilty Pleasure comes out on July 28, she stars in a movie Aliens in the Attic premiering July 31, she's touring - oh yeah, and it's the actress and singer's birthday today!

Fun Facts About Ashley:
- Ashley was discovered at age 3 and her first gig was appearing in a JC Penney commercial! As a kid she starred in over 100 commercials - wow!
- She's good friends with actress Kaley Cuoco - they go way back!
- When Ashley was in high school, she used to create mags with celeb news in them called Celebrity Life Magazine. Hmm, sounds familiar... maybe Ashley would make a good editor at J-14!

Help us wish Ashley Tisdale a happy birthday! Leave your comments and warm wishes for the birthday girl below!

Photo: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records

Mr. & Mrs. Jonas: "Our hearts are filled with joy"

2009-07-02T13:46:30Z

Yesterday Kevin Jonas proposed to his longtime girlfriend Danielle Delesea! In response to the good news, Mr. and Mrs. Jonas released this statement to
J-14:

"Our hearts are filled with joy today and we are happy to share with you that our son Kevin has asked Danielle Deleasa for her hand in marriage. Her answer was yes and it is such a blessing that she will be joining our family. Kevin and Danielle have not yet set a date. Family is very dear to us and we hope we have raised Kevin to be a wonderful man and husband. Please join us in our families celebration and in congratulating Kevin and Danielle. Thank you for all of your support."

Who do you think Kevin will pick as his best man? Joe? Nick? Frankie?

Photo: Courtesy of Kevin Jonas

This Just In: Kevin Jonas is Engaged!

2009-07-01T22:24:51Z

It's official -- Kevin Jonas is off the market! Kevin proposed to his girlfriend of two years, Danielle Delesea!

Kevin showed up on Danielle's NJ doorstep early this morning, right after JB's concert in Vancouver, and got down on one knee! He gave Danielle a ring he designed himself from celebrity jeweler Jacob & Co.

J-14 was the first to report in their February 2009 issue the real story behind Kevin and Danielle's love. Kevin met Danielle before the JoBros got super-famous -- both the Jonas' and Delesea's happen to be vacationing at the Atlantis Resort in Paradise Island in the Bahamas at the same time! (Sources close to Danielle tell J-14 that the Delseasa's go there all the time with family friends!) The rest is history!

Even though Kevin travels a lot, he is never too far away from Danielle. Most recently J-14 spotted Danielle in the VIP section at JB's surprise concert in NYC -- standing right next to Mr. Jonas!

A wedding date has not been set.

Are you shocked about Kevin's engagement? Send Kevin and Danielle your well wishes!

Update: Check out what JB just posted on their Twitter!

Photo: Courtesy of Disney Channel

Hilary Duff Joins the Cast of Gossip Girl

2009-07-01T18:58:33Z

Even more Gossip Girl news! It was announced yesterday that Privileged star Joanna Garcia will be playing Chace Crawford's love interest on Gossip Girl!

Now today, it was announced that Hilary Duff will be joining the cast for several episodes! Hilary will play Olivia Burke, Vanessa's (played by Jessica Szohr) roommate at NYU. Hilary's first episode is set to air on October 5.

Do you think Hilary belongs with the gang on the Upper East Side? Do you think her character will be good or evil?

Photo: Andy Fossum/Startraks

Kristinia Debarge & Justin Bieber: Part 3

2009-07-01T16:00:09Z

You've heard what Justin Bieber had to say about being a YouTube superstar, you forgave him after he admitted to not being a Twi-hard -- now it's time to watch the final chapter of Justin's three part interview series with label mate (and J-14 summer intern!) Kristinia DeBarge! She's been asking all the good questions to help us find out more about this cutie from Canada. Find out what question stumps the singer -- and watch Justin and Kristinia dish about their most embarrassing moments and favorite summer songs!

Are you guys loving Kristinia DeBarge's single "Goodbye?" Have you guys heard Justin's new single "One Time?" Will you be buying his album? Justin told us what he didn't understand about girls -- what don't YOU understand about boys??
Dish with us below!

Does Chace Crawford have a Hot New Hookup?

2009-06-30T21:48:47Z

The CW is keeping it all in the family! Joanna Garcia - formerly of Reba fame but most recently on the now defunct show Privileged is joining the cast of Gossip Girl for four episodes.

Starting with the September 14 season premiere, Joanna will play Bree Buckley, a southern 'Miss-America' type from a conservative family who just happens to be the love interest to Chace Crawford's character, Nate Archibald.

Chace sure has a lot of new romantic interests these days -- on screen, of course!

Tell us -- what do you think of Gossip Girl's newest cast member? Are you excited for the show to come back? And which Gossip guy do you think is the cutest -- Chace, Penn Badgley, or Ed Westwick?

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It's Selena vs Nick Again - Sorta!

2009-06-30T20:00:21Z

Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato's movie Princess Protection Program comes out today on DVD! Also out in stores today? The Jonas Brother's movie, Jonas Brothers: The Concert Experience.

If you could only choose ONE of these movies to buy, which one would you get? Why?

Photos: Courtesy of Disney

J-14's "When I was 14..." with Shiloh

2009-06-30T19:13:42Z

Shiloh is the next big thing! (Think -- the new Avril Lavigne!) We became totally obsessed with this Canadian rocker after meeting her at the MMVAs! She even told us that she reads J-14! Shiloh shared her favorite memory from when she was 14 with us on the MMVA red carpet!

Is Shiloh someone you want to know more about?

J-14's "When I was 14..." with Brody Jenner

2009-06-29T21:18:46Z

The Hills' Brody Jenner is the next celeb to play our video series "When I was 14..." Other celebs who have played already are Miley Cyrus, Jesse McCartney, and Ciara. We have a TON more vids of your fave celebs playing our new game, so keep checking back this week as we will post a new video every day!

What's the best part about being 14? Do you watch The Hills? Are you excited for it to come back in the fall?

J-14's Celeb Reporter Asher Book: Live from the Ashley Tisdale Concert!

2009-06-27T20:18:10Z

J-14's resident star reporter Asher Book -- who you know from V Factory and the upcoming movie Fame -- is opening for Ashley Tisdale today at a free concert at The Grove in L.A... and Twittering about the whole experience just for J-14.

Don't miss a minute of the action... log on to twitter.com/j14magazine now!

For more on Asher and all of V Factory, pick up the new issue of J-14 on stands now!

J-14's Hot Guy of the Week: Shia LaBeouf

2009-06-27T16:00:00Z

Name: Shia LaBeouf

Age: 23

Where to see him: Um, in a little movie you might have heard of called Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

Why we love him: Do we even need to explain? Shia has it all -- the looks, the bad-boy-gone-good vibe, the charisma, the acting skills, and the list just goes on! We fell in love with him back when he was on Disney's Even Stevens and now, we fell in love all over again in the latest Transformers, where he can still crack a good joke while being chased by evil robots trying to kill him. Shia is one of the most laidback celebs -- he's regularly seen riding his skateboard and bike and makes frequent shopping trips with his mom! Did you know that when he became successful, his first big purchase was a car for his mom? How cute is that?! But what is the best thing about Shia? He's single!

He talks about... his perfect girl: "Somebody who intrigues me and has a story I've never heard before. Beauty is good, but it doesn't last."

Now we want to hear from YOU, J-14ers! Do you think Shia is HOT or NOT? Let us know in the comments below!

Photos: Jen Lowery/Startraksphoto.com, Courtesy of Paramount Pictures

-- by Tierney Bricker