Selena Gomez wishes Demi Lovato 'Happy Birthday': video

August 20, 2008 (Sawf News) - Disney teen star Selena Gomez wished her close friend Demi Lovato 'Happy Birthday' through a YouTube message addressed to her fans.

Lovato, who turned 16 on August 20, is currently in Atlanta and Selena opens her message by saying it "is a sad but happy day" because she is not with her "best friend in this entire world."

Selena, 16, who stars as Alex Russo on Disney's Wizards of Waverly Place is reportedly dating Nick Jonas, 15.

Nick Jonas and The Jonas Brothers in Virginia

Tue, 19 August 2008 at 9:34 pm

Kevin, Nick, and Joe Jonas of The Jonas Brothers greet and sign autographs for waiting fans outside their Virginia Beach hotel on their way to the naval base on Tuesday.

The JoBros sat down to an interview with the Chicago Sun Times:

- Out of all the recent articles I’ve read about you guys, it seemed as if no one bothered to actually ask you about making “A Little Bit Longer.” Tell me how it all came together in the studio.

Nick: We started writing this record about this time last year. It was right after our self-titled album came out, and we were writing all these songs. We knew that we wouldn’t have much time, because we were about to go shoot “Camp Rock,” and right after that, we’d be on tour with Miley [Cyrus]. So basically what we did, we asked our management team, “How can we get into the studio to do this,” and we wound up bringing a tour bus out on the road that was retro-fitted to be a studio.

- So you recorded the album while you were traveling?

Nick: We did. We’d pull to be venues and things and do what we could do. Obviously, there were some vocal things that needed to be redone, and some drums, because you’d have the generator of the bus in the background. So when we finished the tour, we went into the studio to make a couple of fixes here and there, and basically the rest of it was done!

The Wax Figures of Jonas Brothers Unveiled

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No time for Jonas Brothers to slow down. In between their hectic schedules promoting their latest LP "A Little Bit Longer" which has just been dropped on the market, the siblings took time to show up for the unveiling of their wax statues at Madame Tussauds in Washington D.C. on Monday, August 18.

The threesome; Nick Jonas, Kevin Jonas, and Joe Jonas, took time that day to strike some poses with their wax figures, creating frenzy among a throng of fans who attended the event. Eldest brother Kevin's wax is seen smiling, wearing black outfits and a pair of white shoes with its hands holding a guitar. Joe's wax elsewhere wears a more formal outfit, pink-colored long-sleeved shirt and a matching tie, a black coat and a pair of silver shoes. As for Nick, his wax wears a coordinated blue clothes, plus a black bow tie, and a pair of white shoes. It is seen holding a guitar too.

A number of fans who were attending the event screamed and sang along with the words as Jonas Brothers' songs being played before the main event was kicked off. The brothers posed together with their statues for about five minutes before making a hasty exit, allowing fans to take photos with their wax likenesses.

All the boys, also on Monday, were seen visiting the White House to attend a briefing on diabetes, a cause they've been promoting, and tape a public-service announcement about national park, urging kids to get outdoors and stay active. During their time there, they reportedly signed their names to the wall of a swimming pool that was also signed by first lady Laura Bush among others.

Wanna date a Jonas Brother? OK, no whining!

The Jonas Brothers were on MTV's TRL on Wednesday to promote their new album, "A Little Bit Longer."

Naturally, a fan asked what they looked for in a dream girlfriend.

They didn't offer specifics about blond, brunett, tall or short.

But Joe Jonas said, "If they are nagging and annoying, you're like, 'Go away,' "

And older bro Kevin Jonas agreed. "We're not ever really with people, 'cause we're always traveling. And you get on the phone and they're like, 'My day is awful, blah,' and you're like, 'This is not what I need right now!'

But Nick Jonas, who used to date Miley Cyrus and is currently dating Selena Gomez, was all about the Mom Factor.

"They have to be good to their moms," said the 15-year-old. Sweeeeeet.

Who's your fave Jonas Brother? And why?

Jonas Brothers Stop By The White House, Encourage Kids To Get Active

Trio wouldn't pick a presidential candidate, but 'we do endorse voting,' Kevin says.

By Shawn Adler

Thousands visit every year, but very few leave a permanent mark on the White House. The brave and intelligent men and women who shape history. The powerful leaders of the free world.

The Jonas Brothers?

The popular trio, Nick, Joe and Kevin, were in Washington, D.C., on Monday (August 18) to attend a briefing on diabetes and tape a public-service announcement about national parks, CNN reported. While there, they signed their names to the wall of a swimming pool that was also signed by, among others, first lady Laura Bush.

"There's other names up there that are just astounding, some of our favorite artists and politicians," Joe Jonas told the news network. "But it's going to be really cool to see that in 10 years, 20 years from now."

In the end, the Jonas Brothers might not be the most famous graffiti artists in the world, but you wouldn't know it from the sensation their appearance caused at the White House. According to CNN, Vice President Dick Cheney even brought his three granddaughters to meet the singing siblings.

It wasn't all fun and games for the famous brothers, though, who have visited the White House under less serious circumstances twice before, both times in 2007. For Nick Jonas, who suffers from diabetes, the morning briefing was a chance to learn more about the disease while solidifying his image as the face of the illness, he said, insisting that those afflicted have to stick together to make it through.

"A lot of kids feel lonely when they first get diagnosed with diabetes. I'm just so encouraged at the end of the day because all I'm trying to do is make it through another day managing diabetes," Nick Jonas told CNN. "They're just doing the same thing. We're all there for each other."

Nick was diagnosed with diabetes when he was 13.

Also important, they stressed, was a chance to tell kids about exercise, which they did in a PSA encouraging children to visit national parks.

"We run around onstage constantly for about an hour and 45 minutes, and we know what that can do. You just feel great at the end of the night and when you wake up in the morning," Kevin Jonas told the White House press corps.

So given that they've visited the Bush White House three times, and are noted Evangelical Christians, does that mean they'll be voting Republican?

Not so fast, Kevin said, refusing to endorse either candidate for this year's election.

"But we do — me and Joe are both of voting age — so we do endorse voting, getting to know the issues, learning about the candidates and [making] a decision for yourself," he said.

The Jonas Brothers perform an acoustic version of lovebug from their new album A Little Bit Longer.

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The Jonas Brothers Burn Up New York

Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas and Kevin Jonas of the Jonas Brothers perform at the Apple Store in Soho on Tuesday in New York City.

The Jonas Brothers also pose outside MTV TRL Studios in Times Square on Tuesday. This week has been the Jonas Brothers Fan Week where Nick, Joe and Kevin have been co-hosting the show.

At the Apple Store in Soho on Tuesday night, the Jonas Brothers celebrate their new album A Little Bit Longer by recording an EP for iTunes’ Live From Soho series.

Selena Gomez: Nick Jonas Is An Amazing Guy

AP Photo/Jennifer Graylock

Just like the family-friendly roles she plays onscreen, Selena Gomez kept things G-rated during an interview with Ryan Seacrest on his KIIS-FM show Tuesday morning.

Grilled over the ongoing rumors that she's dating Jonas Bro/Miley Cyrus ex Nick Jonas, the poised actress replied: "Well, he's an amazing guy, Ryan. Anybody would be very lucky to be dating him."

When pressed, Selena would only say, "I'm close to all the brothers." Which includes Team Demi and Selena supporter and her unofficial "big brother" Kevin.

Fine. But we hope Nick's the one who's got her heart. They'd make such a wholesome couple, don't ya think?

New Jonas Brothers Commercial

More Nick Jonas Bio and Trivia

Nickname
The President

Trivia

His favorite baseball team is the New York Yankees.

His favorite sport is golf.

His favorite actors are Matt Long and Keri Lynn Pratt, who both star in "Jack & Bobby" (2004).

He has type 1 diabetes (diaganosed in 2005 while on tour).

He uses an OmniPod for his Type 1 diabetes.

Born in Dallas, Texas, grew up in Wyckoff, New Jersey, and now resides in Los Angeles.

His band The Jonas Brothers have had over 7 music videos on TV.

Started on Broadway and once missed a family vacation to be in a play.

Was doing a solo project until his agent discovered his brothers (Kevin and Joe) had talent also.

Got discovered singing, while getting his haircut.

Brothers include Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas, and Frankie Jonas.

His favorite science subject is geology.

His favorite school subject is spelling.

His favorite holiday is Thanksgiving.

His favorite baseball player is Derek Jeter.

His favorite football team is the Dallas Cowboys.

He plays the electric and acoustic guitar, piano, and the drums.

He collects baseball cards.

Had a dog named Cocco.

Some of his hobbies includes playing baseball and golf, collecting baseball cards, tennis, songwriting and music.

His favorite movie is Finding Neverland (2004) and his favorite song is "Superstition" by Stevie Wonder.

He owns 12 guitars.

His favorite musicians are Stevie Wonder, Fall Out Boy, and Switchfoot.

His favorite song to play in concert is Year 3000.

Was discovered at the age of 6.

Nick Jonas Launches Type 1 Diabetes Awareness Campaign

Wednesday, August 06, 2008

By Marrecca Fiore

Pop superstar Nick Jonas is already an inspiration to the millions of teens and 'tweens' who hang on every lyric sung by his band the Jonas Brothers.

But Jonas, who suffers from type 1 diabetes, hopes a three-year partnership he’s created with Bayer HealthCare will serve as an inspiration to others living with this disease.

“When I was first diagnosed, I did think, 'Why me?'” Jonas said Wednesday on "FOX & Friends," where he announced his partnership. “I had a great medical history. I had never stayed in the hospital before. I didn’t know anybody with diabetes. So it was a shock.”

Video: Click here to see Jonas on 'FOX and Friends'

Jonas’ mother, Denise Jonas, who joined him on "FOX & Friends," said her son felt alone after learning of his diagnosis because there was no one to offer him guidance.

“He really didn’t have anybody to look to,” she said. “So we really want to help Nick be that inspiration.”

For its part, Bayer has donated money to the Jonas Brothers' foundation, ChangeForTheChildren.org, to help support the musician’s awareness campaign.

As one-third of the pop group that also includes his brothers Kevin and Joe, Jonas was busy touring — playing elementary and middle schools — when he received his diabetes diagnosis in 2005 at age 13.

“I started to see some weight loss, I was thirsty all the time and I kind of had a bad attitude,” said Jonas, who is now 15. “I lost 15 pounds in two weeks and my blood sugar was 790-something so they put me in the hospital for two or three days, and gave me a crash course on everything I needed to know.”

To put Jonas’ blood sugar level in perspective, a normal level is about 100, said Dr. David Simmons, director of diabetes care and medical and clinical affairs for Bayer. A blood sugar of 790 is “dangerous to the point that, before there was insulin, people died,” Simmons said.

Type 1 diabetes is a condition in which the pancreas does not make enough insulin. About 15,000 people, mostly juveniles, are diagnosed with the condition each year. Symptoms of the disease include weight loss, thirst and confusion, said Dr. Manny Alvarez, managing editor of health for FOXNews.com.

Click here to see Dr. Manny and Nick Jonas discuss type 1 diabetes.

Insulin plays a key role in moving glucose into the cells of the body's tissues. Cells use glucose as a source of energy. Lacking insulin, the bodies of type 1 diabetics are unable to move glucose into the cells, which can cause an overload in the bloodstream. Because of this, they have to limit their consumption of sugar and carbohydrates, which are converted by the body into glucose.

Denise Jonas said life for her family has changed since the diagnosis.

“Now I have to check everything that is prepared for Nicholas,” she said. “I have to check every carbohydrate, every ingredient and make sure it’s balanced out with what the doctor says he should be eating, and we’re checking his blood sugar constantly.”

Jonas said his whirlwind touring schedule sometimes makes it difficult to manage his condition.

“It is hard, but I’ve always had it in my heart to be an inspiration and a positive voice of encouragement,” he said. “So the first time I heard someone say 'thanks for sharing,' I thought if I can use this as an opportunity to inspire people, then it’s all worth it.”

Nick Jonas and Jonas Brothers win at Teen Choice Awards

The Jonas Brothers picked up six gongs at the tenth annual Teen Choice Awards in California.

The New Jersey band, made up of brothers Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas, took prizes for best single, breakout group, love song, song of the summer, male red carpet fashion icons and male hottie awards.

US teen series Gossip Girl also scooped six prizes for best TV drama, breakfast show and breakout show

US teen series Gossip Girl also scooped six prizes for best TV drama, breakout show and TV villain, which went to actor Ed Westwick.

Best TV drama actress and breakout star awards went to Blake Lively and Chace Crawford took best actor.

Other winners at the awards, which was hosted by Miley Cyrus who picked up three awards herself, included Will Smith, singer Chris Brown, Heroes star Hayden Panettiere and David Beckham.

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Selena Gomez on Miley Cyrus and Nick Jonas

Last night Selena Gomez hit the blue carpet at the Teen Choice Awards and talked to hollyscoop.com about her 'feud' with Miley Cyrus and her alleged romance with Nick Jonas.

In regards to the Miley drama, Selena said, "It's kind of weird that happened ages ago. The fact that it's still getting attention, its kind of weird, there’s no feud so for us. We just kind of laugh about it 'cause there's nothing there."

Selena may just be 16, but she's already a hot commodity in Hollywood. When asked if she was dating Nick Jonas, Selena said, "I'm dating, having fun and having crushes. I'm not dating any of the Jonas Brothers."

Check out the interview with the teen sensation below:

Selena Gomez Tells FNC: Not Dating Nick Jonas, No Beef With Miley

Friday , August 01, 2008

Selena Gomez isn't dating Nick Jonas — and she doesn't have a rivalry with Miley Cyrus, she told "FOX and Friends" Friday morning.

"I'm sorry, I'm not," the 16-year-old "Wizards of Waverly Place" actress said of rumors she's dating the teen star. "He's a wonderful guy."

As for the buzz that she and Cyrus don't get along, she said "they want something to talk about," referring to the Hollywood press.

Video: Click here to see Gomez on 'FOX and Friends'

Over on "The Morning Show With Mike and Juliet" on Friday, Gomez admitted she does have a crush ... but not on Jonas.

"Right now, my crush is Shia LaBeouf!" she said. "He is cute and a great actor." LaBeouf was arrested on misdemeanor DUI charges on July 27.

Gomez said she doesn't "have a boyfriend right now. I go on dates and have crushes and stuff, though."

The actress also talked to "Mike and Juliet" about the purity ring she wears pledging her virginity (Jonas and Cyrus have made the same vow).

"It's something I made a promise to myself about," Selena said.