Fuller lips, Thinner face: Redesign of Disney princesses

When scrolling through pictures of Disney princesses, I was shocked by redesigns Disney came out with a few years ago. All the princesses in the picture wore sparkly dresses and many accessories. What stood out to me the most was the whitewashing of Mulan and Pocahontas.  Mulan’s face became narrower and her lips became fuller. […]

REVIEW: The Never Ending – ‘ONE’ EP

Like many people, I’m always skeptical when Disney stars release albums. And even though I like Debby Ryan enough, I was still cautious after the announcement of The Never Ending’s debut release, ‘ONE.’ But if The Never Ending’s ‘ONE’ is a sampler of what’s to come, then Debby Ryan and The Never Ending are the […]

Maleficent: Penitence for the Past, Rip-off of Frozen

**Warning: Major Spoilers Throughout**             As the movie’s name would suggest, Maleficent focuses on the eponymous character played by Angelina Jolie. The story is touted as a remake of the 1959 Sleeping Beauty, with a poster proclaiming, “Don’t believe the fairy tale.” Disney seems to put a large emphasis on […]

REVIEW: Girl Meets World Pilot – “Until you make it your own.”

While the spin-off isn’t set to premiere for at least another month, users of the Disney app, WATCH Disney Channel, got a headstart on Girl Meets World, myself included. (Score!) If you were expecting GMW to be directed towards you, nostalgic millennial, you are sadly mistaken. However, I recently binge-watched all of Boy Meets World, and after watching […]

Good Deeds: Happy Birthday Collin

This week was the week of helping others out. There are two stories that I came across that really made me stop and pause. I came to realize that in the midst of all the coverage of the bad, well there is some good in the world, and I would like to pass that on […]

“Spring Breakers” star Selena Gomez’s breakup anthem “Rule The World” leaks

The dance track is all about the pop star’s breakup with teen heart-throb Justin Bieber. It’s no surprise that former Disney princess Selena Gomez took a page from BFF Taylor Swift’s book and wrote one saucy breakup anthem. Titled “Rule The World,” the dance pop track dishes on her relationship with Justin Bieber. Many got […]

Despite the drama, Miley Cyrus is all about the music

The twenty-year old pop star takes to Twitter to let fans know about her upcoming album and dismisses haters all in one fell swoop. While the former Disney princess hasn’t released an album since 2010’s Can’t Be Tamed, a day rarely goes by without a headline highlighting Miley Cyrus. Instagram photos, breakup rumors, and now […]

Demi Lovato Gives Listeners a “Heart Attack”

It’s a good thing Demi Lovato gave your heart a break, because she’s about to give you a heart attack. Last night, former Disney starlet Demi Lovato released the first single “Heart Attack” from her upcoming studio release, set to follow up 2011’s Unbroken. And the single is sure to make many fans experience some symptoms, […]

The Little Mermaid’s New Look

There seems to be a new trend in the media and advertising world that involves beloved cartoon characters going under the knife. Recently, I wrote an article entitled “Disney Villains Go Designer” that showcased glamorized Disney characters as collectible dolls. Among the villains in this line was Ursula the Sea Witch from The Little Mermaid. […]

“Prince of Pop” Aaron Carter is at it again

Fans may see a new record as soon as December. When he isn’t fueling his bad boy image, he’s focusing on his acting career. Up until recently, that is. Fresh off his role as Matt in Broadway musical The Fantasticks, Carter recently confirmed his plans for a new album. “My goal is to get it […]

Childhood: There’s an App for That

The world stopped turning whenever I acquired a new Barbie. As a child this was the most exciting event that could possibly occur. My eight year old brain could not fathom why the babysitter’s grandson enjoyed sitting for hours on the uncomfortable hardwood floor with a Nintendo control in his hand. I distinctly remember his […]

Lost Again, Nemo?

Comedienne and TV personality, Ellen Degeneres, has said numerous times on her talk show how she would love to be involved in a sequel for the 2003 Disney hit, Finding Nemo. Well, it looks like her wish to return to her clueless but lovable character, Dory, has finally come true. Almost 10 years later, it […]

Miley Cyrus Makes Musical Return with Rock Mafia’s “Morning Sun”

Yesterday, the production/songwriting masterminds behind 00s hits such as “Potential Breakup Song” (Aly & AJ, now 78Violet), “Can’t Be Tamed” (Miley Cyrus), and “Naturally” (Selena Gomez & the Scene) dropped their mixtape, “Mixtape Vol. 1”. The free mixtape contained the fan favorite, “Morning Sun (Pimps & Hoes)”, which features singer/actress Miley Cyrus. This marks Cyrus’s […]

Disney Villains Go Designer

Poor unfortunate souls! The familiar characters we all love to hate are back and more glamorous than ever in the upcoming Disney Villains Designer Collection. This exclusive set follows on the success of the Disney Princess Designer Collection from last year. The collection will include dolls, apparel, beauty products, home items, and stationary that will […]