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You may know that Carly Rae Jepsen rose to instant fame after Justin Bieber tweeted about his love for "Call Me Maybe." But did you know that she: • had starring roles in Annie, Grease, and The Wiz as a teen? • could sing perfectly on key when she was only three years old? • writes down song lyrics everywhere she goes, using napkins, receipts, and any other paper she can find? Want to know more about the life of this awesome celeb? Read on to...
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You may know that The Wanted is one of today's hottest British boy bands. But did you know that the group: • didn't know one another at all until they auditioned for The Wanted back in 2009? • is sometimes called a lad band in their home continent of Europe? • has had crazed fans lick the windshield of their car-dead flies and all? Want to know more about the lives of these five talented guys? Read on to learn all about their childhoods, rise...
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You may know that Cody Simpson became an overnight singing sensation when a music producer discovered him on YouTube in 2009. But did you know that he: • is a talented swimmer who once seriously thought about competing in the Olympics? • wrote his very first song when he was just seven? • was bullied for his singing and now supports a national anti-bullying campaign? Want to know more about the life of this fascinating star? Read on to learn...
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You may know that Logan Lerman became instantly popular after starring in the hit indie movie The Perks of Being a Wallflower. But did you know that he: • has starred in three action movies? • arrived three whole weeks before shooting started for Perks to get ready for his role? • loves music and plays everything from the piano and guitar to a ukulele? Want to know more about the life of this talented actor? Read on to learn all about Logan's...
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You may know that Nicholas Hoult commands the big screen as Beast in X-Men. But did you know that he: • is a huge admirer of Muhammad Ali and sleeps underneath a poster of the boxing legend? • fell in love with acting at the age of three when he went to see his brother in a play? • calls reading his sisters' magazines his favorite guilty pleasure? Want to know more about the life of this talented actor? Read on to learn all about Nicholas's...
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You may know that Rebel Wilson cracks fans up in Pitch Perfect and other hilarious big-screen comedies. But did you know that she: • grew up traveling to dog shows every weekend with her parents, who worked as professional dog handlers? • was really shy as a teen and took acting classes to help build up her confidence? • earned a law degree and could practice law if she weren't already working as an actress? Want to know more about the life...
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting to engage reluctant readers! You probably know Shailene Woodley as the fearless, black-clad heroine Tris from Divergent. But did you know that she: • was diagnosed with scoliosis, a curvature of the spine, as a freshman in high school? • cofounded the nonprofit All It Takes, an organization dedicated to giving young people tools to make a difference and change...
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You may know that Victoria Justice rose to fame on the hit Nickelodeon TV show Victorious. But did you know that she: • is a talented model in addition to being a great actor and singer? • is a huge bookworm who preferred reading to parties in middle school? • is super close with her mom and counts her as her BFFL? Want to know more about the life of this fascinating star? Read on to learn all about Victoria's family, rise to fame, charity work,...
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You probably know Adele as the powerful, Grammy Award-winning soul singer of hits like Rolling in the Deep and Set Fire to the Rain. But did you know that she: • was almost expelled from the BRIT School for Performing Arts? • wrote her first single, Hometown Glory, in just ten minutes? • has an alter ego named Sasha Carter? Want to know more about this talented singer-songwriter? Read on to learn all about Adele's family, her school days, rise...
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You may know that Austin Mahone rose to fame after singing and strumming the guitar on his own YouTube channel. But did you know that he: • Skyped randomly with fans even after becoming famous? • went on tour with Taylor Swift and even had a food fight with her? • had to be homeschooled because he got too much attention at school? Want to know more about this talented star? Read on to learn all about Austin's life before stardom, breakthrough...
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You probably know Justin Timberlake as the successful boy-band singer turned solo artist whose voice dominates the airwaves. But did you know that he: • sang (and lost!) on the competitive TV show Star Search at the age of eleven? • opened a barbecue restaurant in New York City? • wrote a song for his wife, Jessica Biel, and sang it for her on their wedding day? Want to know more about this talented star? Read on to learn all about Justin's...
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You may know that Little Mix became instantly popular after winning The X Factor. But did you know that the group: • didn't know one other until they met on the TV show? • had one fan chase their tour bus for two hundred blocks? • has the highest-charting debut album for a British girl group in America? Want to know more about this talented pop group? Read on to learn all about Little Mix's life before stardom, breakthrough performances, passions,...
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You probably know Lorde as a Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter. But did you know that she: • sang in a band named Extreme at the age of twelve? • turned down a chance to perform as an opening act on Katy Perry's world tour? • won second place in a worldwide literature competition? Want to know more about the life of this stylish New Zealand-born artist? Read on to learn all about Lorde's school years, road to stardom, dreams for the...
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You may know Maia Mitchell from the Disney Channel's Teen Beach Movie. But did you know that she: • was born and raised in Australia and learned her American accent by watching TV? • loves playing the guitar and writing music? • prefers low-key jeans and sneakers to glamorous outfits? Want to know more about this talented star? Read on to learn all about Maia's life before stardom, rise to fame, breakthrough roles, passions, and more!
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You may know that Ross Lynch rose to fame after starring in the hit Disney TV show Austin & Ally. But did you know that he: • had a close encounter with a shark while snorkeling? • acted in about twenty national commercials? • is the front man in the band R5, in which he plays with three of his siblings and his best friend? Want to know more about this talented star? Read on to learn all about Ross's life before stardom, breakthrough performances,...
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Zendaya can do it all: dance, act, and sing. Fans will love reading about how she got her start on Disney Channel, her latest blockbuster movies, her personal life, and more
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