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The Disney empire has launched the careers of many young stars. Some have succeeded as they transitioned into adulthood. Others struggled to overcome the hurdles of child stardom.

Disney Channel star Bella Thorne seems poised to join the former, but she hasn’t escaped the intense scrutiny of working for the Mouse House.

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From teen and family comedies to sci-fi disasters to pop star documentaries, there is entertainment for everyone this fall with a slate of star-driven films, limited series and an all-new music documentary from MarVista Digital Entertainment (MVDE) — available across multiple digital platforms including AT&T, Comcast, Cox, DIRECTV, iN DEMAND, Time Warner Cable, Vubiquity, Amazon, Google Play, iTunes, Vimeo and VUDU (check local listings).

Following a worldwide debut on Disney Channel on June 27, teens can now enjoy watching one of today’s hottest stars — teen actress, singer and dancer Zendaya — in her new movie Zapped.  Zendaya stars as 16-year-old Zoey Stevens, a skilled dancer and straight-A student who is having a hard time adjusting to a new high school, a klutzy, new dance squad, a loud, new stepdad, three rowdy stepbrothers and an unruly dog. But things change when a dog-training app on her smart phone begins to somehow control all the boys around her.  Also starring are Chanelle Peloso (Radio Rebel), Spencer Boldman (Disney XD’s Lab Rats), Emilia McCarthy (Hemlock Grove) and Adam DiMarco (Radio Rebel).  Zapped is directed by Peter DeLuise (16 Wishes, Kyle XY). Available now.

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Disney star and Hollywood Records’ multi-platinum artist Zendaya will celebrate her 18th birthday on Sept. 1, 2014 with a campaign to help feed at least 150 hungry children in Haiti, Tanzania and the Philippines through feedONE, an initiative of Convoy of Hope. From Aug. 25 through Sept. 9, 2014, fans of the pop star can help her reach her goal by visiting feedone.com/Zendaya and making a donation. Every $10 raised will feed a child for one month. Fans may also text ZHOPE to 50555 to feed one child.

“Too many kids will go back to school hungry this year, but we can do something about that,” said Zendaya. “My generation has the opportunity to change the world. With Convoy of Hope, I’ve raised my voice and am using it to give people hope.”

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Take a look at this tribute on Twitter from the Supervising Animator of Genie, Eric Goldberg:

TMZ has photos of Justin Bieber in a wheelchair at Disneyland and discusses the possibility of him using it to avoid the lines at Disneyland.

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Demi Lovato, multi-platinum selling recording artist and actress, has signed on to represent SKECHERS, and will appear in the footwear company’s global marketing and social media campaigns through 2016. Lovato, known for hit singles, “Give Your Heart a Break”, “Heart Attack” and “Neon Lights”, will make her first official appearance in a new SKECHERS television commercial and accompanying print campaign launching this year.

“My generation grew up with SKECHERS,” said Demi Lovato, “and now with all of their cool styles and fun colors I’m excited to help introduce the collection to a new generation by sharing this incredible brand’s campaign with my Lovatics!”

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Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc.’s (NYSE: SKT) Tanger Outlets is kicking off the back to school shopping season in style by partnering with Disney Channel’s Bridgit Mendler. Select Tanger Outlet centers will feature the Good Luck Charlie star performing her hit songs, signing autographs and hosting a Q&A with fans. The performance is part of Tanger’s KidSTYLE Tour and Fashion Camp, where children of all ages can participate in a variety of entertaining onsite activities to get them excited about going back to school. Tanger Outlets KidSTYLE Tour and Fashion Camp events will take place on Saturdays and Sundays from August 3 – August 31 at Tanger centers across the country.

Teens can learn exclusive tips from local experts about fashion design, styling and illustration. The camp will also offer interactive classes on topics such as Hair, Nail and Skin Care, Modeling, Yoga, Fitness and more, in addition to Tanger Outlet’s unbeatable back to school sales.

As part of the KidSTYLE Tour and Fashion Camp, all Tanger shoppers are eligible to win a Grand Prize trip to Orlando for a family of four, including travel, hotel accommodations, Disney World park passes and a Tanger Back to School Gift Pack. Entries for the sweepstakes can be submitted from August 1 – August 31 on the Tanger Outlets website and at all Tanger Outlet Centers. In addition, shoppers at all Tanger Outlet centers who spend $75 will receive a free pair of Tanger KidSTYLE ear buds while supplies last.

“Back to School is always a very exciting time at our centers and we are delighted to partner with Bridgit Mendler to bring a new level of entertainment to the shopping experience this year,” said Steven B. Tanger, President and CEO of Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. “We provide our shoppers access to an extensive selection of on-trend merchandise from some of the world’s leading brands at a great value, and we look forward to welcoming both parents and their children during the KidSTYLE Tour and Fashion Camp.”

The scheduled events featuring Bridgit Mendler are:

Participating Centers:

• Gonzales (8/3, 3pm)
• Jeffersonville (8/10, 2pm)
• Pittsburgh (8/15, 2pm)
• Deer Park (8/16, 6pm)
• Charleston (8/22, 6pm)
• Myrtle Beach 17 (8/23, 4pm)
• Locust Grove (8/24, 2pm)
• Park City (8/29, 6pm)
• Houston (8/30, 4pm)
• San Marcos (8/31, 2pm)

Lifetime announced plans for the biopic earlier this month, which was set to be called Aaliyah:Princess of R&B. 17-year-old Coleman had been cast in the lead role and the movie was to be filmed over the summer with an autumn premiere date planned.

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Seventeen-year-old triple-threat Zendaya is looking to “shake it up” with the new Disney Channel original movie Zapped, followed by her second turn headlining a series for the cable channel as well a Lifetime biopic that’s near and dear to her heart.

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