Big Time Rush on Tour: Albany

 

Feast your eyes on this!! We've got all the latest pics from Kendall Schmidt, Logan Henderson, Carlos Pena, and James Maslow taking over the stage on the 'Better With U' tour. And this time, we caught their tour bus parked in Albany, New York!            

 

And these 'Elevating' performances just keep getting better and better! The boys sang their hearts out for hundreds of screaming fans, and still had time for an unforgettable encore.  

 

And as if this show wasn't great enough already, Kendall and James headed into the crowd post-show to chat with their fans! Talk about a dream come true...

Dig these pics? Then get the whole album of photos from BTR in Albany. And don't forget to check back for more your pics, coming your way soon!

Big Time Movie Premiere Pics!

 

BTR is going Big Time in the Big Apple! Not only are they in the midst of prepping for another mega show on their 'Better With U' tour (tonight, they're performing in New York City!), but last night they celebrated the upcoming release of their new flick, Big Time Movie! 

 

The movie hits the tube worldwide on Saturday, but the stars of the show (and us, here at Nick) got a special private preview at the Orange Carpet premiere! And trust us, this spy film is guaranteed to entertain..  

 

But Kendall Schmidt, Logan Henderson, Carlos Pena and James Maslow weren't the only ones who showed up to pose for the paparazzi and munch on premiere popcorn. The boys of One Direction (among many others) showed up to show BTR support and LOL at the funny film.

Feeling the Rush just by peeking at these pics? Then check out all the awesome snap shots of the arrivals at the Big Time Movie premiere!

Big Time Rush's First Flick Premieres Tonight!

 

It seems like only yesterday that Kendall Schmidt, Logan Henderson, Carlos Pena and James Maslow were discovered and formed the vocal powerhouse, Big Time Rush. But now, they've already got two seasons of their hit show, a bundle of perfect tour performances, and a feature flick under their boy band belts. And we're celebrating the guys' first Hollywood film, Big Time Movie, when it finally premieres on the tube TONIGHT!  

 

Even though they're Big Time stars now, the guys never expected this famous fate. James Maslow told theChicago Tribune, "I don't think we ever envisioned being in a boy band. We had our own bands and projects before this. Once we saw where this could go, we got together and made this the best it could be."

Well, they sure held true to their word! And tonight, we'll see their triple threat talent at its best. Not only are the guys hilarious in this new flick, but they've got some brand new tunes to share. (Well, maybe not brand new, but definitely re-vamped). 

 

If you didn't know already, the movie is filled with Beatles tunes, remixed and re-recorded by the boys of BTR! "We're sharing the Beatles with fans who are on the younger side and might not know The Beatles unless their parents listen to them," James explained. "You can't hate on the fact that we're spreading their music to a new generation." And we agree!

Before leaving the Big Time Movie premiere this week, Carlos gave the film an enthusiastic thumbs up. And we totally trust his judgement. Don't miss the movie, hitting the air tonight!

Big Time Rush on Tour: Houston

 

They say everything's bigger in Texas, but what happens when Texas goes Big Time?! We actually got the chance to find out, when Kendall Schmidt, Logan Henderson, Carlos Pena, and James Maslow landed in the sunny city of Houston for another performance on the 'Better With U' tour!  

 

Hello, Houston! The show kicked off just like any other; with fireworks, electric guitars, and four boys belting out 'Elevating' tunes.  

 

This show was so sweet, we didn't want it to end. But the guys do have more tour stops lined up, so we had to say goodbye (at least to Texas). But before you move on to the next destination with the BTR boys, flip through all the pics from Houston, right here! 

Big Time Rush on Tour: Boston

 

We hope you've got comfy dancing shoes. 'Cause judging by the way this Big Time Rush tour's been going, you might not ever take them off! BTR has been sweeping the nation, making performance pit stops in just about every city. And we've been there to catch every single show. So when the bus pulled up in Boston, Mass, what did we do? Why, we boogied our way into the show, that's what! 

Kendall Schmidt, Logan Henderson, Carlos Pena, and James Maslow arrived on stage ready to rock...and cloaked in city-friendly attire!

 

And after another unforgettable show, the boys took a Big Time bow (complete with a stadium full of roaring applause, of course).

That's a wrap for the latest tour stop in Boston, but where are the boys headed next? Keep those shoes on, guys! This dance party is just getting started.

Get all the pics from Big Time Rush in Boston here!

Victoria Justice's Weekend Routine

 

When you think of celebrity weekend plans, you probably think of red carpet galas, star-studded parties, and loads of paparazzi. But you'd actually be quite surprised to learn what Victorious star, Victoria Justice does on her days off. Her life's a lot more normal than you'd think!

When dishing on her weekend rituals, Victoria told Celebuzz, "To be honest, I like to chill out and lay low. I like to hang out with my family. I like to go to the farmers' market and eat fresh food...I like to write music, that's what I've been doing on a lot of my weekends recently...Watching movies, going to the movies, renting movies. Lots of movie watching." Forget fancy shmancy red carpet premieres! Victoria loves catching flicks with friends the old fashion way.But even though her life Friday through Sunday is pretty much identical to her pre-fame routine, she's still one super busy mega star who was born for the spotlight! In fact, before Victoria scored her own show, she was already on the tube in commercials. "I started out in modeling and doing commercials in Florida," Victoria explained. "And I moved out to LA when I was about eleven and I auditioned for Zoey101, because they were looking for a new roommate...So I did it, and Dan Schneider took a liking to me...then Dan Schneider developed my own show for me."

What a lucky break! Well, even if Victoria didn't score that first role on Nick (yeah, like that could happen), we're pretty sure fate would've brought her to fame sometime. Plus, she still has the weekends to live like a normal teenager. ;)

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The iCarly Cast Reveals Their Favorite Episode

Who's playing favorites? We are! When we sit down with the cast of iCarly for an exclusive Nick interview, we want all the inside info. And thanks to the super cool cast, we get it! But this time around, we wanted to know which episodes of the wacky web show are the very best, according to the actors. And Nathan Kress,Jennette McCurdy, and Jerry Trainor dished it all. Check out our Q and A with the cast, below!

Nick: "We love pretty much every episode of iCarly, but which is your favorite?"
Jennette: "…I love our TV movie we did before, 'I go to Japan', I thought that was really fun, and just the whole shooting of it was great and I thought that it turned out really well. And then I liked this one episode called 'iPie'. I thought everybody had really funny lines and we all got to spend a lot of time together in that episode and I liked it a lot."
Nathan: "I think one of my favorites from the first season was, 'iFence' because they actually brought in a sword instructor to teach us how to actually do the moves and everything and basically I spent a week hitting this guy with a sword." (Pointing to Jerry).
Jerry: "You know, one of my favorites is one of the most recent ones, iBalls, 'cause Spencer gets an assistant, and I could use one."
Jennette: "I was in love with him. His name was Jarrad, and I really loved him."

Watch out Freddie! It looks like Sam might have her eyes on another boy this season. LOL!

Big Time Rush's New Music Video!

What does it take to make a chart-topping hit song? We're pretty sure we know the equation...Four talented singers plus one tricked out recording studio equals Big Time success! Kendall Schmidt, Logan Henderson,Carlos Pena, and James Maslow made boy band magic while recording their newest single, 'Music Sounds Better With U'. And from the looks of it, they had fantabulous time while doing it! If you thought the lastMSBWU vid was good, then you've gotta check this out. It's the new music video for the Elevate single, 'Music Sounds Better With U', straight from the studio!

Okay, it's official. The boys of BTR have the coolest jobs on earth! What do you think of the new vid?

Victoria Justice Describes the Best Thing About Being Famous

Victoria Justice knows a thing or two about fame. She's been living in the spotlight almost her entire life! But even though she's a mega Hollywood superstar, she still thinks of herself as a totally normal teen. In a recent interview with Kidsday, Victoria explained the best and worst things about being famous, and how she keeps her life grounded.

Victoria said, "The best thing about being famous, I don't know. I don't really think about it as being famous, but it's hard for me to take myself out of it. I'm Victoria Justice -- to me I'm just like a normal girl. I grew up in Hollywood, Fla., with my family. But to other people, I'm, like, Victoria Justice who's on TV and does all these cool things. To me, I kind of view it as my normal life, and it's my job and it's what I love to do. So I never really think of it outside of that, but I guess the coolest part is being able to, obviously, do what I love and be able to travel, even though sometimes I'm away from home a lot and I just want to hang out at home and making new friends, and recently I just did my first concert and I performed in front of 8,000 people. I felt, like, so alive, and it was so incredible. To do more of that would be cool. And the worst thing would have to be, I don't know, sometimes when I'm working a lot I'll have really, really early calls times and I didn't get enough sleep, and that could be hard. I don't really have a lot of complaints, honestly."

With that humble 'tude, Victoria's got life in the fame game down to an art. Well, other than catching a couple more Z's.

Victoria Justice Loves Mustaches and Feathers!

In need of a style makeover? Well, thanks to Victoria Justice, we've got a few new trendy tricks to spice up your wardrobe. She dished to Young Hollywood on the latest Hollywood fashions, and gabbed about her must-have accessories!

When it comes to celebrity style, Victoria needs two things...feathers and facial hair! (Wait...what?!). Victoria gushed, "I'm obsessed with feathers. I have a huge collection at home. I wear a feather every single day."

And she continued, "Mustaches have become a huge trend. And not to be the person that was like, 'I was doing this way before everyone else', but I really was into mustaches...and feathers for that matter."

You've heard it from the Victorious star herself. Fuzzy whiskers are totally in this season! Plus, they make for a pretty great disguise, too. Victoria said, "I don't go to the movies wearing a fake mustache. Although, that's not a bad idea. I think that would be hilarious. I wonder if people would recognize me from the show...That's a fun experiment! I think I'm gonna do that, and then document it."

So watch out world! You never know when an incognito Victoria might be catching a flick next to you in costume. Let's just hope she doesn't get popcorn stuck in her 'stache!

Keke Palmer's REAL Name

You may think you know it all about celebrity starlet, Keke Palmer. But did you know that her real name isn't Keke? It turns out, Keke earned her household Hollywood name from one of her siblings! And she dished the whole story on Jimmy Kimmel Live.

Keke said, "Actually Keke is my nick name. When I was little, my sister was about four years old, and she had an imaginary friend named Keke. And she wanted my name to be Keke. And first, my mom was like, 'You, know, I don't think that's a good idea because she may grow up and want a more professional sounding name'. So she named me Lauren Keyana Palmer, but ever since then, everybody's called me Keke."

Keke's mom might have wanted her name to sound a bit more professional, but we think her nick name fits her profession perfectly!

Keke Palmer and Leon Thomas Are NAACP Nominees

We know Leon Thomas and Keke Palmer have got some serious acting chops. We watch them shine on screen almost every day! But now, they're getting recognized for their on-camera skills by one of America's most outstanding award shows. Keke and Leon both scored nominations for a NAACP Image Award!

The NAACP Image Awards show celebrates the achievements of people of color in the arts and also recognizes note-worthy individuals who work to promote social justice.

Leon and Keke have both been nominated for their "Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Program (Series or Special)". But even though they're both competing for the same prize, to us, they both come in first place. Congrats, guys!

How Miranda Cosgrove Hit it Big in Hollywood

Everyone dreams of hitting it big in Hollywood. But what does it take to become a star? It turns out, it takes a dream, a drive, and just a little bit of luck. So, if you're planning on seeing your name in shining lights, then here's your chance to learn from the best. Miranda Cosgrove dished to M magazine about how she got her start in the biz!

She said, "When I was 8, I was in a restaurant and an agent came up to my mom and asked her if I wanted to do modeling and commercials. My mom decided it might be fun." And soon after, she was cast in the Nick hit, Drake & Josh!

So if you think you've got what it takes to own the spotlight, be on the look out. 'Cause you never know when you just might get discovered!

Miranda Cosgrove Spills on the New iCarly Album

What's new with Miranda Cosgrove? Well, all you've gotta do is hit the web to find out! Miranda just finished her first-ever web chat with fans via Ustream. And she was dishing on everything from the new iCarly album to her fun time in the Big Apple!

Miranda started off by explaining what she's been up to lately. She said, "I just got back from New York a couple days ago. I was with Jennette and Nathan and Jerry and Noah. And it was the first time we all got to go there together. And we had a great time. We went to a burger joint and we walked around in the rain."

The cast has been traveling the country promoting the new iCarly album. But what's in store for their second record? Miranda explained, "...I got to record a bunch of the songs for it during my last tour. There are two new songs. There's one called 'Million Dollars' and one called 'All Kinds of Wrong'. And it was a lot of fun getting to do that album. And...Jennette McCurdy has a song on the album. And there are a bunch of other songs that are just like, our favorite songs that we listen to whenever we're in a car and driving around...And we did a song with the whole cast! There's one called 'Coming Home'. And it's a cover. It was totally random. We'd sing that song all the time on set. And then all of the sudden, we thought, 'Why not just do it for the iCarly album?' since we really do it all the time. So we went in the studio and Noah, who plays Gibby oniCarly, he rapped. It was pretty interesting. He's a good rapper! He loves rap music in real life, so it was really good."

But how has Miranda been getting around after her unfortunate ankle injury over the summer? Well, according to the star, she's back on her feet! She explained, "I broke my ankle on tour...And it's almost completely back to normal. But I had to go around on crutches for a long time. And I got pretty good at it. I can go up stairs really fast on crutches. It's my secret talent."

That's a hidden talent if we ever heard one! But maybe we should keep the crutch races to a minimum, just to be safe.

Victoria Justice For 'Donate My Dress'

So, maybe it's not quite time to strap on corsages and hitch a ride in a stretch limo, but prom (or, according to Tori Vega, "prome") is on the horizon. And Victoria Justice is helping less fortunate girls everywhere prepare for their big night! She's joining forces with the Donate My Dress organization to encourage girls to donate gently used dresses to those in need.

The dresses donated will go to less fortunate teens who need special occasion dresses for their proms, Sweet 16 parties, and Quinceaneras.

In a recent release, Victoria said, "I'm really excited to be a part of the Donate My Dress organization. Prom can be really expensive; this program is an easy way for girls everywhere to get involved and help other girls in need."

Victoria is even donating a dress she wore to the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards to kick off the campaign! So, if you've got any extra glamor gowns collecting dust in your closet, think about joining the cause. We know Victoria would approve!

Miranda Cosgrove Perfers Dorm Life

Miranda Cosgrove is thinking of heading off to college! But she doesn't want to live a lavish life while hitting the books at her new university. She wants to bunk up in the dorms just like everybody else! While guest starring on Live With Kelly, Miranda dished on her college plans, including her dream to live on campus!

Miranda explained that she's still deciding between an east coast and a west coast school. But she knows one thing for sure...she wants an address that's close to the quad! She said, "I'm still kinda trying to figure it all out. I wanna stay in a dorm, though, because I did home schooling for a long time, and I feel like I wanna get the real college experience."

Well if you need any college advice, Miranda, we know just who to go to! Bucket and Skinner star, Ashley Argota, has been living on NYU's campus in the Big Apple all semester. Possible new roomies, perhaps?? Just a thought!

Victoria Justice at the HALO Awards

Emma Stone at 2011 Golden Globes