Saturday, September 25, 2010
The Jonas Brothers & Rach’s New Cookbook
What the Jonas Brothers Got Each Other For Their Birthdays!
When BOP and Tiger Beat hung out with the Jonas Brothers this week, we just HAD to know what Nick and Joe got for their birthdays! See what they told us!
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Access Hollywood Live: Nick Jonas Talks Living With Diabetes
Nick Jonas, who is a paid spokesperson for Bayer Diabetes Care, joins Access Hollywood Live’s Billy Bush and Kit Hoover to discuss his experience living with diabetes. Plus, have the Jonas Brothers ever gone to Hooters like Justin Bieber did?
Jonas Brothers surprises elementary school
Reading. Writing. Arithmetic. And then a little Jonas Brothers.
At least that was the routine for one Los Angeles area elementary school on Tuesday.
The pop band strolled out on a stage without an introduction as 513 children ages 5-11 were experiencing their first assembly at their new school.
Some kids shrieked in disbelief. A few jaws dropped. Girls whispered to each other. And some kids just seemed confused at all the fuss -- which included several news cameras.
One little girl remarked: "I love the Jonas Brothers. They're my favorite team."
The Jonas Brothers were there on behalf of one of their concert sponsors, OfficeMax, and that company's "A Day Made Better" campaign, which will supply 1,000 teachers with $1,000 worth of free school supplies each.
The campaign kicked off Tuesday with the assembly at Los Feliz Arts Charter School, which opened its new campus in a 47,000 square-foot warehouse last week.
The Jonas Brothers made a few off-the-cuff remarks about the importance of education, then presented the school with 16 giant orange boxes containing $25,000 worth of school supplies.
OfficeMax got the idea for the promotion when it learned that teachers are spending about $1,000 of their own money each year on school supplies. On Tuesday, about a dozen OfficeMax employees were on hand to help out, each sporting a T-shirt reading: "Working to erase teacher funded classrooms."
The Jonas Brothers didn't perform, but the school's dance teacher and a colleague did, and they nearly stole the show, with the children chanting the instructor's name. Not an easy task, given his moniker: Mr. Poznanter. He wowed the kids with an acrobatic dance that involved a giant metal hoop.
Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter after their appearance, the Jonas Brothers suggested another installment of the "Camp Rock" franchise could be in store for them, despite the title of the recent one, "Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam."
"That referred to the climactic moment," said Kevin Jonas, and does not indicate that Disney or the Jonas Brothers are calling it quits for "Camp Rock."
"We'll see," said Joe Jonas.
Asked about their interest in education, the brothers said it is one of their may charitable interests:
Nick Jonas works extensively to raise awareness for diabetes, for example, and he's co-chairing along with singer Jordin Sparks the National Youth Leadership Committee of the Ronald Reagan Centennial Celebration. Joe Jonas is a celebrity spokesman for the Special Olympics, and a few months back Kevin Jonas won a record $250,000 on NBC's "Minute to Win it" and gave it to the family's charitable organization, Change for the Children Foundation.
Joe Jonas to guest-star on '90210', may get recurring part
Joe Jonas of the Jonas Brothers is set to guest-star on the CW teen drama 90210 in November and the pop singer says he may appear on more than one episode.
Jonas recently appeared in the Disney Channel movie Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam with his brothers Nick and Kevin as well as ex-girlfriend Demi Lovato. He also had guest spots on Lovato's series Sonny With a Chance and the Betty White sitcom Hot in Cleveland.
"90210 presented this awesome character idea - I’ll be playing myself," Jonas, 21, told OnTheRedCarpet.com. "It’s cool to be a part of 90210. I can’t really give too much. I’ll say that it possibly could be a recurring role, that’d be great." Reality stars Kim and Khloe Kardashian, who grew up in Beverly Hills, where the show is set, guest-starred on the series premiere earlier this month.
Check out the video interview with Joe Jonas, carried out by reporter Jason Morrell at the "A Day Made Better" School Advocacy Campaign event in Los Angeles:
Check out the video interview with Joe Jonas, carried out by reporter Jason Morrell at the "A Day Made Better" School Advocacy Campaign event in Los Angeles:
Jonas Brothers leave fans ecstatic in Irvine
Every few songs during Jonas Brothers’ show with Demi Lovato on Sunday, I’d sneak a glance at my 9-year-old daughter. And, almost every time, she — like every other kid at the packed Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Irvine — was on her feet singing, dancing, waving her sign or her glow stick.
She fell fast asleep by the time we hit the freeway to head home, so it wasn’t until the drive to school the next morning that I got her post-show report — particularly how she thought this concert compared to the previous two Jonas Brothers shows we’d covered.
Anna Lily’s verdict? Best one yet.
The reason why? This time it was almost all the hits you already knew, which made it more or less a party packed with favorites. For young fans of Nick and Joe and Kevin and Demi, that — and a parent willing to take you — is pretty much all you need.
Even relatively new songs from the soundtrack to Camp Rock 2, which premiered just two weeks ago, felt familiar Sunday because they’re played so often on Disney Channel and Radio Disney, the machine that helped turn these performers into superstars.
Yet, regardless of the corporate push that shot them to such heights so fast, there’s talent amid all the slick professionalism, and for fans among this near-capacity crowd that resulted in a fun-filled night of catchy pop-rock with a generous three dozen songs or so delivered in a little less than three hours.
Jonas Brothers wasted no time getting their night going, blazing through their first four songs – the infectiously catchy “Year 3000” and the peppy “Play My Music” among them — in less than 15 minutes. On this, the last night of their summer tour, it was clear the production had worked out any kinks it might have had long before reaching Irvine.
A middle section featured songs from both Camp Rock movies, and judging from the response those may have been favorites of the youngest fans present. For “Introducing Me,” Nick’s funny little number from the new movie, he played beat the clock, dared to finish by Joe in less than two minutes; words flying, he did it with six seconds left. After Nick’s spotlight turn, Joe and Demi served up duets on their big ballads from both movies, prompting a sea of side-to-side hand-waving from happy fans.
The rest of their set flowed smoothly — there aren’t really any spontaneous moments or ad-libbed song choices at these shows. They played a Beatles cover, “Drive My Car,” which they’d played for Sir Paul during an event at the White House earlier this year. Nick played a song off his solo album, Who I Am, which came off as an endearing anthem to self-empowerment.
A medley of their earliest songs came accompanied by a slide show of old family and band photos, the pictures of cute little Jonas boys eliciting plenty of love from the little girls (and a few of their mothers, too, we should note). And after a brief break they sprinted to the finish with an encore of “S.O.S.” and “Burnin’ Up” — two of their best songs, at least to our power-pop-loving ears.
Demi also thrilled fans, almost as much as the headliners who followed. Two years ago, after the first Camp Rock movie debuted and helped launch her career, she opened for the JoBros at Verizon, delivering a much lower-profile performance, at the time still seeming to be figuring out how to play live.
On Sunday, though, she came through with the poise of a veteran, arriving on stage in Disney diva fashion to sing “Get Back” and “La La Land.” As with Jonas Brothers, her video visuals were creative, polished and occasionally quite lovely to look at, especially during the carousel scenes used for “Catch Me.”
Her set opened with solo material and closed with four songs from Camp Rock, including the feisty anthems from the current movie, “We Can’t Back Down” and “It’s On.” For those numbers, she was joined by four of her co-stars from the movies, including Alyson Stoner and Matthew “Mdot” Finley, who on their own had opened the night with more songs from the latest flick — making sure that from the very start the familiar was foremost for the fun of fans.
Joe Jonas Working with Tom Hanks on New TV Show
Can we expect to see Joe Jonas on one of Tom Hanks' upcoming television shows?
We caught up with the Jonas Brothers at their Los Angeles Camp Rock Tour stop on Sunday where Joe explained recent paparazzi shots of him leaving a recording studio.
"I was actually doing something with Tom Hanks that day," explained the 21 year-old singer. "He's working on a new TV show and he asked me to be a part of it."
Can we expect to hear Joe's music in one of Hanks' epic war miniseries? Or perhaps we'll see Joe's acting chops in one of Hanks' lighter TV projects? We're investigating...
"Selfless" Jonas Brothers Spring Surprise Concert on L.A. School
It's hard to find celebs like Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas. You know, stars that are mucho talented, way cute, and actually enjoy giving back to their community and fans.
And their latest? The Jonas Brothers teamed up with Office Max and surprised a public elementary school in Los Angeles this morning for an impromptu concert! How sweet is that?
"The biggest payoff was the kids faces. It was priceless," says our insider Amanda, a project manager at Los Feliz Charter School for the Arts. "I thought some of the students were going to pass out!"
"It was amazing, the boys were great. I've never met people so selfless. They were so interested in the school," continued A. about all three bros. "We are very grateful to them and Office Max. Our teachers each got $1,000 worth of school supplies too."
The head of Office Max came out earlier this morning to handout school supplies and said there were "a few friends" on hand to help out.
"That's when the music started and The Jonas Brothers came around the corner and started playing 'L.A. Baby,'" perky Amanda dishes. "It was good! The students went wild with excitement."
Nick, Joe, and Kevin did a meet-and-greet with a few lucky fans, "happily" taking pics and signing autographs before they asked for a tour of the school to learn what it was really about.
Are your Jo Bro hearts breaking of cuteness yet?
"They were so nice and genuinely interested in the school," Amanda says. "We have a very different type of school and they took the time to talk to the principal, Ms. Newlin, and ask her questions. They truly wanted to learn what our school was about. It was very sweet."
Needless to say many of the kids were smitten at the sight of the heartthrobs.
"It was hard to get the students back on task after," laughed Amanda.
We can only imagine!
This morning Joe Jonas Tweeted:
"Starting the day off surprising some kids w OfficeMax gifting them some school supples. Feels good to give back"
Is Joe Jonas Working With Tom Hanks On TV Show?
Joe Jonas is well on his way to becoming a Hollywood heavyweight. It seems he's booked another gig, and this one seems super-high profile and top secret. But, we do know it involves the one and only Tom Hanks.
"That day you spotted me, I saw the photo [of me leaving the recording studio]. I was actually doing something with Tom Hanks that day. A little bit of a different studio something," he explained to one of Ryan Seacrest's reporters. "He's working on a new TV show, so you'll see that pretty soon, and he asked me to be a part of it."
Stay tuned for more details on the Tom Hanks project, but for now, we have more "90210" updates! MTV has found out that Joe, who is currently taking a break from the road before he and his brothers take their act international, will be on the "90210" set this Wednesday. His episode, in which he will play himself, as well as a magazine party date for Adrianna (Jessica Lowndes), will air in November. We'll admit, we can't wait!
Of course with all this going on, it might be easy to forget that Joe and the brothers also have their own show, "JONAS L.A." So, should fans expect a season 3? "We're keeping it open until people let us know," he teased in the Seacrest interview. "We've got lots of other stuff going for us right now, but we'll keep you guys updated."
Monday, September 20, 2010
Jonas Brothers play in softball tour to promote driver safety
LONG BEACH - The stands rang with deafening shrieks when boy band heartthrobs the Jonas Brothers each went up to bat in Blair Field on Sunday.
"Why does he have to be so cute?" sighed 15-year-old Lauren Harting of San Diego as she caught a glimpse of Nick Jonas in his blue and white uniform. "He's just so ... I don't know!"
Hundreds of screaming young girls flocked to Cal State Long Beach's Blair Field near Wilson High School to see music sensations Joe, 21; Kevin, 22; and Nick, 18, play softball with their team the Road Dogs. The game against the Marquis Jet Flyers was part of the brothers' 12-city softball tour this year in support of Allstate insurance's "X the TXT" campaign to educate teens about the dangers of texting while driving. Long Beach was the last stop on the trip.
More than 1,200 free tickets to the game were given away in less two hours on Wednesday to lucky fans who lined up outside the Cal State Long Beach box office.
Decked out in Jonas Brothers T-shirts and holding up signs saying, "I love you Joe!" and "Nick, we have the same birthday!" fans screamed as Nick Jonas hit a ground ball and pulled in safe on first. They booed as the Marquis pitcher caught Kevin Jonas' fly ball.
It was a volume the likes of which Blair Field has probably never seen, said Cal State Long Beach PA announcer Dan Smith, who was working the game that day.
"I've never seen anything like this," Smith said, with a chuckle. "One guy scores a home run but the screams are 10 times louder for Nick Jonas, and he's only going up to bat." During the game, more than a thousand fans joined the brothers in pledging not to text while driving by adding their thumbprint to a banner.
The brothers said they chose to support the campaign to help raise awareness.
"Even if you're not old enough to drive, you can spread the message to your friends and family," Joe Jonas said. "We want everyone to be safe on the roads."
The New Jersey trio have been playing softball with their team over the last few years, but this year they decided to "take it to the next level" by practicing regularly, said Kevin Jonas, who plays pitcher.
All the practicing must have paid off. The Road Dogs won 15-7 on Sunday, pulling in the win for the season and delighting their fans.
"I just think they're amazing. I could watch them all day," said Audricq Mirzaiecq, 15, who was also going the Jonas Brothers concert Sunday night at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Irvine.
The game even brought out excited moms like Debbie Anderson of Santa Clarita, who came with her 16-year-old daughter Hailey.
"This is bonding time for us," said Anderson, carrying a Jonas Brothers tote bag. "I know Nick is going to be my future son-in-law."
Adrianna Falls for Joe Jonas
Joe Jonas is adding another TV series to his rapidly expanding acting resume.
The Camp Rock star, who last month guested on Hot in Cleveland as Valerie Bertinelli’s son, will play himself in a November episode of 90210, sources confirm to me exclusively.
Jonas will be Adrianna’s (Jessica Lowndes) date to a magazine cover party (she’s the one on the cover). Natch, he’ll give the wannabe pop star some good advice on being in the music biz. Didn’t you hear? Career guidance is the new foreplay!
This raises the question: Why is Jonas and not Navid escorting Adrianna to the big bash? Go ahead and ponder that question in the comments section, why don’t you.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
'X the TXT' comes from right source: Jonas Brothers
By Joyce King
I'm not a fan of the Jonas Brothers' music, but I am a fan of what they did Sunday and why they played in a softball game at a place I pass nearly every day — the Dr Pepper Ballpark in Frisco, Texas, a suburb of Dallas.
To millions of teenage girls, the Jonas Brothers are talented, cute and will make softball more fun. To parents like me, who have a hard time getting through to their kids, the musicians' "X the TXT" campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of teen texting and driving is a godsend. Teens need to know that nearly 6,000 deaths a year are linked to distracted behavior. A National Safety Council study blames texting and talking on cellphones for 28% of the 1.4 million accidents annually.
Still, there is nothing like hearing this information from one of their own. Thousands of Jonas fans will get the chance to take an oath to not text and add their thumbprints to a traveling banner showcased on the national tour, which has hit about 25 cities, with three to go.
According to a study by the Pew Internet & American Life Project, adults drive and talk on their cellphones more than teens: 61% of adults compared with 43% of all 16- and 17-year-olds. This might explain the surge in new laws that restrict or ban the use of cellphones while driving.
Thirty states and Washington, D.C., have laws banning some form of text messaging for drivers of all ages. Eleven of these laws were enacted just this year. Federal legislation also has been proposed that would require states to collect crash data related to distracted driving in order to qualify for federal funds.
Every day when I hit the roads in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, I encounter drivers of all ages with heads down or gadgets positioned on steering wheels. Not everyone has bought into the Bluetooth concept of hands-free talking. I've seen drivers who are talking or texting and nearly colliding with motorists — like me.
But I am sometimes guilty, too. As hard as I try to limit my cellphone use to "emergency only" calls, the temptation to answer when I hear my ringtone (the Rolling Stones' Beast of Burden) is almost too great to ignore. Parents need to set an example, but of the more than 2,200 Pew study participants, 47% of adults admit texting and driving compared with 34% of teens.
My 17-year-old and I may not listen to the same music, but we do have to drive the same roads. I'm glad the Jonas Brothers are reaching out to our kids. Now, if only someone would set us adults straight.
Jonas Brothers TV interview for BBC on 18/9/10 (HQ)
The Jonas Brothers talk about the pressures of being young rock stars and their current tour in the US
Saturday, September 18, 2010
BIRTHDAY BRO
It's a juggling act for birthday boy Nick Jonas! The singer, who just turned 18, is right back to work, heading to his concert with his brothers and Demi Lovato (not pictured) in Chula Vista, Calif., on Thursday.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Happy Birthday Nick & JonasMagazine!
HAPPY 18TH BIRTHDAY TO NICHOLAS JERRY JONAS AND HAPPY 2ND YEAR ANNIVERSARY TO JONAS MAGAZINE :) LOVE U BOTH -Fara Jmag Editor
The Camp Rock 2 Fans on Radio Disney Total Access On Tour
Demi Lovato and the Jonas Brothers talk about interacting with their fans while on the Camp Rock 2 tour!
Jonas Brothers Honored By Make A Wish Foundation
Tuesday was definitely a big day for the Jonas Brothers. Joe made a visit to the hospital where he was born and made a donation to the nursery which is named after him.
Also, along with brothers Kevin and Nick, the trio were honored as the 2010 Make A Wish Foundation Chris Greicius Award recipients. The honorees for the award are selected for their exceptional dedication to the Foundation’s mission by helping grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions.
The Chris Greicius Celebrity Award is named in honor of the 7-year-old boy whose wish to be a police officer inspired a group of caring volunteers to fulfill his dream in 1980 and later create the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
The Jonas Brothers join other celebrities like John Travolta, Tony Hawk, *NSYNC, Garth Brooks, Johnny Depp, and Adam Sandler as recipients of the award.
Congrats Kevin, Joe, and Nick!
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