So this morning I read that Hollywood Records only shipped about 100,000 copies of the new Raven Symone cd (released Tuesday) and the only stores stocking it are Best Buy and some Walmarts (filed under “R” instead of in new releases.) I checked it out myself this afternoon and there were INDEED a few copies (only 1 row on the new releases aisle) at Best Buy for $9.99, a few at Borders for $14.99 (pshhhh what a sham!) and zero at Target or Walmart.

Labelmate Miley Cyrus’ “Hannah Montana 2″ double cd was still on the new release rack at Walmart, which is weird since that album came out in December 2007. OH! BTW: I spied Hannah Montana bean bags on clearance for $10 (down from $30 originally) so.. there you go!

Sooo…. your options… well there’s ordering the album online:

Amazon.com 

Target.com

Walmart.com

Bestbuy.com

or better yet from ITUNES and get it RIGHT AWAY!

I worry for Raven though… there aren’t ANY photos of her on the Hollywood Records press site, and her tour was over before it began for “unforseen circumstances.” Have YOU read Raven’s new cd?

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The Games in Florida go on (with a lot of screaming for Jonas boys) without Miley, who’s been pulled from all public appearances until hype dies down from her Vanity Fair photo shoot. (Click here for tips on how to talk to your tween about the photos.)

UPDATE: Hal Boedecker the TV Guy says Miley will fly in for the event Wednesday….

Check out this fan video from Day 1 of the 2008 games, which will broadcast later this summer!

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October 24 used to seem sooooooooo far away when Disney released the High School Musical release date, and then POOF! It’s only six months away!! Want some ideas on how to keep totally PSYCHED about the movie until then? Read on!!

APRIL

Attention Lucas Grabeel fans: HSMusicalWeb.org and Cold Spark Films have a contest for all the fans of Lucas’ new movie, “The Adventures of Food Boy”! Send a message to mica@hsmusicalweb.org or to gabriel@hsmusicalweb by April 30 what you expect from the movie and why you should win the prizes. You could win an autographed photo by Lucas Grabeel, Brittany Curran (The Suite Life of Zach and Cody), Kunal Sharma and Jeff Braine AND a Food boy t-shirt. Check out the official movie website and read the behind the scenes blog. The movie premieres this Saturday at the Newport Beach Film Festival in Orange County, Calif.

Popstar magazine is running a six-month long contest to win cardboard standees of High School Musical stars! Each month features a different prize:

April: Ashley Tisdale

May: Zac Efron

June: Vanessa Anne Hudgens

July: Corbin Bleu

August: Monique Coleman

September: Lucas Grabeel

October: Grand Prize (Framed Collectible CD)

check out the website to find out how to enter!

THIS SUNDAY starts a cool promotion over at Toys R Us! From April 27 to May 3, get $20 off “High School Musical: Sing It!” for the Wii with the purchase of Mariokart. In store only, but a total bargain!

While you’re checking out video games, pick up the JUST released High School Musical 2:Work this Out! for Nintendo DS. The game puts you in the middle of Lava Springs country club with mini-games and challenges and a special “jukebox” mode that plays the soundtrack to the movie even when your DS is closed. Cool!

MAY

Go quiz crazy this month! Find out which HSM character you are , take a trivia quiz, test yourself on how well you know the stars, , Get your parents in the High School Musical mood , try out the High School Musical DVD game , dress up cartoon versions of the characters, or play a ton of games from High School Musical 2

Remember last year around this time when the web buzzed with rumors of Zac Efron as SPEED RACER?? Me too (sigh.) Sadly, someone else filled those awesome racing boots, but go see the movie anyway May 9!

JUNE

GO SEE HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL ON TOUR! At Gammage Auditorium! The touring company comes to
Tempe June 24-29. (I get to go on my BIRTHDAY June 26! YAY!!) Buy tickets here but hurry!

Since filming should wrap by June 13, I expect we’ll get some kind of track listing leak. Will it be anywhere close to the speculated list from January? We’ll have to wait and see! Here’s the rumored lineup:

01. Laughter (Cast)

02. Mixin’ My Turn (Troy)

03. Dance In The Rythm If U Wannabe (Sharpay & Sharpettes)

04. Our Prom Time! (Cast)

05. Let’s See It (Darbus & JackBolton)

06. I am Over You (Sharpay & Gabriella)

07. Miss Is Coming to Here (Ryan & Gabriella)

08. The Dress (Cast)

09. Hollywood in School (Sharpay, Taylor & Kelsi)

10. I Was Thinkin About Everytime (Gabriella & Troy)

11. It Will Never End (Cast)

JULY

See Ashley Tisdale in “Picture This” on DVD July 22! Ashley stars in this teen comedy as Mandy, an unpopular high school senior who lands a date to the biggest party of the year with Drew, the school’s hottest guy. But while her dreams are finally coming into focus, with the help of her friends, she’ll have to battle her overprotective dad and Drew’s ex-girlfriend, who’s determined to keep Mandy away from the bash. In one crazy, adventure-filled day, Mandy strives to get to the party and discovers that popularity can come and go, but good friends will always be in the picture!

Keep an ear out for Vanessa Hudgen’s new album! Rumor is she’ll be promoting it after filming wraps! Stay tuned to her official website for more!

AUGUST

Head to the movie theater August 15 to laugh along with Zac Efron in “17 again,” a movie about a guy whose life didn’t quite turn out how he wanted it to and wishes he could go back to high school and change it. He wakes up one day and is seventeen again and gets the chance to rewrite his life.

SEPTEMBER

With one month to go, go back and rewatch High School Musical and High School Musical 2! Invite friends over, make cool crafts (like the foam activity set above), have a fashion show worthy of Sharpay’s sassy style or just sing along!

There’s no release date for Corbin Bleu’s motocross movie “Free Style” but stay tuned to the official website for more details and check out behind the scenes photos here.

OCTOBER!!!!!!!

See? I told you it would go fast! Before the movie comes out, see one of East High’s new kids, Justin Martin as young Ernie Davis in “The Express” October 10.

How will YOU celebrate on the big day?? I think I’ll go at midnight! EEEP!!

Your favorite stars will battle it out April 28, April 29 and May 1 and May 2 at Disney’s Wide World of Sports at the Walt Disney World Resort. The show will air on the Disney Channel in July:

THE LINEUP:

Miley Cyrus, Jason Earles and Moises Arias of “Hannah Montana,” Joe Jonas, Kevin Jonas, Nick Jonas, Demi Lovato, Alyson Stoner, Jasmine Richards, Anna Maria Perez and Roshon Fegen of “Camp Rock,” Adrienne Bailon, Kiely Williams, Sabrina Bryan and Kunal Sharma of “The Cheetah Girls One World,” David Henrie, Selena Gomez, Jake T. Austin and Jennifer Stone of “Wizards of Waverly Place,” Dylan Sprouse, Cole Sprouse and Brenda Song of “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody.” Kyle Massey and Jason Dolley of “Cory in the House.” and Disney Channel stars from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, France, Germany, Italy, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, the United Kingdom and Japan.

 For more information on how to see the stars and what to expect from this year’s games, check out this story at the Orlando Sentinel.

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According to her official website, raven-symone.org:

“Raven-Symone has postponed her upcoming tour due to unforeseen circumstances. Raven-Symone apologizes to her fans for any inconvenience this may have caused and ticket refunds will be available from the original point of purchase.”

Contact Jobing.com arena at 480-784-4444 or http://www.jobingarena.com/ for more information.

The Disney Channel announced three new titles for the popular Disney Channel Original Movie franchise: “Princess Protection Program,” “Dadnapped” and “Hatching Pete,” each starring Disney Channel series stars in new roles.

“Princess Protection Program”

Starring Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez (”Wizards of Waverly Place”) and Tom Verica, “Princess Protection Program” centers on a teenage princess who must escape her country and be placed into a top-secret protection program. Hidden in the home of its lead agent, she now must learn to fit in as an average teenager and, ultimately, show the agent’s insecure daughter that she too has all the qualities of a true “princess.” Written by Annie DeYoung (Disney Channel’s “Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board”) and David Morgasen (”Son of the Beach”), the movie is directed by Allison Liddi-Brown (”Friday Night Lights”), produced by Danielle Weinstock (”Weeds”) and executive-produced by Doug Sloan (Disney Channel’s “Minutemen”). It will premiere during the 2008-09 season.

“Dadnapped”

Starring Emily Osment, Jason Earles and Moises Arias (each of “Hannah Montana”), David Henrie (”Wizards of Waverly Place”) and Phill Lewis (”The Suite Life of Zack & Cody”), “Dadnapped” is a story of Melissa, a girl who’s left frustrated that her father, a best-selling author, is totally preoccupied with the hero of his spy novels, Tripp Zoome, and the fan activities surrounding the character. During a long overdue father-daughter vacation, her dad goes missing, and now it’s up to Melissa to muster the courage and know-how to find him… which suddenly puts her in the midst of her own adventurous plot. “Dadnapped” was written by Alan Silberberg (”Doug”), executive-produced by Doug Sloan (Disney Channel’s “Minutemen”) and directed by Paul Hoen (Disney Channel’s “Jump In” and upcoming Disney Channel Original Movie, “The Cheetah Girls One World”).

“Hatching Pete”

Jason Dolley (”Cory in the House,” “Minutemen”) and Mitchel Musso (”Hannah Montana”) star in “Hatching Pete,” the story of shy high school student who’s struggling to be noticed, especially by a special girl he’s admired for so long. Then his best friend, Poole, must quietly take a break from performing as the school’s chicken mascot, and unbeknownst to the fans, he convinces Pete to stand in for him. Once Pete dons the chicken suit, a whole new outgoing personality emerges, and it not only captivates the school but the whole town. Meanwhile Poole reaps the benefits of Pete’s dynamic performances, including a new girlfriend. Now unassuming Pete must decide if he wants everyone to know who the funny guy truly is.

Also announced were the third season of the top-rated series for Kids age 6-14, “Hannah Montana,” and second seasons for the hit series “Wizards of Waverly Place” and the animated comedy “Phineas and Ferb.”

Listen to Radio Disney AM1580 at 3 pm Friday, April 11 to hear Vanessa Hudgen’s new single “Sneaker Night!” Baby V’s second album, “Identified” comes out in early summer.

And don’t forget to catch Vanessa and fellow High School Musical star Ashley Tisdale on American Idol “Idol Gives Back” Wednesday, April 9 along with Miley Cyrus, Robin Williams, Celine Dion, Forest Whitaker, Billy Crystal, Dane Cook, Kiefer Sutherland, Jennifer Connolly, Elliott Yamin, Fantasia, Amy Adams, Bono, Brad Pitt, Reese Witherspoon, Mariah Carey, Eli Manning, Peyton Manning, Fergie, Chris Daughtry, Carrie Underwood, Annie Lennox, John Legend, Snoop Dogg, Maroon 5, Heart and Gloria Estefan.

Wednesday, April 9 (7:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX, will raise awareness and funds to benefit six charities. including: the Children’s Defense Fund, The Global Fund, Make It Right, Malaria No More, Save The Children, U.S. Programs and the Children’s Health Fund.

This year’s event, beginning at a special 7:30 PM start time, will be bigger and more ambitious than ever. During the show, viewers will be able to make donations via toll-free lines and the Internet.

Hey Nick,

 If you want a piece of the High School Musical Pie (see story, Nickelodeon high on school musical TV movie) maybe 2+ years after the original movie is a little late in the game. JUST SAYIN….

 Did you watch the Kids Choice awards last weekend? I have some ADDITIONAL awards to give out….

 Creepiest facial hair on a former child star: TIE

C’mon Drake Bell and Shia LaBeouf… really? You couldn’t have attempted to look a little less sketchier for the children? FOR THE CHILDREN???!!!

Most earnest (but also curious) attempt to be hip by a grown-up: Brad Garrett

Is it just me or does he look like he’s been sleeping on the streets for awhile? With his touseled hair and sunburned complexion… does Brad Garrett think he doesn’t need to bathe FOR THE CHILDREN???

Best use of Nickelodeon advertisement: Chris Brown and some children

Now these can’t actually be Chris Brown’s kids, right? I mean… he’s like 18 years old! Did he take them right out of the Nickelodeon merchandise store? Is kidnapping the hot new trend for rappers?

Best evidence that Olan Mills family portraits with color coordinated outfits are alive and flourishing: Akon and family

Seriously though, that kid on the lower right is awesome. Give him a reality show NOW!

So while I was searching for Kids’ Choice award photos I stumbled on this photo of the Naked Brothers Band….

THEY LOOK LIKE THEY ARE HAVING THE MOST FUN EVER! This photo alone makes me want to watch the show! Those dudes look like a party!