Innholdsfortegnelse for April 2019 i It GiRL

Hello everyone! How was everyone's month? Mine was super busy! Now that the holidays are well and truly over, I'm back to my regular routine of school, tennis, swimming, dancing, fun with friends and family, cuddles with my puppy, and of course, working on my favourite magazine. It keeps me really busy, but I honestly love it so much and it means I never have a chance to feel bored. But I'm not the only kid who has a cool job to keep them busy. This month we met a bunch of kids whose special talents have scored them some pretty cool gigs! Firstly, I was lucky enough to meet and chat to four members of the American group, Kidz Bop. These guys record albums made especially for children and…

I love the snow. This is me at Falls Creek. FACT FILE AGE: 8 NICKNAME: Sugarpuff SIBLINGS: I have an older brother, Rafferty FAVE COLOUR: Blue FAVE ANIMAL: Sloths FAVE MOVIE: The Book of Life FUN FACTS: • I have an orange belt in Jujitsu • I have travelled to 23 countries • I make the best cookies • I’m really good at singing and drawing • I like to write • I like to collect recipes for the yummiest cakes and desserts from wherever we travel • I love rock and roll • I love baking, singing and making spy movies with my brother I had so much fun at the beach at Cape Hillsborough. I want to be a Harajuku girl! EVERY It GiRL WINS! Every It GiRL…

MY FAVE PIZZA TOPPING IS: “Pepperoni with extra cheese.” A WORD I SAY A LOT IS: “Amazing.” MY WORST HABIT IS: “I am so indecisive.” IF I WAS A CARTOON CHARACTER I WOULD BE: “Penny Proud from The Proud Family.” I AM CURRENTLY OBSESSED WITH: “Slime.” THE LAST THING I ATE WAS: “Ramen.” A CELEBRITY THAT MADE ME FEEL STARSTRUCK WAS: “Zendaya.” I WISH I COULD: “Read minds!” MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY ALWAYS TEASE ME FOR: “Talking too much and for being attached to my mum.” MY GUILTY PLEASURE IS: “Eating sweets. I like all sorts of candy!” I WISH I COULD: “Go to Hawaii!” I LOVE: “To see the people around me happy.” WHEN I GO TO RED CARPET EVENTS: “I have so much fun attending and meeting new…

JENNA’S QUICK MAKE UP TIME Jenna Ortega revealed that it didn’t take long to turn into Harley on the set of Stuck In The Midddle. “I spent around 15 to 25 minutes in hair and make up every morning,” revealed Jenna. “Harley didn’t wear any make up, so it was very quick and easy. It could take up to an hour and a half for the older characters in the show - but much less for me!” MADDIE’S WAY OF DEALING WITH ONLINE BULLIES How does Maddie Ziegler deal with nasty people on social media? Easy, she pretends they don’t exist! “I ignore all of the mean comments,” said Maddie. “I just don’t let them get to me. They don’t mean anything to me.” Yes, girl! MADISON AND OLIVIA ARE…

Where she sees herself in five years. “I see myself as a successful actor in five years. My plans are to be producing and starring in feature films. My overall goal is to inspire girls to follow their dreams and never stop believing in themselves.” Three things she can’t leave the house without… “I absolutely cannot leave the house without eyelash glue, chapstick and a portable charger. Her guilty pleasures… “My guilty pleasures are binge-watching The Office, orNew Girl, and scooping out peanut butter and eating it straight from the jar.”…

CAN YOU TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOURSELF? Freya: “I’m a 16-year-old dancer who was born in London, England and moved to Sydney, Australia when I was five years old. I am a very active person who loves being outside and I enjoy all per forming arts including dancing, singing acting and music! My mum is my best friend and biggest supporter and I have a cat named T ed!” Jamila: “My name is Jamila Escobar and I’m 13 years old. I’m curr ently in high school and I’m half Spanish and African. I’m the middle child of two sisters and if you didn’t know already, I love to perform and dance.” HOW LONG HA VE YOU BEEN DANCING FOR? Freya: “I went to my very first dance class when…

Madison Hu The Bizaardvark star kept it simple, yet girly, at the 2017 Radio Disney Music Awards. Daniella Perkins Our cover girl matched her dress to the green slime at the 2018 Kids’ Choice Awards! Maddie Ziegler Maddie is giving us some Autumn fashion inspo with this chic green satin suit! Olivia Rodrigo Spotted! Olivia looking adorable at the premiere for Incredibles 2. Sofia Wylie Sofia is looking like a star on the red carpet at the 2018 Radio Disney Music Awards. Lana Condor Lana’s dress was all sorts of pretty as she attended Comic-Con International 2018.…

#INSTAFAMOUS Mackenzie Ziegler is always posting super cute Insta pics of her and sister, Maddie! OMG! The low-down on text talk Top 3 Apps To Download MERGE PLANE (FREE, ITUNES) Build your very own aviation empire with this game! Buy and build cool planes, then fly them and earn enough money to collect them all. TIK TOK (FREE, ITUNES) The next best thing since Musical.ly is here! Make super short, 15 second funny videos to share with your friends. And follow some celebs, too! MY TALKING PET PRO ($7.99, ITUNES) Ever wished your pet could talk? Stop wondering. This fun app lets you animate a picture of your fave animal so it says anything you want!…

Spotlight on the... FITZROY RIVER TURTLE This freshwater turtle is well known for its ability to breathe through its bum. This special ability allows the turtle to remain underwater for an amazing 21 days at a time to eat underwater and to also hide from its predators. This turtle can be found in Queensland but sadly, because of feral animals, pollution and murky water, it is now considered to be a threatened species. MEET MY PET! Dear It GiRL, These are my cats Annie and Alfred (the orange one). They act like they don't like each other, but really they do because at the end of the day they always fall asleep snuggled up next to each other. Annie loves having her ears scratched and Alfred loves his belly scratched.…

She started her career as a model... Mackenzie started modelling in 2004 before making the move into acting in 2009. She is 18-years-old... Her birthday is the 10th of November 2000. Californian girl... She was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. Fangirl... Mack is a big fan of Marvel comics and Harry Potter. Girl's Best Friend She has a pet dog called Firefly. You can follow her on: Facebook and Instagram at @mackenziefoy…

LATEST MUSIC OUT NOW! Baby Ariel I Heart You SINGLE Singer and social media star, Baby Ariel has released a catchy new song called I Heart You and has opened up about the song's meaning. "Life, career, relationships - everything we do has ups and downs, This is a song about one of those roller coaster rides, and how I learned to love the rush." PRETTYMUCH Blind SINGLE Boy band, PrettyMuch are back with a brand new single and it's a good one! This is the first single from the boys for 2019 and its catchy tune will have you bopping your head within seconds. This is the eleventh single from the band with their debut album scheduled for release this year. Meghan Trainor The Love Train EP Meghan Trainor…

AN OPEN BOOK It’s great that you’re comfortable talking about your feelings, but people don’t need to know about every little detail of your life! Try to keep some things private. PERFECT BALANCE You know what aspects of your life need to be kept a secret and what is okay to be shared. Plus, when you need to talk, you always have friends who are happy to listen. ALL BOTTLED UP You hardly ever talk about your feelings and keep everything to yourself. Every now and then try and talk to someone you trust – believe us, you’ll feel so much better!…

LOL LOL LOL  HEEHEE! THANK YOU TO TAYLOR, FROM SOUTH AUSTRALIA FOR EMAILING THIS TO US. SEND YOUR PICS TO: ITGIRL@NUCLEAR.COM.AU JOJO STYLE! Believe it or not there was once a time when JoJo would leave her brightly coloured sneakers and threads in the cupboard, and opt for a more toned down fashion style. Check out these three JoJo outfits from a few years ago that didn’t include high-top sneakers or fluoro colours! SO RANDOM The toothbrush was invented in 1498. The average person laughs 13 times a day. A cow gives nearly 200,000 glasses of milk in her lifetime. Moo! WE LOVE Charm Necklace 3-pack, $19.99, available from Bardot Junior, bardotjunior.com ANSWERS…

LETTER WE THIS MONTH To the It GiRL team, I just wanted to say a huge thanks to everyone who works at It GiRL for putting together an excellent magazine every month. I don't really like to read books, but I love It GiRL so my mum buys it for me every month because she's happy that I'm reading something. I always read the mag over and over again until the new issue comes out. I like the puzzles and quizzes the best and I really like the jokes page as well! MARLISSA, 10, DUNDAS, NSW To It GiRL, I have been reading your magazine since forever and it really just keeps getting better and better! My fave stars are Ariana Grande, Dove Cameron, Taylor Swift and Shawn Mendes. Keep…

A YOUNGSTART Born in Carolina Beach, North Carolina, USA, Lexi’s acting career began when she was little. “I started off in community theatre and local commercials,” she explained. “However, I was introduced to film at a very young age. By the age of five or six I knew that I wanted to be an actress and bring other people’s stories to life” she said. Now living in Los Angeles, Lexi has appeared on many television series such as Grey’s Anatomy and Modern Family, and at the moment she’s starring in the Nickelodeon show, Knight Squad. “I actually wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for my mum and dad,” said Lexi. “They uprooted their entire lives to move across the country so I could pursue my dreams. I owe them everything.”…

star on Nickelodeon SUPERSTAR Shy Girl to Daniella Perkins is a big , but she wasn’t always so confident. “When I was a little kid I was really shy but I was kind of open around my family,” she shared. “I wouldn’t really perform for other people, but I always had a passion for it so I would always put on shows for my mum and my whole family.” As she grew older, her confidence got better and eventually her shyness started to fade away. “I was maybe 13 when I got out of my shell and I just started being me and being goofy.” Knight SQUAD Daniella currently stars on the popular Nickelodeon series, Knight Squad but the star has revealed that the show almost didn’t happen! “Knight Squad…

Still confused? We’ve got you. K-Pop is a style of music in Korea. Basically, it’s pop music, but in a different language for the most part! Korean pop music is obviously all the rage in Korea, but now it’s getting some pretty awesome recognition worldwide. In this story we shine a light on some of the bands of K-Pop, as well as why it’s suddenly been thrust into the spotlight. How did it become famous in the res t of the world?  You’ve got to know Gangnam Style! Psy’s song was a huge hit back in 2012 and his song (as well as the awesome dance) will be remembered for a long time to come. While Gangnam Style was a song we can all remember, it’s only been recently that…

Taylor and Selena have been besties for over 12 years and their rock-solid friendship has survived many ups and downs. “Selena is definitely my best friend in this business,” shared Taylor. “We talk all the time, almost every day. It’s really awesome to have her in my life.” Selena loves Taylor just as much. “I love her. She’s amazing,” Selena said Selena. “She’s literally like my big sister.” Boys make great pals and can offer you top-secret tips on boys! “Ed is amazing and one of my best friends,” said Tay. “He’s given me some great advice about love.” Abigail has been Taylor’s BFF since they were in high school, and in 2017 Taylor was a bridesmaid at Abigail’s wedding. Fun fact! Abigail has appeared in lots of Taylor’s music…

Grey’s Anatomy “I watched all 13 seasons in just a couple of months.” Sandra Bullock “She is so nice and is always caring about other people and putting them before her, and she does a lot of charity work like I do, so that’s awesome. Working with her is a huge dream of mine.” Music “I love playing guitar and singing. I also play ukulele, keyboard and a dab of bass. Guitar is my first love.” Medicine “I want to go to college and study neuroscience. I’m obsessed with medical science.” SUSHI “I love, love, love sushi! My favourite sushi restaurant is Kabuki and my go-to are the lotus on fire roll, sun-kissed roll and spicy tuna on crispy rice.” Cooking “I love creating my own recipes. VIDEO GAMES Madisyn…

BATH BOMB CHALLENGE! | JUSTJORDAN33 Who doesn’t love a bath bomb? In this YouTube clip, Jordan tests out a bunch of colourful, fun bath bombs with her little bro, Ty. Expect to see loads of bubbly explosions, thrills and spills! READING ASSUMPTIONS ABOUT ME - YOUR HAIR IS FAKE 2019 Q&A SPILLING TEA | JUSTJORDAN33 Lots of people write comments on YouTube saying things about Jordan that are true and untrue. In this clip she shares all the goss. OPERATION SLIME CHALLENGE | JUSTJORDAN33 Ever played the game, Operation? Basically, bro and sis, Jordan and Ty play the game, but there’s a slimy twist. Each time they touch the side and the game buzzes, they have to slime each other. THE FONDUE CHALLENGE | JUSTJORDAN33 Jordan and her sister, Audrey…

• Covered in sharp spines, an echidna rolls up into a ball when it is in danger to protect its soft, spineless tummy. • The echidna's long snout can feel vibrations, is sensitive to touch and has a very good sense of smell. • A baby echidna is called a puggle. How cute is that?! • Four weeks after mating, a female echidna will lay an egg in her pouch which hatches 10 days later. • They have no teeth and eat termites, ants and other creatures that live in soil. • Echidna's are good swimmers and swim with their snouts in the air like snorkels.…

• There's a new LEGO colour for 2019 that appears in the movie, called 'Vibrant Coral'. • MetalBeard is the biggest LEGO character with 251 bricks. • There are 835 glitter pieces in Sweet Mayhem's wings. • The largest brick explosion in the film had 1.5 million bricks! • This is LEGO Batman's third time starring on the big screen. He previously appeared in The LEGO Movie and The LEGO Batman Movie. • Stephanie Beatriz, who is the voice behind the character General Mayhem, has a tiny scar on her eyebrow from falling in her room, as a child, to avoid stepping on a LEGO creation she had built on the floor. • The LEGO Movie 2 is the first time that LEGO minidolls appear in a big screen movie!…

ALL THE LATEST DVDS Ralph Breaks The Internet Out March 27 Six years after the events of Wreck-It-Ralph, Ralph and his bestie Vanellope discover a wi-fi router in their arcade which leads them into a new adventure. Together they enter the vast, uncharted world of the internet and meet lots of characters along the way. The Nutcracker and the Four Realms Out Now Young Clara needs a magical, one-of-a-kind key to unlock a box that contains a priceless gift. The key that she finds leads her into a parallel world, where she meets a soldier named Phillip, a group of mice and the regents who preside over three worlds. The Grinch Out March 27 The Grinch hates Christmas, so when the Whos decide to make Christmas bigger and better than…

• Dua Lipa is her real name! She said she didn't love it when she was growing up, but later realised it would be a cool name for when she was famous! • Her first name means 'love' in Albanian. • Dua was born in London but her parents are Albanian from Kosovo. • When she was 11, her choir teacher told her she couldn't sing because her voice was too low. Boy, was she wrong! • She is the first female artist to receive five Brit Award nominations • She has quite a few tattoos including one of a plam tree. • She would love to collaborate with Macklemore one day. • According to Dua, she is an excellent speller. Clever girl!…

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HANG IT KEYRINGS, FROM $9.95, PAVEMENTBRANDS.COM We’re fans of shiny things here at It GiRL HQ, so we love these adorable and very sparkly keyrings from Pavement Brands. There are so many different styles and colours to choose from and they’re perfect for hanging off your school bag, pencil case, or even your belt! The only question is, which one will you pick? PLAY IT RUBIK’S RACE, $29; AVAILABLE AT ALL LEADING RETAILERS This fun puzzle game combines the idea of the Rubik’s Cube with face-to-face play. Shake the Scrambler to create a new Rubik’s pattern, then slide the tiles to match the pattern on your board to the one in the Scrambler. The first player to complete the match and slam down the centre frame wins! LOVE…

one Google your name, log into Facebook, or watch YouTube videos when you should be doing your homework. two Take a peek at the last page of the book you’re reading because you can’t wait to find out how it ends. three Let the dog sleep in your bed even though you’ve been told that’s not allowed. four  BITE YOUR NAILS, YOU DON’T EVEN REALISE YOU’RE DOING IT! five Burst into a fit of giggles when you’re in trouble and being yelled at by your parents. six Squeeze out more shampoo, conditioner or shower gel than you actually need.. You don’t know why you do it, but you do. seven Spill every secret you get told to your bestie. Yes, it’s a bit naughty but you have to tell her…

TAYLOR LANDS THE PURRFECT MOVIE ROLE Everyone knows that Taylor Swift loves cats, like a lot, but did you know that she’ll be starring in a movie called, Cats? The movie-musical is set to be released later this year and Taylor is playing the role of a flirty and glamorous cat called, Bombalurina. The film’s story is about a group of mysterious cats who all have very different personalities, but to be honest, we don’t really mind what the movie is about, we’re just excited to watch Taylor up on the big screen playing a cat. We can’t wait! CAMILA’S CUTE POST FOR SHAWN Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes have the cutest friendship. After they both performed at the Grammy Awards last month, Camila posted the following message about Shawn…

• Daniella grew up in Orange County, California, USA • She can’t imagine not being an actress but if she was to be anything else she would be a writer or a fashion designer. • One of her passions is giving back to the community and she’s involved with an orginisation that gives clothes, school supplies, toys, and more to families who are less fortunate. • She loves being on a comedy show because according to Daniella, her sense of humour is very weird and goofy. • Her personal motto is to stay positive, have good vibes and give no excuses. • Her sister, Devenity is her best friend. • She loves to go on random adventures and discover new things. • Her starsign is Gemini. • She gets scared…

Sleep tight, Sleeping Beauty Have you ever heard the term, “beauty sleep”? Well, it’s actually a real thing! Your skin needs seven to eight hours of sleep to heal itself from any stress and strain it may have experienced during the day. While you are having sweet dreams, your skin gets the chance to repair itself and improve. That’s why you wake up looking as fresh as a daisy. “I wouldn’t say I’m obsessed with shoes but they are an important part of a look for me. Shoes are the last part of your outfit that can really complete it. If I put together an outfit and don’t have a pair of shoes to go with it, I have to change my outfit.” Paris Berelc Illuminate your features with this…

INSTANT NEWS Try: Twitter How it works: Share quick updates called “Tweets” on what’s happening in your life in just 280 characters. Yep, that’s all you’ve got which can make it a little tricky at first, but we promise it will be loads of fun! Plus, you’ll get all the breaking news and gossip from your favourite celebs, bands and TV shows in real time. Score! We love… the way you can chat to your favourite stars by directly tweeting them! Eg: @taylorswift I love you! #swiftie. You get the drift… Cool peeps on Twitter: Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Ed Sheeran, Shawn Mendes and so many more! It GiRL rating: EPIC NETWORK Try: Facebook How it works: Think of Facebook like an online community of your friends and…

Aries MAR 21 - APR 19 YOU: Expect lots of laughs with friends, but remember that jokes are no fun when someone takes them too far. THIS MONTH: Don't panic when life gets a bit chaotic. This just means that you need to schedule in some chill out time. DESTINY: Exciting things happen when you least expect them to, so be sure to enjoy them when they do. FAMOUS ARIES: Jace Norman. His birthday is March 21, 2000 ALL ABOUT ARIES... BEST QUALITIES: Lively, confident, spontaneous and a little bit bossy. LUCKY NUMBERS: 9, 18, 27, 36, 45, 54, 63, 72 BEST PALS: Leo, Sagittarius, Gemini and Aquarius ARIES GIRLS ARE: Likely to have lots of buddies. Once they've formed a solid bond, they can be relied upon for life.…

The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part OUT NOW The citizens of Bricksburg face a dangerous new threat when LEGO DUPLO invaders from outer space start to wreck everything in their path. The battle to defeat the enemy and restore harmony to the LEGO universe takes Emme, Lucy, Batman, and the gang to faraway and unexplored worlds. Dumbo OUT MARCH 28 Get set for the new live-action Disney film in this retelling of the classic story, Dumbo. A young elephant, who can fly using his oversized ears, helps save a struggling circus. But when the circus plans a new venture, Dumbo and his pals discover that some things at the circus aren't always how they seem. FUN BITES The latest movie goss... • Zootopia fans will be pleased to hear…

JACE LIKES to switch off! Henry Danger star, Jace Norman has revealed that he tries to be his real self on Instagram, but sometimes he likes to take a break from social media and live in the real world. "I just try to be the most authentic I can be and sometimes when it gets overwhelming I'll just delete the app because you can get sucked into it," he said. The star, who has over three million followers, likes to switch off and spend time doing real things. "You've just got to disconnect from it and hang out with your friends and stuff." KIDS' CHOICE IS BACK... So let's get slimed! The 2019 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards are back for another year of fun, celebs and, of course, slime! The…

OUT OF THE FOLLOWING, WHICH DO YOU PREFER TO SNACK ON AT THE MOVIES? A Maltesers B A choc-top C Popcorn WHEN IT COMES TO BOYS, YOU SEEM TO: A Have lots of male friends – you get along with boys really well B Have too many crushes to count. Yikes! C Get really shy and don’t really talk to any AFTER A LONG DAY AT SCHOOL, WHAT IS YOUR FAVE AFTERNOON SNACK? A A small bowl of yummy nuts B A few juicy strawberries C Some rice crackers YOUR FAVE THING TO PUT ON TOAST IS: A Peanut Butter B Honey or Jam C Vegemite WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO ON A COLD WINTER’S DAY? A. Snuggle up with a doona, a good book and some yummy cocoa.…