Innholdsfortegnelse for August 2020 i It GiRL

Hey girls, Wow, it’s been another busy month at It GiRL magazine. Since last month things have changed so much for the better! We’re all back at school and things are returning to how they were with every day that passes. I know we've only been back at school for a few weeks, but I have to say I'm excited about the holidays again. However, if you're sick of being at home and worried about being bored - we've got you covered. Check out our bumper puzzle special from page 44. We also chat to a bunch of awesome celebs this issue, including Disney star, Peyton Elizabeth Lee and get the latest on her new film (page 22). Last but definitely not least... it's our 8th birthday! You can get…

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RISING STAR Madison Thompson is a 19-year-old American actress. She’s currently juggling her acting career with a Business degree in Cinematic Arts at the University of Southern California - so she’s a pretty busy girl! She’s been acting since she was quite young, appearing in television shows, doing theatre and has even had the chance to do some voice over work, too. But, the rising star is always looking to improve his skills. “I approach acting with the mindset that you can always be learning, adapting and changing the resources in your ‘actor toolbelt’ of sorts,” she says. “Each experience you have, each acting technique you learn, every set you work on will provide you with a buffet of acting skills and styles.” MANY TALENTS Madison loves acting because it…

Who is Loren Gray? Loren’s full name is Loren Gray Beech and she’s a social media influencer. As we’re writing this story, she’s the third-most-followed person onTikTok. She’s also a YouTuber (she posts make-up tutorials and vlogs), and a professional singer. The 17-year-old American star recently moved across the country, from Pennsylvania to Los Angeles to achieve stardom. Fame game You may only just be hearing of Loren now, but she’s been working hard on her dreams from a very young age. She first started getting popular back in 2015 (when she was only in year six!), when she was posting online to the social app, Musical.ly. Back then, Loren was using her real last name, Beech, but then when TikTok launched, she switched it up to use her middle…

1 When the phone rings everyone makes you answer it because they know it’s going to be someone calling to wish you a happy birthday. 2 The night before you stay up until midnight and keep checking the time to see if it’s your birthday yet. 3 You get special treatment. You don’t get in to trouble and you pretty much get to eat and do whatever you want. 4 JUST LIKE CHRISTMAS MORNING, YOU WAKE UP FEELING EXCITED FOR THE DAY AHEAD. 5 If you have to go to school on your birthday it’s okay because your friends treat you like a princess all day. 6 You receive a card with money inside it from your grandparents. Woo! 7 Everyone sings the Happy Birthday song to you and you’re…

FACT FILE Nickname: Lara Bear Born: Dublin, Ireland, 2003 Birthday: 7th of November Pets: A golden retriever named Harvey Siblings: Charlotte and Andrew Hi Lara, can you tell us how you got into acting? “When I was younger, I started going to after school drama classes with my friends and I just fell in love with acting. I was able to use my imagination and express my creativity. I then went on to do drama classes on a Saturday and from there I started to audition for roles.” How old were you when you booked your first acting job? “When I was nine-years-old I played the part of Young Rosie in the film, Love Rosie. It was my very first time on a film set and I absolutely loved it!”…

If your friendship had an anthem, it would be: a Dance Monkey b Don’t Start Now c Yummy d Say So Which word best describes your BFF? a Stylish b Honest c Partner d Funny What do you love most about your best friend? a She is super creative b The history you guys have together c She supports you in every way d She understands you like no one else How is your BFFs name saved in your contacts? a Her name with a heart b A nickname only you have for her c Lots of different emoji d Simply, “Bestie” If you and your BFF cold be on a TV show it would be: a Next in Fashion – we would design the best clothes b Alexa &…

Out NOW ON DISNEY+ The Disney Family Singalong If you love a movie soundtrack or karaoke, this special streaming event is for you! Featuring famous faces such as Michael Buble, Demi Lovato, Ashley Tisdale, Dove Cameron, Sofiia Carson and the D'amelio twins, Charli and Dixie, tune in and tune your voice to sing along with these celebs. One for the Disney fans. Out NOW ON NETFLIX The Willoughbys Four siblings are sick of the way their parents treat them - they think their mum and dad are selfish and they feel neglected. So, what's the natural thing to do? The siblings hatch a plan to send their parents on a dangerous holiday so the kids can be in charge of themselves. But, it doesn't work out so well for them!…

Cupcake & Dino: General Services WEEKDAYS 11.35AM ON CARTOON NETWORK FROM JULY 6 Join Cupcake and his fun-loving brother, Dino, as they try to make a name for themselves in the business world. By lawnmowing, housesitting or stopping a monster from another dimension, Cupcake and Dinosaur are on it! Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures WEEKENDS, 3PM ON BOOMERANG Hang out with Barbie and her family in her Malibu dreamhouse, as well as her gang of besties (and don't forget next door neighbour Ken!) who are always up to something fun. Join the gang as they have plenty of laughs and some sing-a-longs, too. This series is full of sparkle! Bugs Bunny Takeover DAILY AT 7AM AND 6PM, ON BOOMERANG Eh, what’s up Doc? Bugs Bunny and friends take over Boomerang every day…

latest MUSIC OUT NOW Lady Gaga Chromatica ALBUM Lady Gaga's awesome new album will make you want to dance! Including her track with Ari, Rain on Me, Chromatica is a record full of fun songs. She says, "I can’t wait to just go into any space with a whole bunch of people, and blast this as loud as possible to show them how much I love them." That sounds like so much fun Gaga! Hailee Steinfeld A Half Written Story ALBUM Hailee has released a new EP - which is a mini-album. This record is part one, with the second set of songs to come later on. She says, "This is the first body of work I’ve put out since 2016 and I can’t wait for everyone to hear these…

ALL ABOUT THE... Turkey • Turkeys are native to North America but can also be found in Hawaii, Europe and New Zealand. • The 'gobble' sound they make can be heard up to one and a half kilometres away. That's pretty loud! • The brightly-coloured growth on their head is called a caruncle. The skin under their chin is called a wattle. • The colour of a turkey's head and throat will change depending on its mood. • They are intelligent, sensitive and highly social animals. BAD DOG SNACKS! • We all love treating our dogs to tasty snacks, but did you know that some human foods are harmful to dogs? Here are some that must be avoided... • Chocolate • Macadamia Nuts • Mushrooms • Grapes and raisins •…

ALL PROMOTIONS 1. Information on how to enter and prizes form part of the conditions of entry. Entry into issue 97 promotions deems acceptance of these conditions of entry. 2. Enter as many times as you wish, but each written entry must be on an original entry form. The competitions commence on 02/07/20 at 9am EST and close on 13/08/20 at 5pm unless otherwise stated on the promotion. 3. Entry is open to all residents of Australia and New Zealand (unless otherwise stated) except employees and immediate families of the promoter and associated companies and agencies unless otherwise stated on the promotion. The promoter is Nuclear Media & Publishing. Phone: (02) 7900-6786. All prizes will be drawn on 14/08/20 at 5pm unless otherwise stated on the promotion. 4. Prizes are…

LETTER WE LOVE THIS MONTH Dear It GiRL, I wanted to write and thank you, because even during lockdown I still got my copy of It GiRL magazine in the mail! We couldn't go out, or even go to school, but I didn't mind so much because I got to read your mag, do the puzzles and quizzes and pull out the posters and stick them in my bedroom. I have so many posters from It GiRL magazine now, I've almost covered an entire wall! ISABELLE, 9, GEELONG, VIC Hi It GiRL magazine, It was really cool to see you do a story on Kenzie Ziegler. I think she is really nice and friendly and I have loved her and Maddie since I was seven-years-old and used to watch them…

FOOD C OURT CHAOS Earlier this year I was at the shops with my mum and we were in the food court to grab some lunch. We found a table and mum gave me some money to go and get something to eat while she minded the table. On my way back to sit down I didn’t notice a shopping bag on the ground and I tripped over it. My food and drink went flying off my tray and spilled everywhere, including on some other people! I was so embarrassed that I started to cry. It was so bad. HARPER, 10, NSW FACEBOOK FAIL I had a fight with my friend and she unfriended me on Facebook. After a few weeks we still hadn’t made up. I was curious to…

ARIANA LOVES BEING IN GAGA’S MUSIC WORLD Right now we’re loving Ari and Gaga’s song, Rain on Me. Ariana says she enjoyed doing something different and changing her sound on the duet track with Lady Gaga.“It feels so fun to be a part of something so upbeat and like straight pop again,” she tells, “And that’s funny because I am a pop person, but it’s just, everyone knows that my heart is kind of rooted in the R&B influence music that I make, and that’s where my heart is, but it just felt so good and fun and happy to dip a toe into her world a little bit, and to try this on for size, it was so nice.” SOFIA’S SUCCESSFUL AWARDS NOMINATION Disney star, Sofia Wylie has been…

SECRET SOCIETY OF SECOND BORN ROYALS COMING SOON TO DISNEY+! HEY PEYTON! CAN YOU GIVE US THE SCOOP ON YOUR NEW FILM, SECRET SOCIETY OF SECOND BORN ROYALS (SSOSBR)? “Sure! Secret Society of Second Born Royals is about Sam, who I play, and she’s a second born royal. So her sister is the heir to the throne. When we meet Sam, she’s struggling with figuring out where she belongs in the world and where she can make her own mark and create her own legacy. When her sister has her coronation [the ceremony where a royal gets their crown], Sam discovers the secret society and other second born royals who are struggling with the same sort of things she’s struggling with.” WHY DO YOU THINK WE SHOULD TUNE IN? “It’s…

GIGI hadid Having a birthday must’ve been hard during lockdown, but model ,Gigi still managed to celebrate her 25th birthday in style even though she was at home. Gigi’s sister, Bella, threw a very special, princess-themed party for Gigi, herself and their mum, Yolanda. They had tiaras, flowers, presents and a delicious cake – but best of all, a yummy breakfast of pancakes and bacon with lots of maple syrup. TAYLOR swift Tay hit the big 30 milestone a few months ago, but before COVID-19 restrictions – so she was able to party without a care in the world. We know she’s got a lot of celeb friends, so it was no surprise to see Gigi Hadid, Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds and Camila Cabello at the Christmas-themed bash. Guests dressed…

Hi Sebastian, how did you decide on a career in music? “I have always loved music, but the 100 percent no going back moment was when I toured Australia and New Zealand with Jacob Sartorius, I just knew that this was what I had to do and there was no other options in my heart for me.” Can you tell us a little bit about your new song, ME? “ME was written about my first year of high school, I had the worst time trying to make myself fit in even though I was at a performing arts school, kids just made me feel worthless most days, even though I now know I’m not I still felt these emotions and they have stuck with me for a while, so I…

Quick FACTS Scotland is located in Europe and it is at the northern end of Great Britain. It shares a border with England, and is also part of the United Kingdom along with Wales, England and Northern Ireland. The official language is English and the currency used is the Pound Sterling. The Scottish people are known for their traditional tartan dress and distinct accent. They’re also known for being inventors of many amazing things, such as the television. Fantastic FOODS While there are some cooking styles and flavours Scotland shares with their neighbour, England, they also have some very distinct and interesting foods that are unique to the country. Haggis is probably the most well-known Scottish delicacy, made from Sheep offal and seasoned with spices. People either love…

While we haven't been able to get to the movie theatres because of the coronavirus pandemic, some new movies are still being released direct to streaming services. Actress Jane Krakowski, who plays Helga in The Willoughbys says it's not all doom and gloom in the movie world. "I'm extremely appreciative of all the film companies that have decided to put movies, especially the ones for kids, directly on live television and that's been a great help," she says. "Now even more than ever, I'm so grateful for what I do, and I can't wait to get back to it. I'm really happy these are coming out, and especially at home when everyone can watch them as we're all social distancing, but I really look forward to when we can all…

• Lilly's birthday is September 26, 1988. • She is famous on YouTube under the name ||Superwoman||. • Lilly has been making videos on YouTube since 2010. • Her older sister, Tina is also a YouTuber, and vlogs about her life with her husband and kids. • Lilly is an anti-bullying advocate and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. • Follow her on Insta at: @lilly or YouTube at: /lillysingh.…

Billie Eilish calls for less judgement in the music biz She's cool, calm and collected - but Billie Eilish also has loads to say! The Bad Guy singer believes people are far too judgemental in the music industry and should accept music for how it sounds, not by categories or the way the singers look. "I have always hated categories… I hate when people say, 'Oh, you look like blank. You sound like blank'. Don’t judge an artist off the way someone looks or the way someone dresses," she says. Go Billie! Dua Lipa's shares why girl power is so important One of the things we love about Dua Lipa is that she's super confident. Turns out, she gets her inspiration from a bunch of powerful female role models, like…

Escaping dogs are very common, but can be tricky to deal with. Dogs escape from their yards for various reasons such as inadequate fences, boredom, backyard phobias or separation anxiety. Your first step is to make sure that your fence is high enough that he can't jump over and also well designed that he can't dig under. It might help to provide more stimulation for your dog such as increasing his exercise or providing a variety of toys.…

AGE: 9 SIBLINGS: one brother PETS: one dog, Bernie FAVE COLOUR: purple FAVE SINGER: Katy Perry FAVE ANIMALS: dogs FUN FACTS: • I like to cook and I’ve been doing a lot more baking lately • My favourite food is fish and chips • I love painting my nails • I have really long hair, sometimes mum lets me straighten it which is cool • My fave movies are the Harry Potter series. MEET: Arabella All About Me MY FAVOURITE THING ABOUT SCHOOL IS getting to see my friends every day! Even when we couldn’t go into the classroom, I liked video chatting with my friends. I PLAY SOCCER AND I TAKE BALLROOM DANCING CLASSES. I have played soccer for three years now, but I just started ballroom dancing lessons…

“Always stay dedicated and strive for what you want because it will happen if you make it happen. It really will. I’ve always wanted to do what I’m doing, and it’s happening. You’ve just got to believe in yourself.” MADDIE ZIEGLER “Girls… always be nice to each other, look out for each other, take care of each other, support each other and help each other up.” DUALIPA “I’m living out my dream. But if you, number one: work hard, number two: do every single possible thing that you can, number three: believe in yourself (and the most important thing is that you’re having fun), you can honestly do anything.” JOJO SIWA “I PROMISE YOU THAT EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU IS MADE TO BE WHO YOU ARE AND THAT’S…

SOFIA’S NEW DANCE MOVIE Sofia Carson is starring in a new Netflix film, Feel the Beat. Available now, the film is all about Sofia’s character, April, who returned home to help a bunch of dancers from her local area in an upcoming dance competition. She shared a sneak peek on her Instagram page, with the caption, “Be still my beating heart.” We will be tuning in! 5SOS WILL TOUR OZ! With so many concerts getting rescheduled, 5SOS confirmed their Aussie tour at the end of the year is still going ahead as far as they know. Michael says, “We definitely had the conversation that we might have to reschedule it. We also just have no idea, there’s no gauge on anything.” Fingers crossed! KATY CRASHES ZOOM PARTIES To celebrate the…

1. THE RISE OF tiktok The video app definitely exploded in popularity last year and was one of the most popular ways to beat boredom during the COVID-19 isolation restrictions. So many new users signed up, including many famous celebrities as well! 2. ARIANA GRANDE & JUSTIN BIEBER collab COVID-19 sucks big time, but lots of cool things came of out of isolation - and this song is one of them! Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber teamed up for the song, Stuck With U and even managed to release a homemade video for the song while in isolation! The video features clips of lots of their fans and some of their celebrity friends. All proceeds from the streams and sales of the track will fund grants and scholarships for children…

1 Smile According to the experts, a genuine smile provides an overall boost to our health and wellbeing. 2 KEEP A DIARY Getting your thoughts and feelings out on paper is a healthy way of clearing your head and sorting through anything that has been bothering you. 3 Wear Sunscreen Everyone knows that slip, slop, slap helps prevent skin cancer, but sunscreen also helps keep your skin soft and smooth. 4 Always eats BREAKFAST It really is the most important meal of the day, especially if you want to be your best self at school. 5 Take some me time  Spend 15-30 minutes a day doing one thing that you love. It can something as simple as watching an episode of your fave show or painting your nails. 6 Spend…

“I don’t know why I thought they looked good. They didn’t look that good!”VICTORIA JUSTICE SAYS HER OLD SIDE BANGS (FRINGE) WAS CRINGE! Wearing sunscreen in winter? We know applying sunscreen can stop sunburn and skin cancer in its tracks... but why should we be wearing sunscreen when there’s no sun outside? According to the Cancer Council, it’s not about the sun, but about the UV index. In winter, UV levels can reach 3 or more, which is still damaging to your skin. So don’t forget to apply! This kiwi-scented nail art set lets you flash a pretty set of nails that top off your everyday style. Fruity and fabulous! OXX Cosmetics Kiwi Nail Art Set, $3, available at Kmart, kmart. com.au Buttery soft and silky smooth, this delicious gloss…

HI EMMAGEN! CAN YOU TELL US HOW YOU GOT TO BE INTERESTED IN MUSIC? “Since I can remember I have always loved music. My mum showed me music and when I was around seven, my aunty showed me pop and country music.” WHAT ARTISTS AND BANDS INSPIRE YOU AND YOUR MUSIC? “Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Harry Styles.” CITY LIGHTS CALL IS YOUR NEW SONG. TELL US MORE ABOUT IT! “I've been to a lot of cities in my life so far - I've been to Brisbane, Sydney, Nashville, Las Vegas, Los Angeles - a lot of big cities across the world - and I've always felt more safe and at home there than in the country. I do love the country, however I think there is…

THE latest DVDS Stardog and Turbocat Out Now Launched into space by his scientist owner in 1969, puppy Buddy comes back home to the present-day in a small town where pets are rounded up by animal-hating cop, Peck. Desperate to find his owner, Buddy gets genius millionaire cat, Felix to help him search for his mate. Spycies Out Now This is the story of an unlikely team of secret agents - a smooth talking cat, Vladimir, and his rat pal, Hector as they are thrown together to protect the world. Vladimir is sent on assignment to guard some top-secret material with Hector. Of course, it's not all plain sailing - but it is a true test of the pair's teamwork to save the world from danger! THE latest…

Have you ever had a relief teacher who was a bit strange? Or what about one who was really cool? Well, in this new Nickelodeon series, a whole bunch of celebrities go undercover to pose as substitute teachers at schools across America. In The Substitute, celebs like Ne-Yo, Jace Norman and JoJo Siwa are transformed by a team of special effects artists and sent undercover as substitute teachers to surprise a class of unsuspecting students. What happens when they reveal their true identity? You'll just have to watch and see to find out! Catch The Substitute, Monday to Thursday at 6pm from Monday July 20 to Thursday August 6, on Nickelodeon…

Leo JUL 23 - AUG 22 YOU: School yard drama can easily be avoided. It's your choice whether you involve yourself or just stay out of it. THIS MONTH: If an adult offers you some advice be sure to listen carefully. Their wise words may be more useful than you think. DESTINY: You'll be able to get a lot done over the next few weeks without any of it feeling like hard work. Nice one! FAMOUS LEO: Dua Lipa. Her birthday is August 22, 1995. Virgo AUG 23 - SEP 22 YOU: You're feeling inspired to be the best you can be. Yay! THIS MONTH: You're amazing, so don't let anyone make you feel like you're not good enough! DESTINY: Life has been anything but normal lately, but things are…