Results tagged “celeb birthday” from J-14 Magazine

Best known as teenage heartthrob Jake Ryan on Hannah Montana, acting and singing wasn't the only focus of Cody Linley's when he put on his dancing shoes for last year's season of Dancing with the Stars and placed fourth in the competition! Today, this triple threat celebrates his 20th birthday! Happy Birthday, Cody!

Fun Facts About Cody:
-Cody revealed in a J-14 exclusive video what he used to get in trouble for as a kid! Was he a troublemaker? Click here to find out!
- Did you know that Cody bribed Miley Cyrus to come see him perform on Dancing With The Stars? "I talked to Miley the other day and said, 'Hey, homey, I'm going to your birthday party, so you need to come see me on Dancing With The Stars!'"
- Cody and fellow Disney star, Roshon Fegan (from Camp Rock), have a YouTube show called Ro and Co Show!

Leave your birthday wishes for Cody below!

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She plays Amy Juergens on the hit ABC Family series The Secret Life of the American Teenager and today, Shailene Woodley celebrates her 18th bday! Happy Birthday, Shailene!

Fun Facts About Shailene:
- In her spare time, this actress loves to cook! One of her favorite dishes to make? Fried tofu with stir-fried vegetables and biscuits. Sounds delish!
- In an exclusive interview with J-14, Shailene dished about her costar, Daren Kagasoff who plays bad boy Ricky on the show. "He is actually shy. I mean not with me, not with all the other cast members 'cause we're all really close but he is a pretty shy person."
- Shailene's a big fan of the Twilight books. Her Twi-status? Team Edward!

Leave your birthday messages for Shailene below!

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The oldest Jonas Brother has definitely been keeping busy: recently wrapping up Camp Rock 2 in Toronto, planning a wedding with fiancé Danielle, and now heading to Europe to tour with his brothers! Today is the New Jersey native's special day! Happy 22nd Birthday, Kevin!

Fun Facts About Kevin:
-Kevin always stocks the candy drawer on the JoBros' tour bus with his must have: Butterfingers!
-Kevin loves singing along to any Brad Paisley song. Country music is his fave!
-If Kevin wasn't famous, he'd be going to school for music and working at a Starbucks.

Leave your birthday messages for Kevin below!

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She was born Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson, but you know her as Miss Katy Perry! Today the "Hot 'N' Cold" singer is celebrating her birthday! Happy Birthday, Katy!

Fun Facts About Katy:
-Comedian and VMA host two years in a row Russell Brand stole Katy's heart by writing her a poem! Aw!
-Katy revealed to J-14 that her tomboy habits include picking her nose!
-The singer's guilty pleasures are crepes, those yummy French pancakes, and getting to sleep in!

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He was a familiar face long before he was rapping with Lil' Wayne, but then you knew Drake by his full name -- Aubrey Graham! Yup, Drake (that's actually his middle name) played Jimmy Brooks on Degrassi: The Next Generation, and today is the Canadian rapper's birthday! Happy Birthday, Drake!

Fun Facts About Drake:
-Drake revealed to J-14 that he wanted to be a rapper like P-Diddy when he was younger. Looks like dreams do come true!
-There might be a Canadian collaboration in the works! Justin Bieber told J-14 exclusively that he was working on a track with Drake!
-One of Drake's best friends is his old Degrassi co-star Shane Kippel who plays Spinner on the show!

Leave your birthday wishes for Drake below!

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Besides seeing him in the pages of J-14, you know Greg Finley as Jack Pappas, Grace Bowman's hot BF and Ulysses S. Grant High School's star football player on the hit ABC Family series The Secret Life of the American Teenager! Today, he celebrates his bday! Happy Birthday, Greg!
 
Fun Facts About Greg!
-Like his character, Greg was an athlete growing up until he was injured his junior year of high school. Soon after, he got involved in the arts and focused on acting, but even today he still plays sports to stay in shape!
-Greg revealed in a J-14 Exclusive who his dream celebrity dance date would be, click to find out who she is ;)
-When the cameras stop rolling, Greg and his Secret Life co-star Daren Kagasoff (Ricky Underwood) are good friends who like to play basketball and go to the movies in their spare time!
 
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From Troy in High School Musical to Mike O'Donnell in 17 Again, to, well anything else he is in -- including jeans and a tee, bball gear, a suit... you get the picture -- Zac Efron is a fave on screen and off! Today, he celebrates his 22nd birthday! Happy Birthday, Zac!

Fun Facts About Zac!
-His secret collection? Zac spilled to J-14 that he collects Pez dispensers! He has over 100 of them -- wow!
-Zac may have cracked us up in 17 Again, but he was working on his comedic skills way back when he was in an improv troop in high school called Destination Imagination. They won the world championship when he was only 15!
-When he was younger, kids used to tease Zac about the gap in his teeth! Aww!

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You know her as Casey Cartwright, the Zeta Beta Zeta Rush Chair on the ABC Family show Greek -- but today, actress Spencer Grammer is celebrating her special day! Happy Birthday, Spencer!

Fun Facts about Spencer!
-As a kid, Spencer's first acting gig was on her dad's show Cheers!
-She spilled to J-14 that she's more of a Harry Potter fan than a Twilight fan!
-Her mom was a dancer and Spencer danced throughout her entire life. She even appeared in a hip hop dance DVD!

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Avril Lavigne has a lot to celebrate today - the sk8r girl is turning 25! She's been super busy lately - her first fragrance, Black Star, just came out, and her 4th album will drop in November! The more acoustic, as-yet-untitled disc will even feature "Darlin'," the second song Avril ever wrote when she was 15! We can't wait to hear it, but until then, here's to wishing Avril a very happy birthday!

Fun Facts About Avril!
- Avril moved to NYC at just 16 to to record her first album, Let Go.
- The restaurant La Pizzeria, in her hometown of Napanee, Ontario, named a pizza after her! It included green olives, pepperoni, and mushrooms - though Avril is now a vegetarian!
- Avril wrote Kelly Clarkson's hit song, "Breakaway."

Check out J-14's exclusive interview with Avril from her Abbey Dawn fashion show:

Leave your happy birthday wishes for Avril below!

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With fronting the hot new boy band V-Factory AND starring in Fame - which sings and dances into theaters next Friday, September 25! - Asher Book has a lot on his plate. But he better not forget to make room for some bday cake -- today is Asher's 21st birthday! Happy birthday, Asher!!

Fun Facts About Asher:
-Asher revealed to J-14 exclusively that he was the last person to be cast for Fame -- definitely a good final piece to the puzzle :)
-The school that they filmed Fame in is where Asher actually went for three years! "It's so random," Asher told J-14. "It's so crazy that we're shooting on the roof of my middle school."
-Asher used to audition with Zac Efron -- he was even up for the parts of Troy in High School Musical and Link in Hairspray!

Leave your birthday wishes for Asher below! And don't forget to pick up the new issue of J-14 -- with an inside look at Fame! -- on newsstands this Monday!

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The youngest Jonas Brother is growing up... today is Nick Jonas' 17th birthday!

Fun Facts About Nick:
- As a kid, Nick performed on Broadway in musicals like Les Miserables, The Sound of Music, and Beauty and the Beast -- as Chip the teacup (Fame star Asher Book also played Chip!)
- When he was a solo artist known as Nicholas Jonas, he released the singles "Dear God" and "Joy to the World (A Christmas Prayer)".
- Nick is gearing up to be one of two best men in his brother Kevin's wedding (Joe will be the other best man).
- What does Nick look for in a girl? "A girl who understands my crazy schedule and who will be there so support me, and just a girl who can make me smile."

So let's all put a big smile on Nick's face by sending him birthday wishes!!!

Leave your happy birthday wishes for Nick below!

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After spending the weekend going to concerts and hanging out in their fave hood Brooklyn, Beyoncé and Jay-Z have something to celebrate -- it's the singer's birthday today! From Destiny's Child to a bangin' solo career to acting, Beyoncé is the ultimate diva. Happy B-day, B!

Fun Facts About Beyoncé!
- When she was younger, her classmates would tease her about her ears, saying they were bigger than her head!
- Beyoncé entered (and WON!) her first talent show at age 7!
- You can catch Beyoncé at the 2009 VMAs next Sunday, September 13th! She's tied with Lady Gaga for most VMA noms -- nine each! Gaga's got some serious competition, Beyoncé's been nominated for a total of 25 Moonmen over the course of her career -- wow!!

Check out this video of birthday messages from Beyonce's celeb friends and fans!

Leave your happy birthday wishes for Beyoncé below!

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We first wanted to be BFFs with today's birthday girl when she played soccer star Bridget in Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants! Now as Serena on Gossip Girl, she's perfecting the term "frenemy" one catfight at a time. Happy Birthday to Blake Lively, who is celebrating her 22nd today!

Fun Facts about Blake!
-The actor who plays Bridget's dad in Sisterhood is Blake's dad in real life!
-In high school, Blake was on the cheerleading squad and in the choir!
-Disneyland was California-born Blake's favorite place growing up -- she would visit sometimes twice a week!!

Leave your happy birthday wishes for Blake below!

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It's celebration time for the Camp Rock star who turns 17 today! Demi's best bday gift might have come a little early, with her album Here We Go Again debuting at #1 on the Billboard charts its first week! Happy Birthday, Demi!

Fun facts about Demi!
-Music is one of the Sonny star's greatest loves! Demi has admitted to being a fan of metal and metalcore. Rock on!
-Demi may be a solid star in Camp Rock 2, but when she was auditioning for the first Camp Rock, she sang Aretha Franklin's "Ain't No Way!"
-When they were younger, BFFs Selena and Demi would make homemade Rice Krispy Treats together!

Leave your happy birthday wishes for Demi below!

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With a hit album, hosting the Teen Choice Awards, and a world tour it's been the summer of Jonas! But today, it's all about middle bro Joe who is celebrating his 20th birthday! Happy Birthday Joe!

Fun Facts about Joe Jonas!
-If Joe could be any animal, he would be a tiger -- rawr!!
-Joe really misses Rita's ice cream (a New Jersey favorite!) Hope he gets a belated birthday treat there!
-For his birthday last year, Joe's family gave him a motorcycle with a sidecar! Wonder what's in store for him this year :)

Leave your birthday wishes for Joe Jonas below!
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Today is Selena Gomez's birthday! Last year she was busy throwing a celeb-and-BFF-studded bday bash for her Sweet 16 -- what do you think Selena has in store this year for her 17th?? Between recording her new album and filming the new season of Wizards of Waverly Place, we hope she finds a little time for some cake and celebration with her friends and fam!

Fun facts about Selena:
- Selena has admitted before that she's a serious "shoe girl!" She used to spend her allowance on new pairs of kicks and owns over 20 pairs of Converse -- her fave type!
- Snickers may be Selena's candy bar of choice, but she shares the chocolatey treats with her other favorite snack: pickles!
- The first fan letter Selena ever received was from a fan named Taylor -- hmm, coincidence?? ;)

Send Selena all of your birthday love below!

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Not only will Chace Crawford and Julianne Hough be sharing the spotlight in next year's highly anticipated Footloose remake -- but they also share a sign: Cancer! Chace celebrated his birthday this Saturday, and today is his future costar's bday! Dancing with the Stars pro-turned country singing starlette Julianne turns 21 today!

Fun facts about the birthday girl:
-Julianne has a super cute pup, a King Cavalier named Lexi!
-She partnered up with Gilette to write the Goddess Guide to Getting Closer, filled with the star's advice on everything from beauty to dating! Download the guide here!
-Julianne spilled to J-14 all about being partnered up with Cody Linley on Dancing with the Stars! "He's like my hyperactive little brother," she told us.

Leave your birthday wishes for Julianne below!

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This past Saturday was David Henrie's 20th birthday. Check out how he celebrated with his Wizards of Waverly Place cast during a photo shoot for the show:

Wow! Look how Selena is gazing at David in the second pic! ;-)

Now that Selena is single, do you think she's crushing on David? Should they date?

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Wizards of Waverly Place star David Henrie celebrates his 20th birthday today!

Fun facts about David:
- David is also on the funny CBS sitcom, How I Met Your Mother. He plays the future son of Ted Moseby... but we don't know who the mother is yet! "Hanging on the set with the actors Josh Radnor, Neil Patrick Harris, Alyson Hannigan and Jason Segel on a show that took off to be a big hit is very cool!" David says.
- He also has a production company called YUTE Productions. " I work with many talented film makers and writers to produce Y-Gen content."
- David had a recurring role on That's So Raven as Larry. "It was the first show that I'd done that actually appealed to people my age!"

Leave your birthday wishes for David below!

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Today is actor, rocker -- and J-14 editor ;) -- Mitchel Musso's 18th Birthday! To help him ring in the big 1-8, J-14 has some fun facts about the Hannah Montana star and a collection of exclusive (some vintage!) videos of him!

Fun facts about Mitchel:
-Mitchel's big break came when he was in the film Secondhand Lions. Not only did he get to act opposite real life brother Marc, but Haley Joel Osment (the brother to Emily Osment, Mitchel's Hannah costar) was also in the flick!
-His fave flavor of ice cream is coffee, mmm!!
-Mitchel told us that Miley Cyrus has been his "best friend for seven years!"

Leave your Happy Birthday wishes for Mitchel below - and check out all of our awesome videos of him!

Here's Mitchel editing our mag and talking about his tour!

Vintage Mitchel: watch and find out where he finds the ladies when he's on a cruise!