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J-14 Interview: 'The Twilight Saga's Mackenzie Foy Talks 'Breaking Dawn'

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On screen, Mackenzie Foy is half-human half-vampire, but in real life she's a super sweet and talented 11 year old. J-14 caught up with Renesmee Cullen herself to get all the scoop on what life was like behind the scenes of 'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 2' and her current obsession with a certain boy band...

J-14: What was it like meeting the cast for the first time?

Mackenzie: The first time I met Rob [Pattinson] and Kristen [Stewart], I was in the hair and makeup chair for my fitting. I don't remember what they were doing, I think they were getting their hair done and they said hi. I met Taylor [Lautner] on the first day of my filming, the first day I got to be on camera, and we were doing a scene together.

J-14: You got to spend a lot of time with all of the 'Twilight' stars. What were some of your favorite moments when the cameras stopped rolling?

Mackenzie Foy: I went hiking with Kristen and that was really, really fun. Another time, my mom showed Miss Nikki [Reed] and Taylor The Moron Test app on her iPhone and they sat there playing that forever. It was really funny.

J-14: Your character, Renesmee, is obviously very close to Taylor Lautner's character, Jacob. What did you two do for fun in your downtime?

Mackenzie:We talked about how we both do martial arts, and we had a push-up contest! It was really fun, but I don't remember who won. We also tried to play football. He would throw it really high and really far, and I would go catch it and throw it like four inches.

J-14: What music is currently on your iPod?

Mackenzie: I like Adele, and right now I really like One Direction!


J-14 Flick Pick: Twilight Gone Twisted- How Breaking Dawn Part 2 Saved the Saga

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Hi J-14ers!

Once upon a time, I fell in love with a boy in high school. He was cold. He was hard. He'd disappear for days at a time. Yet every word he said and everything he did was even more romantic and sweet than I could even imagine. He put every crush I ever had to shame. I started comparing every guy to his perfection. What can I say? I was head over heels for him.

And even when I found out that his oddities meant he had a secret -- a bizarre secret that was literally out of this world! -- I didn't care. By that time, I was in too deep. I was utterly and completely in love with Edward Cullen... and I didn't even care that he stared at me in my sleep or craved my blood. I had fallen in love with a vampire.

But when I closed the book on him and snapped back into the real world, I quickly realized I had a little competition for my man. Millions of others had gone through the same eternal-love-at-first-sight experience I was going through after reading Stephenie Meyer's 2005 book Twilight. And who wouldn't? It was a hopelessly romantic story about the kind of everlasting love everyone searches for... and with that, a pop culture phenomenon was born.

As I navigated through the three other books of The Twilight Saga, I must admit -- guiltily! -- that I didn't always pay attention to what was going on exactly... especially when he started going off about evil foreign vampires. But I was in love with Edward, so I had to read every word about him. After all, he was my first vampire love.

But as the books shifted their focus from forbidden love to a supernatural love triangle and eventually to a half-human, half-vampire baby hybrid threatening the global vampire community, the love story that drew me into the series no longer became the central focus of the Saga. In fact, when people asked what the series was about, I'd summarize it as: "A werewolf and a vampire fight over a human girl -- and the vampire gets the girl. They have a vampire-human baby and the werewolf falls for their child." And just as I finish saying those words, I stop and think... okay, maybe that did sound a little ridiculous.

And that's not it. Turns out the mother-father-baby-plus-wolf-soulmate foursome are actually okay with each other -- but they're all threatened by the evil vampires who want to destroy the child... and the end of the last book, Breaking Dawn, leads up to a final epic battle. But as I was nearing the climax of the plot, I only had a few pages left in the book. Suddenly I feared the worst: Was everyone going to die in one fell swoop? How could this 754-page book resolve itself in so few pages?

Needless to say, it resolve itself (no spoilers). And it wrapped things up pretty quickly for a book. But the whole time, I worried that this fourth and final book wouldn't translate to the big screen. So of course I was surprised when I heard it was going to be split into two movies! How would they break it up and have enough of a story to tell?

Last year's Breaking Dawn Part 1 had so much in it -- a wedding, a baby, and human-to-vampire transformation... and I worried there was nothing left to tell in Part 2. So when I heard there was going to be a major plot twist, I was beyond excited.

I was lucky enough to catch a screening of the movie on Wednesday night -- without giving any spoilers away -- let's just say, I actually shouted these things out loud when the twist happened: "Noooooo!!!" "This is awesoooome" and "This is better than Fan Fiction."

Needless to say, I was super impressed with what screenwriter Melissa Rosenberg and director Bill Condon did with the twist. It makes you jump out of your seat, yet still stays loyal to the book series... and gives the book series just the right amount of boost it needs.

So thrilling. So genius. And it so made me fall in love with my vampire crush all over again. And in fact, it may have turned Breaking Dawn, Part 2, into one of the best book-to-screen adaptions I've ever seen.

Without giving much more away, I'm dying (well, technically I'm dead already as a vampire bride to Mr. Cullen) to know what you thought of the twist. And those who've already seen it... I've never been more ecstatic to get punk'd! Wink, wink!

Can't wait to hear from you!
Rachel Chang
J-14 Editor-in-Chief

J-14 Video: Greyson Chance's "Sunshine & City Lights"

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Greyson Chance just released his official music video for his new single "Sunshine & City Lights" -- a song about "being young and making relationships with new experiences."

The 15-year-old singer filmed the video in and around New York City, including on a train! "Instead of using a fake looking set, we took over a subway car," Greyson says. "So much more real."

Check out the official music video for "Sunshine & City Lights" below:

What do you think of Greyson Chance's music video for "Sunshine & City Lights"?

Justin Bieber Beats One Direction At American Music Awards

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Justin Bieber proved Bieber Fever is still going strong at the 2012 American Music Awards on Sunday, November 18. At the fan-voted awards show, the superstar took home three trophies -- Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist, Favorite Pop/Rock Album for 'Believe,' and Artist of the Year.

"This is for all the haters who thought that maybe I was just here for one or two years, but I feel like I am going to be here for a very long time," Justin said on stage. "It's hard growing up with everything going on, with everyone watching me. I wanted to say that as as long as you guys keep believing in me, I want to always make you proud."

Meanwhile, One Direction lost New Artist of the Year to Carly Rae Jepsen, Pop/Rock Band to Maroon 5, and their album 'Up All Night' lost out to Justin's 'Believe.'

Complete list of the 2012 AMAs winners:

Artist of the Year: Justin Bieber
Favourite Pop/Rock Male Artist: Justin Bieber
Favourite Pop/Rock Female Artist: Katy Perry
Favourite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group: Maroon 5
Favourite Pop/Rock Album: Believe, Justin Bieber
Favourite Country Female Artist: Taylor Swift
Favourite Country Male Artist: Luke Bryan
Favourite Country Band/Duo/Group: Lady Antebellum
Favourite Country Album: Blown Away, Carrie Underwood
Favourite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist: Nicki Minaj
Favourite Rap/Hip-Hop Album: Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, Nicki Minaj
Favourite Alternative Rock Music Artist: Linkin Park
Favourite Electronic Dance Music Artist: David Guetta
Favourite Soul/R&B Male Artist: Usher
Favourite Soul/R&B Female Artist: Beyoncé
Favourite Soul/R&B Album: Talk That Talk, Rihanna
Favourite Adult Contemporary Artist: Adele
Favourite Latin Artist: Shakira
Favourite Adult Contemporary Inspirational Artist: tobyMac

Do you agree with the results of the 2012 American Music Awards?

One Direction Shares Their Holiday Plans

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Are you wondering what your favorite members of One Direction will be up to this holiday season? Well, you're in luck because we have all the details here!

Now that they'll have some time off after promoting their sophomore album, Take Me Home, it seems the guys are looking forward to a little rest, relaxation and some good 'ol home cooking this holiday season! "I'll probably go home to Ireland and do the same thing as every year: drink, eat, and sleep a lot," Niall Horan says. "Just chill out, become fat." And Harry Styles can't wait for Christmas dinner. "You go in hard," he says. "Then about 7 o'clock, watching a film, you make a turkey sandwich."

After all of the success they've had this year, Zayn's plan is to spoil his family. "Now that we have a bit of money, it is nice to get gifts for people," Zayn Malik says. "Before I was getting and not really giving." (He bought his parents a house in the same town he grew up in, Bradford, England!)

But will they exchange gifts with each other? "I don't think we've ever bought each other a Christmas present," Liam Payne says. "If it's somebody's birthday, I have to arrange the present -- always late because I'm a bit lazy. I'm not about to become the Christmas Man as well. That's too many jobs."

And even though it's hard to find the time to do it, they still prefer to shop in person. "It's nice to go and pick out stuff rather than doing it online," Harry says. "I do a bit of both," Louis Tomlinson adds. "I prefer to go out, but it's finding the time and the motivation, because [when] we've got time off it's nice to do nothing," Louis says.

And there you have it!

What's your favorite part of the holiday season, J-14ers?

Report: Harry Styles & Taylor Swift Caught Holding Hands

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Ever since Taylor Swift broke up with Conor Kennedy back in October, fans have been patiently waiting to see who she would date next. Well, the wait is over because she has most recently been linked to none other than One Direction's Harry Styles!

Harry and Taylor reportedly dated briefly back in April, but the relationship ended quickly when Taylor found photos of Harry kissing model Emma Ostilly. After that Taylor went on to start dating Conor, but since they've broken up Taylor seems to have gotten back together with Harry. The One Direction singer even seemingly dropped hints recently, describing a girl exactly like Taylor!

"There's someone I like... but this girl... isn't my 'type,'" Harry says. "It's more about the person. How they act, their body language, if they can laugh at themselves. I find ambition really attractive too--if someone's good at something they love doing. I want someone who is driven."

Within the past few weeks they both have been spotted wearing matching chains with silver paper airplane charms. And most notably, sources say that Harry was in Los Angeles watching Taylor's rehearsal for 'The X Factor' on November 15.

"Harry turned up at rehearsals to watch Taylor," a source says. "She delayed it 20 minutes to wait for him. He was sitting with her mom Andrea and she seemed won over too. After Taylor finished, he picked her up over his shoulder and carried her to her trailer."

Mario Lopez, one of the hosts on 'The X Factor' also confirmed on his radio show what he saw. "During rehearsals, Harry from One Direction came and slapped me on the back, and said, 'Hey, Mario, how ya doing?' And I said, 'What are you doing here?' And he sort of [pointed] toward Taylor." He also said he saw them walking "hand in hand."

"So Taylor Swift and Harry from One Direction -- you heard it here first. [They're] officially hanging out, I can say that much," Mario says.

Do you think Taylor Swift and Harry Styles make a good couple?

Justin Bieber & Selena Gomez Reconnect Post-Breakup

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After making headlines with their breakup on Friday, November 9, Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez have been spending quite a bit of time together talking (and sometimes fighting) things through. Here's a timeline of what's gone down since their breakup:

November 11
Justin and Selena are both separately in New York City with work commitments. Justin stops by Selena's hotel on Sunday evening -- reportedly to discuss their status -- and they later leave through separate exits. Witnesses claim to have seen the couple, along with Justin's friend Alfredo Flores and Selena's cousin Priscilla Deleon, dining at Morandi, a rustic Italian restaurant, after 10 p.m.

November 12
Justin performs his 'Believe' concert at Brooklyn's Barclay's Center while Selena is honored at Glamour's Women of the Year bash in Manhattan. Rumors swirl that Selena blocked Justin's number from her phone.

November 14
Selena arrives back in L.A. where Justin picks her up at the airport and takes her to her house.

November 15
Justin and Selena enter the Four Seasons Hotel at separate times during the day, then they later pop out for a date at the L.A. comedy club The Laugh Factory but leave at different times.

November 16
The pair head to Yamato sushi restaurant for dinner in Encino, CA, but sources say they soon started arguing inside and Selena quickly left. Justin later followed her to her house in his car but Selena seemingly locked him outside of her house's gate. Sources say after Justin buzzed her house, jumped up and down outside the fence, and repeatedly called her name, Selena eventually came to the gate.

November 17
Selena meets up with BFF Taylor Swift for a girls' night out at Osteria La Buca in L.A.

November 18
Although Selena was originally scheduled to attend the American Music Awards as Justin's date, things changed after the breakup and Justin decided to take his mom (and even pulled her onstage!) instead. After the show, however, Selena met up with Justin at the awards' afterparty where they were spotted kissing, cuddling, and holding hands.

What do you think is going on with Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber? Will they be able to work things out?

J-14 Hot Music Alert: Danny Avila

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J-14 is scouting out the hottest music around... and this week's pick is 17-year-old DJ Danny Avila.

Here are five things you need to know about Danny Avila whose latest single "Breaking Your Fall" is out now!

1. Though Danny Avila is known for dropping dance beats as one of Madrid's youngest DJs, he's also been playing the piano since he was seven as well as the guitar. He was only 12-years-old when he decided to start mixing music from some of his favorite tracks. "I just loved it so much that I started working to buy better equipment and I started doing my own parties with my brother and that's basically how it all started," Danny tells J-14.

2. Danny has a diverse sound and unique style to his DJing, incorporating elements of dub-step, electro, and dance.

3. Danny's used to being slated as the "Justin Bieber of dance music". "I think its great that people compare me to Justin Bieber, some people say it in a bad way, but I think its great because Justin Bieber been working really, really hard," he says.


J-14 Exclusive: Rachel Crow's "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town" Music Video

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With Thanksgiving just days away, it's time to get into the holiday spirit -- and lucky for us, Rachel Crow is making it easy with her super-fun rendition of the classic Christmas song "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town!"

The track is available on Nickelodeon's Merry Nickmas compilation CD, which features tracks from Rachel, Big Time Rush, the cast of 'Victorious' and more. It's in stores now -- and you can enter to win your very own copy here!

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And be sure to tune in to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday, November 22 at 9am on NBC to see Rachel perform her song live!

Check out the J-14 premiere of Rachel Crow's "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town" music video below:

What do you think of Rachel Crow's version of the classic Christmas song? Will you tune in to the Thanksgiving Day Parade?

J-14 Video: Ed Sheeran Performs "Little Things" Live in Paris

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There's not much that could make One Direction's song "Little Things" better -- it's already one of the sweetest, heartfelt songs out there! But while in Paris on tour, the track's writer (and 1D BFF!) Ed Sheeran decided to do his own rendition of the track he wrote when he was 17!

The crowd went absolutely nuts when Ed played the first few chords of "Little Things" -- and he even had to ask them to quiet down so he could finish the song! "It was written about the best things about someone, kind of like the things you wouldn't expect," Ed says of the super-sweet ballad.

Watch Ed perform "Little Things" live below:

Whose version do you like better: One Direction's or Ed Sheeran's?

Niall Horan Tweets Video Of One Direction Performing Liam Payne's Signature Dance Move

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Ever wonder what goes on during your favorite band's vocal rehearsals? Well, lucky for us, One Direction's Niall Horan Tweeted a LOL-worthy behind-the-scenes video on Saturday of band members Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, and Harry Styles dancing to Liam's signature dance move, "The Joe," while rehearsing "C'mon C'mon."

After a few steps and arm thrusts, Harry takes a running leap and dives onto the couch as Liam and Louis continue to bust a move. It's too bad that we can't see all the boys imitating "The Joe," but hearing Niall and Zayn Malik cracking up in the background is pretty awesome too!

Watch Liam, Louis, and Harry dance to "The Joe" below:

Did you enjoy the boys' hilarious moves?

J-14 Photo Gallery: Reader Wins Shopping Spree at 1D World in NYC 1

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Kaitlyn and her 10 best friends posed up against the 1D backdrop (and Zayn's cardboard cutout!) before getting their hands on their prizes.

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The store was bustling with eager 1D fans as they lined up to scope out the band's merchandise.

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The girls attempted to recreate One Direction's Take Me Home album cover by posing with the phone booth located inside the store!

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The group was the first to sign the fan wall and write their own personal messages to each of their favorite band members.

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Kaitlyn's friend Courtney wrote her favorite 1D lyrics on the fan wall from their song "Over Again."


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The friends posed with 1D's cardboard cutouts, hoping they'd spring to life at any second!

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The 1D guys fit in so well with the girls that it's hard to believe they're made out of cardboard!

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Contest winner Kaitlyn poses with Harry, her favorite! They look so cute together.

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