Written by: Jill Sheets

Jennette McCurdy

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If you live in California and you are a fan of “iCarly” actress Jennette Mccurdy you are going to love this news. It has been announced that the actress/singer will be opening up for Faith Hill on July 23 and 24.

The Nickelodeon’s actress will be hitting the stage on July 23 at the Ironstone Amphitheatre in Murphys, California, and then on July 24 she will be at the OC Fair and Event Centre in Costa Mesa, California. Tickets are on sale at www.ticketmaster.com.

According to www.theboot.com, Jennette says, “Faith Hill was a huge influence in my desire to pursue a career in country music. To open for her is an honor and I’m so thrilled!”

Jennette McCurdy is signed to Capitol Records in Nashville. This is not the first time that Jennette and Faith Hill have met. When she was 8 years-old, Jennette had the honor of being in Faith Hill’s music video “The Way You Love Me.” The actress started to write poems and songs when she was just 7 year-olds. Jennette has been working on her album, “The Story of My Life,” as of this moment there is no release date on that album, but her current single, “Not That Far Away” is getting air play on the radio and can be found on itunes. Jennette wrote nine out of the eleven songs on her album. Her new single is one of them.

According to en.wikipedia.org, some of the other songs on her up and coming album are “Never Let Me Down,” “Break Your Heart,” “Better,” “Stronger” and “Put Your Arms Around Someone.”

If you are interested in more information on Jennette Mccurdy you can go to her website at:http://www.jennettemccurdy.com and at her youtube account http://www.youtube.com/user/mebejennette.

Written by: Jill Sheets

It is summer time. The temperatures are rising outside, and it is so humid that you do not want to leave the air-conditioning and fans of your home. You and your friends are looking for something to do, and you have finished your stack of must read books for the summer. What about setting down and relaxing, and watching new released videos on DVD?

iCarly

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“ICarly: I Saved Your Life.”

From the hit Nickelodeon series, “ICarly” comes their latest DVD, ““ICarly: I Saved Your Life,” which is in stores now.

“ICarly: I Saved Your Life.”is starring the cast that you have grown to love Miranda Cosgrove (Carly Shay), Jennette McCurdy (Sam Puckett), Nathan Kress (Freddie Benson) and Jerry Trainor (Spencer Shay).

This DVD also has three extra episodes and exclusive behind-the scenes special features.

Our Family Wedding

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“Our Family Wedding (PG-13)

Weddings can be stressful, especially when you have to worry about your father and your fiancé’s father getting a long. Lucia (America Ferrera) and Marcus (Lance Gross) learn this the hard way when they return from college and announced that they are getting married. This movie looks at prejudice this time with African-Americans and Mexican-Americans and along with the difference is social class (Rich vs. working class).

Will Lucia and Marcus ever get married or will their fathers’ ruin what is suppose to be the best day of their life.

The movie also stars Forest Whitaker, Carlos Mencia, Regina King and Diana-Maria Riva.

This movie is to be release on July 13, 2010.

Glee

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“Glee: 1st Season – - Road to Sectionals”

Are you a Glee-o-holic, like many of us? If so, this is going to make you happen. The first season is supposed to be released in America on September 14, 2010 and in the United Kingdom on September 13, 2010.

This DVD will have the first thirteen episodes of the hit Fox show. There will also be a special audition piece from the pilot episode which has Lea Michele (Rachel Berry) and Amber Riley (Mercedes Jones). Also there is a casting special and a lot more surprises on this DVD.

If you have heard about “Glee,” but have not seen the series this would be a great time to check it out.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

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“Diary of a Wimpy Kid” (PG)

Zachary Gordon is about to enter middle school, and he is determined to become the “class favorite.” But, it is becoming harder to do because Rowley, Zachary’s best friend, keeps embarrassing him. On top of all that Zachary’s brother is not being any help. How is Zachary going to achieve his goal? Will Zachary and Rowley have a falling out because of the way Zachary is acting?

“Diary of a Wimpy Kid” is based off of the hit books from author Jeff Kinney.

This movie is staring Zachary Gordon as Greg, Robert Capron ad Rowley, Steve Zahn as Frank and Chloe Moretz as Angie. “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” will be released to DVD August 3, 2010.

There are many great movies that are coming out in the theaters and on DVD. Check back and hear more about them, along with which ones that we like or don’t like.

Have fun this summer and stay safe and cool.