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Plus, you’ll have the chance to go behind the scenes at Radio Disney with Emily Osment, Mitchel Musso and friends, go to the beach with the cuties from NLT and go on a Hollywood adventure with Miranda Cosgrove and Jennette McCurdy from iCarly. Also, Ashley Tisdale spills High School Musical 3 secrets only to TB, Selena Gomez answers readers’ questions and Miley Cyrus tells us why her parents embarrass her! Trust me, you don’t want to miss anything in this issue!

Oh yeah, I almost forgot all the cool prizes you have a chance to win. Jason Dolley signed the crown he wore in the movie Minutemen and 10 lucky readers will win a Radio Disney Jams 10 CD signed by Emily Osment, Mitchel Musso, Corbin Bleu and singer Elliott Yamin! Plus, I know you’ve always dreamed of being on American Idol right? Well, then you’ll definitely want to enter our Be an American Idol for the day contest. One lucky reader will get to go to the show’s finale and get the star treatment before the show! Get all the deets on how to win in the magazine.

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Check out these cupcakes from last night’s American Idol Top 12 party in Los Angeles! They looked so yummy, but I couldn’t take a bite until I find out who you’re voting for this season? Do you think the judges have been fair so far? Let me know who your pick is to win!

Oh, and here’s a better look at the contestants!

Blake Lewis from last season’s American Idol visited the BOP and Tiger Beat offices yesterday to promote his new album Audio Daydream. The talented singer/beatboxer told me all about what life’s been like after the Idol tour, making his album, and what his plans are for the new year. Blake also made this video just for YOU!

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Not only did I get to interview celebs as they arrived to Teen Choice Awards last Sunday, I also got to hang out at the Backstage Creations lounge. This is where award presenters and winners like Miley Cyrus, Lucas Grabeel and Vanessa Hudgens got hooked up with really cool gifts from companies like Sanrio, Wet Seal, Guess shoes, Tiger Electronics and more. Here are some of the pics taken at the gift lounge! “I can’t believe I have my own game!” Miley said.

I wonder what Lucas asked the Mattel HSM Magic 8 Ball?

Vanessa loves Rubik’s Revolution!

Hairspray star Elijah Kelly got a cool pair of shoes after winning Choice Summer Movie.

American Idol winner Jordin Sparks matched her shoes to her outfit!

Remember him? It’s Idol finalist Sanjaya!

Oh my gosh, you guys! Yesterday was so, so unbelievably fun. I’m not sure if you remember, but back in March, I was invited to the American Idol Top 12 party. I had such a blast meeting all of the contestants, so I can’t tell you how cool it was to reunite with them last night and see how far they’ve come! Seriously though, what a night. From Gwen Stefani to Kelly Clarkson to Green Day (Okay, not even I knew that Green Day would be performing!), it was definitely my favorite Idol finale thus far. But enough about the actual show - let me spill some of the secrets I caught from backstage!

You might not have seen him on TV, but which self-proclaimed celeb Idol fan was there in the audience to watch the finale? I’ll give you a hint…his name rhymes with “back” and he’s been on every single Tiger Beat and BOP cover this past year…That’s right, ladies. ZAC EFRON WAS THERE! Let me tell you, his hair is growing back to his signature Troy cut, and he’s looking better than ever. I wonder if he got to catch up with Sanjaya? Last month, the two cuties rocked the red carpet together in Washington DC.

How cool was Blake Lewis’s performance with Doug E. Fresh? You might not know this, but they call him “The Human Beatbox” for a reason. He’s actually one of the earliest beatboxers and Blake told me that he didn’t even mind losing last night because he was so psyched about performing with one of his all-time heroes! It’d kind of be like you performing with Miley Cyrus or Nick Jonas in a few years Anyway, the way the performance came to be is pretty neat. See, Doug E. Fresh is tight with Akon, so he came along to hang with Akon and Gwen Stefani when they were rehearsing for their live performance of “The Sweet Escape.” Blake and Doug E. started beatboxing together, not knowing that the producers were watching. The producers were so impressed that they told them they had to do it again for the finale! And get this – the beatboxing you saw was totally freestyle. Pretty cool, huh!?

Now I’m sure you’re all dying to know what Blake whispered in Jordin Sparks’s ear just before Ryan announced the winner. He told me that he said, “I love you. If comes down to me singing this last song, will you do a duet with me?” Aww! Blake even went on to say that he wanted to wear a “Vote for Jordin” shirt on Tuesday, but the producers wouldn’t let him! Now that’s a team player.

Speaking of Jordin, don’t you love her? I can’t believe she’s only 17. She told me that throughout the competition, she’s still been doing school (three hours a day) and that it’s kept her pretty grounded. She also told me that she was psyched because today is her last day of school! Did you know she’s been a huge Idol fan since the very first season? After Kelly Clarkson won in 2002, she looked up at her mom and said, “Mom, I want to do that someday!” And look at her now. See, dreams do come true - and if you believe in yourself, anything is possible!

…RIGHT NOW! This has got to be one of the coolest things that BOP and Tiger Beat have sent me to. I am backstage at the show and waiting (along with the rest of America) to see who will be crowned the new American Idol! You guys, it’s still neck and neck between Blake Lewis and Jordin Sparks. They both look fab though! I’m sure they’re just glad the competition is over. What a great season, huh? Well, I will have FULL REPORT just for you tomorrow. I’ve been talking to some celebs and I can guarantee that there are some awesomely crazy surprises in store for you!

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Okay guys, I enjoyed this season of American Idol so much because two of YOUR FAVORITES made it to the finals! Jordin Sparks and Blake Lewis will perform TONIGHT for the last time. A new Idol will be crowned tomorrow, so who’s it gonna be???

Jordin thinks Blake is a great singer and so cute, too!

Blake is a fan of his friend Jordin, who has been a strong competitor this season.

It’s so hard to decide, even they don’t know who’s gonna win. It’s all up to YOU. Who gets your vote? Tell me

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So the Final Four contestants - Blake Lewis, Melinda Doolitle, Jordin Sparks and Lakesha Jones - performed last night on American Idol. Is your favorite still on the show? I want to know who you want to go all the way to the finals! Plus, if you could bring back any Idol performer from THIS SEASON, who would it be? Tell me!

BTW, you guys are so amazing, bringing the “Top 5″ challenge up to our goal. I promise you, the video I have in store will leave a permanent smile on your face. We’re almost there, so keep telling your friends to log in and vote. Plus, don’t forget that BOP and Tiger Beat magazines (who make Daily Dish possible) is YOUR NUMBER ONE source for all things Jonas Brothers!

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I love Kelly Clarkson! The first American Idol JUST called BOP and Tiger Beat headquarters to chat about her new album and answer some of your burning advice questions. She is super busy promoting her new album My December, but had a few minutes to chat. She was super cool! Kelly started off by thanking ME for talking to her…Uhm, Kelly the pleasure is all mine! It was a little nerve-wracking talking to such a huge star but Kelly was totally down to earth. I felt like I was talking to my BFF.

So what did Kelly and I talk about? Well, she dished about boys, being a star and even revealed a secret about a song on her new album. Don’t worry, everything will be revealed in BOP and Tiger Beat so watch out for them in newsstands and bookstores everywhere!

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