Justin Bieber's Version of Locks for Love

The tween world is a-twitter over Justin Bieber's recent haircut, but what we found most interesting is that he's donating his locks to charity. Well, not the hair itself, but boxes of famous 'do are being auctioned off with 100% of the proceeds to benefit charity. Ellen DeGeneres received her box when Mr. Bieber visited her on her show yesterday (yes, the same show that Maria Aragon sung "Born This Way" on - we wonder if the two Canadian, YouTube-discovered kids met backstage?).  Proceeds from The Ellen Show auction will benefit The Gentle Barn, which rescues abused and neglected animals and invites high-risk children to visit them to help them feel less alone.

Photo credit: Justin Bieber's Twitter account

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10 Year Old Tween Maria Aragon Invited to Sing With Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga has invited ten year old Maria Aragon to join her onstage at her Toronto concert to sing her hit, "Born This Way". Ms. Aragon joins Greyson Chance and Justin Bieber in being the latest music sensation to be discovered via YouTube.



Her mother uploaded a video of her singing "Born This Way", and Perez Hilton saw it and sent it to Lady Gaga. Lady Gaga was so impressed that she contacted Ms. Aragon and invited her to join her on stage.

Ellen DeGeneres had Ms. Aragon on her show yesterday - we loved her interview and the reasons she expressed for wanting to cover the song.

Lady Gaga's Monster Ball concert plays at the Verizon Center in Washington tomorrow.

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A Classical Take on Lady Gaga: The Vitamin String Quartet

We *heart* this: a string quartet version of Lady Gaga's hits including Poker Face, Paparazzi, and Just Dance. The Vitamin String Quartet is a collective of classical musicians in L.A., and their work was been recognized by Disney (they were commissioned to contribute a track on an all-star tribute to Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas) - they've even done an album from the music from Glee! They apply "a rock n' roll attitude to classical technique" - way cool.

Greyson, it looks like you're in good company.

Their Lady Gaga album is available on iTunes.

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New Tween Style for Back to School? Willow Smith as Trendsetter With Lady Gaga Ear

Is this a sign of a new tween trend?: at The Karate Kid premiere in Paris, Willow Smith, star of the American Girl movie, "Kit Kittredge" and sister of Karate Kid movie star Jaden Smith, sported a silver painted ear. An homage to Lady Gaga perhaps?

Her avant garde haircut and stunning visage already sets her apart from the crowd - and we *heart* her rocker-chic fashion choices (did you catch her Carrie-esque ring?). Unique style must be what happens when one follows the beat of your own fashion drummer and don't cow to group-think - Willow and Jaden Smith are home-schooled.

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Lady Gaga As Hello Kitty?

Calling all Hello Kitty fans!

We just saw this photo of Lady Gaga styled as Hello Kitty - complete with the massive round eyes (no, these weren't done with the scary round contact lenses - they're painted on her eyelids - Ms. Gaga did the entire photoshoot with her eyes shut).

Totally Gaga.

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AMAZING Video of Tween Boy Singing Lady Gaga's Paparazzi

No words - simply awesome - check it out for yourself. Justin Bieber, move over!



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Happy Birthday to Lady Gaga! (Did You Know She's Only 24?)

Lady Gaga is only 24 years old today, but her music career belies her youth. Everyone get up and just dance!

Photo credit: Photographed by Markus Klinko and Indrani as part of a photoshoot in honor of Hello Kitty's 35th birthday (which we wrote about earlier).

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Miley, JosBros, and Justin Bieber to Present at the Grammy Awards!

The Recording Academy, organizer of the Grammy Awards, announced that Miley Cyrus, the Jonas Brothers, and Justin Bieber have joined the cast of presenters at the Grammy Awards. The show airs live on January 31st at 8pm EST. Taylor Swift, Green Day, and Lady Gaga will also perform.

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Tween Voting Power and the People's Choice Awards

The entertainment industry is full of awards (VMAs, CMAs, Oscars, etc.), but it isn't too often that tweens get to vote. The People's Choice Awards are not age based - anyone can vote - and this year's nominees are stacked with tween faves including Miley, Taylor, and Demi. Tweens really could rock this vote - so go vote!

The show airs on January 6, 2010. Tween faves include:

Robert Pattinson for Favorite Movie Actor
Kristen Stewart and Anne Hathaway for Favorite Movie Actress
Emily Osment and Miley Cyrus for Favorite Breakout Movie Actress
Taylor Lautner for Favorite Breakout Movie Actor
The Harry Potter trio (Harry, Ron and Hermione) and the Twilight trio (Edward, Jacob and Bella) for Favorite On-Screen Team
Harry Potter 6 and Twilight for Favorite Movie
American Idol and Project Runway for Favorite Competition Show
Glee for Favorite New TV Comedy
Taylor Swift and Beyonce for Favorite Female Artist
Taylor Swift for Favorite Country Artist
Demi Lovato and Lady Gaga for Favorite Breakout Music Artist
Good Girls Go Bad featuring Leighton Meester and Cobra Starship for Favorite Music Collaboration
Taylor Swift, Katy Perry and Lady Gaga for Favorite Pop Artist

Who will you vote for?

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