Tune into Radio Disney Friday! See Cody Simpson’s Jam Session with Season 4 “N.B.T.” artists

Radio Disney will be airing Cody Simpson’s Jam Session with Season 4 “N.B.T.” artists THIS Friday, Oct. 28^thas part of round 2 later that evening (he will be featured with the remaining 4 artists).

Cody Simpson, originally uploaded by MingleMediaTVNetwork.

Here a few other important “N.B.T.” facts for fans “in the know”:

• Season 4 “N.B.T.” artists’ featured two singles are available on iTunes NOW!
• Fans can vote for their favorite “N.B.T.” artist at RadioDisney.com or on the Radio Disney Facebook page (Facebook.com/RadioDisney), or text* “NBT” to DISNEY (347639)
• The 2^nd round of eliminations will take place on Fri., Nov. 11.
• Fans will be able to vote for Round 2 AFTER Radio Disney announces who got eliminated in round one at 3pm PT/6pm ET Friday, Oct. 28.

Here’s our interview with Cody:

Here’s Cody’s Latest Music Video “Not just You”

Cody Simpson with Radio Disney’s aspiring “N.B.T.” artists

Cody Simpson with Radio Disney’s aspiring “N.B.T.” artists, a set on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
Mingle Media TV and entertainment reporter, Kristin Burtt, got to catch up with teen sensation Cody Simpson who was taking a time out from his ‘Coast To Coast Tour’ to hang with Radio Disney’s aspiring “N.B.T.” artists Ladina Spence, Hollywood Ending, Tay Barton, Shealeigh and Zack Montana. The group was looking to gain some insight from Cody on what to expect as they enter the competitive music business.

“N.B.T.” Season Four Artists featured two singles are available on iTunes NOW!

Fans can vote for their favorite “N.B.T.” artist at www.RadioDisney.com or on the Radio Disney Facebook page (www.Facebook.com/RadioDisney), or text* “NBT” to DISNEY (347639). The 2nd round of eliminations will take place on Fri., Nov. 11.

Vote for:
Tay Barton, 16-year-old country singer from Salt Lake City, Utah, now residing in Laguna Beach, California.

Zack Montana, 14-year-old pop singer from Los Angeles, California.

Ladina Spence, 16-year-old pop singer originally from Germany, now living in Los Angeles, California.

Hollywood Ending, pop/rock band made up of five members, ages 17-18 from the east coast and the UK.

Shealeigh, 13-year-old pop singer from Chicago, Illinois.

About “N.B.T.” (Next BIG Thing) is a daily multiplatform series that puts the spotlight on aspiring young recording artists and provides them with the chance to showcase their music across national broadcast and online platforms. Over the course of 10 weeks, Radio Disney and Disney Channel audiences will be invited to look, listen and vote for their favorite artist at RadioDisney.com or on the Radio Disney Facebook page (Facebook.com/RadioDisney), or text* “NBT” to DISNEY (347639). The winner will have their single released by Disney Music Group. Season four of “N.B.T” will premiere on Radio Disney and on Disney Channel Sunday, Oct. 16.

Radio Disney is the #1, 24-hour radio network devoted to kids, tweens and families. Kids help pick the music that is played and are encouraged to interact via a toll-free phone line to the Radio Disney studio. The network?s current playlist, driven by listener requests and representing major record labels, includes recording artists Selena Gomez The Scene, Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, Willow Smith, Cody Simpson, Katy Perry, Taio Cruz and Allstar Weekend. The network is available on over 35 terrestrial radio stations and is also available via RadioDisney.com, Sirius and XM satellite radio on channel 79, iTunes Radio Tuner, mobile phones and on the Radio Disney iPhone and Android Apps.

For additional details on Radio Disney, the #1 radio network for kids, tweens and families, visit www.RadioDisney.com.

For more Red Carpet Report interviews and photos from Mingle Media TV please visit our site at www.minglemediatv.com/redcarpetreport.html

Radio Disney’s N.B.T. Voting Round 1: Who Are You Voting For?

Mingle Media TV has had fun getting to know Radio Disney’s N.B.T. (Next Big Thing) contestants this season and wanted to reacquaint you with who they are and let you know about the voting that will start tomorrow and that tomorrow there will be a special guest tomorrow (Cody Simpson) on the show.

For Fans of “N.B.T.” Season Four – we also wanted you to know that the artists featured two singles are available on iTunes NOW!

Click Here to Vote on Friday, October 28th

Fans can vote for their favorite “N.B.T.” artist at http://www.RadioDisney.com or on the Radio Disney Facebook page (http://www.Facebook.com/RadioDisney), or text* “NBT” to DISNEY (347639).

Fans will be able to vote for round 2 AFTER Radio Disney announces who got eliminated in round one at 3pm PT/6pm ET Friday, Oct. 28.

The 2nd round of eliminations will take place on Fri., Nov. 11.

Next Big Thing Contestants

Tay Barton, 16-year-old country singer from Salt Lake City, Utah, now residing in Laguna Beach, California.

Zack Montana, 14-year-old pop singer from Los Angeles, California.

Ladina Spence, 16-year-old pop singer originally from Germany, now living in Los Angeles, California.

Hollywood Ending, pop/rock band made up of five members, ages 17-18 from the east coast and the UK.

Shealeigh, 13-year-old pop singer from Chicago, Illinois.

About “N.B.T.” (Next BIG Thing) is a daily multiplatform series that puts the spotlight on aspiring young recording artists and provides them with the chance to showcase their music across national broadcast and online platforms. Over the course of 10 weeks, Radio Disney and Disney Channel audiences will be invited to look, listen and vote for their favorite artist at RadioDisney.com or on the Radio Disney Facebook page (Facebook.com/RadioDisney), or text* “NBT” to DISNEY (347639). The winner will have their single released by Disney Music Group. Season four of “N.B.T” will premiere on Radio Disney and on Disney Channel Sunday, Oct. 16.

Radio Disney is the #1, 24-hour radio network devoted to kids, tweens and families. Kids help pick the music that is played and are encouraged to interact via a toll-free phone line to the Radio Disney studio. The network?s current playlist, driven by listener requests and representing major record labels, includes recording artists Selena Gomez The Scene, Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, Willow Smith, Cody Simpson, Katy Perry, Taio Cruz and Allstar Weekend. The network is available on over 35 terrestrial radio stations and is also available via RadioDisney.com, Sirius and XM satellite radio on channel 79, iTunes Radio Tuner, mobile phones and on the Radio Disney iPhone and Android Apps.

For additional details on Radio Disney, the #1 radio network for kids, tweens and families, visit http://www.RadioDisney.com.

For more Red Carpet Report interviews and photos from Mingle Media TV please visit our site at http://www.minglemediatv.com/redcarpetreport.html

Radio Disney’s “Next Big Thing On Tour” LA Concert Stop

Radio Disney’s "Next Big Thing On Tour" LA Concert Stop, a set on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
Mingle Media TV was invited to cover the first-ever Radio Disney "N.B.T." (Next Big Thing) LA Concert Tour Stop at the Hollywood & Highland Center to help kick off the the Season 4 premiere of "N.B.T." on Radio Disney and Disney Channel on SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16. Allstar Weekend, Hollywood Records recording artists and "N.B.T." alum Allstar Weekend will headline the event and all five season four "N.B.T." artists will perform. Radio Disney’s on-air personality Jake Whetter will host the concert, which is sponsored by Invisalign Teen www.invisalign.com. They are currently on tour with Selena Gomez & The Scene, and their current hit single "Blame it on September" is on the Radio Disney Top 30 Countdown.

"N.B.T." Season Four Artists:
Tay Barton, 15-year-old country singer from Salt Lake City, Utah, now residing in Laguna Beach, California.

Zack Montana, 13-year-old pop singer from Los Angeles, California.

Ladina Spence, 16-year-old pop singer originally from Germany, now living in Los Angeles, California.

Hollywood Ending, pop/rock band made up of five members, ages 16-18 from the east coast and the UK.

Shealeigh, 13-year-old pop singer from Chicago, Illinois.

Additional talent scheduled to attend include Radio Disney’s on-air personality Jake Whetter, Disney Chanel stars Adam Irigoyen
(“Shake It Up”), Stefanie Scott and Jake Short from “A.N.T. Farm," Olivia Holt and Dylan Riley Snyder from Disney XD’s “Kickin’ It,” among others.

About "N.B.T." (Next BIG Thing) is a daily multiplatform series that puts the spotlight on aspiring young recording artists and provides them with the chance to showcase their music across national broadcast and online platforms. Over the course of 10 weeks, Radio Disney and Disney Channel audiences will be invited to look, listen and vote for their favorite artist at RadioDisney.com or on the Radio Disney Facebook page (Facebook.com/RadioDisney), or text* "NBT" to DISNEY (347639). The winner will have their single released by Disney Music Group. Season four of "N.B.T" will premiere on Radio Disney and on Disney Channel Sunday, Oct. 16.

Radio Disney is the #1, 24-hour radio network devoted to kids, tweens and families. Kids help pick the music that is played and are encouraged to interact via a toll-free phone line to the Radio Disney studio. The network’s current playlist, driven by listener requests and representing major record labels, includes recording artists Selena Gomez & The Scene, Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, Willow Smith, Cody Simpson, Katy Perry, Taio Cruz and Allstar Weekend. The network is available on over 35 terrestrial radio stations and is also available via RadioDisney.com, Sirius and XM satellite radio on channel 79, iTunes Radio Tuner, mobile phones and on the Radio Disney iPhone and Android Apps.

For additional details on Radio Disney, the #1 radio network for kids, tweens and families, visit www.RadioDisney.com.

For more Red Carpet Report interviews and photos from Mingle Media TV please visit our site at www.minglemediatv.com/redcarpetreport.html

Ladina Spence at Radio Disney “N.B.T.” (Next Big Thing) LA Concert Tour Stop

Mingle Media TV was invited to cover?the first-ever?Radio Disney “N.B.T.” (Next Big Thing) LA Concert Tour Stop at the Hollywood & Highland Center to help kick off the?the Season 4 premiere of “N.B.T.” on Radio Disney and Disney Channel on?SUNDAY, OCTOBER?16.?Allstar Weekend, Hollywood Records recording?artists and “N.B.T.” alum Allstar Weekend will headline the event and all five season four “N.B.T.” artists will perform. Radio Disney’s on-air personality Jake Whetter will host the concert, which is?sponsored by Invisalign Teen?www.invisalign.com.?They are currently on tour with Selena Gomez & The Scene, and their current hit single “Blame it on September” is on the Radio Disney Top 30 Countdown.?? ? “N.B.T.”?Season Four Artists: Tay Barton, 15-year-old country singer from Salt Lake City, Utah, now residing in Laguna Beach, California. ? Zack Montana, 13-year-old pop singer from Los Angeles, California. ? Ladina Spence, 16-year-old pop singer originally from Germany, now living in Los Angeles, California. ? Hollywood Ending, pop/rock band made up of five members, ages 16-18 from the east coast and the UK. ? ??????????????? ?? Shealeigh, 13-year-old pop singer from Chicago, Illinois. ? Additional talent scheduled to attend include Radio Disney’s on-air personality Jake Whetter, Disney Chanel stars Adam Irigoyen (?Shake It Up?), Stefanie Scott and Jake Short from ?A.N.T. Farm,” Olivia Holt and Dylan Riley Snyder from Disney XD?s ?Kickin? It,? among others. About “N.B.T.” (Next BIG Thing)?is a daily multiplatform series that puts the spotlight on aspiring young?recording artists and provides them with the chance to showcase their music across national broadcast and online platforms.?Over the course of 10 weeks, Radio Disney and Disney Channel audiences will be invited to?look, listen and vote for their favorite artist at?RadioDisney.com?or on the Radio Disney Facebook page (Facebook.com/RadioDisney), or text* “NBT” to DISNEY (347639).? The winner will have their single released by Disney Music Group. Season four of “N.B.T” will premiere on Radio Disney and on Disney Channel Sunday, Oct. 16.? ? Radio Disney?is the #1, 24-hour radio network devoted to kids, tweens and families. Kids help pick the music that is played and are encouraged to interact via a toll-free phone line to the Radio Disney studio. The network’s current playlist, driven by listener requests and representing major record labels, includes recording artists Selena Gomez & The Scene, Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, Willow Smith, Cody Simpson, Katy Perry, Taio Cruz and Allstar Weekend. The network is available on over 35 terrestrial radio stations and is also available via?RadioDisney.com, Sirius and XM satellite radio on channel 79, iTunes Radio Tuner, mobile phones and on the Radio Disney iPhone and Android Apps. ? ? For additional details on Radio Disney, the #1 radio network for kids, tweens and families, visit http://www.RadioDisney.com. For more Red Carpet Report interviews and photos from Mingle Media TV please visit our site at http://www.minglemediatv.com/redcarpetreport.html.

Allstar Weekend at Radio Disney “N.B.T.” (Next Big Thing) LA Concert Tour Stop

Mingle Media TV was invited to cover?the first-ever?Radio Disney “N.B.T.” (Next Big Thing) LA Concert Tour Stop at the Hollywood & Highland Center to help kick off the?the Season 4 premiere of “N.B.T.” on Radio Disney and Disney Channel on?SUNDAY, OCTOBER?16.?Allstar Weekend, Hollywood Records recording?artists and “N.B.T.” alum Allstar Weekend will headline the event and all five season four “N.B.T.” artists will perform. Radio Disney’s on-air personality Jake Whetter will host the concert, which is?sponsored by Invisalign Teen?www.invisalign.com.?They are currently on tour with Selena Gomez & The Scene, and their current hit single “Blame it on September” is on the Radio Disney Top 30 Countdown.?? ? “N.B.T.”?Season Four Artists: Tay Barton, 15-year-old country singer from Salt Lake City, Utah, now residing in Laguna Beach, California. ? Zack Montana, 13-year-old pop singer from Los Angeles, California. ? Ladina Spence, 16-year-old pop singer originally from Germany, now living in Los Angeles, California. ? Hollywood Ending, pop/rock band made up of five members, ages 16-18 from the east coast and the UK. ? ??????????????? ?? Shealeigh, 13-year-old pop singer from Chicago, Illinois. ? Additional talent scheduled to attend include Radio Disney’s on-air personality Jake Whetter, Disney Chanel stars Adam Irigoyen (?Shake It Up?), Stefanie Scott and Jake Short from ?A.N.T. Farm,” Olivia Holt and Dylan Riley Snyder from Disney XD?s ?Kickin? It,? among others. About “N.B.T.” (Next BIG Thing)?is a daily multiplatform series that puts the spotlight on aspiring young?recording artists and provides them with the chance to showcase their music across national broadcast and online platforms.?Over the course of 10 weeks, Radio Disney and Disney Channel audiences will be invited to?look, listen and vote for their favorite artist at?RadioDisney.com?or on the Radio Disney Facebook page (Facebook.com/RadioDisney), or text* “NBT” to DISNEY (347639).? The winner will have their single released by Disney Music Group. Season four of “N.B.T” will premiere on Radio Disney and on Disney Channel Sunday, Oct. 16.? ? Radio Disney?is the #1, 24-hour radio network devoted to kids, tweens and families. Kids help pick the music that is played and are encouraged to interact via a toll-free phone line to the Radio Disney studio. The network’s current playlist, driven by listener requests and representing major record labels, includes recording artists Selena Gomez & The Scene, Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, Willow Smith, Cody Simpson, Katy Perry, Taio Cruz and Allstar Weekend. The network is available on over 35 terrestrial radio stations and is also available via?RadioDisney.com, Sirius and XM satellite radio on channel 79, iTunes Radio Tuner, mobile phones and on the Radio Disney iPhone and Android Apps. ? ? For additional details on Radio Disney, the #1 radio network for kids, tweens and families, visit http://www.RadioDisney.com. For more Red Carpet Report interviews and photos from Mingle Media TV please visit our site at http://www.minglemediatv.com/redcarpetreport.html.

Victor Alfieri at the Bel-Air Film 2011 Festival Red Carpet Opening Night

The 4th Annual Bel-Air Film Festival (http://www.belairfilmfestival.com), an independent international film festival recognized for celebrating cinema in one of Southern California?s most prestigious and storied communities kicked off it?s opening night on October 12, 2011. Dedicated to film education and exploration, the Bel-Air Film Festival offers its filmmakers access to a series of film panels, exciting music performances, and networking opportunities with some of the industry?s top professionals. Film screenings include Documentaries, Animation, Short Films, Student Film and Comedy. The festival also hosts both opening and closing night galas. To watch the Red Carpet Report video coverage of this event please visit Mingle Media TV at http://www.minglemediatv.com/redcarpetreport.html. For photos of this event please visit our Flickr community at http://www.flickr.com/photos/minglemediatv/sets/ or to watch more red carpet coverage subscribe to our channel on YouTube.

Radio Disney Launches First “N.B.T.” Concert Monday in Chicago Plus Sweepstakes to Win Trip

Fans of Radio Disney in Chicago will experience the first-ever “N.B.T.” (“Next BIG Thing”) concert stop on Monday, September 5. Sponsored by Invisalign Teen, the eight-city tour will feature the season four “N.B.T” artists and “N.B.T.” alumni. Tour stops in New York City, Boston, St. Louis, Atlanta, Los Angeles and San Francisco, and concludes in Celebration, Florida on Saturday, December 10. Tour venues will be a mix of local festivals, fairs and shopping centers.

Radio Disney's fourth season "N.B.T." artists Zack Montana, Tay Barton, Hollywood Ending, Ladina Spence and Shealeigh with "N.B.T." host Jake Whetter - Photo Credit ©DISNEY CHANNEL/TODD WAWRYCHUK

Invisalign Teen launched the “Straight Up Celebration” Sweepstakes on September 1st with a grand prize trip for four to the Radio Disney Holiday Concert in Celebration, Florida to see “N.B.T.” alumni Coco Jones and Kicking Daisies. Three runner-ups will receive prize packages including an iPad, an iPod touch or iTunes gift cards.

Click here to enter the Sweepstakes!

“We are excited to give Radio Disney listeners the opportunity to see, hear and get to know this year’s ‘N.B.T.’ artists as we kick off the competition with a tour that provides an in-person experience unlike any other talent competition show,” says Kelly Edwards, executive director of Music and Programming, Radio Disney. “The mix of our veteran ‘N.B.T.’ artists with this year’s contestants will offer fans a great show.”

Mingle Media TV got to meet Ladina Spence, Zack Montana, Hollywood Ending, Jake Whetter, and other Radio Disney stars – here’s a few of those interviews with us:

“We are thrilled to be such a big part of Radio Disney’s first live ‘NBT’ Tour, where we have an opportunity to reach and engage directly with fans and their parents about Invisalign Teen,” said Sheila Tan, vice president of Marketing and chief marketing officer for Align Technology, Inc. “We realize that one of the keys to a successful performance is exuding personality and confidence, and Invisalign Teen wants to remind parents that there is a modern choice for straightening teeth that helps kids feel more confident as they pursue their dreams no matter what their passion.”

Click here to Enter the Sweepstakes!

“N.B.T.,” a daily multiplatform feature that launched the careers of Kicking Daisies, Coco Jones and Hollywood Records recording artists Allstar Weekend, puts the spotlight on aspiring young, undiscovered recording artists and provides them with the chance to showcase their music across national broadcast and online platforms. Over the course of 10 weeks, Radio Disney and Disney Channel audiences will be invited to look, listen and vote for their favorite artist at RadioDisney.com or on the Radio Disney Facebook page (Facebook.com/RadioDisney), or text* “NBT” to DISNEY (347639). The winner will have their single released by Disney Music Group.