Laura Marano News

More than 20 stars of Disney Channel, Disney XD and Radio Disney provide their personal point-of-view on demonstrating courteous and respectful behavior towards others as a virtue of good character, in 'Choose Kindness,' a multi-platform initiative designed to motivate, inspire and resonate with kids ages 6-14.

Popular actresses Laura Marano ('Austin & Ally') and Leigh-Allyn Baker ('Good Luck Charlie') team up to star in the comedic buddy adventure 'Bad Hair Day,' a Disney Channel Original Movie scheduled to premiere in 2015. Leigh-Allyn Baker makes her foray into producing as executive producer of the movie.

Summer can't get here soon enough for the return of TEEN CHOICE 2014, airing LIVE from UCLA Pauley Pavilion Sunday, Aug. 10 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX.

Disney Channel has ordered a fourth season of the popular comedy series 'Austin & Ally.' It was announced today by Adam Bonnett, Executive Vice President, Original Programming, Disney Channels Worldwide. Starring Ross Lynch, Laura Marano, Raini Rodriguez and Calum Worthy, 'Austin & Ally' ranked as 2013's #1 series on TV among Tweens and the #2 series among Kids 2-11 and Kids 6-11. 2014 to-date, it is TV's #1 series in its primary timeslot among Kids 2-11, Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14. It was created and is executive-produced by Kevin Kopelow and Heath Seifert.

Ariana Grande (Republic Records), Austin Mahone (Republic Records), Becky G (RCA/Kemosabe Records), Zendaya (Hollywood Records), R5 (Hollywood Records) and Fifth Harmony (Epic Records) are scheduled to perform at the 2014 Radio Disney Music Awards (RDMAs), taking place Saturday, April 26 at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE. 'Disney Channel Presents The Radio Disney Music Awards,' a television special originating from the event, will be presented Sunday, April 27 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

Disney Channel has announced its May 2014 programming highlights - check out details below!

Disney Channel announces April 2014 Programming Highlights

Disney Channel presents a weekend of wacky escapades as Disney Channel stars swap shows, playing some of the funniest and most surprising characters yet, during an all-new 'What the What?!?' guest-star weekend, FRIDAY, APRIL 11 through SUNDAY, APRIL 13 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT). The special programming event will include all-new episodes featuring Sierra McCormick ('A.N.T. Farm') and G Hannelius ('Dog With A Blog') on 'Jessie,' Leigh-Allyn Baker ('Good Luck Charlie') on 'Dog With A Blog,' Laura Marano ('Austin & Ally') on 'Liv and Maddie,' Peyton List ('Jessie') on 'I Didn't Do It' and Grace Phipps ('Teen Beach Movie') on 'Austin & Ally.'

Disney Channel announces March 2014 Programming Highlights

Disney Channel and Disney XD stars team up with kid contestants to compete and win prizes in a battle of drawing skills, creativity and wits, in Disney Channel's new game show 'Disney's Win, Lose or Draw.' Hosted by master illusionist and entertainer Justin Willman ('Cupcake Wars'), the contemporary version of the popular game ditches the drawing pad to deliver a high-energy game featuring motion control illustration, interactive multi-touch screen displays and fun challenges. 'Disney's Win, Lose or Draw' will air Monday through Thursday, beginning MONDAY, MARCH 3 (5:00 P.M. ET/PT), on Disney Channel.

Cartoon Network is pleased to announce quarterbacks Colin Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers) and Cam Newton (Carolina Panthers) will host Cartoon Network's fourth annual Hall of Game Awards

Cartoon Network has announced quarterbacks Colin Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers) and Cam Newton (Carolina Panthers) will host Cartoon Network's fourth annual Hall of Game Awards, premiering Monday, February 17 at 7 p.m. (ET/ PT). Taking over the reins from past hosts like Tony Hawk, Shaquille O'Neil and Nick Cannon, Colin Kaepernick and Cam Newton will bring their own unique sense of style to this year's show. As superstars of the NFL these talented quarterbacks promise that this year's show will be the one of the most raucous and outrageous sports awards show while maintaining the charisma that TV viewers enjoy year after year.

With the holidays coming, 'Austin & Ally' fans have something tuneful to be thankful for. Walt Disney Records is set to release Austin & Ally: Turn It Up, a new collection of songs heard on the hit Disney Channel series. Featuring 12 tracks performed by series' stars Ross Lynch and Laura Marano, plus a bonus track from sisters Chloe and Halle Bailey (Season Five winners of Radio Disney's 'Next Big Thing'), the album arrives at stores and online retailers today, Dec. 17, 2013.

With the holidays coming, 'Austin & Ally' fans have something tuneful to be thankful for. Walt Disney Records is set to release Austin & Ally: Turn It Up, a new collection of songs heard on the hit Disney Channel series. Featuring 12 tracks performed by series' stars Ross Lynch and Laura Marano, plus a bonus track from sisters Chloe and Halle Bailey (Season Five winners of Radio Disney's 'Next Big Thing'), the album arrives at stores and online retailers Dec. 17, 2013.

Disney Channel kicks off its annual month-long 'Fa-la-la-lidays' programming event FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29 with a special one-hour crossover of the hit comedies 'Good Luck Charlie' and 'Jessie,' featuring an original holiday song performed by 'Jessie' star (Debby Ryan). The month brimming with winter-themed episodes also includes a music-filled episode of 'Austin & Ally' -- featuring a duet with Austin (Ross Lynch) and Ally (Laura Marano) -- a 'Liv and Maddie' episode in which Liv (Dove Cameron) sings a classic holiday song, new episodes of 'A.N.T. Farm,' 'Dog With A Blog' and 'Wander Over Yonder' and favorite holiday movies including 'Good Luck Charlie, It's Christmas!,' 'Disney's A Christmas Carol,' 'The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause' and 'Santa Buddies.'

The Hub Network, a destination for kids and their families, announced today that Bailee Madison ('Trophy Wife'), Laura Marano ('Austin & Ally'), Rico Rodriguez ('Modern Family'), Raini Rodriguez ('Austin & Ally'), Keean Johnson ('Spooksville') and Todd Newton ('Family Game Night') will present at the star-studded 'Hub Network's First Annual Halloween Bash,' celebrating all things Halloween. As previously announced, 'Saturday Night Live' actor and comedian, Kenan Thompson, will host the one-of-a-kind special, including a performance by chart-topping musician Cody Simpson. The 'Halloween Bash' will also include the first-ever nationwide 50-state costume competition judged by a celebrity panel, including Halloween-expert Martha Stewart. The live-to-tape event will be broadcast on Saturday, October 26, 8-10 p.m. ET/5-7 p.m. PT. Additional presenters, judges and chart-topping musical acts will also be announced shortly.

The 2013 Teen Choice Awards, hosted by Lucy Hale and Darren Criss, aired live from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, August 11.

According to inside sources, Lea Michele and the cast of GLEE may make an appearance at this Sunday's live broadcast of the 2013 TEEN CHOICE AWARDS on the FOX network.