Ross Lynch News

Justin Bieber and Olympic Gold medalist Gabby Douglas appear, Debby Ryan ('Jessie') and Roshon Fegan ('Shake It Up,' 'Dancing with the Stars') will once again host and platinum recording artist Cher Lloyd and top choreographer Rosero McCoy are set to judge Disney Channel's popular talent competition for kids, 'Make Your Mark: Shake It Up Dance Off.' The multi-platform TV, online and radio initiative culminates with two special telecasts, including performances by 'Austin & Ally' star/Hollywood Records recording artist Ross Lynch and 'Shake It Up' stars Bella Thorne and Zendaya, among others, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19 and SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

Disney Channel will debut an interstitial featuring Ross Lynch and Laura Marano, Disney's Friends for Change Ambassadors and stars of the hit series 'Austin & Ally,' working with the nonprofit organization TreePeople to connect kids with nature, inspire conservation and create green spaces at San Pedro Elementary School in Los Angeles. The interstitial begins airing FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 on Disney Channel.

Radio Disney and Disney Channel will introduce the 'N.B.T.' (Next BIG Thing) season five artists when the popular musical talent competition premieres during the upcoming Disney Channel Original Movie 'Girl Vs. Monster' on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT), and throughout the day on Radio Disney.

Disney Channel salutes summer with the world premiere of the 'Heard It On The Radio' music video performed by 'Austin & Ally' star Ross Lynch.

Disney Channel stars Debby Ryan ('Jessie'), Bella Thorne and Zendaya ('Shake It Up'), Ross Lynch and Laura Marano ('Austin & Ally') will join more than 100 youth leaders from around the world for the Disney Kids and Nature Celebration APRIL 13-14 at the Walt Disney World Resort.

For a proactive, far-reaching campaign that encourages kids and families to take a stand against cyberbullying, Common Sense Media teamed with Disney's Friends for Change, the popular initiative that inspires kids to make a difference in their world.

Tony Award-nominated actor Kevin Chamberlin ('Jessie,' Broadway's 'The Addams Family') will be starring in Disney Channel's TEEN BEACH MUSICAL, a modern 'no more complications, just good vibrations,' break into song and dance comedy in which surfer girl McKenzie and her boyfriend Brady literally go into a classic surf movie musical.

Opposites rock in 'Austin & Ally,' a new comedy series about an unlikely friendship, singing, songwriting and the adventures of trying to achieve one's dreams, premiering SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.