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Olivia Rodrigo hosted Saturday Night Live and playfully mocked her former Disney Channel co-star Jake Paul in her opening monologue, contrasting her music career with his YouTube and boxing fame; Paul replied on X, acknowledging the joke, as the piece notes his high-profile Netflix boxing bout with Mike Tyson in 2024 and his Disney-era role on Bizaardvark.
Lovato cites Disney Channel nostalgia as a connector with Selena Gomez and Joe Jonas backstage at Madison Square Garden, lists her current pop faves (Zara Larsson, Adela, Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter), and notes Camp Rock 3 involvement and new It’s Not That Deep era material.
Jenna Ortega revealed she nearly quit acting after leaving Disney Channel’s Stuck in the Middle, but landing the Season 2 role on Netflix’s You convinced her she could keep going, a turning point that led to later success in projects like Wednesday and Scream.
Miley Cyrus hosts Disney+'s Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special, returning to the Hannah Montana persona with full nostalgia through set tours, wardrobe moments, and cameos from former co-stars, plus a sit-down interview with Alex Cooper; the program frames her journey from Disney Channel star to Miley Cyrus and closes with a new track, “Younger You.”
BBC Newsbeat looks back at Hannah Montana’s 20th anniversary, with Miley Cyrus returning for an anniversary special filmed before a studio audience, including an interview, guest appearances and a musical performance. Billy Ray Cyrus appears but Emily Osment isn’t at the LA premiere; the event underscores the show’s generational impact and Miley’s continued prominence.
Hilary Duff gets candid about her 2014 divorce from Mike Comrie, co-parenting, and a long-running rift with her sister Haylie that inspired a new song; she also discusses how growing up in the Disney machine cost her some innocence, touched her body-image, and shaped her early fame, as she promotes Luck … or Something and prepares a world tour.
Demi Lovato and Keke Palmer recount dating men older than them as teens while starring on Disney/Nickelodeon shows, describing intense pressure and exploitation and noting they only realized the problems in adulthood; they discuss coping through self-medication, the lack of understanding from peers, and how songs like Hilary Duff’s Mature and Lovato’s own 29 helped them process that period.
Demi Lovato says the frequent Disney-era comparisons to Selena Gomez and Miley Cyrus were challenging and fed insecurities, but her mom reminded her that there’s room for everyone and that it isn’t a competition; she emphasizes rooting for all of them, recalls meeting Gomez on Barney & Friends, and notes her own chart history and a 2025 album, while also speaking openly about past struggles with addiction and mental health.
Former Disney Channel star Christy Carlson Romano posted an emotional video revealing a positive self-screening result for cancer, citing a family history of the disease. She’s headed for a PET scan and urged others to get screened, saying she’s nervous but hopeful for a treatable outcome for her two daughters.
Happy Gilmore 2 includes a subtle tribute to the late Cameron Boyce, featuring a brief clip from Disney's Jessie, honoring his memory after his tragic passing in 2019.
Bluey's first extended episode, "The Sign," featuring Uncle Rad's wedding, will air on the Disney Channel and stream simultaneously on Disney+ on Sunday, April 14. Viewers can also watch it on various live TV streaming services such as DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and Sling. Additionally, exclusive crafts and printable wedding invites are available on the official Bluey website for kids to enjoy ahead of the special episode.
Zendaya reflects on her early years as the family breadwinner, crediting her parents' support and sacrifices for her success in the entertainment industry, where she landed her first job on the Disney Channel at the age of 13. She acknowledges her parents' unwavering belief in her and the core values they instilled in her upbringing.
Former Disney Channel directors Rich and Beth Correll have apologized for writing letters of support for Brian Peck, a former Nickelodeon dialogue coach accused of sexual abuse by Drake Bell. The Corrells expressed deep regret and apologized to Bell and his family, stating they would never have written the letters if they had known the truth at the time. The apology comes in the wake of a documentary detailing disturbing allegations within the kids' TV industry, including sexual assault and gender discrimination. The Corrells emphasized the importance of child safety and expressed support for Bell's bravery, while a new episode of the documentary will further explore the industry's next steps.
Former Disney Channel star Bridgit Mendler has co-founded a space startup called Northwood Space, based in El Segundo, which aims to build satellite ground stations. The company has already secured about $6 million in initial funding and is attracting high-profile investors. Mendler, along with co-founders Griffin Cleverly and Shaurya Luthra, applied their experience in SATCOM to build antennas from scratch and communicate with NOAA satellites, laying the foundation for the company.
Disney Channel alum Bridgit Mendler surprised fans by revealing she's now a mom to a 4-year-old boy whom she fostered and adopted, and also launched her own startup, Northwood Space, aiming to build ground satellite stations for data transmission from space. This comes after pursuing a law degree from Harvard and a PhD from MIT, showcasing her transition from performing to practicing science. Other stars like Ian Somerhalder, Jennette McCurdy, Meghan Markle, and Cameron Diaz have also pursued different careers and lives outside of Hollywood.