We can't help but be a little bummed about Zendaya's loss on the Dancing With the Stars finale, but that girl sure knows how to keep her head up! She recently posted the following photo on Instagram with the caption "I may not have gotten a mirror ball, but I got something better...more family." Zendaya and her DWtS partner, Val Chmerkovskiy, are always referring to each other as "Big Bro" and "Lil Sis," and here's a photo of the joined families to prove it:
How great are they? Zendaya doesn't seem upset at all -- just grateful for the experience and the people she met. We could all learn a little something from that one!
Zendaya's book will be called "Between U and Me: How to Rock Your Tween Years with Style and Confidence," and we're super psyched!
When describing the project, Zendaya explained: "The tween years can be really fun and exciting, but they can also be a tough time in a girl's life. You're just finding your voice and personal style. There's a lot of drama in relationships with other girls, parents, siblings, teachers, and boys. I hope this book will help girls through the tougher parts of the tween years and help them appreciate the fun parts."
Will you buy Zendaya's book? It will be released on August 6th!
Mother's Day is just two days away! To celebrate the day, we found a few stars who have publicly and adorably honored their moms. Check out Zendaya, Bella, Selena, and Taylor showing their daughter love!
Zendaya:
"Never too old to sit on mommy's lap."
Bella Thorne:
Selena Gomez:
"The reason I'm here... I miss my momma soooo much"
Taylor Swift: "The Best Day"
Who did it best? We'd probably say Taylor... Not every mom gets a song and a music video!
Happy Throwback Thursday, M girls! Today is always a day full of baby photos and the oh-so-popular #tbt hashtag, so we decided to celebrate by gathering our favorite photos of celebrities as babies. For this round of Throwback Thursday, we dug up photos Bieber, Ariana, Zendaya, Bella, Austin, and Victoria. Enjoy!
Justin Bieber:
Ariana Grande:
Austin Mahone:
Zendaya:
Bella Thorne:
Victoria Justice:
How precious were they? Do you usually participate in Throwback Thursday?
Zendaya is an absolute rock star on Dancing with the Stars, and now there's a video packed with some of her most impressive moments! It's so, so good. Which routine is your favorite? We can't pick just one!
These five Disney starlets sure WOWed us with their stunning outfits at the 2013 Kids' Choice Awards! We couldn't take our eyes off of them throughout the entire show.
Bella Thorne was totes on trend, rocking a metallic dress, with just the perfect pops off color in her necklace and shoes!
The fashionista, Zendaya traded her dancing shoes for killer gladiator heels, and a fab watercolor skirt.
Debby Ryan was def ready for spring in her yellow cutout dress -- we adore her pinkish-red pout!
We think Stefanie Scott looked prettier than ever in her coral dress! We love how she spiced up the look with a pop of neon on her shoes!
Peyton List kept it young, and ladylike in a classic black and white look. Her sleek pony, and red pumps finished off her ensemble just perfectly.
Sound off below and tell us at the M Offices who YOU think should win the award for best dressed!
Are YOU excited for 'Dancing with the Stars' tonight? Here at the M office, we could not be more pumped, especially to see our girl Zendaya show off her killer dance moves!
Recently, we got to chat with Z and her DWTS partner Val Chmerkovskiy as they rehearsed for the show's premiere -- which airs in just a few hours! Check out what they had to say about the rehearsal process, posture police, and the Shake It Up cast showing their support.
How did you react when you first found out you got the gig?
Z: I freaked out. I think I'm still, like I've been saying, I really don't, it hasn't fully absorbed yet. I'm not really fully aware that I'm gonna be on the show and I don't think I have even gonna understand it fully for a while, so I'm kind of living in the moment, and taking every day one step at a time. Every rehearsal, when we rehearse a lotta time, and enjoying myself.
How do you feel when you're dancing. What goes through your head?
Z: Well I'm hip hop dancing, I'm very carefree and very open, I just feel very in the moment, and I feel like, it's a whole nother person takes on, but now, this is like I actually have to think about what I'm doing, which is a very different experience for me because usually in hip hop it's just all in my body, I'm good. This I'm actually thinking 'oh posture, five, six, seven, eight, and then turn on this.' So there's a lot more brain process going on.
V: I think the biggest different is that this is couple dancing. Everything she's done so far has been all individual work and if it has been a group setting then it's backup dancing to her solo work. The magic of ballroom dancing and at the same thing what's difficult about it that it's two people creating one image, one movement and that's the part that is the biggest challenge for her.
How has that adjustment been dancing with a partner?
Z: I'm it's tough, I mean I have a really great partner, but it's actually learning how to work with someone to create the movement, because usually I just got myself, and that's really easy. It's was easier to just do it on your own than have to work with someone and really be in sync with them, especially with all this posture stuff that's added on top of that, so it's tough, but it's going good.
What about the nails? Are you gonna keep those or get rid of them?
Z: Oh no, I'm keeping these. The nails stay.
V: The nails are great, the nails are an extension of her fingers, which is an extension of the arm.
Z: It's not against the rules. If we were playing like guitar or something, if this was like "Music Playing with the Stars" I might have to cut my nails.
Is there any message that you want to get out there to your Zswaggers about why they should vote for you?
Z: Because really not only am I working really hard, and doing something that I think is exciting and different, but I'm also doing it so that those young fans that are watching me can see that it doesn't necessarily have to have an age limit to go out there and do what you want to do and really go for you dreams and not be afraid to put yourself out there and kinda live a little out of the box sometimes. There's no reason anybody she just be contained because 'oh, you're too young, you cant do it.' So I feel like I want them to see that they can do it too.
V: For me, I think it's a great opportunity. Zendaya's such a trendsetter that I think it will be great for her to show that ballroom dancing is not for the 50 plus. I think it's something that kids of all ages can do. It's a world that I grew up in and it really helped me a lot in not only dance, but in life in general. So for me, it's a great opportunity, through Zendaya to promote something that I'm very passionate and love very, very much.
Bonus! Check out the vid of Zendaya and Val during their rehearsal!
Looks amazing guys! Be sure to tune in to Season 16 of 'Dancing with the Stars' tonight on ABC at 8 pm EST!
Zendaya and Aly Raisman have been crazy busy this week prepping for Dancing with the Stars! ...and both girls have been keeping fans updated on their experience so far!
Zendaya tweeted: "And so the journey begins" along with the pic above.
Aly shared some of her photos from DWTS practice seshes too!
"Working hard or hardly workin? ;)" said Aly with her partner, Mark Ballas.
In one of the earlier practice seshes, Aly posted: "Complete fail LOL" with this funny pic!
Aww, we're sure you'll do great when the time comes Aly!
Be sure to watch Dancing with the Stars on Monday March 18th to catch the girls' first performances!
Lets dish
- Are you excited to see Zendaya's and Aly's performances on DWTS? Who are you rooting for Team Valdaya or Team RaisNBall?
Photos Courtesy of Zendaya's and Aly Raisman's Instagrams
The latest soundtrack "Shake It Up: I <3 Dance" is out today-- and we're giving five lucky M Girls copies signed by Bella Thorne and Zendaya! We'll be randomly selecting winners from the comments section, so be sure to sound off! Check out the full track list below:
1. "Contagious Love" -- Zendaya and Bella Thorne
2. "This Is My Dance Floor" -- Bella Thorne and Zendaya
3. "Beat of My Drum" -- Zendaya
4. "Blow the System" -- Bella Thorne
5. "Afterparty" -- Roshon Fegan and Caroline Sunshine
6. "Holla at the DJ" (The DJ Mike D Remix) -- Coco Jones
7. "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" -- Olivia Holt
8. "Sharp as a Razor" -- McClain Sisters
9. "Future Sounds Like Us" -- Dove Cameron
10. "I Can Do Better" -- Young LA
11. "Shake It Up Theme Song" (Cole Plante Reboot Remix) -- Selena Gomez
12. "We're Dancing" (Alex Ghenea 3.0 Remix) -- Bridgit Mendler
So, let's dish:
-What's your favorite song on "Shake It Up: I <3 Dance"? Why do you want to win a copy signed by Bella and Zendaya?
