Indholdsfortegnelse for May 2016 i It GiRL

Hi girls, Let me start by getting some sad news out of the way... It is my last issue editing ItGiRL! I've had the best time making this magazine for you all, but the lovely Tash is back from leave and so it's time for me to hand back the reins to her. But, it's not all bad news, because I still get to write stories for you guys! Gracing the cover this issue is the fabulous Selena Gomez, who is doing some really amazing things right now! Her album, Revival is sitting pretty on the charts and we can't wait to hear more music from her! There are a bunch of facts you probably didn't know, so we have produced our very own Selena encyclopedia, complete from A to…

ELLIE GOULDING TAKES SOME TIME OFF Ellie has recently revealed that she will take a yearlong break from music after her tour in Australia wraps up later this year. Ellie’s been really exhausted from constant touring and she’s also dealing with the breakup from ex-boyfriend, Dougie Poynter. “People think I’m invincible but these past few weeks have been tough,” she spilled, “When you’re in the public eye, it seems like you’re able to deal with stuff better than anyone else, which is not remotely true.” ZAYN’S NEW INK Zayn Malik posted a photo on Instagram showing off the some brand new tattoos... but are they real? The photo appears to show a bird in flight on his neck and a banner across the side of his head with the letters…

ACTRESS. Selena decided she wanted to be an actress when she grew up after watching her mum, Mandy performing on the stage when she was a tot. How cute! BARNEY AND FRIENDS was the TV show that Sel got her big break on. “I just had such a wonderful time doing that show. I learned what a camera and a prop is…I learned my manners too,” she revealed. CHARLIE PUTH HAS COME ON THE SCENE AS SELENA’S MUSIC PARTNER AND BEST MALE FRIEND. THE PAIR DID A DUET, WE DON’T TALK ANYMORE, WHICH SOME SEL FANS BELIEVE WAS WRITTEN ABOUT JUSTIN BIEBER. DEMI LOVATO. Demi and Selena met when they were kids on the set of Barney and Friends, and have both enjoyed successful careers in Hollywood. While they did…

What is amplify Live? Amplify Live celebrates some of the world’s best YouTubers. This live show brings them together on the one stage so you can laugh, dance and fangirl in the flesh! The show travels around Australia and New Zealand and features DJ sets, Q&A sessions with some amazing online celebs as well as music and a chance to meet and greet your idols! Who is going to be there? The low-down on this year’s lineup… TYDE LEVI @tydelevi Tyde is a Youtuber and DJ from Perth who uploads travel and music videos to his channel. Tyde has often appeared online in the videos of other vloggers including Tyler Oakley and Connor Franta. His bro is musician, Troye Sivan! KIANLAWLEY @kianlawley Known as SuperKian13 on YouTube, this aspiring actor…

celeb GAL PAL Hit it off with the right celeb and they’ll be your best friend! You have so much confidence that you wouldn’t mind being in your bestie’s shadow, you’re just thrilled to live the celebrity lifestyle – as the next best thing! PUBLICIST You’re not a fan of being attached at the hip with a celeb, but you’d still love to live the lifestyle. You’re the one a star would turn to for help to sort out their problems – a more behind-the-scenes kinda gal! gossip GIRL You couldn’t be a friend to the stars ’cos you’d reveal all their secrets! But your interest in celebs would make you a great tabloid journalist – you’d hang out with them and then spill the beans!…

MUST-READ BOOKS Smiling Mind: Mindfulness Made Easy Jane Martino and James Tutton This little book offers the best tips and tricks on how to manage stress. If you feel anxious or upset sometimes, taking time out and relaxing can really help you to feel better. This book is a how-to guide, but there's also a free app worth downloading, too! The Honeymoon Sisters Gwyneth Rees Poppy's house has always had at least one foster-brother or sister. But when Sadie Moon comes along it is a different story. She's mean, cold, tough and the same age as Poppy. The girls become classmates at the same school. Will they eventually become friends? Snow Pony Alison Lester This is a classic story about a girl, Dusty and a wild horse. Only Dusty can…

INFINITY AND BEYOND Those hoping to see Disney Infinity 4 this year will be disappointed to hear that there will not be a sequel in 2016. But, there will be a whole heap of other characters released for Disney Infinity 3.0, plus a brand new world you'll love - Marvel Battlegrounds. Sounds pretty sweet to us! PORTAL KNIGHTS A cool new sandbox RPG called Portal Knights has been announced for the PC. It is a lot like Minecraft, with randomly generated worlds and stacks of creation tools, however there will be combat, dungeons to build and you can travel between different worlds. MMO DESTINY PART 2 First-person shooter fans will be so excited to hear that a sequel to MMO Destiny will be released in 2017. But you don't have…

ALL PROMOTIONS 1. Information on how to enter and prizes form part of the conditions of entry. Entry into issue 46 promotions deems acceptance of these conditions of entry. 2. Enter as many times as you wish, but each written entry must be on an original entry form. The competitions commence on 07/04/16 at 9am EST and close on 05/05/16 at 5pm unless otherwise stated on the promotion. 3. Entry is open to all residents of Australia and New Zealand (unless otherwise stated) except employees and immediate families of the promoter and associated companies and agencies unless otherwise stated on the promotion. The promoter is Nuclear Media & Publishing. Phone: (02) 7900-6786. All prizes will be drawn on 06/05/16 at 5pm unless otherwise stated on the promotion. 4. Prizes are…

LETTER WE LOVE THIS MONTH Dear It GiRL, You guys must have so much fun working on this awesome mag! When I get older, I would love to work at ItGiRL, interviewing all of the latest famous people and movie stars. My favourite section of the magazine is Out Now. It keeps me up to date with all of the best movies, music, books, DVDs and TV shows. Thanks! SCARLETT, 10, KIAMA, NSW Dear It GiRL, I love your magazine. It is the best one out there! I love buying it every month. My favourite page is Tech Head and I love hearing about all the brand new, cool apps out there. MORGAN, 10, STROUD, NSW Dear It GiRL, Thanks for doing a story on Bethany Mota. She is my…

FACT FILE AGE: 7 BIRTHDAY: 8th July, 2008 NICKNAME: Leeni SIBLINGS: Jai, Bella and Evan FAVE COLOUR: Pink FAVE ANIMALS: Kittens and guinea pigs fun facts: • I love singing in the car • I love playing with my Aunty’s cats all about me  I LOVE MUSIC SO MUCH! I am always singing in the car and my fave singers are Katy Perry and Taylor Swift. I would love to be a singer when I grow up! MY FAVOURITE TV SHOW is Operation Ouch. WHEN NO ONE IS WATCHING I like to grab my mum’s phone or iPad and take as many pictures as I can! WHEN I’M NOT AT SCHOOL I take ballet classes and play piano, chess and violin. I also do swimming, too! THE MOST FUN PLACE…

ROSS LYNCH’S FIRST SONG! Ross Lynch revealed that the first song he wrote wasn’t about girls or friendship, it was about the police! I was kind of scared of cops for like a day or two because I was like, man, what if I don’t do anything wrong, but they arrest me anyway...and I go to jail?” How funny! ZAC VERSUS THE ROCK! Zac Efron has been bulking up for his role in the new Baywatch film, and has been putting his muscles to good use! Zac challenged tough guy, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson to a fitness challenge recently... and he won! How cool is that? SELENA GOMEZ BREAKS INSTA RECORD Sel has become the most-followed person on Instagram! She took to Snapchat to reveal the good news. She said,…

To celebrate the release of the flick on April 14, 5 lucky winners will each receive a copy of the third and final book in the Divergent trilogy, Allegiant by Veronica Roth. The book is a must have for all Divergent fans, featuring cover artwork from the film starring Shailene Woodley and Theo James, as well as 50 pages of bonus content! TO ENTER: Fill in this coupon, answer the question in 25 words or less and send it to ItGiRL, Allegiant Part 1 Competition, PO Box 230, Double Bay, NSW, 1360, Australia.…

“It’s really important to cleanse properly especially when you are tired... I think everyone should do it!”JADE THIRLWALL Dream Dots for Spots If you’ve got a pesky pimple that is threatening to hang around for an important day, fear not! Dream Dots are small patches that fit over any zit and reduce swelling, redness and heal the skin. Simply apply before bed and in the morning say ‘see ya’ to your spot! This is one of the best skincare kits available. It targets any red spots and clears your overall complexion for clear, confident skin. Clear Skin Kit, $76, Paula’s Choice, paulaschoice.com.au If you want to hide a spot, this is the product for you! This cream zaps the pimple at its source and also helps conceal it!…

taurus APR 20 - MAY 20 YOU: Sometimes you are quiet and happy to go with the flow but if you're unhappy about a situation it's time to speak up! THIS MONTH: As your birthday approaches, you'll be feeling the love from your besties and your family. Yay! DESTINY: You are on track to achieve your goals... keep up the great work. FAMOUS TAURUS: Debby Ryan - her birthday is May 13, 1993. All About Taurus... THEY ARE: Reliable, punctual, passionate, determined, independent and they can also be lazy sometimes! THEIR PLANET: Venus TAURUS FACT: Taureans hate being rushed into things. TAURUS FRIENDS... Are the most loyal friends you can get! Taureans will always offer a shoulder to cry on and be there for a friend in need. They also…

The Jungle Book OUT APRIL 7 Raised by a family of wolves who took him in as a baby, Mowgli must leave the jungle when Shere Khan - an evil bengal tiger - pushes him to find other humans. Guided by a panther and bear, Mowgli meets creatures great and small and learns some valuable life lessons on his journey of self-discovery. Eddie the Eagle OUT APRIL 21 After he was cut from the Olympic ski team, Michael "Eddie" Edwards tries his hand at ski jumping. He meets Bronson Peary, a former ski jumper who agrees to train him for the next Olympic games. It seems everyone thinks Eddie will fail, but he has a never-say-die attitude that makes all the difference! FUN BITES The latest movie goss... • The…

LATEST MUSIC OUT NOW! Dami Im SOUND OF SILENCE SINGLE Dami is back and bigger than ever! After her success on The X Factor, she has released a powerful, upbeat track with a big, catchy chorus. She's been selected to sing at the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest and represent Australia. This track is sure to show off her amazing vocal skills! Samatha Jade ALWAYS SINGLE Samantha Jade has been so busy lately. Not only has she been filming scenes for Home and Away, she's been working on some new music! She descibes her latest track as a “very fun pop song that makes you feel like letting go and enjoying the good times,” she revealed. We love it! Fifth Harmony WORK FROM HOME SINGLE After months of speculation and excitement,…

RATCHET & CLANK (PS4) Could this be the most beautiful platformer ever made? The stunning graphics will blow you away in this action platformer, and they’re probably helped by it being based on the upcoming animated film (which itself is based on the game). The Ratchet & Clank series has been around since 2002, but this new entry takes all the best bits and great characters, and rolls them into one awesome game. STAR FOX ZERO (WII U) If you fell in love with the recent Star Wars film, you might really enjoy this action game from Nintendo. You and three team members tackle missions on planets and in space from the cockpit of a spaceship. Aiming and flying at the same time can be tough, but it’s a lot…

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SO RANDOM! FLAMINGOS ARE PINK BECAUSE THEY EAT SHRIMP! IF YOU INHALE A PEA, IT CAN GROW IN YOUR LUNGS. WEIRD! HUMANS CAN INFLATE A BALLOON WITH THEIR EARS. THE EARTH WAS COVERED WITH GIANT MUSHROOMS BEFORE TREES WERE AROUND. LOLLOLLOL! HAHAHA! THANKS TO MAE FROM NORTHBRIDGE, NSW FOR EMAILING THIS TO US! SEND YOUR PICS TO: ITGIRL@NUCLEAR.COM.AU WE LUV! TREND-O-METER HOT Justin Bieber’s latest album, Purpose, is still on high rotation at IGHQ this month! Little Mix are in town and the girls are sure to put on an awesome live show for fans! When you’ve saved enough pocket money to go on a big shopping spree! NOT Uh oh! As we head into Winter, we’re not getting warm weather very much any more! When you’ve got to a…

WEAR IT HONORE ACTIVEWEAR FOR TWEENS, FROM $42, HONOREACTIVEWEAR.COM.AU Honoré Activewear is a new collection of workout wear you’ll love! Designed especially for tweens, the range lets your skin breathe, and is completely gentle on sensitive skin. They are also locally made in Western Australia. We love their variety of colourful, funky skorts! STYLE IT PAINT SPOT TABLE LAMP, $29.95 EACH, BEACONLIGHTING.COM.AU How cool are these funky lamps from Beacon Lighting? The Paint Spot table lamps come in a wide range of colours including orange, white, purple and blue. Each lamp has a well weighted base, cordline switch and fabric shade. It’s the perfect addition for any girl’s bedroom or bookcase and adds a bright pop of colour to a room. Cute! ROCK IT PAVEMENT BRANDS…

SLIPPERY SOCCER I was getting in some kicking practice before the first soccer training of the new season. I was feeling awesome because last year my team was undefeated and we got pushed up into a bigger and more competitive division. I had my new boots on and couldn’t wait to get started. A few girls from an older team invited me to kick around with them, but when I went to kick the ball, I completely missed and slipped over! They laughed so hard for ages. Argh! BRIONY, 11, TAS DAMP DISASTER On the weekend my oldest brother took me out to the movies. Halfway through the film I knocked my lemonade and it spilled all over my jeans. I cleaned up as best as I could, but I…

FULL NAME: James Gabriel Keogh BORN: 21st December 1987 FUN FACTS: Before his music career took off, Vance Joy was a promising AFL player He graduated school in 2005 and scored 100% in English. That's so awesome! He’s signed a contract with his record company to release four more full-length albums He took the name Vance Joy from a book He's been playing guitar since he was 14 years old He learnt how to speak Japanese at school. Cool! STAR STUDENT James Gabriel Keogh, or Vance Joy as he is known on stage, is an Aussie folk-pop musician from Melbourne, Victoria. He gained huge fame and a massive following when he was asked to join the Aussie leg of Taylor Swift's 1989 concert tour, but Vance Joy's musical journey started…

G’DAY Little Mix! Ever since Little Mix won The X Factor back in 2011, they have enjoyed some amazing success all over the world. The girls have sold over eight million records and have a gained a huge following online, but they have never brought their tour Down Under! Next month, Aussie Mixers will finally have the chance to see the girls perform live in the Get Weird tour, supported by local singer, Jai Waetford! TOUR announcement The girls hit Aussie shores in October last year to do a special performance on The X Factor live finale. They sung their brand new single at the time, Love Me Like You, and then announced that they’d be coming to Australia in May 2016! Jade said to the crowd, “We’ve got an…

ALL ABOUT THE... brolga The brolga is a bird that is part of the crane family. Brolgas usually hang around in swampy environments and love tropical areas of Australia. When these birds dance they line up opposite each other before they bow, shake and dance. Cool! Female brolgas are always shorter than male ones. The brolga is omnivorous. That means they eat both plant and animal species. When the Brolga's eggs are laid, both parents take turns to incubate the eggs and look after the baby birds when they're finally born. WE WOULD LOVE TO TAKE OUR DOG ON ROAD TRIPS, BUT ONCE WE TOOK HIM TO THE VET AND HE STARTED TO GET CAR SICK. HOW CAN WE HELP HIM FEEL AT EASE AND STOP THE SICKNESS? Animals generally…

ALL THE LATEST DVDS The 5th Wave Out Now The human race could become extinct as a series of alien attacks ruin the planet, causing a bunch of natural disasters to occur. Cassie's brother, Sam, has been taken by a group called ‘The Others’ and it is up to her and a new ally to rescue him. Be Cool Scooby Doo Out April 6 The gang have finished high school and decide to travel around in the Mystery Machine, seeking out as much fun and adventure as possible. But, while the gang are enjoying their summer break, they also find themselves solving some spooky mysteries, too. Beyond Beyond Out Now For as long as Johan can remember, he has always wanted to explore the world, dreaming of a wild adventure.…

NEW NICK MOVIE Nickelodeon is premiering a brand new, original movie this month called Rufus! Tune in: Friday April 29th at 6.30pm. Manny is lonely and finds it hard to fit in at school. One day, after wishing for more friends his own age, he finds a mysterious collar and puts it on his loyal dog, Rufus, who magically transforms into a real boy! Rufus is enrolled at school with Manny, but the rest of his class can't help but notice Rufus' dog-like antics and he becomes pretty pup-ular! Manny is jealous, but eventually learns that a dog's loyalty to his owner always comes first. A must-see! MISCHIEF AND MYSTERY! Be Cool Scooby Doo is back with some spooky brand new episodes! Tune in: Tuesday, April 26th at 5.30pm on…

Q: WHY DO BANANAS WEAR SUNSCREEN? A: BECAUSE THEY PEEL! Q: WHAT IS AT THE END OF EVERYTHING? A: THE LETTER ‘G’! Q: WHAT DID THE PAINTER SAY TO THE WALL? A: I’VE GOT YOU COVERED! Q: WHAT TWO THINGS CAN’T YOU HAVE FOR BREAKFAST? A: DINNER AND LUNCH! Q: WHAT IS BLACK WHEN CLEAN AND WHITE WHEN DIRTY? A: A BLACKBOARD! Q: HOW DO YOU FIX A BROKEN VEGETABLE? A: WITH TOMATO PASTE! Q: WHAT IS ALWAYS HOT IN THE REFRIGERATOR? A: A CHILLI! Q: WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO GO TO THE DENTIST? A: AT TOOTH-HURTY! Q: WHY DID THE SECRET AGENT STAY IN BED? A: BECAUSE HE WAS UNDERCOVER!…