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Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, a spinoff of the Disney Channel Original Series Wizards of Waverly Place, was renewed for Season 2 in March 2025. Just weeks later, Disney already has an exciting update to share with fans.

Disney announced via X post that Season 2 of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place is officially in production. The post features executive producer and series star David Henrie (Justin Russo), reprising his role from the original series, alongside costars Max Matenko (Milo Russo), Alkaio Thiele (Roman Russo), Taylor Cora (Winter), Janice LeAnn Brown (Billie), and Mimi Gianopulos (Giada Russo).

Lights, camera… MAGIC 🎬🪄#WizardsBeyond Season 2 is now in production! pic.twitter.com/l370oDfTZ8— Disney+ (@DisneyPlus) April 18, 2025

The Disney+ description of the series reads: "Billie, a powerful young wizard at the center of a mysterious prophecy, is sent to live in the mortal world with the only wizard teacher who can help her control her powers—Justin Russo.

Selena Gomez is back in her acting bag after stacking hits, running a billion-dollar beauty empire, and proving she can do it all. Yes, we all know Wizards of Waverly Place, the iconic show that is a core memory from childhood. While we watched most of the 90s, kids watched Gomez as Alex, she has refined her talent and taken over our adulthood with relatable characters.

Recently, Gomez has been on a roll with new projects, such as Only Murders in the Building and the critically acclaimed Emilia Pérez. Throughout the years, she has appeared in different genres and played unique roles. While some of her work received immense praise, others not so much.

Selena Gomez in Wizards of Waverly Place and Emilia Pérez

In this list, we will be elaborately discussing Selena Gomez movies and TV shows and rank them accordingly in order of their likeability, audience reception, and overall impact on pop culture.

Exclusive: In a very competitive situation with several major bidders, Netflix has landed for development Dead Letters, a drama starring and executive produced by Lucy Hale, Deadline has learned. An adaptation of Caite Dolan-Leach’s 2017 novel, the project comes from Unwell Productions, the company of Call Her Daddy‘s Alex Cooper, and Aaron Kaplan’s Kapital Entertainment.

Written/executive produced by Rachel Caris Love (Invitation to a Bonfire) and to be directed/executive produced by Liz Friedlander (Shining Vale), Dead Letters is described as an addictive mystery whodunit-meets-psychological thriller centered on a pair of identical twin sisters: Ava and Zelda, played by Hale. When Ava returns home to the family vineyard in the wake of Zelda’s sudden death, she must find out who murdered her beloved twin while reckoning with dangerous revelations about the woman Zelda had become in her absence. To complicate matters: Zelda knew she was in...

Is Wizards Beyond Waverly Place coming back for season 2?(Photo Credit –Disney+)

That’s right, Disney+ and the Disney Channel have officially renewed the hit Wizards of Waverly Place spinoff for a second season, and fans are beyond excited (pun totally intended).

The sequel series follows an all-grown-up Justin Russo (David Henrie) as he steps into the mentor role, training a young wizard named Bille (Janice LeAnn Brown). But let’s be real, what fans really lost their minds over was the return of Selena Gomez as Alex Russo in season 1! With familiar faces like Maria Canals-Barrera and David DeLuise popping in as well, the nostalgia is strong with this one.

So, what’s in store for season 2? More magic? More mayhem? More surprise cameos? Here’s everything we know so far about the next spellbinding chapter of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place!

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Walt Disney once said that a man should never neglect his family for business. Disney has long explored the theme of family in many of its shows and movies. For example, Lilo & Stitch is a film that explores this theme with its iconic line: ‘Ohana means family.’

The upcoming Disney film Freakier Friday continues this tradition of exploring family dynamics by examining the relationship between a mother and daughter. Speaking of family, National Siblings Day is on April 10, which means social media will be flooded with social posts with #National SiblingsDay tags on pictures and videos that people post of their brothers and sisters.

National Public Radio even did its own reporting discussing the impact of National Siblings Day. Disney Channel has its fair share of exploring the dynamic of siblings in its shows. Here are 6 Disney Channel shows featuring iconic sibling duos that helped define the 2000s.

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After a successful 21-episode run, The Hollywood Reporter shared that Disney Channel and Disney+ renewed Wizards Beyond Waverly Place for season 2. The David Henrie-led series continues to attract old and new Wizards fans: "I'm overwhelmed by all the love for the series and ready to keep serving this new generation of Wizards fans with more Russo magic, while continuing to deliver to big warm hug to the original fans," David Henrie shared in a statement about the season 2 renewal.

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Wizards of Waverly Place consumed the late 2000s for five years, spanning four magical seasons between 2007 and 2012 and spawning one movie in 2009. Disney's hit Wizards series followed the Russo Family as Jerry Russo (David DeLuise) trained his three children, Justin (David Henrie), Max (Jake T. Austin), and Alex (Selena Gomez), to prepare them for their family wizard competition...

With a legacy spanning decases, it's still inconceivable that anyone could dislike "The Princess Bride." Released in 1987, the fantasy romantic comedy was written by William Goldman (already a two-time Academy Award-winner for his work on "All the President's Men" and "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid"), directed by Rob Reiner (then best known for directing "Stand By Me" the year prior), and featured a miraculously stacked cast. Though it did just okay at the box office, the film has since become a cult classic that -- in large part through the continued success of this cast -- retroactively vindicates those who were early champions of its brilliance.

Whether senior actor or child star, veteran of the screen or relative newcomer, everyone with a role in the core ensemble of "The Princess Bride" brings something wildly unexpected to their individual role no matter how small. Incidentally, the vast majority of these...

One of Disney+’s biggest recent revivals has gotten a big spot of renewal news!

Fans of Disney+ may love their shows but are wary of getting too invested. That’s because the streamer has a bad habit of canceling some shows after just one season. That includes some cult series like American Born Chinese, Renegade Nell, and Willow.

It’s also big-time shows that get the axe with Star Wars: The Acolyte. So it’s a bigger deal when a show gets a second season now.

Thankfully, it’s happened for one of the streamer’s bigger successes of 2024-25. The Hollywood Reporter confirms that Wizards Beyond Waverly Place will be getting a second season following a great run on both Disney Channel and Disney+.

The original Wizards of Waverly Place ran on Disney Channel from 2007 to 2012 and launched Selena Gomez to stardom. She played Alex Russo, a mischievous...

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place just got some big news!

Disney just announced that that the Wizards of Waverly Place sequel series has been picked up for a second season at Disney Channel and Disney+.

Original series stars David Henrie and Selena Gomez serve as executive producers, with David also starring and Selena making guest appearances.

Keep reading to find out more…

“I’m overwhelmed by all the love for the series and ready to keep serving this new generation of ‘Wizards’ fans with more Russo magic, while continuing to deliver a big warm hug to the original fan!” David shared in a statement. “So many surprises in store for this second season. It’s going to be big, so stay tuned!”

Also starring in the series include Janice LeAnn Brown, Alkaio Thiele, Max Matenko, Taylor Cora and Mimi Gianopulos.

Season one also saw David DeLuise and Maria Canals-Barrera reprising their...

It's a magical day for Wizards Beyond Waverly Place fans. Disney+ and Disney Channel have renewed the children's comedy series for a second season.

The renewal comes just over a month after Wizards Beyond Waverly Place aired its Season 1 finale on Disney+. "I’m overwhelmed by all the love for the series and ready to keep serving this new generation of Wizards fans with more Russo magic, while continuing to deliver a big warm hug to the original fan!" said executive producer and series star David Henrie in a statement. "So many surprises in store for this second season. It’s going to be big, so stay tuned!" The new season will begin production next month in Los Angeles.

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place is set more than a decade after the events of the original series, Wizards of Waverly Place, following "an adult Justin Russo, who has chosen to lead a normal,...

Today, Disney Branded Television announced that Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, the continuation of the Emmy Award-winning Wizards of Waverly Place, has been renewed for a second season.

Premiering on Disney Channel, Disney+, and Disney Channel On Demand, the new season begins production next month in Los Angeles.

Executive producer and series star David Henrie said, “I’m overwhelmed by all the love for the series and ready to keep serving this new generation of ‘Wizards’ fans with more Russo magic, while continuing to deliver a big warm hug to the original fan! So many surprises in store for this second season. It’s going to be big, so stay tuned!”

The first episode of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place was Disney Channel‘s most-watched series premiere ever on Disney+, driving 3.2 million views globally in the first 12 days. The premiere episode was also posted to Disney Channel YouTube and has amassed over...

“Wizards Beyond Waverly Place” is conjuring up a second season for Disney Channel and Disney+, with production set to begin next month in Los Angeles.

Set after the events of the Emmy Award-winning Disney Channel original “Wizards of Waverly Place” that concluded in 2012, “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place” follows the adult Justin Russo who is trying to lead a normal, non-magical life alongside his family, Giada, Roman and Milo. But when his sister Alex brings Billie, a young wizard, to his house, Justin realizes that he is not quite finished with the magical world as he takes on the role of mentor while balancing his everyday responsibilities.

David Henrie reprises his role as Justin, while Selena Gomez guest stars as Alex. Newcomers include Janice LeAnn Brown as Billie, Alkaio Thiele as Roman Russo, Max Matenko as Milo Russo, Taylor Cora as Winter and Mimi Gianopulos as Giada Russo.

“I’m overwhelmed...

“Wizards Beyond Waverly Place” has been renewed for a second season at Disney Channel and Disney+.

The followup to the classic Disney sitcom “Wizards of Waverly” place originally debuted in October 2024. Production on the new season of the Disney Branded Television series will begin in May in Los Angeles.

“I’m overwhelmed by all the love for the series and ready to keep serving this new generation of ‘Wizards’ fans with more Russo magic, while continuing to deliver a big warm hug to the original fan!” said executive producer and series star David Henrie. “So many surprises in store for this second season. It’s going to be big, so stay tuned!”

Henrie reprised the role of Justin Russo in the new series, and is joined by castmates Janice LeAnn Brown, Alkaio Thiele, Max Matenko, Taylor Cora, and Mimi Gianopulos.

The official description of the series states that it “follows an adult Justin Russo,...

“Rebootus renewus!” Billie and the Russo family will return for a second season of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, TVLine has confirmed.

The series is a continuation of the hit Disney Channel sitcom Wizards of Waverly Place (2007–2012), which starred Selena Gomez and David Henrie as magical siblings in constant competition, each hoping to one day be named the “Family Wizard.”

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Disney is heading back to beyond Waverly Place.

Disney Branded Television, the company’s kids and family division, has renewed Wizards Beyond Waverly Place for a second season. The pickup comes about a month after the sitcom concluded its 21-episode first season. Production on season two is set to begin in April in Los Angeles.

“I’m overwhelmed by all the love for the series and ready to keep serving this new generation of Wizards fans with more Russo magic, while continuing to deliver a big warm hug to the original fan,” star and executive producer David Henrie said in a statement. “So many surprises are in store for this second season. It’s going to be big, so stay tuned.”

Disney ordered the update to its 2007-12 favorite Wizards of Waverly Place in March 2024. The series finds an adult Justin Russo (Henrie) living a normal, mortal life with his...

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, the spinoff to the Disney Channel show Wizards of Waverly Place, aired its Season 1 finale on Friday, February 28. It left fans on a cliffhanger after Justin Russo’s children gained their powers and were told they would have to compete in the family wizard competition. This left fans wondering if they would get to see that play out. Read on to find out if the show is conjuring up another season. Has Wizards Beyond Waverly Place been renewed for Season 2? Yes! You can have all you wanted in your wildest dreams because Disney Television announced on Monday, March 31, that the Russos will be back for Season 2. It’s no surprise given the first episode of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place was Disney Channel’s most-watched series premiere ever on Disney+, driving 3.2 million views globally in the first 12 days. The premiere episode gained 2.3 million views and 320 thousand hours...

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place has been renewed for a second season.

Per Disney Branded Television, the new season will go into production in Los Angeles in April. The news comes about a month after the Season 1 finale on February 28.

“I’m overwhelmed by all the love for the series and ready to keep serving this new generation of ‘Wizards’ fans with more Russo magic, while continuing to deliver a big warm hug to the original fan! So many surprises in store for this second season,” executive producer and series star David Henrie said in a statement. “It’s going to be big, so stay tuned!”

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place follows an adult Justin Russo, who has chosen to lead a normal, mortal life with his family, Giada, Roman and Milo. When Justin’s sister Alex brings Billie to his home seeking help, Justin realizes he must dust off his magical...

The new episodes of Malcolm in the Middlejust received a couple of major updates. Malcolm's (Frankie Muniz) siblings will return, but not in the way audiences expect. While Christopher Masterson will reprise his role as Francis, Erik Sullivan won't be coming back to portray Dewey in the new episodes of the acclaimed series. Instead, Caleb Ellsworth-Clark will be given the responsibility of playing the charismatic character. Justin Berfield will also be back as Reese. The stage has been set for the siblings from Malcolm in the Middle to entertain audiences from all over the world once again.

As if that wasn't enough, the new episodes of Malcolm in the Middle has also added Anthony Timpano, Vaughan Murrae and Keeley Karsten to its cast. Karsten has been cast as Leah, the protagonist's daughter. Before she was cast in the short revival of the popular comedy, Keeley Karsten was seen as Natalie in The Fabelmans,...

Camp Rock star Demi Lovato recreates her dance moves from the 2008 Disney Channel movie in a nostalgic new social media video. Directed by Matthew Diamond, the family musical takes place at a music camp for gifted teens, chronicling the journey of Mitchie Torres (Lovato), a kitchen worker, as she embraces her inner stardom and bonds with teen pop idol Shane Gray (Joe Jonas). Camp Rock, which also stars Nick and Kevin Jonas, Alyston Stoner, and Maria Canals-Barrera, remains a memorable Disney Channel hit in large part due to its songs, including Lovato's climactic "This Is Me."

In a recent video posted on Instagram, Lovato recreates the knee-jerking dance she does during Camp Rock's "This Is Me" song while at Disney's Hollywood Studios. The video sees the star doing the dance in several locations around the park, including on a main pedestrian path and in front of a line of storm...

At a New York Imax screening of “Spring Breakers,” Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco crashed the party, saying hello to hundreds of fans who showed up to watch A24’s bikini-clad drug bonanza on the nation’s second-largest screen.

Moviegoers shrieked as Gomez and Blanco made their surprise appearance, and one was heard saying, “Oh my God. I need to call everybody I know.”

“Hi guys,” Gomez said to the audience. “Did you guys enjoy one of my favorite movies ever?”

Gomez then pulled out her phone to take a selfie with the crowd at AMC Lincoln Square, promising to send it to “Spring Breakers” director “Harmony [Korine] and the girls,” referring to co-stars Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Benson and Rachel Korine.

During the short visit, Gomez and Blanco previewed a clubby track, “Bluest Flame,” off their upcoming album “I Said I Love You First,” and sent everyone home with a Usb drive containing the yet-to-be-released song.

Dwayne Johnson continues to be an evolutionary force in WWE. Ever since his very beginning, despite a few bumps hither and yon, Johnson ensured that he was putting the right steps in place to carry forth his legacy. It all started with Rocky Maivia and from thereon, the popularity kept on climbing.

Despite Maivia being not so popular among the fans, Dwayne Johnson turned into The Rock, an arrogant heel that connected well with the fans. From there, he became a central figure in the Attitude Era, producing countless remarkable rivalries for the WWE Universe to savor. However, the world of pro wrestling wasn’t the end for Dwayne Johnson. His natural mic skills and ability to captivate the audience were what left the fans on the edge of their seats.

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He started making appearances on TV shows including the likes of That 70s Show,...

Simon Rex and Natalie Lind are set to star in the horror comedy 'Halloween Store'.The film is about a group of people trapped inside a costume store on Halloween night with a mysterious killer on the loose and is directed by Shane Dax Taylor, known for 'Murder Company', and is executive produced by Kenan Thompson and John Ryan Jr. through their Artists for Artists (Afa) banner. Other executive producers include Steven Schneider – whose credits include 'Paranormal Activity', 'Insidious' and 'Split' – along with Shane, John Lind and Bradley Sloan. Natalie Lind, Kenneth Burke and Andrey Romanyuk are producing, while Afa, Big Bad Pig Productions and Racer Entertainment serve as the production companies. Range Media is handling sales, according to Variety.Sinon, 49, is an actor and rapper best known for starring in the 'Scary Movie' franchise and Sean Baker’s 'Red Rocket'.Also known as Dirt Nasty,...

Simon Rex and Natalie Lind will star in a campy horror comedy titled “Halloween Store,” which follows a group of people who find themselves trapped inside a costume store on Halloween night with a mysterious killer on the loose.

“Murder Company” director Shane Dax Taylor is helming the movie, which is executive produced by Kenan Thompson and John Ryan Jr. through their Artists for Artists banner. Steven Schneider, Taylor, John Lind and Bradley Sloan also executive produce. Natalie Lind, Kenneth Burke and Andrey Romanyuk are producers, and Afa, Big Bad Pig Productions and Racer Entertainment are the production companies. Range Media is handling sales.

Rex is an actor and rapper best known for his roles in the “Scary Movie” franchise and Sean Baker’s “Red Rocket.” Also known as Dirt Nasty, Rex started off as an MTV VJ and formed the hip-hop group Three Loco. His credits also include “National Lampoon’s Pledge This!,...

Actress Brenda Song is currently starring in Netflix’sRunning Point with Kate Hudson, but many likely remember her as London Tipton in The Suite Life of Zack & Cody,which ran on the Disney Channel from 2005 to 2008, and starred Cole Dylan Sprouse. Song, who has also appeared in films like The Last Showgirl and The Social Network, is just one of several former Disney stars that have gone on to bigger things as they’ve grown up.

Speaking with People, Song talked about how she’s reacted to the success of her former Disney Channel alums. “It’s so incredible. Seeing my contemporaries growing up, it’s like the most beautiful thing,” Song told the outlet. “I’ve been fortunate to run into Selena (Gomez) (amid) all this craziness, and I’m just incredibly proud.

“They’re finally getting the flowers that they deserve,” Song continued about stars like Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez.

Taylor Lautner is coming to Selena Gomez’s defense as she continues to face people body-shaming her on social media.

The Twilight actor took to his Instagram Story on Wednesday to share a post from influencer Alex Light, highlighting contradicting comments about Gomez’s body from when she posed on the red carpet at the 2024 and 2025 SAG Awards.

“Selena was mocked last year at the SAG Awards for putting on weight, told to go on Ozempic. At this year’s SAG Awards, she’s slammed for losing weight, mocked for allegedly being on Ozempic,” Light wrote in her post. “This isn’t just about Selena, it’s about the impossible standards placed on all women — in the public eye or not. No matter what we do, someone will have an opinion. So let’s remind ourselves: our bodies are ours, not up for public discussion.”

Lautner, who has previously opened...

You might not have all that you wanted in your wildest dreams. Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, the spinoff to the Disney Channel show, Wizards of Waverly Place, is set to air its Season 1 finale on Friday, February 28. All Season 1 episodes will drop on Disney+ that same day. However, fans are wondering if the show will be back for a Season 2. Read on to find out if the show is conjuring up another season. Has Wizards Beyond Waverly Place been renewed? Not yet, but a Season 2 looks hopeful as Deadline reported that the Season 1 premiere received “record views.” How and when does Season 1 end? Season 1 will air its finale episode on February 28. Alex Russo (Selena Gomez) makes an unexpected visit to her brother, Justin’s (David Henrie), and his wife, Giada (Mimi Gianopulos), house. She claims she is there to visit him, but also wants to know how Billie (Janice LeAnn Brown...

One member of the Russo family has yet to make an appearance on the Disney Channel spinoff, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place. Photos dropped for the finale on Friday, February 28, and fans noticed that Max Russo (Jake T. Austin) is not in them. “I need a spell to make it Feb 28th already because look at all these amazing moments to come!!” the Instagram post was captioned. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wizards Beyond (@disneywizardsseries) The photos featured Justin Russo (David Henrie), his sons Milo (Max Matenko) and Roman (Alkaio Thiele), along with Roman’s friend, Winter (Taylor Cora), and Billie (Janice LeAnn Brown), a troubled wizard who was dropped off by Alex Russo (Selena Gomez), Justin’s sister, at the beginning of the season. Also featured in the photos are guest stars- Gomez, the main character in Wizards of Waverly Place, and Alex and Justin’s parents,...

Selena Gomez will make her return to Disney Channel's Wizards Beyond Waverly Place in the show's season finale. A new clip shows her reprising her role as Alex Russo in the upcoming episode .

Entertainment Weekly shared a clip of Gomez in the season finale of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place where her character Alex Russo visits her brother Justin (David Henrie). "Can't a sister visit her big brother?" She asks quizzically as Justin tries to figure out the ulterior motive behind Alex's return. Alex then asks Justin and his wife Giada (Mimi Gianopulos) how the star of the spin-off show, Billie, (Janice LeAnn Brown) is doing -- with the episode revolving around Billie going missing as the Russos work together to rescue her from an evil villain.

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In a new Vanity Fair interview, the 32-year-old star spilled on her relationship with Blanco and how they’re keeping things real. There might be marriage on the cards. But pressure? Absolutely not. As the actress put it: “I want him to always be himself,” she said. “I always want to be myself.”

And that includes keeping her name. She’s had it since starting on Barney & Friends over 20 years ago. It’s tied to her career, from Wizards of Waverly Place to Rare Beauty. Some celebs take their partner’s name, and that’s cool. But Selly is not budging. “I’m not changing my name no matter what,...

What Did Selena Gomez Say About Maintaining Her Image During Disney Days? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Selena Gomez grew up in the Disney machine, but even the Wolves singer was surprised by how strict the rules were. Imagine being a teenager and not even allowed to say, “What the hell?” “I wasn’t a wild child by any means, but I was on Disney, so I had to make sure not to say ‘What the hell?’ in front of anyone,” she revealed in Vanity Fair’s Hollywood Issue. “It’s stuff that I was also putting on myself to be the best role model I could be. Now I think being the best role model is being honest, even with the ugly and complicated parts of yourself.”

For years, Selena played by the rules. As Wizards of Waverly Place’s Alex Russo, she became pretty famous. But as she got older,...

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Benny Blanco & Selena Gomez On How They First Met

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With the arrival of February, Valentine's Day is quickly approaching. Now is the time to fill your glass with your favorite drink, have snacks on hand, and have a Disney Channel marathon this Valentine's Day.

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For the Cozy Date Night:

These two episodes and this particular movie explore the idea of falling in love and the many sacrifices made throughout.

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An actor known for his work on Days of Our Lives was arrested this past weekend. Reportedly, the actor was alleged to have assaulted his girlfriend and taken her phone. Both the actor and the girlfriend shared their accounts on the incident with authorities, with details shared by a warrant.

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The long-running soap Days of Our Lives is set in Salem and focuses on a variety of families, such as the Brady, Horton, and Dimera clans. Originally premiering in 1965 on NBC, the series switched to Peacock in 2022.

Actor Casey Deidrick is known for playing Chad Dimera on the soap. He had taken on the role in 2009, eventually leaving in 2013, with him announcing his leave on social media. Billy Flinn would then take on the role in 2014.

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According to TMZ, Deidrick was recently taken into police custody this past Sunday.

Following the release of a divisive viral video by Selena Gomez early last week, the Trump Administration has made a brutal clapback at the Only Murders in the Building actress. In a social media post shared by the official White House account, three mothers are seen opening up about how illegal immigrants in the country were responsible for the deaths of their daughters. To emphasize its point, the post tagged Gomez specifically in the message.

Gomez received a lot of backlash for her original post, which opened with her saying, “I’m so sorry. I wish I could do something, but I can’t. I don’t know what to do. I’ll try everything, I promise.” This was in response to the numerous Ice raids that led to the arrest and subsequent deportation of those living illegally in the country, and the promise that border crossings from Mexico will be stopped at all costs.

everything you need to know about Selena Gomez’s depressive phase (Photo Credit – Instagram)

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Wizards Beyond Waverly Place is back on Disney Channel!

While the sequel series returned to the network last week with a new episode, many fans without cable are waiting for new episodes to drop on Disney+.

The Disney streamer recently revealed the date that fans can expect a batch of new eps.

Keep reading to find out more…

12 new episodes of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place will be released on Disney+ on Friday, February 28th, and this will complete the first season!

By the time that date comes, seven of those will have already aired on Disney Channel.

Other shows debuting new episodes on Disney+ in February include Marvel Animation’s Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, Harlem Ice and Pixar’s upcoming new series Win or Lose.

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[This story contains spoilers from Wizards Beyond Waverly Place season one, episode 11, “Potions Eleven.”]

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place fans finally got an answer to what actually happened during the “Unicorn Accident” at WizTech.

In the pilot episode of the Wizards of Waverly Place sequel series, it was revealed that David Henrie’s Justin Russo was fired as the headmaster at the wizarding school due to the mysterious accident, which is no longer a mystery.

The latest episode of the Disney+ series saw Billie (Janice Leann Brown) using a potion to enter Justin’s mind and discovering that Justin’s underling, who eventually took over as headmaster when the eldest Russo was fired, sabotaged him. On graduation day, Justin had planned a surprise for the students that involved unicorns and fireworks, which backfired when the fireworks went off too early and spooked the unicorns. When Justin tried to use his wand to stop the herd from stampeding on students,...

So that’s why Justin was fired from Whiz Tech!

“Potions Eleven,” one of two new Wizards Beyond Waverly Place episodes that premiered Friday on Disney Channel, turned back the clock to reveal the “unicorn incident” that resulted in Justin losing his dream job. The pivotal event was first alluded to in the show’s October 2024 series premiere, and fans have been left to speculate ever since.

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Remember those heady days of “Wizards of Waverly Place?” The Russo family’s magical mishaps were a staple of Disney Channel, and now, with “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place,” we’re back in that world, albeit with a slightly different focus. This Friday’s episode, “Potions Eleven,” finally addresses a long-dangling plot thread: the infamous “Unicorn Incident.” Yes, the […]

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On Friday, January 24, 2025, at 8:30 Pm, Disney brings viewers an exciting new episode of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place with Season 1, Episode 4, titled “Ready Player Wand.” This episode is sure to capture the attention of both new and longtime fans of the Wizards of Waverly Place series.

In this fun-filled episode, Billie is thrilled to have her first Family Game Night with the Russos. However, things take an unexpected turn when Billie chooses a wizard-themed game for the family to play. The magic of the game transports the entire Russo family into the wizard world within the game itself! Now, the family must work together and navigate the challenges of this magical world to find their way out.

With plenty of laughs, surprises, and magical moments, Ready Player Wand promises to be an action-packed episode. Fans of magic, adventure, and family fun won’t want to miss this thrilling installment of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place.

Keke Palmer recently opened up to The Cut about how she learned rather quickly as a young actor in Hollywood that “people were putting limitations on me.” Palmer headlined the popular Nickelodeon show “True Jackson, VP,” for three seasons totaling 53 episodes, from 2008 to 2011. She was 15 years old when the show premiered to record ratings on Nick.

Despite Palmer finding great success as a Nickelodeon teen star, she said “I wasn’t necessarily in the same conversations as Victoria Justice or Selena Gomez or Miley Cyrus at that time.” Those actors headlined their own successful shows “Victorious,” “Wizards of Waverly Place” and “Hannah Montana,” respectively. Palmer said her series got isolated and “it was very much ‘That’s the Black show’ or ‘That’s Keke Palmer, the Black girl on the network.’”

“There is a loss of innocence that comes with the awareness that you’re treated differently that I’d accepted a long time ago,...

Keke Palmer found success early on as the star of Nickelodeon’s True Jackson, VP, but she doesn’t think she’s in the same conversation as others like Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, and Victoria Justice.

In a new interview, Palmer reflects on her career and the Hollywood limitations being a young Black woman.

“I wasn’t necessarily in the same conversations as Victoria Justice or Selena Gomez or Miley Cyrus at that time,” Palmer told The Cut in an interview, adding that “people were putting limitations” on her. “It was very much ‘That’s the Black show’ or ‘That’s Keke Palmer, the Black girl on the network.’”

Palmer starred in the Nickelodeon sitcom for three seasons (2008 through 2011), playing the role of True Jackson, a teenager hired to be Vice President of a fashion company.

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Selena Gomez has a jaw-dropping net worth: she’s now a billionaire!

For years, Selena Gomez’s immense talents have made her famous and successful yet still underappreciated.

In recent years, her first acting Emmy nomination and some other acknowledgments have shown that at least some people are wising up to one of the greatest talents in a century.

Now, Selena’s net worth has hit a jarring, 10-digit milestone.

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According to a report by Bloomberg, Selena Gomez has a net worth of $1.3 billion. Billion. With a B.

This makes her one of the youngest self-made billionaires in the United States. Younger even than her longtime friend, fellow billionaire Taylor Swift.

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Selena Gomez Grieved that she could not carry her children (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Newly engaged and nominated for a couple of awards, Selena Gomez is on cloud nine at the moment. She is basking in the glory of her personal and professional life and is hopeful about what’s to come. But her health issues have always been a consistent dark spot in her otherwise bright life.

Having gone through lupus, depression, and more, Gomez has seen all kinds of treatments and even a kidney transplant. The pop star previously also revealed that she cannot carry her children due to a health issue. Here’s what the 32-year-old had to say about it and her plans.

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During a 2024 conversation with Vanity Fair, Selena revealed that before dating her now-fiance, Benny Blanco, she was single for five years and took...

For many people who were born in the mid-2000s, the Disney channel was home to some of the most iconic shows of their childhood. With shows like Wizards of Waverly Place, Hannah Montana, and That’s So Raven, children of the age had a diverse cast of characters and troublemakers to watch and enjoy.

Though if you’re talking about troublemakers, you’d be remiss not to mention The Suite Life of Zack and Cody which starred Dylan and Cole Sprouse as two trouble making twins living their best life in The Tipton Hotel (and later cruise ship in Suite Life on Deck). Whilst the cast of the show has now grown up, the audience has stayed with many of the actors - in some cases helping them in their career, though in some cases, such as Brenda Song, providing a new set of anxieties.

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Selena Gomez's chances at earning her first acting nomination at the Oscars could now be ruined. Although she is perhaps best known as a pop star and businesswoman, Gomez has also been an actor since she was a child. After being cast on Barney & Friends in the early 2000s, she went on to play roles in a variety of prominent film and television projects, including Wizards of Waverly Place, Only Murders in the Building, Hotel Transylvania, and Spring Breakers.

However, she delivered one of her best performances yet after joining the Emilia Pérez cast. The 2024 Jacques Audiard musical, which also stars Zoe Saldaña and Karla Sofía Gascón, sees Gomez playing the wife of a Mexican cartel leader. In addition to allowing her to showcase her musical chops in performances of songs such as the Oscar-shortlisted "Mi Camino," the movie has allowed her to be considered an Oscar frontrunner...

Brenda Song was once one of Disney's most well-known young stars. At 16 years old, she made her debut as the rich and ditzy London Tipton in the Disney Channel series The Suite Life of Zack & Cody. The series ran from 2005 to 2008 and was spun off into The Suite Life on Deck, which ran until 2011. Sandwiched in between this period, Song's career also included playing the titular action-adventure lead in Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior.

Along with co-stars like Debbie Ryan, Cole Sprouse, and Dylan Sprouse, Song was one of Disney Channel's most prominent stars in the 2000s. She made crossover guest-star appearances on series like Hannah Montana and Wizards of Waverly Place, playing her London Tipton role. After leaving Disney Channel, her career slowed down for a while as she played smaller parts in TV shows. Song is back again, however, with a major film role.

Song Thinks The...