We are all about Hilary Duff’s musical comeback, and are loving her latest single, “All About You.” The video for the song is just as fun as the upbeat track, with some great choreography. Watch it below and pickup a copy of the single on iTunes!
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Have we mentioned how excited we are about Hilary Duff’s musical comeback? As excited as Ms. Ungermeyer is about gelato. That’s how excited. We loved her first comeback song, “Chasing The Sun,” and the amazing video to go along with it. While it’s only been a couple of weeks since that track was released, Hilary already has a new single, “All About You!” Listen to the track below!
It’s another classic Hilary Duff track – we found ourselves singing along the first time we heard it. You can pickup a copy of “All About You” on iTunes now! Her album is set to be released later this fall.
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We had a lot of great ideas for a Friday Five this week. Then we realized that since we’re on vacation, we’d much rather be at the beach. Here is our playlist for the week! We’ll be back to regular blogging next week.
1. Sam Hunt – “Leave The Night On”
2. Cody Simpson – “Surfboard”
3. Dan + Shay – “Somewhere Only We Know”
4. Weezer – “Back To The Shack”
5. Hilary Duff – “Chasing The Sun”
Have we mentioned how excited we are for Hilary Duff’s musical comeback? It took all of our willpower to not write this entire post in all caps. That’s how excited. We’ve been major fans of Hilary since her days on “Lizzie McGuire.” While we totally understand her taking a break from music for a while (it’s been 7 years!), we were worried she’d said “So Yesterday” to the whole music thing.
Watch the video for her new single, “Chasing the Sun,” below! The track was co-written by Colbie Caillat, and we hear she’s also been writing with Ed Sheeran. The track is more reminiscent of Hilary’s “Metamorphosis” days than her last album, “Dignity.” It’s a late entry, but this might be our new Song of the Summer. We’re hoping that a tour will follow soon!
The video is classic Hilary, and reminds us of her ABC Family movie “Beauty in a Briefcase,” which if you haven’t watched please go to Netflix now and do so. It’s basically the twenty-something “Lizzie McGuire.” Luke from “The OC” is also in it, with a fake British accent. And it’s amazing.
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The lineup for one of our favorite summer traditions, the “Today” Show Toyota Concert series was revealed today! The schedule includes SecretFangirls.com favorites Austin Mahone, Ed Sheeran and Pharrell.
We’ve seen many great “Today” Show concerts over the years: Big Time Rush, Hilary Duff, Hunter Hayes, Jonas Brothers, New Kids on the Block, Boyz II Men, 98 Degrees, and more. It’s totally possible to squeeze in a quick concert before work/school/etc. Our philosophy? Are you going to look back and think “gee, I’m so glad I was well rested for work that random Summer Friday!” Or “hey, remember that time James from BTR signed my coffee cup at 6am?”
Fangirl Tip! Sign up for the Today Show Concert Series newsletter – a few days before each concert, they will send out an email asking if you are interested in a Fan Pass. The Fan Pass is awesome and allows you priority access and to be closest to the stage, without having to wait as long in line. (You’ll still need to be there before 6AM!)
Today Show Toyota Concert Series Summer 2014
May 16th – Mariah Carey
May 23rd – Tim McGraw
May 26th – Austin Mahone
May 30th – Rascal Flatts
June 5th – Pharrell
June 6th – Sara Bareilles
June 13th – Train
June 17th – Little Mix
June 20th – Fall Out Boy
June 27th – Phillip Phillips
July 4th – Ed Sheeran
July 11th – Fifth Harmony
July 18th – Jason Mraz
July 22nd – 5SOS
July 25th – OneRepublic
July 29th – Jennifer Hudson
August 1st – Aloe Blacc
August 8th – Iggy Azalea
August 15th – Neon Trees
August 22nd – Hunter Hayes
August 29th – Ariana Grande
September 1st – Maroon 5
September 5th – Usher
Follow the Today Show & Secret Fangirls on Twitter for more updates!
Checking our morning Vulture feed, one headline popped out: “Sutton Foster, Hilary Duff Heading to TV Land” and we knew immediately that this show would be UHH-mazing!! Broadway darling Sutton Foster starred in the ABC Family – Amy Sherman-Palladino written show Bunheads (We miss this show! Can we please have it on Netflix?).
Hilary Duff, of course, starred as Lizzie McGuire on the Disney Channel and put out 4 albums before taking a break to start a family (how cute is Luca?!!) and write a book series (if they get movie deals, we might need her to star in those). She’s also been hitting the studio, and recently signed a new record deal!
The new TV Land comedy, called Younger, centers around Liza(Foster), a 40-year-old single mom who is trying to re-enter the working world. Posing as a 26-year-old, Liza gets hired as an assistant for a difficult boss and befriends her co-worker (played by Duff) in the Darren Star created comedy.
This show sounds amazing! Anything with Sutton Foster and Hilary Duff is sure to be a hit. Now that TV Land has picked up the comedy, we can’t wait for the show to start airing!
In the meantime, enjoy this video of Hilary singing “So Yesterday.”
Be sure to follow Sutton Foster and Hilary Duff on Twitter, as well as @YoungerTV for the premiere date!
Hilary Duff announced last week on Twitter that she just signed a new record deal! We knew Hilary had been working on some new music, and we’re hoping that now we’ll get to hear it sooner, rather than later!
In honor of new music from Hilary, let’s revisit some of our favorite songs!
“So Yesterday”
Hilary’s first single (excluding Lizzie McGuire songs). Does anyone else remember the MTV “Making the Video” episode?
“Come Clean”
Which we all know and love as the theme song to “Laguna Beach.”
“Wake Up”
London, Paris, maybe Tokyo … we love all of Hilary’s looks in this video
“Why Not?”
This just makes us want to go watch “The Lizzie McGuire Movie. ” And go to Rome.
We can’t wait for more music from Hilary this year! And we’re hoping she’ll go on tour and play some old favorites.
Be sure to follow Hilary Duff on Twitter for more updates!
If you’re a secret fangirl, 2013 was an incredible year for music. Could we ever have guessed that this would finally be the year that Justin Timberlake returned to music? That 98 Degrees would release an album and tour with New Kids on the Block and Boyz II Men? THAT *NSYNC WOULD REUNITE AT THE VMAS?! No. But all of these things happened and more. We’re hoping that this momentum rolls into 2014 in the form of an *NSYNC reunion tour (just once?!? please?)
Meanwhile, here are some of our sure bets of what music we are excited for in 2014.
Olivia Somerlyn
Olivia Somerlyn is the ultimate Secret Fangirl. More on that later, but 2013 was a breakthrough for Olivia, as she scored opening slots on the Summer Break Tour with Victoria Justice and Big Time Rush, for the Jonas Brothers, and for Jessie J in the UK. Olivia is currently working on her debut album, to be released in 2014. Keep an eye out for big this from Olivia in the coming year! Follow Olivia Somerlyn Twitter, and don’t forget about the #12DaysOfLivGifts on her Official Facebook.
AJR
It’s no secret that we are major fans of AJR. In the short time since we were introduced to them, we’ve seen them get bigger and bigger. (Like, the “I’m Ready” video is a serious case of life imitating art). With a new EP, ‘6foot1,’ being released at the end of this year, an album coming out in the Spring of 2014, and early support from the likes of Sia, Demi Lovato and The Wanted, AJR are the act to watch in 2014. Keep up with AJR every step of the way on Twitter and Facebook.
Midnight Red
We are from the generation where boy bands were defined as “a group of young men who sing and DANCE.” Aside from Big Time Rush, the generation today is deprived of this wonderfulness. We will always have NKOTB, Backstreet, and (ONE DAY AGAIN) *NSYNC, but it’s nice to see another proper boy band in the mix today! Don’t forget to follow Midnight Red on Twitter.
Lance Bass
LANCE BASS IS RELEASING A SINGLE IN 2014. WORDS CANNOT EXPRESS OUR EXCITEMENT FOR THE POSSIBLE TOUR! There really is nothing else to say about this. Get the latest updates from Lance on Twitter.
Hilary Duff
We love Hilary Duff. The girl is good at everything, manages to stay sweet and humble, and live a normal life with her husband and adorable kid. After focusing in recent years on her book series and being a mom to baby Luca, we were beyond stoked to hear that Hilary has returned to the studio to work on her fourth album. Follow Hilary on Twitter and get the latest on her new music first!
Ashley Tisdale
Unlike Hilary, we aren’t exactly sure what Ashley Tisdale has been doing the last couple of years, but we are equally thrilled for her comeback to music! She just released her first single, “You’re Always Here,” with more to come in 2014. Don’t forget to follow Ashley Tisdale on Twitter and “like” her on Facebook .
The Ceremonies
Another trio of brothers, by way of Los Angeles instead of New York. They have messy hair and wear tight pants, with an early 2000s NY Strokes-vibe – definitely those boys your Mama warned you to stay away from! Matthew, Mark, and Michael Cook are making waves in the underground scene with their self-titled EP. Expect to hear a lot more from The Ceremonies in 2014. Stay up to date with The Ceremonies on Facebook and Twitter.
Austin Mahone
Austin’s debut album is FINALLY dropping in 2014 (we hope). We were sad when his MTV Artist to Watch Tour was postponed in October (glad you’re feeling better Austin!!) and we literally cannot wait until his tour kicks off in March! We have loved each single he’s released more than the last, and are so excited to see what’s in store for him next year. His recent string of Jingle Ball performances have proved Austin has the talent to go to the next level, with top notch choreography and awesome stage presence. We are (not so secret) MAHOMIES! Become an official Mahomie and follow Austin on Twitter.
American Authors
You know that song in the Walter Mitty commercial that’s been stuck in your head for 2 days? It’s not a new Imagine Dragons song (don’t worry…we thought it was too!) “The Best Day Of My Life” is by a new band from Brooklyn, NY called American Authors. Recently signed to Island Records, these guys are capturing hearts of fangirls and music junkies alike. Their debut album is due out in 2014, but grab your copy of their self-titled EP on iTunes HERE. American Authors will be playing Sacramento’s own 107.9 The END’s Jingle Ball 2013 with Emblem 3, Panic At The Disco, and Fall Out Boy on 12/21. Get your tickets HERE and don’t forget to follow @aauthorsmusic on twitter for the latest updates from the guys!
Born Cages
If you ever wanted The Strokes to have a musical love child with The Darkness then…REJOICE! Your dreams have come true!! Born Cages are exactly that – complete with insane guitar riffs and gravity defying hair. Hailing from Brooklyn (what’s in the water out there and how can we get some?!) Born Cages recently released The Sidelines – EP in June and we can’t believe it took us this long to find them! Big choruses, church bells, synths and guitar riffs that would make any 80s hair band proud, The Sidelines EP makes us want to get up and dance!! Pick up your copy on iTunes and follow Born Cages on Twitter and “Like” them on Facebook. Next time they roll through your town, check them out. You won’t regret it. I promise.
The Vamps
The British are invading quicker than you’d believe! The Vamps first won our hearts with their song “Can We Dance” and they’re at it again with a new single and a new video for “Wild Heart”. They have already opened for Selena Gomez and now they’re gearing up for a string of opening dates on Taylor Swift’s RED Tour at The O2 Arena in February. We are expecting a debut album from The Vamps in 2014, making them just another reason we are stoked for the new year! Follow The Vamps on Twitter and “like” them on Facebook.
Heffron Drive
As much as we love Big Time Rush, we also love Kendall Schmidt’s other band, Heffron Drive, formed with friend and guitarist Dustin Belt. While the band has a different vibe and sound than BTR (sadly no dancing), we love anything that keeps Kendall up on stage! (And okay, the electric guitar is maybe even better than the hip rolling) We’re looking forward to everything that the new year holds for Heffron Drive! Follow Kendall and Dustin on Twitter, and don’t forget to “Like” them on Facebook.
What are you hoping to see in 2014? (Besides that *NSYNC reunion tour…NEVER GIVE UP HOPE!)
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