I did a theatrical musical, Annie Warbucks, when I was 11. We did a tour and we stopped by Los Angeles.

I've always been heavily engaged with my fans on the internet from day one. That connection's one of the reasons why I've been able to enjoy such longevity in my career.

I also have two dogs, a Chihuahua and a Yorkshire terrier, so if they like him, that's a good sign.

I find I don't need to be polished. I feel that you have to keep it real, and that's the best way to go.

That's my fun time so, to me, doing my homework, studying on what I do, watching the movies, listening to music, all that inspires me so I focus a lot on that and practice

I'm an entertainer, period. But I'd probably have to say my passion is in singing. I'm willing to go broke singing.

My mom was a cheerleader and had me as a teenager. I remember her giving me some pom-poms and teaching me how to do some splits when I was 3 or 4.