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RADIO DISNEY - February 2, 2010 - Beluga Heights/Reprise Records' artist, Iyaz, joined Radio Disney's Jake Whetter in studio for a Celebrity Take with Jake's interview to discuss his participation in the 25th Anniversary remake of "We Are The World."

Chart-topper and Beluga Heights/Reprise Records' artist Iyaz visited
Radio Disney's Jake Whetter for a "Celebrity Take with Jake" interview
yesterday to talk about his participation in the 25th Anniversary remake
of "We Are The World," and his rise to fame with his hit single
"Replay."

• Iyaz joked about his buddy Justin Bieber, who he saw at a lot of

events over Grammy weekend – “I think he’s stalking me…I run out
there, there he is.”

• He met Lionel Richie and Quincy Jones for the first time and was

over the moon when they admitted to knowing his song. When he tested
Richie as to how WELL he knew the song “Replay,” – “He sang it to me!
He sang ‘na na na na everyday, it’s like my iPod stuck on replay,
replay.’ He even knew how many ‘replays’ were at the end. That’s when I
knew he knew what song it was.”

• More on Lionel Richie – “He did a little shout out for me.

Looked at the camera and told my mom ‘You have a great son, wish him
nothing but great success.’ That meant a lot to me – that’s like winning
a Grammy.”

• Just like the original “We Are The World,” the new version “just

brought everyone together, so that was definitely a great, great
feeling.”

Ella Bleu Travolta

CTB: I’d love to be an actress or singer when I am older, so I wanted to know
if it was hard to learn all your lines for the movie you were in?

EB: At first I was nervous but then I got the hang of it and it wasn’t so hard anymore.

CTB: What was the worst part about the whole movie making process?

EB: Waking up really early and having to get there on time!

CTB: What was the most fun?

EB: Hanging out with all the people on the set and doing the scenes. Oh, and playing with the dog!

CTB: Did you like walking on the red carpet at your premiere?

EB: Yes I did, it was exciting!

CTB: What was it like to act with your mom and dad.

EB: It was awesome to act with my parents in my first movie, it made it a lot easier.

CTB: Did you like making a music video with your dad?

EB: Yes, it was super fun to learn the dance.

CTB: How long did it take you to do that video?

EB: 3 or 4 hours.

CTB: You already acted with your mom and dad, but who else would you like to
act with now?

EB: I’d love to do something with Miley Cyrus!

CTB: If you had to choose, would you like to act with the Jonas Brothers or the
cast from Twilight?  I know you like both because I saw you on the Ellen
show!

EB: The Twilight cast! I’m totally team Edward.

CTB: Have you always wanted to act, or is there something else you would like
to do when you get older?

EB: I’m not really sure yet but I do like to design clothes and shoes.

CTB: What does your bedroom look like?  How is it decorated?

EB: It’s a genie bedroom so it has a round bed with draped curtains and a bunch of cool genie decorations.

CTB: Do you have any pets?

EB: Yes! I have 4 dogs(Prudence, Burt, Bear, and Anouk), 3 cats(Sissy, Goober, and Oliver) 1 horse(Wizard), and a bunch of fish.

CTB: And lastly what do you like to do for fun?

EB: Swimming, horse back riding, playing board games, dancing, gymnastics, playing with my pets, hanging out with friends, and driving my golf cart. =)

Thank you Ella for answering my questions.  I hope we get to see a lot more of your acting in the years to come!

I had the opportunity to interview Romi Dames who plays Traci on Hannah Montana.  Romi is also a singer and is sharing her new song, Christmas List (of Excuses) on Radio Disney, so be sure to call in and request it to be played!  Thank you Romi for taking the time to answer all the questions I had for you!  I hope to see you again!

Me & Romi Dames

CTB: You use a different voice for your character on Hannah Montana, was that something you already knew how to do or did you have to create a different voice for your role?
RD: The voice I use for Traci was something I created entirely for the role. My real voice is pretty bubbly and I knew if I wanted to get cast as a snobby socialite, I’d need to make a big character choice.  Luckily, they loved it, and they wrote me into more episodes!

CTB: Were you friends with any of the Hannah Montana cast before you were on the show yourself?
RD: I didn’t know anybody from the cast before I was on the show. I adore everyone on the set, they made me feel welcome immediately and I feel so lucky to be a part of the cast.

CTB: Are you and your character alike in any way, and if so, how?
RD: I am completely different from Traci, thank goodness. Traci is completely ego-centric. Everything she does is motivated by what she wants and she doesn’t care how it affects other people. It makes her very fun to play! I do, however, share Traci’s love fashion and fabulous parties!

CTB: Was Hannah Montana the first TV show you were on, if not, what other shows have you been on?
RD: I’ve been on a few different shows, but I’ve never had a part as big on as big as show as Hannah Montana. I was on “The Young and the Restless”, “Bill Nye the Science Guy”, ”Sci-Squad”, and I was nominated for a regional Emmy on a show called “Watch This!”. (I’ve also done voices on “Phineas and Ferb”.)

CTB: Since your character on Hannah Montana is not nice to “Lilly”, are the two of friends in real life?
RD: I adore Emily! We have a lot of fun being mean to each other on the show, we get a big kick out of it because neither of us would act like in real life. Sometimes between takes Emily and Miley will talk to me in their “Traci” voices, and it totally cracks me up!

CTB: Do you have anything you are working on now, any tv shows, movies, etc…?
RD: Hannah Montana starts shooting Season 4 in January, so hopefully I’ll be back for more episodes. In the meantime, I did some voice over on a new show on Disney called “Kick Buttowski” and I have my very first single coming out! I’m really excited about it. It’s a Christmas song called “Christmas List (Of Excuses)”. It will be available on iTunes Thanksgiving of 2009! Please tell everyone you know to call into radio stations and request the song! (I also put a preview on YouTube, please check it out!)

CTB: What is the best thing you like to do when you are not working?
RD: I’m always watching tv and movies–for research…yeah, that’s it…research.

CTB: Do you have any pets?  If so, what are they and what are their names?
RD: I don’t have any pets but I LOVE anything little and cuddly!

CTB: What would you say your decorating style is?  Do you have a favorite color you are decorating with now?
RD: My favorite decorating style is 50s modern. I love the “new age” 50s look–shag carpets, bubble lamps, retro paintings…

CTB: If you could act with anyone who would it be?
RD: Kristin Chenoweth and Steve Carell!