Innholdsfortegnelse for April 2021 i It GiRL

Hi everyone! We've dedicated this issue to celebrating the online world. We've been learning about the internet at school and how much it plays such an important role in our everyday lives, from giving us directions in the car, to keeping us up to date with the latest news and answering any - and every - possible question we can think of. The internet has also given us a new kind of celebrity - social media stars! TikTok and YouTube celebs are just as famous as singers and actors these days and you can ead all about them and everything online om page 23! What social media platform is your favourite? Mine is probably TikTok. I love making silly videos and always get my family and friends to join in...…

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NOAH STARTED THE YEAR OFF WITH SURGERY Did you know that To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before actor, Noah Centineo had his tonsils removed earlier this year? The star shared the news with his fans by posting photos from his hospital bed. “Goodbye chronic tonsillitis and strep throat. I hope you enjoyed your free stay for the last seven years,” he wrote on his Instagram page. We hope Noah has made a speedy recovery! CHARLI THE RAPPER! On their podcast, 2 Chix, Charlie and Dixie D’Amelio revealed that Charli can be heard on one of Dixie’s upcoming songs. “Charli came with me yesterday to the recording studio and she actually rapped on my song. It was really good,” Dixie shared. Charlie then went on to chat about what it…

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT LISA AND ALL THE COOL BOOKS SHE’S WRITTEN VISIT: WWW LISAHARVEYSMITH COM HI LISA, CAN YOU TELL OUR READERS A LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF? “Sure! I’m a British born Aussie scientist and author of several books for children and adults about space. I love stargazing, soccer, dogs and Indian food (yum!). I live on the east coast of Australia with my partner Michelle. Equity and diversity have always been important to me and I work hard to make science and technology more accessible to everyone.” YOU’RE AN ASTROPHYSICIST; CAN YOU TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT THAT? “An astrophysicist is someone who studies stars, galaxies or other phenomena in space. I use gigantic telescopes to peer into the heart of the Milky Way to study how stars are…

How do you come up with the ideas for your posts? “Most of them are spur of the moment videos, but sometimes I like to do a long video of a bunch of pretty things I see throughout the day so I plan it beforehand.” It is true that social media fame comes with all sorts of pressures? “This is one hundred percent true! But sometimes I feel like it is almost in a good way! It pressures you to be the best version of yourself possible and stay accountable. It has also helped me deal with my social anxiety and talking with new people!” How have online bullies and negativity in general affected you? “It has affected my life tremendously, I let it get to me for a few…

HIGH HEELS! (FREE, ITUNES) The aim of this game is very simple. You must make your way through the obstacles while balancing on super high heels! Level up, take on new challenges and buy more shoes! FABULOUS ANGELA’S TRUE COLORS (FREE, ITUNES) Enjoy fashion and passion in New York City. Build your stylish empire by designing dresses and accessories for your very own shop, then make over your models! COOKING SIMULATOR: CHEF GAME (FREE, ITUNES) Make delicious food for your customers, customise your kitchen an unlock scrumptious new recipes. You’ll become an amazing virtual chef before you know it. SLEEPY SQUARES (FREE, ITUNES) If you’re up for a challenging yet super fun puzzle game, try Sleepy Squares. In this game you must help the squares get to sleep by placing…

Leo PEACOCK Diva Leos love to show off, which is why the Peacock - with its eye-catching feathers – is your power animal! Scorpio DRAGON Rooted in legend and myth, the mysterious dragon is the perfect match for an intense Scorpio girl. Aquarius OTTER Otters are known for their fun and friendly personalities – some are even pranksters – much like the Aquarius girl. Cheeky! Taurus SWAN Patient, elegant swans are a definite match for the gentle and romantic Taurus sign. Virgo PARROT Honest and helpful Virgos are represented by the truthful and colourful bird, the parrot. Cute! Sagittarius EAGLE Fearless and independent Sagittarius girls are just like the proud bald eagle – a bird that symbolises power. So cool! Pisces SHEEP Pisces girls are kind, just like their power…

HI! CAN YOU TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOURSELF? “Hello! I’m an upcoming alternative R&B artist from Canberra.” WHEN DID YOU START SINGING? “I started singing on Sri Lankan radio and in community shows when I was three. My mum was an active singer and actress in the Melbourne Sri Lankan community and introduced myself and my sister to it as early as she could!” CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW SONG, DO YOU WANNA DANCE? HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN WORKING ON THIS TRACK? “Thank you so much! Putting this song out was so, so scary for me. I’ve always been such a perfectionist and likewise really insecure about sharing my music. For that reason, I really wanted to make sure everything felt like it was the best it could be…

Read ALL ABOUT IT! Introducing D'Lila LaRue by Nette Hilton Illustrated by A. Yi D'Lila LaRue lives in the smallest house with the neatest fence and the rosiest garden in the street with her trusty sidekick, Nanny-Anny (who is probably very old but it doesn't matter). This fun trilogy of stories stars D'Lila and Nanny-Anny sharing many adventures, whether it's building an award-winning rose garden or becoming an artist. Even if things don't go exactly to plan... Made For Each Other by Joanna McInerney Illustrated by Georgina Taylor In the natural world, it benefits to have a friend. Teamwork, or an unexpected partner, could make all the difference to survival. This beautifully illustrated book explores organisms that have learnt to adapt and co-exist in the wild, and allows…

Q: HOW DO YOU ORGANISE A SPACE PARTY? A: YOU PLANET EARLY! Q: WHAT DO YOU CALL A COW WITH NO LEGS? A: GROUND BEEF! Q: WHY DID THE BIKE FALL OVER? A: IT WAS TWO TYRE-D! Q: HOW DOES A TRAIN EAT? A: IT CHEW-CHEWS! Q: WHY SHOULDN’T YOU TELL A JOKE STANDING ON ICE? A: IT MIGHT CRACK UP! Q: WHO IS IN CHARGE OF YOUR PENCIL CASE? A: THE RULER! Q: WHAT GOES TICK TICK WOOF WOOF? A: A WATCH DOG! Q: WHAT DID THE TRAFFIC LIGHT SAY TO THE CAR? A: DON’T LOOK I’M CHANGING! Q: WHAT DO YOU CALL A STORY ABOUT A BROKEN PENCIL? A: POINTLESS!…

Dear IG, I love your magazine. I also love the posters and the puzzles, but most of all I love the fashion. It's really cool that you put cheap things as well as expensive things in. My mum would never let me buy anything too expensive but I still like to see what is out there! RIHANNON, 12, QUAKERS HILL, NSW Dear It GiRL mag, My name is Tahlia and I'm eight years old. My favourite singer ever is Taylor Swift and my dream is to see her in concert one day. I was too young to see her all the other times she toured. I hope the virus goes away soon so Taylor can come back. TAHLIA, 8, MT COLAH, NSW Hi IG Team, Can you pretty please publish…

SELENA TRIES AUSSIE FOODS Selena Gomez was sent a care package of Australian foods on the second season of her cooking show, Selena + Chef. After taste testing everything the star decided that she definitely liked Tim Tams (of course!), Mint Slices and Anzac biscuits. The foods she didn’t like were Violet Crumbles and, yep you guessed it, Vegemite! JAYDEN’S BACK-TO-SCHOOL ADVICE School is back and online star and Side Hustle actress, Jayden Bartels has some handy advice for the new school year. “My number one piece of advice for back to school is not to judge anyone by what they look like and try to make friends with people you normally wouldn’t.” LOREN REALLY LOVES TO DANCE TikTok star, Loren Gray has revealed what clips she likes the best…

HEY ROX! CONGRATS ON STARTING HIGH SCHOOL! OKAY, TALK US THROUGH YOUR FIRST DAY A LITTLE BIT… WHAT WAS IT LIKE? “Hi there! The first day was really fun but at the same time I was so scared! I thought my first day would be hard but it turned out way better than I expected.” DID YOU HAVE ANY FRIENDS STARTING AT THE SAME SCHOOL AS YOU OR DID YOU HAVE TO MAKE NEW FRIENDS? “I actually had quite a few friends who started with me which was good, but I also made new friends during the holidays which I ended up becoming closer and better friends with. Then I made more friends through those friends!” IT’S BEEN A FEW WEEKS NOW SINCE YOU FIRST STARTED, HAVE YOU SETTLED IN…

I TESTED TIKTOK LIFE HACKS PART 6! *FAIL Unicorn Squad TikTok life hacks are going viral... but do they actually work? In this latest installment, we find out what really works and what is a giant fail. So cool. AUSTRALIANS TRY CANADIAN SNACKS! Unicorn Squad Have you ever tried Canadian snacks? In this clip, the Squad try everything from Poutine to Red Velvet Oreos... wow! You’ll have to tune in to hear their thoughts. GIANT MYSTERY FURREAL UNBOXING!!! Unicorn Squad Hands up if you love an unboxing? We sure do. And how cool is this? A giant, mysterious Furreal toy is revealed, thanks to Unicorn Squad and Charlotte. RECREATING OUR FAVOURITE TIKTOKS! Unicorn Squad TikTok dances are always fun to watch and learn. But watching others learn the dances and…

ALL ABOUT THE... Otter • The otter is a carnivorous, semi-aquatic mammal. • They are the heaviest member of the weasel family, weighing up to a huge 45 kilograms! • Otters can dive almost 100 metres under water in their quest to find food. • Their fur is the thickest of any mammal, with a million hairs per square inch... Wow! • Sea otters can live their entire lives without ever having to leave the water. • There are 13 different species of otter around the world. The only places you won't find them is in America and here in Australia. Boo! Help!  I HAVE NOTICED THAT MY DOG KEEPS SCRATCHING HERSELF AND IS IN A BIT OF DISCOMFORT. I'M WORRIED IT MIGHT BE A TICK BITE. CAN YOU TELL…

THE latest STREAMING Flora & Ulysses Out Now on Disney+ Flora is an imaginative and creative 10-year-old who is an avid comic book fan and whose parents have separated. After rescuing a squirrel she names Ulysses, Flora is amazed to discover he possesses unique superhero powers. These special powers take the twosome on an adventure of funny situations that end up changing Flora's life - and her outlook - forever. Yes Day Out March 12 on Netflix Always feeling like they have to say NO to their kids and co-workers, Allison and Carlos decide to give their three kids a YES DAY - where for 24 hours the kids make all the rules. Little did they know that they would end up going on a whirlwind adventure around…

1 Get arty! Cut an apple in half and dip it in paint to make your own unique stamp. Cool! 2 Invite your bestie over and catch up on your fave TV shows! The perfect way to unwind after a hard day at school. 3 Try tag-team drawing. Time yourself drawing a picture for 10 seconds and then when your time is up, pass the drawing on. The other players must continue your picture. See what you end up with! 4 MAKE A PLAYLIST ON SPOTIFY OF YOUR FAVOURITE SONGS OF THE MOMENT AND LISTEN TO IT AS YOU CHILL OUT. 5 Sign up to play sport. Choose you like but have tried before. It will be fun and you might even make new friends! 6 Be creative in the…

FACT FILE AGE: 9 NICKNAME: Annie SIBLINGS: a stepsister, Victoria PETS: four hermit crabs FAVE COLOUR: Turquoise FAVE TV SHOW: Inbestigators, Little Lunch, The Baby-Sitters Club FAVE ANIMAL: Seals FAVE SINGERS: Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande and Shawn Mendes FUN FACTS: • I don’t like any food that is orange - especially carrots • Cheeseburgers are my favourite food ever • I love browsing in two dollar shops. I like to take my time and look at everything • I’m not a fan of sports. There isn’t one that I like to play or watch • I love to draw and paint flowers MEET: Annabelle All About Me MY FAVOURITE THING ABOUT SCHOOL IS when we do arts and craft. I like doing all different kinds of things but I definitely…

A DISNEY GIRL Born in Temecula, Califor nia Olivia started taking acting and singing classes when she was only six years old. In 2016 Olivia moved to Los Angeles after she landed a lead r ole in the Disney Channel show, Bizaardvark. Olivia played the character , Paige for three years befor e the series ended in 2019. Almost immediately after she was cast as Nini on the Disney+ series, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series , a role which she still holds today. “Working for Disney has been an incredible way to gr ow up. I have been so lucky coworkers to be . surr People ounded at Disney by the r most eally supportive treat you as if you ar e part of a very lar ge…

It’s not just movie stars and singers who are enjoying some serious fame these days. TikTok stars and video bloggers are taking over the world, one video at a time. This issue, we at IGHQ are dedicated to bringing you up to speed with the brightest rising stars of the Interwebs, so you’ll know exactly who you want to subscribe to! The girls of social media There are loads of really cool femaie YouTube and TikTok stars out there. This issue we bring you two online stars who are influencing the world one post at a time. ONLINE SAFETY There’s no denying that the social media world is a total fun one. But things can definitely turn bad so we’re here to help. Turn to page 30 to see what…

SOCIAL CELEBS ADDISON RAE TikTok star, Addison Rae is super famous in the online world, but she also recenty hit back at trolls who said negative things about her looks.“I can’t change how people interact with me or my tweets, but I’m thankful they do,” she says. “They have kindness they aren’t afraid to share with me and I’m grateful for that.” She continues, “But I am asking that everyone be positive or not say anything at all. Things like this can tear someone’s self esteem up if they’re already having negative thoughts in their own head.” We really wish everyone would be kinder when online! @addisonraee…

So, what is cyber bullying? Basically, cyber bullying is the act of sending hurtful messages, teasing or putting someone down when using technology. Cyber bullying can take place on phones, tablets, social media, in emails and even through online gaming. Cyber bullying can be really hurtful, as it can be posted anonymously and can reach a really large audience quickly. Witness woes If you see someone sending hurtful messages, or if you witness bullying in person or online, here’s what you can do: IF YOU FEEL SAFE YOU CAN: • Tell the person to stop • Distract them • Call them away • Walk away and get an adult to help IF YOU FEEL UNSAFE YOU CAN: • Talk to the person later • Tell someone about it • Let…

Aries MAR 21 - APR 19 YOU: Grab opportunities that come your way. Life is going to be a lot more fun if you say yes to new and exciting things! THIS MONTH: Try something new! Or at least do something you've wanted to do for a while now. DESTINY: Happiness comes from within. If you're truly happy it will show! FAMOUS ARIES: Peyton List. Her birthday is April 6, 1998. All About Aries... THEY ARE: Courageous, energetic, optimistic but also a little impatient! THEIR PLANET: Mars ARIES FACT: The element related to Aries is Fire. ARIES FRIENDS... are really generous and honest with their friends. Taurus APR 20 - MAY 20 YOU: Don't forget, there is always going to be light at the end of the tunnel. THIS MONTH:…

BILLIE talks new album Billie Eilish has opened up about her new album. The 19-year-old was asked about the differences beteen her last album and the new one she is working on. “Honestly, everything is different. Like, we really haven't done anything the same,” she revealed. “We haven't made any of it in the same place. We've grown so much in just the way we create. I've been writing so much more, and honestly, so much better than I ever have.” We can't wait to hear it! HOT MUSIC GOSS Ariana TO TOUR OZ AND NZ? It feels like it's been a very long time since we've been able to go to a concert, let alone have an international singer tour our shores. But the wait could possibly soon be…

Hello! Can you tell us a bit about yourself… “I’m 18 and from the Philadelphia area. I went to Los Angeles six years ago for pilot season and it was then when I booked my role as Bailey in Disney XD’s Walk the Prank. My mum, dad, and I moved to California when the show started, but we still come home to Pennsylvania for the holidays and for some time in the summer to see my older brother and sister.” When did you start getting into acting? “My elementary school concerts were actually mini musicals, so that was my first venture into acting. In fourth grade I started doing some musical theatre classes and the next year I did my first equity theatre production in a local holiday Panto.” Do…

DISNEY LOVE!  #Throwback! These celebs are proof that you can be any age and still have a ball at Disneyland! SO RANDOM If you held a kangaroo’s tail off the ground it wouldn’t be able to hop. When hippos are upset their sweat turns red. If you have cherophobia you’re afraid of having fun. A crocodile cannot poke it’s tongue out. ANSWERS WE LOVE CARE BEARS ENAMEL KEYRING, $6.99, AVAILABLE FROM TYPO, TYPO.COM.AU TREND-O-METER HOT HOT Watching all our fave YouTube and TikTok stars! Easter is nearly upon us. Hello, holidays and choccie eggs! When your school bestie saves you half a cupcake. NOT NOT This virus that keeps lingering and just not going away. When you miss your school bus two days in a row. Urgh! Online trolls. Our…