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Barbie I Can Be… Competition

August 27th, 2010 by Amy | 4 Comments | Filed in Stuff

What do you want to be when you grow up? The Barbie I Can Be… range lets you experiment with heaps of cool careers, which is why we love ‘em! There are 14 super Barbie dolls in the range including Swim Instructor, Pizza Chef, Pet Vet, Race Car Driver and Snowboarder, and they’re all utterly fabulous!

This month, Girl Power and Mattel are giving you the chance to have your say! Vote for your dream job – we want to know what you want to be when you grow up and why! 

Your vote puts you in the running to win one of 40 Barbie I Can Be… dolls to add to your Barbie collection!


HOW TO ENTER
1. Buy this month’s issue of Girl Power and flick to p.67 for your secret code word.
2. Email girlpower@next.com.au and vote for your dream job in about 50 words.
3. Please include the code word, plus your full name, address and telephone number. 

Competition closes: October 11, 2010.

Good luck girls!

xx

The Goss on Glee!

August 25th, 2010 by Anthea | 4 Comments | Filed in Stuff

Heya girls!

Here at GP HQ, we are HUGE fans of Glee! We’re devo that the first season is all finished up, so to tide us over, we’ve been busy digging up all the latest goss from the Glee set…


  • Pop Princess Britney Spears guest stars in an episode called Britney/Brittany – a reference to Glee club member and cheerleader Brittany. The storyline is super secret so there was extra security on set when they were filming! There were so many guards that the creator of the series, Ryan Murphy, struggled to get into his own set at one point! “It was literally like the President had come,” he said. Eeeek!
  • Lea Michele wants Britney’s former flame to appear on Glee too! “Justin Timberlake would be the perfect Glee guest star: He sings, he dances, and he’s hilarious!” she says. We think he’d be fab…
  • British singer Susan Boyle will star as a lunch lady in a Christmas episode of Glee!
  • Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe is a mega-gleek and says he would love to appear in the series. He’s currently taking singing and dancing lessons in prep for a Broadway show, so maybe he’ll be able to use his new skills in a Glee cameo…

In other Glee news…



  • Glee got nineteen Emmy nominations… That’s the most of any prime-time series! One of those 19 was a best actress nomination for the lovely Lea Michele. She was SO excited, saying “I’ve dreamed about something like this my whole life!”
  • Do you love the Gleeky fashion in the series? The official ‘Glee’ clothing line has hit stores in the US. It includes a cute Cheerios-inspired tee, Sue Sylvester tracksuits and other preppy pieces! We want!
  • A whole Glee radio station in the UK has been set up to play songs from the series 24 hours a day! Woah… now that’s Gleeky.

So girls, have you heard any other Glee goss? Are you looking forward to the next series?

Anthea xx

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Totally Cute

August 21st, 2010 by Amy | 9 Comments | Filed in Stuff

Start the weekend right… with these utterly adorable pet videos. Can we get an ‘Awwwwwww’?





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Science Speak

August 16th, 2010 by Anthea | 1 Comment | Filed in Stuff

Hi Girl Powerettes!

Last week we told you all about the Australian Science Festival and this week there’s even more science stuff on the calendar! National Science Week is now on and there are lots of events on in every state so make sure you check out their website.

To celebrate, we got chatting to Dr. Hazel Barton. She’s a microbiologist AND a cave explorer… how cool is that!? She’s gone caving all over the world because she hopes to find specimens in the deepest darkest caves that will help her make the next medical breakthrough! Hazel has even starred in her own IMAX film, Journey into Amazing Caves, which looks at crazy caves from ice caves in Greenland, to underwater caves in the jungles of Mexico. Check out the trailer, it looks a little spooky! Here’s what Hazel had to say about making a career out of caving…

Dr. Hazel Barton

Girl Power: So how did you combine caving and science for one of the coolest careers ever?!

Dr. Hazel Barton: I wanted to keep my cave exploration and my science separate, as I didn’t want to turn caves into a job or use my science as an excuse to get into neat caves. After my Ph.D. my boss suggested I go and do microbiology in places where no one else could, so I decided to take a look.  The results were fascinating.  I’ve been doing it ever since!

GP: So what’s your proudest achievement?

HB: Getting my PhD.

GP: And your most amazing discovery?

HB: In microbiology – I think it’s the finding that microorganisms are actually involved in making cave formations, stalactites and stalagmites.  Very, very cool. In caving, we found a new section of Wind Cave that was about 5 km long.  We called it the Lunatic Fringe because when we found it we all ran around like lunatics with excitement!

GP: Any top tips for Girl Powerettes who want to be super scientists like you?

HB: If you want to know how things work, why things the way they are, then you are a scientist.  Everyone thinks being a scientist is hard work, but as long as you just want to understand the world around you and keep following that passion, you will become a scientist. It’s the same for all science in all fields.

GP: So caves can be pretty cramped…Do you ever get claustrophobic?

HB: Not really. I got nervous one time while I was cave diving in Mexico.  I was squeezing through a hole and my helmet got jammed. I was about 100 feet underwater and about half a mile from the entrance and I really did get quite nervous. But other than that, no, not really.  The tightest passage I’ve gone through was about 20 cm wide, but that didn’t bother me.

GP: You’ve been in lots of docos and films. What’s more nerve-wracking, going into a cave or talking in front of the camera?

HB: Definitely talking in front of a camera! Although the scariest thing is when they want you to abseil while they film you – there’s something really nerve-wracking about sliding down a rope while it’s being recorded on film!

GP: So what’s it like seeing yourself on the IMAX screen?

HB: I closed my eyes the first time – I couldn’t watch. I’ve seen it so many times now I’ve gotten used to it, but I just don’t like watching myself on TV!

GP: So to finish up Hazel, you’ve been caving in over 1000 caves, is there one you still dream of visiting?

HB: Hmmm… that’s a difficult one.  I would guess it would be Gua Nasib Bagus cave in Mulu National Park, Borneo.  It contains the Sarawak chamber, which is the largest cave chamber in the world – you could put seven jumbo jets tail-to-tail in there.

Hazel explores a cave...

Hazel sure is one brave woman! So girls, do any of you want to follow Dr. Barton’s lead? Can you see yourself caving in deep dark canyons or would you prefer to stay in the light of day?! Let us know!

The GP Team xx

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The Last Song

August 5th, 2010 by Amy | 2 Comments | Filed in Stuff

The Last Song is an amazing movie which stars Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth as a couple who fall for each other over one long summer while they rescue some endangered turtles, battle with their families and struggle to find themselves.

The Last Song is available on Disney DVD from August 4… Which is TODAY! Yay!

To celebrate, we have some fantastic movie clips to share with you! These are some deleted scenes from the movie and they’ve never been seen before! Ooooh! So sit back Girl Powerettes, relax and enjoy…

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For your chance to win The Last Song on DVD, grab the August Issue of Girl Power. It’s out now!

Movie Magic

July 26th, 2010 by Amy | 7 Comments | Filed in Stuff

Happy Monday Girl Powerettes!
Hope you all had fabulous weekends!

Working for the world’s coolest magazine (ahem, that would be GIRL POWER!) has many maaaany perks. We get to meet celebrities, we get to have a heap of fun at photo shoots and we even get to test out new toys and games and sometimes even chocolate or cupcakes. Yummy!

But one of the bestest parts of our job is getting to see some super cool movies before everyone else does! Yippee! Not that we’re bragging or anything… OK we totally are… But we watch TONS of movies each month so that we can tell you, our lovely GP readers, what they’re all about and which ones you just can’t miss!

Lately we’ve been lucky enough to watch some really amazing movies that are coming soon to a cinema near you…

Step Up 3D


 This groovy dance movie is in 3D so there are legs and arms flying right at you during every scene! If you’re a fan of dance flicks, you’ll really love this one. Plus, it stars Aussie actress Sharni Vinson!
See it….from August 5! 

Despicable Me



This movie is really, really, really funny. Just ask Girl Power’s Fashion Coordinator Natali – she giggled all the way through our screening! Despicable Me is a 3D animated movie about an evil villain who wants to steal the moon. His little yellow minions are so cute!
See it….from September 9! 
 

Diary Of A Wimpy Kid

Get ready to giggle ’cause Diary Of A Wimpy Kid had us rolling in the aisles with tears streaming down our faces! It’s based on the famous book series, and it’s really entertaining.
See it….from September 23! 

Happy Feet

July 13th, 2010 by Mel | 1 Comment | Filed in Stuff

This little guy is the happiest duck in the world!! SO CUTE AND ADORABLE! You must watch it! It’ll brighten up your day :)


Boredom Busters

July 12th, 2010 by Amy | No Comments | Filed in Stuff

Hey Gals
Hope you’re all well and warm, wherever you may be!

Now we don’t know about you, but the chilly weather has us hiding inside, under our doonas these days, and that can be B-O-R-I-N-G! Here are a few boredom-busting activity ideas to keep you busy…

1. MAKE A TASTY TREAT
Bake some biscuits, make some muffins, or if you’re really talented you can cook dinner for your family! Yum! The latest issue of Girl Power has so many amazing recipes – you can make Berry Crumble, Beetroot Dip or yummy Meringues!

2. READ A BOOK OR TWO
Reading is heaps of fun! Find an old favourite, snuggle up on the couch and get to it. Or visit your local library and borrow a new book to devour! Here are some of our recommendations:

The Obernewtyn Chronicles by Isobelle Carmody
This is an amazing fantasy series about an orphan named Elspeth who has special powers – she can talk to animals and read people’s minds! Because of her powers, Elspeth is sent to a scary hospital called Obernewtyn…

Hating Alison Ashley by Robyn Klein
This book is laugh-out-loud funny. It’s the tale of Erica Yurken who dreams of becoming a famous actress and leaving behind her crazy family and horrible school. What will happen when Erica meets the pretty, perfect new girl Alison Ashley?

The Baby-Sitters Club series by Ann M. Martin
These books were big in the ’80s and now they’re being re-released! The books follow a group of besties who start a baby-sitting club.  

3. HAVE A MOVIE MARATHON
Invite your besties over, make some microwave popcorn and pop in a DVD. Movie marathons are really fun! We like theming our marathons… like watching movies that are only about Princesses: The Princess and The Frog, The Princess Diaries and Enchanted. There are lots of movie marathon ideas in the latest issue of Girl Power!

What do you get up to when you’re stuck at home? Comment below, or email your activity ideas to girlpower@next.com.au

Eclipse Movie Review!

July 6th, 2010 by Nat | 30 Comments | Filed in Movies, Stuff

So Powerettes, it was cold and gloomy outside on Sunday night, but that wasn’t about to stop me!  I got rugged up, super excited to see Eclipse, the third in the Twilight saga! So what’s the verdict Powerettes?

Eclipse was actually really good! I was so hooked my popcorn was hardly touched! If you’ve read Eclipse you’ll know how exciting the storyline is and the movie didn’t disappoint me at all. I held my breath during the action scenes and even shed a tear here and there- sniff!

Both Jacob and Edward were supercute (of course) and K-Stew played stressed out Bella perfectly. I also loved getting to know the history behind the Cullen’s and the Quileutes. The movie was just the right mix of romance and adventure and I don’t think I’d  have changed a thing.

In fact I think Eclipse may have been my favourite in the Twilight series so far! How about you Powerettes? Have you seen the latest in the Twilight Saga? If so what did you think? We’d love to  hear your thoughts!

Email us at girlpower@next.com.au or drop us a comment below!

The Gruffalo!

July 5th, 2010 by Anthea | 1 Comment | Filed in Stuff

The uber-popular book The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler has been adapted for the stage! How super is that!? This live musical play had sell-out seasons on Broadway and the West End in London! Wowee!!

We got some behind-the-scenes goss from Stephen, Simon and Crystal who star in this wild and wonderful production!

Stephen Anderson, Simon van der Stap & Crystal Hegedis in The Gruffalo

GP: Can you tell us in a (hazel)nut shell what the show is about?

Crystal: The Gruffalo is about a mouse who ventures into the deep dark woods in search of a hazelnut. Along the way she meets a fox, an owl and a snake who all want to have her for lunch. She frightens them away with a story of the Gruffalo. To her surprise she meets this monster with purple prickles and turned out toes and a poisonous wart at the end of his nose!

GP: Were you fans of the book before auditioning for the show?

Stephen: I’d never heard of it before I auditioned – I was shocked when, during our first show, everyone in the audience recited the lines from the book along with us. It’s amazingly popular, and it’s great fun to bring to life a book that people love so much!

Simon: I’d never heard of it. I went to my local library to borrow the book and was told all nine copies were out!

GP: So what is it like to play an animal?

Crystal: It was a challenge at first but a lot of fun discovering how to put the traits of a mouse in to my performance. It’s lucky I really like cheese and hazelnuts!

Stephen: I play the three predators – they all move in different ways and have a variety of different ways to try and eat the poor little mouse!

Simon: It’s always fun to play animals because they move very differently to people.

GP: Who has the coolest costume in the show?

Crystal: I love the snake costume, I think his moustache is the best thing around!

Stephen: Thanks Crystal – I had no idea you felt that way! The Gruffalo is pretty cool. He’s like a giant, shaggy carpet!

Simon: The Gruffalo costume is cool. Also very heavy and very hot.

GP: Do the cast have any interesting pre-show rituals?

Crystal: Just before the show begins we choose a word of the day that we say together. It can be anything at all.

Stephen: The more random the better!

Crystal: This helps us focus as a group and wish each other good luck for the show.

Stephen: Or ‘CHOOKAS’ as we say in the theatre!

Simon: I always put my left shoe on first.

GP: Do you get nervous before your shows?

Crystal: Not really, more excited. I only get butterflies if I know someone in the audience.

Simon: I always get nervous, especially if my family’s there watching.

GP: Any advice for overcoming the jitters?

Crystal: I like to sit quietly by myself and take a few slow deep breaths. Positive thinking is the key!

Simon: Big, deep breaths and concentrate on what you’re doing, not how you’re feeling.

GP: Have you had any embarrassing slip-ups on stage?

Stephen: I fall over all the time – I remember knocking the set over on several occasions. Pretty embarrassing.

Crystal: When we did The Gruffalo in the UK there was fake snow on the stage. It was very slippery and I fell over bringing part of the set with me. Very embarrassing but I can laugh about it now.

Simon: I’ve only fallen over twice as The Gruffalo when I tripped on my tail!

Simon van der Stap in The Gruffalo

See the Gruffalo!

SYDNEY – SEYMOUR CENTRE
Venue:Everest Theatre, Seymour Centre, Chippendale
Season:28 June – 10 July
Performance times: Tuesday – Friday 10am & 12 noon, Saturday 10am, 12 noon, & 3pm
Extra shows: Wednesday 7th 3pm
Bookings: 9351 7940 or seymourcentre.com.au or ticketmaster.com.au

MELBOURNE
Venue: National Theatre, 20 Carlisle St (cnr Barkly St), St Kilda
Season: 20 – 30 July 2010
Performance times: Monday – Saturday 10am & 12 noon, plus 1.30pm Tues 20, Wed 21, Mon 26 and Wed 28, and 3pm Sat 24 July
Bookings: 136 100 or ticketmaster.com.au

SYDNEY – PARRAMATTA
Venue: Riverside Theatres, Parramatta
Season: 30-31 August
Performance times: Monday 12 noon & 1.30pm; Tuesday 10am, 12 noon & 1.30pm
Bookings: 8839 3399 or riversideparramatta.com.au

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