We’ve also got the totally beautiful Taylor Swift on the cover and she’s been named GP’s Girl of the Year. Why? Well… you’ll just have to see inside! (Plus, duh, she’s so completely awesome!)

There’s also so much showbiz goss in the December issue – Victoria Justice gets put to the test, plus we give you a rundown on all the fun flicks that are hitting cinemas these school holidays!

One of our fave parts of the mag is the quiz-o-rama mini-mag – it’s BURSTING with fun quizzes that will keep you busy until Santa comes!

So pick up a copy of the December issue – it’s on sale NOW!

P.S. Have you signed up to our e-newsletter? It’s filled with the latest goss from GP HQ PLUS the chance to win cool prizes! Just enter your email address in the top right hand corner of this page where it says “join our mailing list”.

You are going to love love love this supersized mag – it’s packed with quizzes, puzzles, cooking and craft projects PLUS a mega Red Carpet Ratings and Whoops Corner! LOL!

The mega movie guide has you covered with all the best behind the scenes goss! You’ll also love our totally trendy nail art projects, plus we look to the stars with an astrology spesh!

We’ve included tons of posters inside so you can decorate your bedroom walls! There’s Taylor Swift, Victoria Justice, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Big Time Rush, Adele and plenty more!

You can buy the Activity book at newsagents or online soon at the My Magazines website! Just click on Girl Power and then Activity Books in the top right hand corner! Activity Book 2 will appear soon!

Let us know what you think below!!!

Hip hip hooray! Girl Power’s party issue is on sale today! There’s a whole mini-mag packed with party ideas – we share your party tips and give you the ultimate pick-a-party planning guide, plus Miranda Cosgrove shows you how to throw the best party ever (it’s her b’day on May 14!!!) There’s also plenty of party puzzles and quizzes, party fashion and a guide to great cakes!

Our  cover girl is the gorgeous Taylor Swift and inside she shares her sweetest secrets! There’s loads more celeb goss too including the latest on Robert Pattinson (swoon!) and we chat to the cast of the cool new Disney flick, Lemonade Mouth!

What makes Girl Power different is that we are true to our name! We really believe in GIRL POWER! Our pages are PACKED with inspiring stories – we count down 6 super women who have changed the world, plus fill you in on the latest news from the super sailor Jessica Watson! Wow!

In the world of entertainment, we get set secrets from Tangled (it’s out on DVD May 11, yay!), preview the new Pirates of the Caribbean flick, plus listen in to Emily Osment’s new CD, Fight or Flight (it’s beautiful!) There’s also all your faves, cool comps and a double edition of Whoops Corner (lol!)

There’s also two free gifts with this issue – a rockin’ bangle and sweet stickers too!

So girls, get inspired by our June issue – it’s on sale at supermarkets and newsagents NOW!

The GP Girls xx

Our offices have been jam packed with amazing artworks sent in by you for the Taylor Swift colour in page! You guys are extremely talented which made it so tough trying to pick a winner.

But before we reveal who the lucky reader is, here are our top three that were sent in by mail and via email. Check ‘em out!

Michelle, this is absolutely gorgeous!

Holly, you're an amazing artist!

Madison, Taylor is rockin' in this creation!

And the winner is…Holly!! Your artwork has scored you an awesome prize!

Congrats! We adore the colours that you used and we totally heart the music notes in the background (a very nice touch!).

Our next colour in comp is Selena Gomez so don’t forget to send in your artwork to girlpower@next.com.au OR to Girl Power, ’Colour my World’, Locked Bag 5555, St Leonards, NSW 1590. Remember to include your full name, age and postal address, so if you are the winner we can send you your prize!

We can’t wait to see what you guys do next!

The GP Team xx

This month, we’ve gone crazy… totally Taylor crazy that is! We heart Tay because she’s got an awesome new album out and she’s an all round super sweetie! In fact, she’s so sweet that she’s spilled ten of her secrets, just for you!

Another thing we heart here at GP is pets! This month our pets invaded GP HQ… Uh oh… Goodbye Girl Power, hello PET POWER! You can meet our pets in our 7 page special, plus find the pawfect pet pressies, get top pet tips, bake bikkies for your pooch and weigh into one of the greatest debates of all time… which is better… cats or dogs?

Of course we’ve piled this mag high with celeb goss – all the latest on Avril Lavigne, the cute Cody Simpson, Rihanna and the kids from Glee! There’s also a boredom busting mini mag, packed with spooky Halloween recipes and tips and an absolutely charming… DIY charm bracelet!

You and your friends will LOVE reading this issue together! This month, real-life besties share their most fabulous friendship secrets while showing off some FABULOUS fashion!

There’s also cool quizzes, a chat with super cutie Sterling Knight PLUS the hosts of Escape from Scorpion Island give you the ultimate survival guide to life! Yippee! Pop that one in your school bag!

Of course along with Taylor Swift and our pawfect pets, we just LOVE cupcakes! That’s why you get the cutest cupcake lip gloss and sweet sticker set with this month’s GP. There’s four uber-cute cupcakes to collect, so go get Girl Power… like… NOW!

Lotsa love,

The GP Team xx

girlpower@next.com.au

This Wednesday July 21 at 7 am Australian Eastern Standard Time, Taylor will be live on the web talking to fans about her next album!

Just log onto: Taylorswift.com, MySpace.com/TaylorSwift, Facebook.com/TaylorSwift or Ustream.tv/taylorswift

Once on one of the sites, you can submit questions directly into the live Ustream chat window.

We’re pretty excited here in GP HQ, now to write the coolest question ever….

xx