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Emily Osment has been spending some time touring and doing promotion for her new album in Europe recently.

Emily on the Red Carpet: Pic 2 & Pic 3.

My good friend Matthias (webmaster of SaveDisneyShows.de) was actually able to see her preform “Let’s Be Friends” at The Dome 55 in Hannover.

And here’s another video of Emily from ZDF-Fernsehgarten. I think that’s the name of the city.

Emily also did a German online chat last week which Matthias was kind enough to translate into english for us.

Leo fragt: Hi emely
Emily(Gast): Hello to all. This is Emily.

SDS_de fragt: Hi Emily! I`m a huge fan of your`s! You are really stunning on Hannah Montana and I love you in Dadnapped! Can`t wait to hear your first album! I mean, just the LP was amazing!
Emily(Gast): Thank you so much for all of the support! I really hope you like the new record!

281096anna fragt: Hello Emily! How are you?
Emily(Gast): I’m fine.

viviane fragt: Emily, what is your favorite color?
Emily(Gast): My favorite color is blue.

Virginia fragt: Hey Em, are you in Germany right now? Have you got your own YouTube channel?
Emily(Gast): I do have my own YouTube channel, it is youtube.com/emilyosment

Julia fragt: When comes your next album out?
Emily(Gast): In October

jannik fragt: Emily, are you in Germany or in the USA right now ?
Emily(Gast): I am in Germany

SDS_de fragt: How do you like Germany?
Emily(Gast): I love Germany it is my second time here and I am enjoying the nice weather so far

Mona fragt: Emily, do you still make TV shows?
Emily(Gast): Right now I am focusing on my music and my album release in October and I am here in Germany promoting that right now.

Tim09 fragt: @Emily How long are you in Germany?
Emily(Gast): I am here for a little over a week!

Franzi98 fragt: When does your new single comes to Germany ?
Emily(Gast): Very soon

evaa fragt: @Emily: what was the most impressing experience with a fan?!
Emily(Gast): I love all of the experiences I have with fans everyone is always so nice.

Leo fragt: Hi Emily, in two days I am at The Dome and will see you there . I am so exited
Emily(Gast): I am so happy you will be there to see me, I am a little nervous: high heels :/

Julia fragt: How did you become a singer?
Emily(Gast): I have been singing since I was very little. First at home and then in school.

susi fragt: Hi Emily, I want to become a singer, but how? I registered me for a casting but got rejected, please answer this!
Emily(Gast): Keep trying!

Virginia fragt: what is your favourite nail polish color?
Emily(Gast): Right now, gold

Lisa fragt: What`s your favorite book?
Emily(Gast): I read more than most people my age and I always have a book nearby. Right now I am reading the Alchemist and next up is another Chuck Klosterman book.

Elena fragt: What are you doing right now?
Emily(Gast): Have fun

Virginia fragt: What sports do you do?
Emily(Gast): I really enjoy runing and yoga, in school I used to play a lot of soccer and basketball. Despite most girls, I do love football.

Nina fragt: And would like to be a singer you may have some tips for me?
Emily(Gast): Thats wonderful! I fully support you! Keep trying and sing at your school

Sonne fragt: Hello Emily Are you on Friday at The Dome in Hannover?
Emily(Gast): I will be at The Dome this weekend, yes

sweety fragt: Hi Emily! Your new single is wonderful x)
Emily(Gast): Thank you!!!

Melina fragt: Emily, is it true that you had a role in Spy Kids?
Emily(Gast): Yes, I had a wonderful time with that movie

kati fragt: @Emily Do you know a few words in German?
Emily(Gast): I’m not very good at speaking German

jojo fragt: @Emily:Where are you in the United States?
Emily(Gast): I live in Los Angeles.

Franzi98 fragt: @Nelly: Could you ask her, when her new single comes out?
Emily(Gast): This Friday on August 27th.Diesen Freitag, am 27. August.

MeLLe fragt: Hey, do you have a boyfriend?
Emily(Gast): Yes.

Franzi98 fragt: Hi Emily! When are you coming to Munich to give a concert?
Emily(Gast): I wasn’t in Munich yet but would like to get there.

oOyviOo fragt: How long do you act?
Emily(Gast): Since I was 6 years old.

Tim09 fragt: @ Emily what are you doing here in Germany?
Emily(Gast): I promote my album which comes out October 15th.

Leo fragt: @Emily. In two days you will be on stage at The Dome, are you excited ?
Emily(Gast): Yes, I’m very excited and a bit nervous!

Virginia fragt: Yeah what do you think about the movie Vampires Suck ?
Emily(Gast): It’s very ery funny.

Nina fragt: How long did you need to shoot All The Way Up?
Emily(Gast): Just one day.

SDS_de fragt: What have you planned for your next days in Germany besides The Dome on Friday?
Emily(Gast): I will travel through Germany, today I’m on KI.KA, on Sunday on ZDF-Fernsehgarten.

281096anna fragt: What’s your favorite song right now?
Emily(Gast): Dogs by Damien Rice

Elena fragt: How did you come to the idea of your new song?
Emily(Gast): I’m a teenager, that’s the inspiration.

Ynessy fragt: Where do you usually buy your clothes? I love your style a lot
Emily(Gast): Zara

Joyce fragt: Hello emily, when is your birthday??
Emily(Gast): March 10th

SDS_de fragt: Do you have some appearances on German TV shows (besides KIKA LIVE)?
Emily(Gast): Viva!

Svenja fragt: @Emily You can walk in high heels so you don’t have any problems I’m sure
Emily(Gast): Hey thanks!

Ynessy fragt: How much time do you usually need in the bathroom to get your hair and makeup done?
Emily(Gast): Regular days, 20 minutes on a show day sometimes almost an hour

MeLLe fragt: Do you wish you had a normal life from time to time?
Emily(Gast): Yes. But I love my job so much and I know what normal life is.

oOyviOo fragt: Are you in love?
Emily(Gast): Yes

Elena fragt: What’s your favorite song?
Emily(Gast): That’s a very tough question, as I love lots of music. I love tha band Radiohead but also Air. When it comes to a song I could listen to Over And Over that would be Ghostwriter RJD2.

SDS_de fragt: How can I contact you? Do you have a fan e-mail address or something like that?
Emily(Gast): You can write to me on my MySpace. myspace.com/emilyosment

281096anna fragt: What’s your favorite movie?
Emily(Gast): Almost Famous.

Cookiemonster fragt: Which song have you heard the most in the last week?
Emily(Gast): Lots of Irish music courtesy of one of my good friends who made me a mixed CD.

Julia fragt: Do you have time for friends?
Emily(Gast): Yes.

Svenja fragt: @Emily What do you want to do next?
Emily(Gast): I keep working on my music.

Julyn fragt: Emily: Who`s your best friend at the moment?
Emily(Gast): At the moment and always, my best friend Michelle.

Nina fragt: What kind of music do you like to listen the most.
Emily(Gast): Alternative Rock

Nina fragt: Do you like dancing?
Emily(Gast): Yes, and when I write music I try as much as possible to include music that will make everyone dance.

Lisa fragt: @Emily Did you have singing lessons when you was younger?
Emily(Gast): Yes.

Cookiemonster fragt: What`s your favourite clothing piece?
Emily(Gast): I am not much of a shopper but I do buy lots of jeans and have an entire closet for them at home.

jojo fragt: @Emily:Have you fun chatting?
Emily(Gast): Yes, I like meeting with new fans.

anas fragt: @Emily Why don’t you write me, I am very sad.
Emily(Gast): Don’t be sad!

281096anna fragt: Emily, how old are you and when’s your birthday?
Emily(Gast): I’m 18 years old and my birthday is in March.

anas fragt: @Emily Have you used to do cheerleading
Emily(Gast): I was never a cheerleader, no.

dada fragt: @Emily When is a film with you in the cinema again?
Emily(Gast): I’m working on a new project starting end of the year.

shsh fragt: Do you like Twilight?
Emily(Gast): I read all the books and loved them, yes. If you are loking for a new series check out the Hunger Games.

281096anna fragt: @Emily, how do you get rid of your stage fright? You always do it so perfectly, I wish I was such great as you are, keep it, really great!
Emily(Gast): Yes, every artist should have some stage fright.

Julchen fragt: What’s your favorite color?
Emily(Gast): Blue.

lila440 fragt: @Emily Do you write your songs yourself?
Emily(Gast): Yes, I write all my music and the lyrics with my Co-Writer, too.

shsh fragt: What is your favorite movie at the moment ?
Emily(Gast): Spinal Tap

Elena fragt: Emily, you have great hair!
Emily(Gast): Thank you so much.

greta fragt: @Emily: Which German words do you know?
Emily(Gast): Bitte and Danke

Svenja fragt: @Emily: You answer my question thats very nice. Do you have a jetlag or something?
Emily(Gast): Always a little yes, I am getting better at not having to adjust so much.

oOyviOo fragt: Is it difficult learning all the texts?
Emily(Gast): No, not when you rehearse, then you notice them very fast.

Nina fragt: Do you like dancing?
Emily(Gast): Yes.

isabell fragt: @Emily: Have you got pets?
Emily(Gast): Yes I love animals and I have many pets. I have a turtle and a lizard, three dogs and fish.

lila440 fragt: Do you write the songs yourself?
Emily(Gast): Yes, this is very important to me, and I have always been involved in my music and always will be.

Annika fragt: Do you like your german fans?
Emily(Gast): Yes, naturally! I meet a lot of new fans on my journey.

Miley77 fragt: @Emily: Do you have still time for your friends since you became a star?
Emily(Gast): No, ich take always time for my friends.

Cookiemonster fragt: How many guitars do you have?
Emily(Gast): At the moment I have 8. Acoustic electric and also a bass.

Philipp fragt: Do you have a privatjet?
Emily(Gast): No. Absolutely not.

Cookiemonster fragt: Whats your favourite guitar brand?
Emily(Gast): for acoustic Martin, absolutely.

Emily(Gast): Thank you so much for your questions, I hope I see you when I’m in Germany to hit the stage the next time. Emily.

Wow… are we going from bad to worse?

The former president of ABC Family, Paul Lee, was recently promoted to President of ABC after Steve McPherson stepped down last month.

Well, now Disney has announced Lee’s replacement, Michael Riley, formerly of Radio Disney. Disney describes him as a “Respected television and radio executive” but I really don’t know if he’s up to the task of running the continually under-preforming and under-promoted ABC Family channel.

But only time will tell. Disney’s official press release follows:

MICHAEL RILEY NAMED PRESIDENT, ABC FAMILY

Burbank, California, Monday, August 30, 2010 . . . Respected television and radio executive Michael Riley has been named president, ABC Family, it was announced today by Anne Sweeney, co-chair, Disney Media Networks & president, Disney/ABC Television Group, to whom he will report.

In this new position, Riley will have oversight of ABC Family’s original programming and acquisitions, franchise management, marketing, sales and operations, and be responsible for the overall strategic and creative direction for the channel.

In making the announcement, Sweeney stated, “Michael’s talent and drive are eclipsed only by the enthusiasm and passion he brings to every opportunity. I’m confident his unique set of skills and experience will help us further ABC Family’s amazing momentum.”

Riley added, “I am extremely proud to have been part of a great team at Radio Disney and very much look forward to joining the incredibly passionate and inventive team at ABC Family. Their success over the past few years has been exceptional, driven by innovative storytelling, unique characters and iconic branding, and I’m honored to be given the opportunity to help build this amazing Millennial brand.”

Coming off its most watched year ever in 2009 and pacing at record levels in 2010, over the past seven years ABC Family has grown its Prime audience by impressive margins, increasing by 76% in Total Viewers (1.4 million vs. 797,000), by 70% in A18-49 (627,000 vs. 368,000) and by 78% in W18-49 (409,000 vs. 230,000). Among the net’s core younger demo sets, the net’s Prime delivery has more than doubled over the past seven years: +115% in A18-34 (348,000 vs. 162,000), +122% in W18-34 (238,000 vs. 107,000), +115% in V12-34 (584,000 vs. 271,000) and +124% in F12-34 (413,000 vs. 184,000).

Prior to this announcement, Riley served as senior vice president and general manager, Radio Disney, where he oversaw the strategic management of the Radio Disney network and its portfolio of 36 owned radio stations, leading them to record ratings through original multi-platform content achievements. He joined The Walt Disney Company in April 2008. An announcement regarding a new general manager for Radio Disney will be made in the near future.

Previously Riley was senior vice president and general manager, Turner Broadcasting System, Europe, Middle East and Africa. In this post he was responsible for developing the CNN commercial strategy and the overall brand strategy for the entertainment channels Cartoon Network, Boomerang, TCM, TNT and Adult Swim in Germany, Northern Europe, Middle East and Africa. Other key responsibilities included the management of advertising sales, marketing and interactive commerce functions, as well as supporting the company’s programming development and acquisition strategy.

From 2004-06 he was vice president and general manager, Turner Broadcasting System France, with responsibility for all Turner channels in that market. From 2000-03, he was vice president, Turner Classic Movies, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and from 1997-2000 he was vice president, Business Development, Television and Interactive Media, Cartoon Network and Turner Classic Movies.