The careers of Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, and Miley Cyrus all began in the same place: television. Starring in sitcoms on Disney Channel or Nickelodeon led to massively successful music careers, catapulting them to superstardom as not just actors or musicians, but entire industries. The New York Times articles collected in this volume trace the careers of these four young stars as they grew into adulthood in the spotlight, examining how they have each worked to establish and challenge the teen star archetype. A glossary and media literacy terms and questions are also included to engage readers.