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Selena Gomez Denies Tween War with Miley Cyrus

by celebuzz on Jun. 18, 2008 06:14 AM / 13 Comments

She's not a wizard, she just plays one on TV. Selena Gomez is the star of The Wizards of Waverly Place, is heading to the big screen and is about to record her first album. She's very strategically being catapaulted into tween pop idol stardom by Walt Disney execs.

Much like a certain gummy gal who stirred up the Interwebs with recent randy behavior and sorta topless Vanity Fair pics and who is currently ruling the cusp of teen superstar universe. Does Miley Cyrus have reason to worry?

Not according to Gomez.

"It's a little overwhelming, but I think really, it's a compliment," Gomez tells E! Online. "She's obviously extremely successful, and I think she's a wonderful performer...So being compared to her, I was very, very flattered."

Gomez says that there won't be any backstabbing, gossiping or boyfriend stealing.

"We're literally like, It's fine. It's all good," Gomez says. "She's Miley, and I'm Selena."

Hannah Montana 2.0 (let's be real) does say she has no interest in being a solo artist like Cyrus. "I want to be in a band with four other guys," she says. Yeah, as long as they aren't included in the band name, and don't make it onto the album cover.

Enjoy it while you can, Selena. Your first name isn't exactly a good-luck charm in this biz, and there's always going to be someone younger rocketing up the Disney turnpike behind you.

Quotables /

“Selena Gomez of Disney’s Wizards of Waverly Place, shows off her t-shirt at a recent photo session and declares that it’s easy being green!

The 15-year-old starlet is currently filming the 2nd season of Wizards.

You will be seeing more of Ms. Gomez in two future projects — Another Cinderella Story with Andrew Seeley and Princess Protection Program with BFF Demi Lovato.”

Just Jared

“Teen sensation Selena Gomez strikes a pose and smiles at the world premiere of Kit Kittredge: An American Girl at The Grove in Los Angeles on Saturday.

Ms. Gomez, 15, stopped by the “A Time for Heroes Celebrity Carnival” charity event in Los Angeles, earlier in the month.”

Just Jared

“Disney sensation Selena Gomez keeps it cute at the A Time for Heroes Celebrity Carnival charity event at the Wadsworth Theater on Sunday in Los Angeles.

The 15-year-old Wizards of Waverly Place star took pictures and signed autographs at the event, which was sponsored by Disney and benefited the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.

As well as the Jonas Brothers, Selena wears a purity ring on her left ring ringer that says "True Love Waits."”

Just Jared

“Selena Gomez, star of Wizards of Waverly Place, gabs it up on the phone while walking around the studio lot during her lunch break in Hollywood on Friday.

Looks like S, 15, loves Cokes over Pepsi! She was stylin’ a Coke vintage T-shirt while learning her lines and eating some candy.”

Just Jared

“Selena Gomez, star of the Disney Channel’s Wizards of Waverly Place, plans to practice abstinence until marriage, reports Extra.

The 15-year-old tween sensation, who’s on the fast track to becoming the new Miley Cyrus, has declared she won’t be having sex until marriage.

Selena declared, “I said, ‘Dad, I want a promise ring.’ He went to the church and got it blessed. He actually used me as an example for other kids. I’m going to keep my promise to myself, to my family and to God.”

All of the Jonas Brothers practice abstinence and wear purity rings.”

Just Jared

“Wizards of Waverly Place star Selena Gomez may be following in the musical footsteps of fellow tween Disney star Miley Cyrus.

Hollywood Records, Miley’s music label, is reportedly out to sign Selena to a record deal.

“Hollywood Records really wants Selena,” a source reveals. “Nothing’s signed yet, but they’re going after her in a strong way.””

Just Jared

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rforrumor 1 yr 4 mos ago
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why is her head so large compared to the rest of her body? she's got nothing on miley cyrus.
cameronkitty 1 yr 4 mos ago
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she looks 10, holy crap
hwoodgrrl 1 yr 4 mos ago
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I like how she's posing in front of all Miley stuff...wannabe
bawwow 1 yr 4 mos ago
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She's cuter than miley
notobsessed 1 yr 4 mos ago
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the red in her hair is *SO FIERCE*
mraniston 1 yr 4 mos ago
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Girls are growing up so fast these days. She looks just like Miley to me?
ballier88 1 yr 4 mos ago
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ya..selena is not the best name to have in the biz
tracimac 1 yr 4 mos ago
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I think they are trying to replace Vanessa Hudgens, not Miley. They are like clones of each other, and this girl started getting big at Disney not too long after her scandalous pics (which blow Miley's PG-13 rated ones way out of the water!).
Jessica 1 yr 4 mos ago
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Ok, this is what i have to say Selena is way better than Miley. End of story. Miley acts like she is all that and is really mean to Selena! Just like Miley and Mandy were mean to Selena and Demi!
emma 1 yr 4 mos ago
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Miley u are losing alot fans when you quit HANNAH MONTANA