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Disney Interactive Studios has announced recently that there will be a Disney Sing It: Pop Hits, available to the masses. With the game being a multi-platform karaoke style title letting everyone the chance to give it a try. There will be a lot of familiar songs and expect singing tips along side vocal lessons from Tiffany Thornton herself.

On the Wii, Playstation 3 and Playstation 2 consoles, players will have the opportunity to match their talents with the performers which includes master recordings and popular music videos from global fan favorites. READ MORE »

The Jonas Brothers are heading to the small screen to give their fans a sneak peek of their 3-D concert film.

Kevin, Joe and Nick will host the CW’s primetime programming on Feb. 10, appearing during the commercial breaks of “90210″ and “Privileged.”

The singers will chat with “90210″ actress Jessica Lowndes about the making of “Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience,” which hits theatres Feb. 27.

And keep an eye out for a clip of the Jonas Bros. performing “Tonight” from the film, which is based on the group’s “Burning Up” tour.

Fans can also anticipate the release of the movie’s soundtrack on Feb. 24. It features a cover of Shania Twain’s “I’m Gonna Getcha Good,” as well as collaborations with Taylor Swift and Demi Lovato.

The Jonas Brothers — all four of them — have signed on to star in the upcoming family film “Walter the Farting Dog.”

The Fox project is based on a bestselling book series of the same name, written by New Brunswick’s Glenn Murray.

According to Variety, the brothers will play a group of musicians who are asked to care for their great-aunt’s flatulent pooch.

The pop trio of Nick, 16, Joe, 19, and Kevin, 20, will be joined in the movie by their younger brother, eight-year-old “Bonus Jonas” Frankie, whose character will go on a series of adventures with the dog.

Peter and Bobby Farrelly (”There’s Something About Mary,” “Fever Pitch”) are co-producing and may potentially direct the film, which will begin shooting in spring 2009.

Nick, Joe and Kevin previously appeared in the made-for-TV movie “Camp Rock” and are currently working on their TV series, “J.O.N.A.S.!” with Frankie.

Fans of The Jonas Brothers and Miley Cyrus can now get even more from their favourite artists by simply inserting their CD into the computer.

Disney has set up “Unlock More Rock,” a website that features never-before-seen acoustic performances, interviews, behind-the-scenes videos and other exclusive content from Disney performers.

Those who own the artist’s album can access the exclusive content by visiting www.unlockmorerock.com and inserting the CD, which unlocks the extras.

Other acts featured on the website include Vanessa Hudgens, The Cheetah Girls and Demi Lovato.

Also featured is “Disney Mania 6,” a compilation album in which contemporary acts cover songs from such Disney films as “Monsters, Inc.” and “The Little Mermaid.” The “Unlock More Rock” website gives fans a chance to check out the “If I Didn’t Have You” recording session by Emily Osment & Mitchel Musso of “Hannah Montana” fame, as well as the making of Colbie Caillat’s “Kiss The Girl” music video.