ABC'S "PRIMETIME NIGHTLINE" GOES INSIDE THE WORLD OF YOUNG STARS
ON "CELEBRITY SECRETS: UNDERAGE AND FAMOUS," WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10
On WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET), "Primetime Nightline: Celebrity Secrets - Underage and Famous" goes inside the fame game, the world of teenage and child stars. ABC News' Juju Chang, Andrea Canning, Chris Connelly and David Wright look at kids and teens on the road to stardom, as well as stars from the �80s, �90s and '00s, who candidly reveal that success isn't always as sweet as it seems.
"Primetime Nightline" gained unique access behind the scenes in the lives of ambitious rising stars and their families who must learn to cope with everything from mobs of adoring fans and sudden wealth to death threats and financial scams. The special considers life in the spotlight with:
· Rebecca Black - YouTube hit "Friday, Friday" rocketed her to sudden fame, including a 2011 Teen Choice Award Nomination and star turn in Katy Perry's new music video
· "Big Time Rush" -- the new boy band sensation from Nickelodeon
· Eden Wood - Pint-sized pageant beauty queen featured on TLC's "Toddlers and Tiaras" on a five city-tour of malls and coffee shops
· Corey Feldman - on coping with the pressures of Hollywood and the dark side of child stardom
A 13-week summer series, "Primetime Nightline" launched on June 22. The program airs Wednesdays at 10:00 p.m., ET on the ABC Television Network.
ABC News' "Nightline" is anchored by Cynthia McFadden, Terry Moran and Bill Weir. John Donvan and Juju Chang are correspondents. Jeanmarie Condon is the executive producer.
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