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Article: New teen sensations: young stars reveal the perks and problems of grown-up fame.
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- Ebony
- Article date:
- February 1, 1995
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WITHIN the last few months, an extraordinary number of teenagers have risen to the top in the entertainment industry. Some of these young stars have won top spots on R&B and pop music charts and roles on top-ranked TV shows and movies--feats people twice their age have struggled to accomplish.
Among the new talents are actor Larenz Tate, tennis pro Venus Williams, 14, gymnast Dominique Dawes, and singers Brandy and Aaliyah, whose marital status has been at the center of controversy.
While most youngsters are busy building paper routes, joining fan clubs and collecting the latest CDs, these teen sensations are busy recording their own CDs, performing in front ...