Host Miley Cyrus is set to perform her new single “7 Things,” joining previously announced performer Mariah Carey, who will perform her latest single “I’ll Be Lovin’ You Long Time.”

“Gossip Girl” and its cast lead this year’s pack of nominees with 14 nominations, while Chris Brown scored nine nominations.

Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, Kanye West, Cyrus, the Jonas Brothers, Hayden Panettiere, Lil Mama and “Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles” also have multiple nominations.

Timberlake, the reigning Teen Choice champ who has won 21 surfboards since 1999 for solo and group projects, landed three more nominations in 2008. Cyrus racked up four nominations this year for Choice TV Actress: Comedy, Choice TV Comedy, Choice Music: Single and Choice Music: Female Artist.

Also set to appear: Shia LaBeouf, Rachel Bilson, David Cook, David Archuleta, Demi Lovato, Katharine McPhee, Leighton Meester, Jordin Sparks, Sophia Bush, Scarlett Johansson, Zac Efron, Danica Patrick, Selena Gomez, JoJo, Jesse McCartney, Chad Michael Murray, Chace Crawford, Kristen Bell, Drake Bell, Mischa Barton, Brittany Snow, Hayden Panettiere and many more.

Teen Choice celebrates the hottest teen icons in film, television, music, sports and fashion. The coolest stars will receive surfboard awards in categories such as Choice Male Hottie and Choice Hook-Up.

Fans ages 13-19 can click here to vote once each day for their favorite nominees

Winners will be announced during the two-hour celebration broadcast from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, Calif.
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Friends of John Mayer have welcomed his girlfriend Jennifer Aniston with open arms. One of his pals says Aniston “fits right in” and everyone “loves her.”

John has such an amazing crew of musicians and friends with him. Everyone gets along and is drama free and Jen fits right in – perfectly. Everyone really loves her,” says the friend.

Mayer, 30, and Aniston, 39, have been dating for the past three months. Sources add that the pair’s relationship is becoming more serious.

“They are very happy together, it’s working really well and they’re only getting closer. His friends think she’s great for him,” added the source.

Mariah Carey has reportedly splashed put on a multi-million dollar love nest for herself and new husband Nick Cannon.

Mariah — who wed rapper Cannon in a secret ceremony on the Caribbean in April this year — has bought an “amazing” property in the West Indies and is looking for another.

A source tells London’s Metro newspaper, “Mariah’s just bought her and Nick an amazing hideaway in the West Indies for them to escape to. She’s also eying up another get away in Monte Carlo as she loves chilling out there.”

The ‘Touch My Body’ singer already has a portfolio of lavish properties in New York and LA.

The source also blasted recent speculation that the newlyweds’ marriage was already on the rocks, revealing Nick, 27, has bought Mariah a $100,000 pink diamond butterfly pendant.

“It was a gift of his love,” the friend says.

Vanessa Hudgens is on the latest edition of Teen Vogue, and she’s talking about graduating from “High School Musical.”

Hudgens on life after “HSM”:
“I don’t want to do something that messes me up mentally,” Vanessa explains. “I think people just don’t realize that sometimes actors can really take it in and become that person.”

Vanessa on the relationships formed during her Disney run:
“It’s sad,” she says. “This is our last time doing a movie together, and we love each other so much.” “We really grew up together. We can be free when we’re around one another, and the amount of fun we have is ridiculous.”

On her real life romance with Zac Efron:
“I keep my relationship quiet,” Vanessa says. “I think that works.”

Vanessa Hudgens also tells Teen Vogue that she has a busy summer planned. Look for Vanessa in the Sears back to school campaign, and her summer concert tour, Identified. You can also catch Vanessa in “Rock On,” and “High School Musical 3″, hitting theaters October 24th.

Disney just released the very first batch of movie posters, featuring Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Monique Coleman, Lucas Grabeel, and Corbin Bleu.

In addition to the movie’s release date, Disney has announced that the stellar soundtrack to HSM 3 will hit store shelves and online retailers the Tuesday prior, October 21st.

According to source, HSM 3 deals with how “Troy and Gabriella struggle with the idea of being separated from one another as college approaches. Along with the rest of the Wildcats, they stage a spring musical to address their experiences, hopes and fears about their future.”

Ashley Tisdale And Vanessa Hudgens At High School Musical 3 Promo Poster

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