TEEN PEOPLE's Annual 25 Hottest Stars Under 25 The 'It List' of the Youngest, Biggest Names in Film, TV and Music NEW YORK, May 5 /PRNewswire/ -- TEEN PEOPLE's 25 Hottest Stars Under 25, hitting stands Friday, May 6 is the eighth annual installment of the guide to the hottest top young stars in film, TV and music. From Justin to Jesse McCartney; Jessica Simpson to Jessica Alba; the Olsens to the O.C., this issue of TEEN PEOPLE has the most comprehensive look at the Hollywood hot shots and top musical acts everyone is - or will be - talking about. This year's TEEN PEOPLE 25 Hottest Stars Under 25 are (alphabetically): Alicia Keys, 25 Hayden Christensen, 24* Kirsten Dunst, 23 Ashlee Simpson, 20 Hilary Duff, 17 Lindsay Lohan, 19 Avril Lavigne, 23 Jake Gyllenhaal, 24 Lords of Dogtown* Britney Spears, 23 Jesse McCartney, 18* The Olsens, 19 Chad Michael Murray, 23 Jessica Alba, 24 Natalie Portman, 24 Ciara, 19* Jessica Simpson, 24 The O.C. Destiny's Child Justin Timberlake, 24 Paris Hilton, 24* Elijah Wood, 24* Kelly Clarkson, 23* Scarlett Johansson, 20 T.I., 24* * debut Some make their debut this year, others are veterans. Many of them are double and triple threats with success in multiple disciplines. Here's a look at a few of the stars: -- Justin Timberlake - With only one more year before he's "too old," Justin has been on the list five times since 2000. What's keeping him hot? Helping make Snoop Dogg's "Signs" a hit and his upcoming film debut in Edison. -- Jesse McCartney - Is he Justin's heir apparent? From boy band to solo singing career (top-selling CD Beautiful Soul) to acting (WB's Summerland), Jesse makes his debut on the list at only 18. -- The O.C. - The cast of TV's "it" show makes its 2nd "25 Hottest" appearance - sans Ben McKenzie, already 26. -- Lindsay Lohan - This "it" girl makes her second appearance on the list after moving from the big screen to music. She's bounced back from controversy to remain one of the hottest stars around. -- Ashlee Simpson - Speaking of dealing with controversy, Ashlee rebounded from a Saturday Night Live flop and Orange Bowl boos to sell millions of albums and sell out a headlining tour. -- Destiny's Child - How many groups can have all its members go solo only to reunite to come back bigger than ever? -- Avril Lavigne - When the whispers, "Is Avril over?" surfaced, Avril answered by selling more than 2 million copies of her sophomore album Under My Skin worldwide. -- Jessica Alba - Faded after Dark Angel but has re-emerged, starring in summer blockbuster The Fantastic Four. -- Lords of Dogtown - Sure to be the teen movie of the summer, guys will love these skateboarders and girls will think they're hot. -- T.I. - The hottest new rapper is on his way to multi-platinum status. He's also started a clothing line and a construction company that builds low-cost housing. TEEN PEOPLE is the definitive voice of youth culture. Published ten times a year with two newsstand special editions, TEEN PEOPLE is the #1 title on newsstand and its guaranteed circulation is 1.45 million. DATASOURCE: TEEN PEOPLE CONTACT: Jay Weisberger of Teen People, +1-212-522-9956, Web site: http://www.teenpeople.com/

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