Selena Gomez Launches Trick-or-Treat Campaign

Following a morning stop at The Early Show, Selena Gomez continued along with her busy schedule by heading over to Dylan’s Candy Bar in New York City on Thursday (October 23).

The “Wizards of Waverly Place” starlet joined up with students of P.S. 3 to attend the launch of Unicef’s 2008 Trick-or-Treat campaign.

As previously reported by Gossip Girls, Miss Gomez’s presence comes after she was recently appointed as a spokesperson for UNICEF’s effort to help children in need.

Of her position, Selena told press, “I am extremely excited to be this year’s Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF spokesperson. I want to help encourage other kids to make a difference in the world and show them that Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF is such a great, fun way to get involved.”

Selena Gomez Steps Out for St Jude

Joining a bevy her her celebrity pals, Selena Gomez attended the St. Jude’s 5th Annual Runway For Life Benefit in Beverly Hills on Saturday evening (October 11).

Held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel, the “Wizards of Waverly Place” sweetheart greeted and posed with her young fans before mingling with an A-list crowd including Hilary and Haylie Duff, Jaime Pressly, as well as Jennifer Love Hewitt of “Ghost Whisperer” stardom.
For the event benefiting the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Disney lent a helping hand by simultaneously planning the release of Disney’s Tinker Bell on DVD and Blu-ray Disc on October 28th.

With 100% of the net proceeds to be donated to the St. Jude, the event is expected to bring in more than $1 million.

Selena Gomez’s Family Market Day

Enjoying a relaxing summertime weekend, Selena Gomez and her family were spotted visiting the Farmers Market on Ventura Blvd in Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon (August 24).

The “Wizards of Waverly Place” actress smilingly strolled the market’s grounds - enjoying a frozen yogurt as she picked up a bouquet of flowers along the way.

The 16-year-old, who was raised in a small Texas town, is set to appear alongside good pal/fellow Disney up-and-comer Demi Lovato in Teen magazine on their September 2nd cover.

Telling of her rise to fame, Selena says: “People probably didn’t think I would get far because of where I’m from. Being able to do what I’ve always wanted to do my entire life is a gift, and my whole dream has come true. To see where I am, from where I was, is just crazy.”