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10 Stars You Don't Know but Your Kids Love

While you've probably heard of Britney Spears and Miley Cyrus, what about Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato? Get the 411 on the hottest teen stars your kids go crazy for (11 Photos)

Patrick Sandora on Aug 18, 2009 at 2:40PM

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10 Stars You Don't Know but Your Kids Love

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Cody Linley

Born: Nov. 20, 1989

Breakout role: Miley Cyrus's on-again/off-again boyfriend Jake Ryan on Hannah Montana

Kid appeal: The goofy and sweet star is adored by girls and is cool enough for boys, too.

Parental appeal: Parents may remember Linley from his appearance on Season 7 of Dancing With the Stars, where he and partner Julianne Hough finished in fourth place.