All Talents. All Backgrounds. One Big Stage.
One young showstopper will appear in a KIDZ BOP music video, take home $20,000, and be on the cover of Popstar!
Young singers, dancers, actors, musicians, and performing artists are all invited! If they've got a stage-worthy talent, it's time to let it shine. This is an opportunity for future stars of all backgrounds to bring their unique flavor to audiences across the country!
Benefiting
In Partnership with DTCare
Changing the world, one child at a time.
The Why Not You Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to education, children's health, and fighting poverty. Their mission is to empower change in the world, one child at a time, by equipping youth with the skills and opportunities to become leaders, while fostering a "Why Not You?" attitude.
Next Rising Star Ambassador
Ciara is an iconic singer, songwriter, dancer, producer, and actress who rose to fame after her 2004 debut album “Goodies.” She built her reputation as a dancer by blending dance styles in her performances across eight studio albums.
Ciara
KIDZ BOP is the #1 music brand for kids, featuring today's biggest hits, "sung by kids, for kids”! Celebrating 25 years, KIDZ BOP brings families together through music, videos, live concerts, and more!
Popstar! is a leading multi-platform entertainment brand that has been connecting audiences with the biggest names in music, film, television, and pop culture for more than 30 years. Through Popstar! Magazine, Popstar! TV, Popstar! Radio, digital media, social platforms, and live events, Popstar! reaches millions while celebrating today's biggest stars and discovering tomorrow's rising talent.
The 2026 Next Rising Star will also appear in Rolling Stone—one of the most iconic brands of our time and an unrivaled industry leader. Reaching a global audience of over 60 million people every month with cutting-edge multi-platform content, Rolling Stone stays true to its mission to tell exceptional stories that illuminate the culture of our times.
Special Guest
Heather morris
Best known for her comedic breakout role as Brittany S. Pierce on FOX’s hit series Glee, the CBS series So Help Me Todd, and Harmony Korine's Spring Breakers, Heather Morris is also an incredibly established dancer who began her career with Beyoncé for her Single Ladies stage tour and currently travels the country teaching for HEAT Dance Convention.