Raven on a Roll

Raven-Symoné is as chipper as her alter-ego, the wacky, offbeat teen on Disney's hit show "That's So Raven," even though she's conducting a telephone interview in the middle of her daily exercise workout.

"I'm walking," she pants, between breathless giggles, "and people around me are making me laugh."

Raven was just a baby when the Ford Modeling Agency signed her to a contract. And who can forget her portrayal of chubby-cheeked Huxtable granddaughter Olivia Kendall on "The Cosby Show." Now 22, she's managed to navigate the fickle tides of Hollywood while building a solid fan base by spreading her message of self-esteem, body acceptance and empowerment to young women in Every City, USA.

Keeping her act clean has paid off for the blossoming media mogul. The Raven brand is valued at $400 million, since "That's So Raven" ruled the Disney Channel for four seasons (the network still airs the reruns) and spawned merchandise deals for everything from perfumes and clothing. Earlier this year, Raven played bubbly high school senior Melanie Porter in "College Road Trip" with Martin Lawrence and executive-produced the flick. And last August, she took a page from the Martha Stewart playbook when she decided to launch ravensymonepresents.com, her interactive 'tween-friendly lifestyle Web site with videos and do-it-yourself crafting tips.

As if the hefty paychecks and all-around success aren't enough, she found time to cut a fourth studio album titled - what else? - "Raven-Symoné," released late last month. (A pajama party-themed tour was scheduled to play the Liacouras Center on May 27, but it was postponed.)

On the CD, fans will find the former Cosby kid serving up a heaping portion of her trademark effervescence alongside a slice or two of attitude, all of which she insists is completely authentic Raven. "I'm just trying to be me and if you like that, I love you. If you don't, I'm sorry."

Q. People might not know, but you're no stranger to the recording studio. What was different about working on this latest album?

A. I didn't write. I worked with A-list producers. Not that I didn't work with A-list producers last time, but more on the R&B side this time. I have kind of a new voice on this one.

I think the songs are a little bit more grown up and talking about some relationship situations, which I really don't like talking about. But the people I'm working with were like, "That situation in your life needs to be talked about." I'm like, "No, no it's personal!"

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Tour Dates Raven-Symoné has just released ALL dates for her upcoming tour. The tour will kick off on July 12 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin @ The Kenosha County Fair Grounds and conclude on October 7 in Perris, California @ The Southern California Fair. Stick with Raven Daily the entire summer for exclusive coverage of the tour. And I hope you can make a date and catch Raven live! Also as mentioned previously on the site Raven will play host on the upcoming Disney Music Block Party Tour and I've added those dates aswell.

Raven-Symoné Live Tour - Summer Concert Series
July 12 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin - Kenosha County Fair Grounds
July 13 - Jackson, New Jersey - Northern Star Arena
July 18 - Hidalgo, Texas - Dodge Arena
July 19 - Denver, Colorodo - Elitch Gardens Theme Park
July 20 - St. Louis, Missouri - Old Glory Amphitheatre
July 24 - Springfield, Massachusetts - The Grove Amphitheatre
July 25 - Bessemer, Alabama - Visionland Theme Park
July 26 - Wildwood, New Jersey - Wildwood Convention Center
July 31 - Turlock, California - Stanislaus County Fair
August 2 - Valdosta, Georgia - Wild Adventures Theme Park
August 3 - Atlanta, Georgia - Six Flags: Over Georgia
August 4 - Kearny, Nebraska - FirstTier Event Center
August 6 - Ventura, California - Ventura County Fair
August 7 - San Antonio, Texas - Lone Star Lil’s Amphitheatre
August 10 - Los Angeles, California - The Golden Bear Theatre
August 11 - Midland, Michagan - Midland County Fair
August 21 - Arlington, Texas - Time Warner Cable Music Mill Amphitheatre
August 22 - Wichita, Kansas - Century II Concert Hall
August 26 - Detroit, Michagan - Michigan State Fair
September 9 - Spokane, Washington - Spokane Interstate Fair
October 7 - Perris, California - Southern California Fair

Disney Music Block Party Tour
July 29 - Columbia, Maryland - Merriweather Post Pavilion
July 30 - Columbia, Maryland - Merriweather Post Pavilion
August 1 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Fairmount Park
August 8 - Chicago, Illinois - Toyota Park
August 9 - Chicago, Illinois - Toyota Park
August 12 - Columbus, Ohio - Columbus Crew Stadium
August 13 - Columbus, Ohio - Columbus Crew Stadium
August 15 - Toronto, Ontario [Canada] - Downsview Park Allen Road
August 16 - Toronto, Ontario [Canada] - Downsview Park Allen Road
August 17 - Toronto, Ontario [Canada] - Downsview Park Allen Road
August 22 - Long Island, New York - Nassau Coliseum
August 23 - Long Island, New York - Nassau Coliseum
August 24 - Long Island, New York - Nassau Coliseum

Good Day NY + The Today Show Candids
Posted by Marquies on June 1, 2008
Apparently sometime last month Raven was on Good Day NY? It's a surprise to me as it's a surprise to you. I had no idea. Always got to give a big shout out to Raven-Symone Presents for informing us. But yea, I wanna give a HUGE Thanks to Anna for sending me these pics. Also she sent me some candids from her Today Show appearance. Check em' out, Thanks again Anna! 012X MQ - Good Day NY - May 2008 002x MQ - The Today Show [Candids] - May 19, 2008 Big Thanks also to Jeff for informing me that this was indeed Good Day NY not Good Morning America, but anyway I found the video for the interview and you can view it HERE It was pretty cool, she talks about her new album and about her tour, which she stated startes this June!

Magazine Scans, Concert Tickets + Concert Promo
Posted by Marquies on May 30, 2008
Hey everyone Today I got some exciting news (for me) my ticket for the Raven concert came in the mail, YAY!, I got 6th Row-Center! So im going to get some great video and pics for the site. But Anyway I've added some various things to the gallery a NEW magazine scan, promo ad, and I scanned my ticket for the concert, I have no idea why Mitchel's name is mentioned first, But I guess it goes by alphabetic order. Check em' out 001X HQ - Pop Star Magazine - June 2008 001x HQ - Raven-Symone Concert Ticket 001x HQ - Hidlago, Texas Concert Promo I forgot yesterday was Raven Daily's one month anniversary, I wanna thank everyone for continuingly visiting and supporting the site. It really means alot to me and I hope you continue to support me and the site. I plan on getting a new layout up sometime later next month, so stay tuned for that. Thanks again you guys, Your Amazing!

Disney Music Block Party Tour
Posted by Marquies on May 28, 2008
Well it seems like in between Raven's touring this summer, she will be hosting a new tour featuring some of Playhouse Disney's rising talent. Buena Vista Concerts and AEG Live announce the Disney Music Block Party tour, an engaging concert festival experience for kids and their families featuring favorite recording artists performing live on stage. Families can spend the afternoon exploring the festival grounds with fun-filled activity zones where kids can try out the latest toys at PLAYSKOOL'S Play Experience area, make their own music at NAMM's Wanna Play? Musical Instrument area, move and shake on the dance floor, plus play games and watch Playhouse Disney programming in the Playhouse Disney tent and much more. Participating artists on select dates will include They Might Be Giants, Imagination Movers, Barenaked Ladies, Dan Zanes, Ralph's World, and Choo Choo Soul, plus special guest host Raven-Symone. Artist line-up varies by market; details are available on the tour website. The 23-date national tour embarks Friday, July 25 in Toms River, New Jersey and concludes in Long Island, New York on Sunday, August 24. Tickets for all dates go on sale starting Friday, May 30 at 10:00 a.m. at Ticketmaster outlets and online via the tour website DisneyMusicBlockPartyTour.com. Speaking of touring I just completed the new tour section for the site, theres alot more still to be added once more dates have been announced, and when the tour begins. Check it out HERE

Tour Rehearsals
Posted by Marquies on May 27, 2008
Hey everyone, I found some new pics. Not the best quality, But very cool none the less. These pictures are from rehearsals for her upcoming tour. Seeing these gets me so hyped for the concert. Check em' Out! Also you can check for The Cheetah Girls 2 re-airing tommorow night on The Disney Channel.

Animation + Avatars
Posted by Marquies on May 25, 2008
Hey everyone Im glad you all are enjoying the new animation I had a blast making them, I really did, I was sittin here laughing so hard while making some of them, makes me really miss TSR. But anyway I've added some things to the gallery that I relized I never did. Includes a new magazine scan, with an interview from College Road Trip Enjoy :) 001X HQ - Pop Star Magazine - April 2008 002x HQ - College Road Trip - Stills

Animation + Avatars
Posted by Marquies on May 24, 2008
Hey everyone whats going on sorry I havent updated in the past few days not much going on right now with Rae so I decided to make some animation I hope you enjoy them! 004x - Animated Avatars 006x - Animation

The Today Show Pics + Video
Posted by Marquies on May 19, 2008
Earlier Today Raven made an appearance on The Today Show to promote her new album Raven-Symoné (Theres a first time for everything) She looked really nice, lol fun fact I never new Raven was kicked off her step team for being to strict. Anyway I've added the video for download and you can view it on our YouTube page (subscribe). Also I found 4 MQ pics from the event, hopefully I can find more soon. Also new Top and Elite Affiliates check em' out! The Today Show Date: May 19 2008 Time: 6:03 Size: 58 MB Format: WMV [Download] [YouTube]

Photo Gallery Update
Posted by Marquies on May 15, 2008
Hey whats goin on everyone, Nothing really goin on in the Raven world other than she will be on The Today Show this coming Monday. And also a new tour date has been announced. So I took the time to add aton of stuff from the past years, different events and photoshoots Enjoy and Keep Visiting! 001x LQ - Raven-Symoné Photoshoot (2008) 006x MQ - Teen People Photoshoot (2004) 003x MQ - Essence Magazine Photoshoot (2004) 001x MQ - Everyone's Hero - Stills (2006) 002x MQ - KTLA (2008) 001x MQ - KTLA (2008) 026x MQ - TRL (2008) 020x MQ - MiTRL (2008) 020x HQ - Welcome Home Welcome Rosco Jenkins (2008) New Date: EDIT July 12 - Kenosha County Fairgrounds - Wilmot, Wisconsin July 18 - Dodge Arena - Hidalgo, Texas July 26 - Wildwood Convention Center - Wildwood, New Jersey [Im so there]

Candid Pictures
Posted by Marquies on May 12, 2008
Hey everyone, whats going on Thanks for the amazing feedback to the site, we've been bringing in alot of hits lately and Im so proud and happy that you guys enjoy it, because I really enjoy updating for you. But anyway earlier today, our girl Rae (instead of promoting, ofcourse not) was spotted rolling around in LA on a Segway. Even Rae no when gas prices out too high lol, Credit to Bossip for these, Enjoy!

New Event Pictures
Posted by Marquies on May 11, 2008
Yesterday afternoon Raven attended the 2008 Wango Tango concert in Irvine, California Enjoy! EDIT - Found 2 more pics. Shout out to the fans over at RSF for finding this video of her signing autographs in the middle of pandemonium, at the event. You can view it HERE.

New Tour Dates
Posted by Marquies on May 10, 2008
Hey everyone, Good News, after doing some research I found new tour dates from the new tour! Yay! So you'll still be able to see Rae this summer, Theres more still to be announced Im sure, but here is what I found so far. I'll be going to the first one in NJ! Right now Im hard at work on the Download Center, I cannot wait to have that up for you guys. Also some new elite and regular affiliates Check em' out! Juy 13 - Northern Star Arena - Jackson, New Jersey July 20 - Old Glory Amphitheatre - St. Louis, Missouri July 31 - Stanislaus County Fair - Turlock, California July 24 - Six Flags - Springfield, Massachusetts August 03 - Six Flags: Over Georgia - Atlanta, Georgia August 07 - Lone Star Lil’s Amphitheater - San Antonio, Texas August 10 - Six Flags: Magic Mountain - Los Angeles, California August 21 - Time Warner Cable Music Mill Amphitheatre - Arlington, Texas

Raven-Symone comes of age with new CD [Article] + New Photoshoot
Posted by Marquies on May 9, 2008
Raven-Symone gave a interview to the associated press about her new album, recording, touring, and much more, It's an amazing article Check It Out! ATLANTA - Even though Raven-Symone can now add movie producer to her long list of accomplishments, some people still perceive her as just a little girl. But the former "That's So Raven" star is trying to show she's graduated from the child phenom role, and has more substance to her than the animated character that's still endlessly shown, via reruns, on the television screen. One way Raven-Symone believes she can do so is through her music. "I just want people to see that I'm not a little kid anymore," the 22-year-old said in a recent interview while on a rehearsal break for her nationwide tour. It was supposed to kick off this spring but was scrapped for what an AEG Live concert promoter would only call "unforeseen circumstances." Despite her tour setback, Raven-Symone just released her new self-titled album last month. Some of the tracks are uptempo songs like her first single, "Double Dutch Bus," but she also dips into her personal matters, such as a tough relationship on "Love Me Or Leave Me." ...... [FULL ARTICLE] Also with the article came new pictures Check them out! I'm going to try to find them in better quality.

College Road Trip DVD / Blu-Ray!

Posted by Tevin on May 8, 2008

College Road Trip Disney Home Entertainment has marked July 15 to release the Martin Lawrence and Raven-Symone comedy College Road Trip on Blu-ray Disc. The release will be day-and-date with DVD. College Road Trip will be presented in widescreen 2.35:1 1080p video and 5.1 uncompressed 48 kHz/24-bit audio. Bonus Features Bloopers Alternate Opening & Endings Deletes Scenes w/optional director commentary "Double Dutch Bus" music video by Raven-Symone On The Set: Double Dutch Bus Raven's Video Diary Commentary with director Roger Kumble and Raven-Symone Commentary with writers Emi Mochizuki and Carrie Evans

Access Granted Backflip & Video Captures

Posted by Marquies on May 7, 2008

Hey whats up everyone, As you know Raven-Symone's new album Raven-Symone was released last week and the official chart position hasnt been released yet but the album is said to have sold around 12,000 copies its first week, We tried our best :( But on a lighter note Raven is releasing a new single and video in the coming weeks, No word on the single though. So Anyway I got a request for this video so I uploaded it for you guys. Back in 2004 Raven was featured on BET's Access Granted for her single "Backflip." Incase you missed it from the one time it aired (and im not exaggerating) here it is. Also I added caps from the music video to our gallery so check that out as well. Access Granted "Backflip" Date: 2004 Time: 20:26 Size: 97 & 96 MB Format: WMV [PART 1] [PART 2]

New Gallery Layout!

Posted by Marquies on May 5, 2008

Hey whats going on everyone, No update today but we can expect the first week album sales of Ravens new album by tommorow (Keep your fingers crosed!) But anyway I just wanted to let you guys know that we have a new layout over at the gallery. It looks amazing. I wanna give a HUGE Thanks to Kyle over at Imperial Designs for designing and coding the layout. Also we have some new Top and Elite Affiliates make sure you check those sites out :P

Raven-Symoné Album Scans

Posted by Marquies on May 2, 2008

Hey, Hey, whats going on everyone once again I will continue to stress this. Raven-Symoné latest album Raven-Symoné is in stores now!, It is Raven's best album yet in my opinion. So if you dont have it make sure you go out and get one. And if you cant find one in storers order one online. But anyway I have been getting alot of request for this and finally got around to it, I've scanned the entire album booklet! Also we have some new Top Affiliates and Elite Affiliates so make sure you check those great sites out as well. Enjoy! Set your TiVo's Raven will be making two guest apperances on FOX's animated series American Dad, one new episode featuring Raven as the character "Katie" will air Tommorow on Fox @ 9:30pm. And her next appearance will air on May 11. Dont Miss It!

KTLA Interview + NEW Event Pictures

Posted by Marquies on May 1, 2008

This morning Raven did an interview with KTLA, she spoke about her new album (about time) and upcoming projects. She even sang a little bit of "That Girl." You can view the interview HERE, It was great. Also last night Raven attended Chelsea Handlers "Are you there Vodka?, It's me Chelsea" Book Party (haha what a title) in Hollywood. I've added 4 MQ pictures from the event I should have the HQ soon!

Raven News + Event Pictures

Posted by Marquies on April 30, 2008

Hey whats up everyone! Thanks for the amazing comments on the tagboard keep em' commin ;) Well Once again another reminder Raven's new album Raven-Symoné is in stores now!, so please go out and support. Its currently doing really well on the ITunes Charts, so keep buying. Good News Raven is currently rescheduling her tour and also Raven's star meeter over at IMDB.com has risen 90% since last week. Well I was bored so I decided to add some old events from Raven this year Check them out! 003x HQ - ONE WORLD Collection during LA Fashion Week (3.11.08) 111x MQ - College Road Trip World Premiere (3.3.08) 008x HQ - Essence Magazine Luncheon (2.21.08) 003x HQ - The Roots Jam Session (2.9.08)

Raven-Symone Album News + Jet Magazine Scans

Posted by Marquies on April 29, 2008

Hey everyone this is the first official update for the site, I'm super excited about it. Just incase you did'nt know Raven-Symoné's new self titled album Raven-Symoné is officially in stores TODAY!, make sure you go out and buy a copy. I've herd it and it is defiantly amazing! You can expect Scans soon. But anyway as many of you may know Raven covered last weeks issue of Jet Magazine and I've added 6 HQ Scans from the issue, Inside Raven talks about her new album, touring, and much more! Affiliate Update - I've added 2 new elite affiliates Raven Source and Miriam Source, both amazing sites so make sure you check both out!

Raven Daily Grand Opening!

Posted by Marquies on April 29, 2008

Welcome to the Grand Opening Of Raven Daily! This is the newest fansite dedicated to the actress-singer Raven-Symoné. Hey everyone My name is Marquies a lot of you may remember me from my fan site on Raven I had back in 2007 titled, Raven-Online. Well I’m back and me and one of my best friends Tevin (formerly of Disney Channel Zone) have teamed up to bring you the biggest source on Raven. The gallery currently has roughly around around 250+ pics there, but I have aton of pictures still to add and a gallery layout should be up by the end of the week (along with cutenews). Also we are currently hard at work on the Raven Daily Download Center, which I'm very excited about and should be up soon. We hope you enjoy the site, and please leave plenty of feedback!