Laura Marano and Ross Lynch hit up the red carpet at the 2013 Disney Channel Kids Upfront held at Hudson Theatre on Tuesday afternoon (March 12) in New York City.

The two Austin & Ally stars caught up with JJJ inside the event to chat about what’s going to happen for their characters on the hit show.

“Me personally, I think they’re meant to be together,” Ross shared with us. “I think it’s cool. Sometimes the story doesn’t go that way, but it’s cool.”

Laura added, “I think from the first episodes, they’re opposites, obviously. But they make such great music together and they’re a great partnership. The thing is, I don’t know. Hopefully they’ll always continue to be partners.”

Stay tuned for clips from this weekend’s episode! And check out photos of Ross and Laura that we took on the red carpet!

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Ross Lynch, sister Rydel and brother Rocky walk ahead of the crowd in their brand new video for “Loud”.

“I think it’s official, I am girl crazy and proud of it,” Ross jokingly tweeted after the premiere.

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He added later on, “Everyone be sure to get our new EP #LOUD on iTunes!”

Be sure to check out all of R5‘s upcoming tour dates and pick up their EP!

WHAT DO YOU THINK of R5′s new video?

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• Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Visit Sick Children – Celebuzz
• Katherine McNamara will play Jason Isaacs‘ daughter in CBS’ drama pilot Surgeon General, according to Deadline. The project centers on Dr. John Sherman — the most powerful doctor in the nation, the Surgeon General, who has 315 million patients.

Ross Lynch jumps high in the air in the new video teaser for R5‘s “Loud”.

Riker, Rocky, Ross and Rydel Lynch, and BFF Ratliff are dropping the new video super soon — and JJJ can’t wait!

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In the meantime, be sure to check out the band’s new single, “I Want U Bad,” which is about being in love with your best friend’s girlfriend.

Also, check out R5‘s tour dates!

WHICH EP TRACK IS YOUR FAVE?

Ross Lynch hops up on stage with Laura Marano in this new still from Austin & Ally.

In this weekend’s episode “Chapters & Choices,” When Ally’s (Marano) mom (Julia Campbell) comes home to host a book release party, Ally works up the courage to finally conquer her stage fright and performs a duet with Austin (Lynch) at the event.

“Chapters & Choices” airs Sunday night, February 24th @ 8:30PM ET/PT on Disney Channel. Check out a clip from the episode below!

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Ross Lynch and Laura Marano get close in this new still from Austin & Ally

In “Campers and Complications,” Ally’s (Marano) old summer camp friend Elliott (Cody Allen Christian) comes to town to pay a visit, so they spend a lot of time catching up and reminiscing about the past.

Though Austin (Lynch) is now dating Kira (Kiersey Clemons), he suddenly finds himself jealous of Ally’s friendship with Elliott.

“Campers & Complications” airs Sunday, February 17th @ 8:30PM ET/PT on the Disney Channel. 14+ pics inside…

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R5 pose for a group photo against a purple wall on the set of their “Loud” music video shoot last weekend in Los Angeles.

The band — Ross, Riker, Rocky and Rydel Lynch and their best friend Ratliff – just announced their new spring tour dates, which kicks off on March 15th.

“There’s something cool that happens when we’re on stage together,” Riker shared. “There’s nothing more fun in the world. We meet the entire audience after the show, and we love our fans.”

Tickets for R5 Fan Club members and VIP tickets will go on sale February 5th, followed by the official on sale date February 8th.

For the full tour dates, head on over to R5Rocks.com!

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