Sydney is celebrating her birthday on Sydney to the Max this week!

In the new episode “Thirteen Candles,” Sydney is turning 13 and sets out to plan a sophisticated birthday party. Her plans remind Max of when he tried to organize his own surprise party for his thirteenth birthday back in the 90s.

JJJ has an exclusive clip from the episode where Max arrives at his own surprise birthday party. Check it out now!

To celebrate this new birthday-themed episode, we spoke to the young stars of the show – Ruth Righi, Ava Kolker, Jackson Dollinger and Christian J. Simon – and asked them about their favorite birthday memories, and what their dream party would be like.

“My dream birthday party would be a traveling birthday where I would get to see a new part of the world with my family and friends,” Ruth told JJJ. “I would spend the time exploring and taking in whichever place I ended up and celebrate with as many desserts as you can think of.”

Sydney to the Max airs TOMORROW night (August 21) at 8pm ET/PT on Disney Channel!

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Jackson Dollinger has premiered the music video for his debut single “I’m Yours“!

The 13-year-old Sydney To The Max actor and singer filmed the video on Catalina Island, which he dedicated to his late grandfather.

“Catalina Island is very close to my heart because I spend my summers there,” Jackson told JJJ. “There is really no place like it. My grandpa Ted loved the island more than any place in the world. He also spent summers there since he was a child and owned a vacation home on the island.”

“Our time together in this magical place really bonded us. We spent hours fishing off the boat in the harbor and hanging on the home patio talking,” he continued. “Unfortunately, my grandfather passed away a couple of months before the premiere of Sydney to the Max. He never got to see the show or visit me on set. I felt like paying tribute to the island and dedicating this video to my grandfather’s memory was the perfect way to honor him. I hope wherever he is, he is looking down on me proudly. We miss him everyday!”

At the end of the video, the screen goes blank and reads, “In loving memory of Edward H. Butland ‘Grandpa Ted.’”

Jackson Dollinger is breaking into the music scene!

The 13-year-old Sydney To The Max star will be releasing his debut single “I’m Yours“, and we have the exclusive premiere.

“The song is about falling in love with a girl for the first time and what experiencing that feels like to me,” Jackson shared with JJJ about the track.

Jackson even wrote and produced the song himself, and will be releasing more new music in the coming months.

“SURPRISE! … You didn’t know this about me, but in addition to my role on Sydney to the Max, I am also a producer, singer, and songwriter,” he wrote on Instagram earlier this month.

Jackson will also be joining a slew of his fellow Disney Channel stars during the Disney Channel Summer Sing-Along next month. Find out more here!

The Sydney To The Max cast know the importance of teachers!

On tonight’s (April 10) new episode directed by Raven-Symone, Sydney throws a tribute for her favorite teacher Mrs. Harris (Melissa Peterman) in hopes to save her job. Meanwhile, back in the 90s, Max bonds with Mrs. Harris during a trip to an art museum.

JJJ got to chat with the cast – Ava Kolker, Christian J. Simon, Jackson Dollinger and Ruth Righi – about what they hope kids and families will take away from this episode.

“I hope kids and families will realize how much an influential teacher can change the path your life can take and you never know when the inspiration for your future will strike in a class. It’s important to be open to learning and to see what each moment in your education brings,” Ava explained.

Check out a clip from the episode and be sure to tune in at 8pm ET/PT on Disney Channel!

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Sydney and Olive are going green on Sydney To The Max tonight (March 26)!

On tonight’s new episode, in an effort to save the planet, Sydney and her friends stage a student protest to convince the cafeteria to go green. Back in the ’90s, Max and Leo fight to keep their school from getting rid of the junk food in the vending machines.

In relation to the theme of the episode, JJJ asked the stars – Ruth Righi, Ava Kolker, Jackson Dollinger and Christian J Simon – how they are doing their part in making a difference in real life.

“I try to participate in small acts of kindness everyday as well as try to give back to my community when I can. Anything from donating time to a charity you believe in, participating in a women’s march or just doing the dishes for your family makes a real difference,” Ruth shared with us.

Check out a clip from the episode and be sure to tune in at 8pm ET/PT on Disney Channel!

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Mercedes Lomelino poses with the number 13 in balloons at her birthday party earlier this month!

The GEM Sisters YouTuber and TikTok star celebrated her 13th birthday at PINZ bowling alley.

Some of the guests in attendance included her sisters Giselle and Evangeline, All That‘s Kate Godfrey, Raven’s Home‘s Jason Maybaum, Sydney To The Max‘s Jackson Dollinger, DWTS Junior‘s Sophia Pippen and Kameron Couch, Lexy Kolker, Anais and Mirabelle Lee, Madelyn Miranda, and Pressley Hosbach.

“So glad so many of my friends were able to celebrate with me,” Mercedes told JJJ. “Couldn’t have asked for a better day surrounded by great friends.”

As for her favorite moment from her party, she couldn’t pick.

“I can’t even choose a favorite moment, it was all great!” she dished. “Even though I’m not the best bowler, I had the greatest time.”

Giselle shared that there was one moment that almost brought her to tears.

“Mercedes is growing up so fast! When she blew out her candle I wanted to cry,” she told us.

“It made me so happy to see Mercedes so happy, she’s my best friend,” Evangeline added. Awww!!

Check out the GEM Sisters‘ vlog from the birthday party!

Disney Channel has renewed Sydney To The Max for a third season!!

The show’s second season has yet to premiere and the network already greenlit another one.

“We’re thrilled to be investing in another season of this endearing comedy and to continue working with our very talented showrunner Mark Reisman,” Disney Channel Vice President of Current Series Kory Lunsford said in a statement.

“Reisman‘s amazing team and this stellar cast continue to deliver stories that are both funny and meaningful for our audience. We can’t wait to see how the loveable Reynolds family and friends will continue to navigate tweendom, parenthood and friendship,” he added.

Sydney To The Max stars Ava Kolker, Ruth Righi, Jackson Dollinger, Christian J Simon, Ian Reed Kesler, and Caroline Rhea.

Season two will kick off with a special holiday themed episode on Friday, December 13th, at 8pm on Disney Channel.