Disney Star Selena Gomez and General Growth Properties

Give Teens a Voice in the 2008 Presidential Campaign

As the 2008 presidential election draws near, the focus is on the candidates and how voters will respond. However, there is a question of whether the outcome would be the same if teenagers under the age of 18 had the chance to express their opinions. This summer, Selena Gomez, a Disney star, and General Growth Properties, Inc. (NYSE:GGP), the owner/developer of shopping centers and entertainment venues for teenagers worldwide, are collaborating to engage America’s youth in a unique and interactive teen election called UR Votes Count.

UR Votes Count is an exceptional experience that aims to educate and involve teenagers in timely and relevant issues that impact the nation and the world. It also provides them with the opportunity to vote for their preferred candidate for the presidency of the United States. This campaign allows teenagers to unite their voices, potentially influencing this year’s election and making a significant impact in the 2012 election when most of them will be eligible to vote.

Selena Gomez, the national spokesperson for UR Votes Count, will kick off the campaign on August 16 at noon at Glendale Galleria in Glendale, California. UR Votes Count will take place in 150 malls across America, spanning 42 states over a period of six weeks. The events will commence on August 16, 2008, and conclude on September 21, 2008. For a comprehensive list of dates and locations for UR Votes Count, please visit www.urvotescount.com.

“I believe it is crucial for young people to vote and have their voices heard,” expressed Selena Gomez, the national spokesperson and actress/singer for UR Votes Count. “As a teenager myself, I strongly believe that it is essential for us to be well-informed about the issues that affect us all. This way, when we become eligible to vote, we will be fully prepared to exercise one of our greatest privileges and responsibilities.”

UR Votes Count provides teenagers with a national platform to discuss various topics, including the environment, healthcare, the Iraq war, social security, national security, and education. After reviewing the facts on these subjects, teenagers will have the opportunity to cast their votes on the issues and select their preferred presidential candidate.

About Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez, a talented newcomer, showcases her skills as the middle child Alex in the captivating Disney series “Wizards of Waverly Place.” With her beauty and adventurous spirit, Alex is ready to embrace her magical powers, making for an exciting storyline.

In addition to her role in “Wizards of Waverly Place,” Selena can soon be seen in the modern-day adaptation of the classic Cinderella story, “Another Cinderella Story.” Portraying a high school dancer facing tough times, Selena’s character seeks the love of a charming prince, played by Drew Seeley, who happens to be a popular pop singer enrolled in her school. Furthermore, Selena recently completed filming “Princess Protection Program,” where she stars alongside Demi Lovato.

Selena’s journey in the entertainment industry began in 2004 when she was discovered through Disney Channel’s global casting search. After a successful location audition in her hometown of Dallas, TX, she was invited to Los Angeles to meet with Disney Channel executives. This led to guest appearances in popular shows like “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody” and “Hannah Montana,” as well as involvement in various Disney Channel pilots.

Her acting career started at a young age when she attended an open casting call for the children’s television series “Barney & Friends” on her 7th birthday. Among thousands of hopefuls, Selena was chosen as a series regular for the next two seasons. In 2003, she made her mark in feature films with a supporting role in “Spy Kids 3D.”

Now residing in Los Angeles with her parents, the 15-year-old Selena is not only focused on her film and television career but also exploring opportunities in music. Her birth date is July 22nd.

About General Growth Properties, Inc.

General Growth Properties, Inc. is a prominent U.S.-based publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) with a significant market capitalization. Renowned for its ownership or management of over 200 shopping malls across 44 states, General Growth is also a key player in developing master-planned communities and mixed-use properties. The company holds ownership stakes in master-planned communities in Texas, Maryland, and Nevada, as well as smaller mixed-use projects in various stages of development. Its vast shopping center portfolio spans around 200 million square feet of retail space, housing over 24,000 retail stores nationwide. Additionally, General Growth’s international presence includes ownership and management interests in shopping centers in Brazil and Turkey. General Growth Properties, Inc. is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol GGP. For further details, please refer to the company’s official website at http://www.ggp.com.