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THEN AND NOW: The stars of 'Big Time Rush' 7 years later
THEN AND NOW: The stars of 'Big Time Rush' 7 years later
Kirstie RenaeJul 27, 2020, 23:30 IST
The leading characters have gone on to different careers after "Big Time Rush."Nickelodeon; JC Olivera/Getty Images
It's been seven years since "Big Time Rush" ended its run on Nickelodeon, and six years since the band stopped performing together.
Kendall Schmidt returned to the band he was in before "Big Time Rush," and he continued to act.
James Maslow launched his solo music career, and he still occasionally acts in film and on TV.
Carlos PenaVega (né Pena Jr.) continued making music as a solo artist is and worked on several movie and TV projects with his wife, Alexa PenaVega (née Vega).
Logan Henderson took a break from the spotlight but has recently released a solo album.
After premiering on Nickelodeon in 2009, the musical-comedy series "Big Time Rush" quickly became a fan favorite, skyrocketing the members of the show's fictitious boy band to real-life, mainstream fame.
The band released three studio albums between 2010 and 2013, selling millions of records and solidifying group members Kendall Schmidt, James Maslow, Carlos PenaVega, and Logan Henderson as teenage heartthrobs.
Although the show ended in 2013 and the band stopped performing in 2014, the group recently had a virtual reunion in June where they all performed an acoustic cover of their hit song "Worldwide."
Seven years later, here's what the stars of "Big Time Rush" are up to.
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Kendall Schmidt played Kendall Knight, the group's charming leader.
Kendall Schmidt on the first episode of "Big Time Rush."
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Schmidt returned to his band, Heffron Drive, and continues to act.
Kendall Schmidt started performing with his own band again after the show.
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James Maslow played James Diamond, who seriously wanted to be famous.
James Maslow on the first episode of "Big Time Rush."
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Maslow has since released solo music and has continued to act in film and on TV.
James Maslow at the premiere of "Las Pildoras De Mi Novio" in 2020.
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Carlos PenaVega played Carlos Garcia, the group's most wild and fun member.
Carlos PenaVega on the first episode of "Big Time Rush."
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He continues to release solo music and act in films and on TV.
Carlos PenaVega has starred in a number of movies on the Hallmark Channel.
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Logan Henderson played Logan Mitchell, the group's resident smarty-pants.
Logan Henderson on the first episode of "Big Time Rush."
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Henderson took some time out of the spotlight after "Big Time Rush" ended, but he recently reignited his music career.
Logan Henderson at Jingle Ball in 2018.
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