Selena Gomez plays down alleged Miley Cyrus insult

By Stone Martindale Jul 29, 2008, 22:25 GMT

06/08/2008 - Selena Gomez - 19th Annual "A Time For Heroes" Celebrity Carnival - Arrivals and Departures - Wadsworth Theater - West Los Angeles, CA © Tina Gill / PR Photos

Disney’s “It Girl,” Selena Gomez, says there is no truth behind the reported rivalry between her and fellow teen sensation Miley Cyrus saying, “It’s just the media wanting something to talk about and wanting us to fight…and there’s nothing there to talk about.”

As for how Gomez deals with false media reports, she told Extra, “Everywhere you go you’re to hear things that are untrue…You just got to learn that if I don’t say  it, physically out of my mouth, on camera, it’s not true.”

When asked how she handles everything that comes with being a rising star, Gomez explains, “It’s overwhelming and there’s a lot to think about…to know there are hundreds of kids out there that look up to me. I know that’s a big responsibility. I am also very confident to say that it is wonderful and I’ll do my best that I can do to be the best role model I can be.”

The star of Wizards of Waverly Place tells “Extra” that she credits her mom for keeping her grounded in reality, even in the midst of stardom.

She comments, “My mom’s there to say, ‘The moment I see you get big headed or changing, I will drag you right back home to Texas and we are moving away from here.’”

As for what Gomez has downloaded on her iPod, she reveals, “On my Ipod right now is my best friend Demi [Lovato]..Paramore, Fall Out Boy, Jonas Brothers. Then I actually got Miley’s new CD. I really like her CD.”  Suck up!

“Extra’s” interview with Selena Gomez airs tonight