Joey Lawrence of "Blossom" knows he's the latest heartthrob of the bubblegum set, but he doesn't know why.

"I can't explain it," Lawrence said. "I still can't get over girls screaming and chanting and fainting."The 17-year-old launched his career at age 5 with a rendition of "Give My Regards to Broadway" on the "Tonight Show." He went on to do TV commercials and was a "Gimme a Break" co-star for four years.

He now plays dim-witted Joey Russo on "Blossom." His first pop album, "Joey Lawrence," came out in February.

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His fans are so crazy about him one girl recently begged him for the wad of gum he was chewing. He handed it over.

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