I Kissed a Vampire HD Trailer, Lucas Grapepeel doesn't know who edward is..

The "rock musical" (yes, apparently this is "Twilight" meets "Grease"), explores the life of Dylan (played by "High School Musical" alum Lucas Grabeel) as he falls in love with girl next door Sarah (played by newcomer Adrian Slade), all while transforming into a vampire … and you though...

'Glee' creator Ryan Murphy responds to cast being pulled from Macy's parade

he told EW.com. Sources said yesterday that NBC asked parade organizers to rescind an offer for the cast of the musical comedy to appear in the annual holiday event, which the network broadcasts. While the parade has featured performers from rival networks’ properties in the past — such as A...

People's 25 Under 25: Hollywood's Hottest Young Stars

Hudgens Age: 20 What She's Done: You might know her from a little franchise called 'High School Musical,' but Hudgens is now taking non-Disney gigs, like summer's surprisingly well-reviewed (but still musical) 'Bandslam.' Sharkboy aka Taylor Launter Age: 17 Efron Age: 21

Disney Channels Wizards of Waverly Place The Movie scores 11.4 million viewers

via Disney Channel press release: “Wizards of Waverly Place The Movie” debuted as Disney Channel’s No. 2 original movie of all time in Total Viewers (11.4 million), Kids 6-11 (4.5 million) and Tweens 9-14 (4.0 million), behind August 2007’s mega-hit “High School Musical 2.”

Opinion: how summit failed bandslam, aka anyone could have known to market twilight to mall goths

This was emailed to [prominent journalist/film and media blogger Nikki Finke] by a Bandslam insider who's also a prominent filmmaker (and asked to be anonymous) in response to my box office report that the Walden Media/Summit Entertainment pic had a disastrous $2.3M weekend despite gr...

"sucker punch" news

The stars of the film are Emily Browning (“Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events”) [AKA HBIC], Jamie Chung (”Dragonball Evolution”) [fail] Jena Malone (”Into the Wild”), Cornish (”Stop-Loss”) and, joltingly, Disney’s very own Vanessa Hudgens of “High School Musical” fam...

like anyone would touch her with a ten foot pole

Vanessa Hudgens Says Young Fans Make Her Question Having Children Well, to be honest, Vanessa probably doesn't even have time to think about family. She needs to be focused on keeping the lock-down on boyriend Zac Efron before he gets snatched by the other hot brunette who's been eyeing hi...

Ashley Tisdale was disgusted by her kiss with Zac Efron

Most women would love the chance to kiss Zac Efron. However, it seems like Ashley Tisdale is not on that list. Ashley says it was “disgusting” having to kiss her High School Musical costar when Zac Efron made an appearance on her Disney show “The Suite Life of Zach and Cody.”

New Details on Camp Rock 2!

The original "Camp Rock" attracted an audience of 146 million in 160 nations and 30 languages, a huge hit by nearly any standard -- except, maybe, compared with Disney Channel's "High School Musical," seen by 225 million worldwide.

RPattz auditioned for True Blood + new Rathebone pix

Yes, I did an audition for True Blood, but that didn't work out. I didn't think I would get the role of Edward Cullen either, because the character is very enigmatic. I didn't want to play the biggest vampire stereotype, so I tried to humanize him.

Simon remaking Saturday Night Fever?

I've been given a nod that High School Musical star ZAC EFRON is in line for the lead role. But the BEE GEES soundtrack should never be tampered with. Robert used to manage the trio and got the brothers involved after one of their tracks was a hit in rehearsals with Travolta.

Forbes: The year's 10 fastest rising stars

10. Chace Crawford Texas-born Chace Crawford's career has taken off since his start as rich-kid Nate Archibald on the popular television show Gossip Girl. At the beginning of his run on the show the star was confused with look-alike and fellow teen heartthrob Zac Efron. The part that Efron w...

Unmasked: A rare glimpse of Michael Jackson's kids faces as they visit a recording studio

Since Michael Jackson's children were first unveiled from their masked existence a year ago, they haven't been seen since without their face covered.<br /><br />But yesterday Prince Michael I, 12, and Paris Michael, 11, were seen enjoying the fresh air with their faces re...

The 46 Remakes/Reboots on Tap...because Hollywood hates your memories.

The Jonas Brothers: What went wrong?

It's interesting that the two blemishes on the trio's mostly spotless track record are the underwhelming receptions of Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience and JONAS, their Monkees-style Disney Channel kids' show. While Efron and other High School Musical alums struggle to be ta...

Jonas Brothers & Demi Lovato in Argentina.

In 2006 they threw their first album (It’s about times), edited by Sony, then they happened to work for Record Hollywood and the Disney empire has supported them, linking them to other exemption of the company like “Hannah Montana” and “High School Musical”.

Jonai Interview, "World War 3" about Miley?

It would, you suspect, be a nightmare if they weren’t good friends. To most children the twin foundations of the modern Disney brand are not animated characters. Along with the three High School Musical films, they’re Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus and the Jonas Brothers. The template establ...

Behind The Scenes Of "Glee" - Ryan Murphy And The Cast Talk

In high school and college, he threw himself into musical theater, landing the leads in school productions of "Bye Bye Birdie" and "South Pacific." On why he hates the "High School Musical" comparison: "How do I put this? 'Glee' is like 'High School Musical' if 'High School Musical' had it...

Miley beats Britney's record!

Hannah Montana is the second TV franchise to spawn a theatrical movie that yielded a #1 soundtrack album. It follows Wayne's World, a recurring sketch on Saturday Night Live, which spawned a 1992 movie. (I'm not counting the mid-‘60s TV sensation Batman, because the 1989 movie was based on...

Even the Jewish Journal of LA ♥♡'s Zac Efron

But just how Jewish is Zac Efron? According to Wikipedia, Efron was “born in San Luis Obispo, California and later moved to Arroyo Grande, California. His father, David Efron, is an engineer at a power plant, and his mother, Starla Baskett, is a former secretary who worked at the same power...

Zac Efron Shares His iPhone Playlist, Talks Future Music Plans

With the release of Zac Efron's "17 Again" on April 17, it's "High School Musical" alumni week. MTV News is going to catch you up on what the future holds for all of your favorite East High Wildcats! Zac Efron might have starred in a few musicals in his time, but that doesn't mean the "17 Again" s...

ZAC EFRON in GQ, MAY 2009

Do you keep a lot of High School Musical stuff around? Say it! “It was kinda like High School Musical.” Efron groans. Pause. “Nice to meet you,” Efron says. “Nice to meet you,” Olivia says. “I’m doing High School Musical 2 in school.” “Oh yeah?” Efron says. “Is he a good-looking guy?”

Zac Efron Confirmed for Jonny Quest

After months of rumors, it's finally been confirmed that "High School Musical" star Zac Efron has signed on to play the title role in Warner Bros.' planned live-action version of the popular '60s Hanna-Barbera cartoon show Jonny Quest. DID I BEAT THE EFRON STANS WITH THIS NEWS ????

Zac Efron in USA Weekend

Still, as perhaps Efron understands better than most, life is not a Disney musical. "I'm at a transition point," Efron concedes, taking a measure of his current position in the Hollywood constellations. "My taste is changing. I'm growing up."

Use The Force... Zac??

High School Musical" star Zac Efron had the chance to visit George Lucas' museum-like home, Skywalker Ranch, during the filming of his "17 Again" film. And Efron was so inspired by Lucas' collection that he is now requesting to be considered for the lead role in the "Star Wars" TV series.

Bonnie Wright Casts a Spell on Zac Efron (sorry, I had to)

Efron left girlfriend Vanessa Hudgens behind in Los Angeles while he travelled across the Atlantic to promote new movie 17 Again in London - and struck up a fast friendship with redhead Bonnie Wright, who plays Ron Weasley's sister Ginny in the Potter films.

Press Release for Tizz's Edgy New Album "Guilty Pleasure"

March 30, 2009 — Burbank, CA — Ashley Tisdale, the singer and actress known to millions as the star of the blockbuster High School Musical series, will release her second album for Warner Bros. Records, entitled Guilty Pleasure, June 16, 2009.

Two new Zefron interviews!

His fame stems from a starring role in High School Musical, a made-for-TV Disney film that was an unexpected hit. The sequel was even bigger, and High School Musical 3: Senior Year was a global blockbuster, grossing nearly £200 million. See ya later, musicals.

Last we heard that Vanessa Hudgens (High School Musical), Abbie Cornish (Stop-Loss), Evan Rachel Wood (The Wrestler, Across The Universe), and Emma Stone (Superbad) would play Seyfried’s fellow inmates who also travel into the alternate reality. Seyfriend was scheduled to complete...

Ain't no stoppin' her nooowww, she's on the move...

Since its inception in 1991, Disney Book Group has amassed an array of best selling authors and illustrators, including Rick Riordan and his Percy Jackson series; Kadir Nelson’s We Are the Ship; Gail Carson Levine’s Fairy Haven and the Quest for the Wand; Sara Pennypacker’s Clementine...

Vanity Fair does West Side Story

Between Maria (Camilla Belle, far left) and Tony (Ben Barnes, far right, also known as Prince Caspian), it is dancing, dancing, dancing. Latin steps predominate on the left, as the Sharks and their ladies give America a taste of the culture to come. On the right, we have a series of funky Angl...

17 Again Megapost - Sydney media rounds + Review + TV Promo

Once outside, I automatically called my mum (oddly enough, she shares my Zac Efron crush), but all I could do was giggle on the phone while screeching, “Oh my God! I just interviewed Zac Efron!” “Demeter, you need to calm down. I can’t understand you,” was what came down the receiver.

The Jonas Brothers fashion

Merchandise from “Hannah Montana” and “High School Musical,” another highly popular Disney franchise, raked in $2.7 billion in retail sales for 2008. Disney anticipates the Jonas enterprise will be equally, if not more, profitable for them.

Zefron Sydney 17 Again Premiere LQ/Article

The High School Musical star has been to the country three times in the past year and a half and said he loved his visits. “I have a great time whenever I come here,” Efron said. “It’s amazing weather, fantastic fans, there’s so many familiar faces.

Zac Efron Vanessa Hudgens Wedding: Zac & Vanessa Married By September Zac, 21, and Vanessa, 20, met on the set of Disney’s High School Musical three years ago and played teen couple Troy and Gabriella in the franchise. The young lovers live together in Los Angeles.

Zefron outside and his full ELLE article

In two new films, former High Schooler Zac Efron majors in seduction, advancing from learning curve to learning curves Those opportunities are sure to come, but for now, Efron says, “I’m going to make as many lighthearted movies as I can. Every time we started a new High School Musical movi...

Opinion: Zac Efron's 17 Again interview with AlloCiné

Zac Efron: Yes. I was 17 or something like that during the first “High School Musical”. We were just getting started and I didn’t really know what people would think about this in the States, how they would react. Nobody was expecting such a huge success. Actually, going to high school was still...

The High School Musical 3 star paired her H&M mini with a black blazer for a visit to TRL, while the heiress kept her floral frock simple for the BlackBerry Bold launch in L.A. Same name, same dress! The Disaster Movie actress promoted the film in her plum Black Halo dress, while the High Sc...

High School Musical: Zac Efron Calls Daniel Radcliffe 'Ballsy'

Late last month, it was rumored that the High School Musical star had been offered $6 million to star in Pirates of the Caribbean 4. The story was first reported by Star magazine but Efron told MTV News that the casting news was simply not true. “No one has talked to me about it,” he said “I didn’t...

HSM Stars Spill the Dirt

Like did you know Ashley Tisdale used to hate her HSM co-star Lucas Grabeel? Of course, Zac Efron, 20, and Vanessa Hudgens, 19, have their own special relationship. The two, who are dating in real life, said they may not be done making movies together.

Zac Efron Shows Off His Guns

Seems like High School Musical star, Zac Efron, 20, is tired of his squeaky-clean image. Sunday night at the Teen Choice Awards, which he attended with High School Musical co-star and girlfriend, Vanessa Hudgens, 20, he told OK!, “I’m looking for something new and exciting to do. I want to d...

The vast conspiracy to shove Demi Lovato down our throats

At the heart of the Disney effort to launch Ms. Lovato is "Camp Rock," a Disney Channel movie musical. The movie will debut Tuesday on pay-per-view and then rotate beginning on Friday through the Disney Channel, the ABC network, the ABC Family cable channel, Disney.com and Disney radio, whe...

High ratings for 'Camp Rock,' the Disney Channel's Jonas Brothers movie.

Friday night's premiere of "Camp Rock" on the Disney Channel, er, rocked (sorry!) in the ratings, drawing 8.9 million viewers, according to Nielsen Media Research. Among those, 3.4 million were tweenagers, the 9- to 14-year-olds Disney targets.

Opinion: You're Going to Camp Rock!

After creating monster hits with the Hannah Montana and High School Musical franchises, Disney Channel aims its latest TV movie, Camp Rock, right at the tween sweet spot. Rock is the breakout vehicle for Demi Lovato, who starred on the network's As the Bell Rings — but more marketably, it f...

BBV interview with Newsweek.

Will there be 'High School Musical: The College Years'? Not for us. We're pretty much done, I think. Kenny Ortega told me you and Zac Efron started dating on the first 'High School Musical,' I don't think I've ever heard that story. And I'm going to keep it that way.

New HSM 3 Poster Released

Zanessa and the High School Musical 3 Poster Check out the newly released High School Musical 3 poster with Zac Efon, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale and the rest of the HSM3 gang! Hitting the theaters on October 24th, it’s senior year ...

Add to the list another requirement: They need to be multi-talented, says Bonnie Liedtke, a William Morris agent long specializing in kid actors from Leonardo DiCaprio and Hilary Swank to High School Musical's Zac Efron and Corbin Bleu. 'It used to be that we were only interested in strai...

Zac Efron? Sounds Like Toilet Cleaner to Me! | HSM 3 Auditions/News

Filming Location: Various locations in and around Salt Lake City and Ogden, Utah Starring: Zac Efron - Troy Bolton Vanessa Anne Hudgens - Gabriella Montez Ashley Tisdale - Sharpay Evans Lucas Grabeel - Ryan Evans Monique Coleman - Taylor McKessie Corbin Bleu - Chad Danforth

Miley Cyrus Gives Corbin Bleu Nightmares

High School Musical stud Corbin Bleu talks nightmares about Miley Cyrus, massages and spirits! Thanks so much to Corbin Bleu Fans for this interview from a Swedish magazine.

HSM3: Coming to a Theatre Near You

Production on High School Musical 3: Senior Year, the first big-screen installment of the smash-hit Disney franchise, is expected to kick off this spring with the entire cast intact, Walt Disney Studios announced Monday. Corbin Bleu, Monique Coleman and Lucas Grabeel will also be head...

15 reasons to love Miley Cyrus

WHY ARE PEOPLE willing to pay more than $2,000 for a ticket to the Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus tour, which comes to the Prudential Center in Newark on Saturday? Why is "Hannah Montana" the most popular show ever on the Disney Channel, drawing 5.4 million viewers?

Señor Bale among IMDb's top 25 stars for 2007

20. Vanessa Anne Hudgens (Last year: Uncharted) Once merely a teen dream sensation, Efron zoomed into the stratosphere with the bigger-than-big TV movie High School Musical 2 and a winning turn on the big screen in Hairspray -- not to mention all that Disney merchandise!

Blige Topples Groban, Radiohead Debuts Early

There aren't any new releases so much as a breath near the top tiers on The Billboard 200 this week. "High School Musical 2: Non-Stop Dance Party," the dance remix of the original Disney album, is this week's top debut at No. 68 with 22,000. The next new release, Maroon 5's EP "The B-Side Collect...

Willie Nelson, Lenny Kravitz and Dolly Parton To Attempt Rescue of Music Industry in 2008

NEW YORK (Billboard) - What's the biz to do when the top-selling album of 2007 was a Christmas project released in November, Josh Groban's "Noel," and the second-best was a soundtrack to Disney's "High School Musical" movie sequel? JANUARY

Olesya Rulin prepares for 'High School Musical 3

Production on "High School Musical 3" is still a few months off, but cast member Olesya Rulin knows she better get in shape quickly. High School Musical 3' is going to kick my butt," said Rulin. "I got to get toned and be more aware of my body."

High School Musical 4: Stop Snitchin

Another Disney Channel Hits CD containing explicit material from the Diplomats has surfaced in Volusia County Florida. According to WFTV Channel 9, Jay Scott was shocked when he heard music from the Harlem crew coming from the room of his 6 year-old daughter the day after Christmas. The CD...

WGA Strike May Finally Kill Both 'High School Musical' and 'Hannah Montana'?

IDK. I've always heard 'High School Musical 3' was going to start shooting in March/April, with the soundtrack being recorded and rehearsing all through January-March, all of which is still possible without a script. But LOL@the Disney "insider" who refers to both the HSM and Hannah Mont...

Zach Efron kissed Lil Wayne.

But his newest collaboration will have even his most die-hard fans scratching their heads. In an attempt by the not-quite mainstream rapper to reach a wider range of fans, the 24-year-old Wayne has announced that he will rap on the CD remix to the latest installment of the High School Music...

Another new Ashley Tisdale picture and article

Ashley Tisdale made her first public appearance Friday night since undergoing a rhinoplasty procedure on Nov. 30. The High School Musical star performed at the Z100 Jingle Ball concert to benefit Autism Speaks at New York's Madison Square Garden Friday, despite still having some pain an...

Happy 19th Birthday Vanessa

One last year as a teenager. That’s the story for Vanessa Hudgens, who celebrated her 19th birthday on Friday afternoon (December 14). The High School Musical hottie was all smiles for the cameras throughout her day in Hollywood, as she ventured around town with her mother Gina in tow.

Zac Efron interview with Chicago Sun Times

The sweet life of Zac Efron High School Musical' makes young song-and-dance man THE American Idol Forget Simon and Paula's vote. Zac Efron is the new American Idol. Along came the audition for this little Disney project called "High School Musical."

NY Times reviews High School Musical 2, another excuse to post a Zac Efron picture

But like both of those esteemed works, “High School Musical 2” has, heaven help us, haphazard charm. Yes, it’s badly lip-synched, badly danced and doused in self-tanner, but the kids seem so earnest and good-natured (Lucas Grabeel as Ryan Evans comes into his own in this one) that you root...