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New Details on High School Musical 4

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Kids, Music, Cable, Gossip

High School MusicalIt’ll be West Side Story meets East High for the latest installment of .

Although the major players from Disney’s hit trilogy have decided to move on, the studio is continuing with plans to extend its franchise. The fourth movie - aimed once again for the small screen - will focus on a new student roster. According to the press release, fans will have a “classic love triangle set against the cross-town school rivalry between the East High Wildcats and West High Knights” to look forward to.

While it’s possible some of the characters introduced during Senior Year will appear in the made-for-TV film, no casting decisions have yet been revealed. The only vets announced so far are screenwriter Peter Barsocchini and executive producers Bill Borden and Barry Rosenbush.

Production on is set to begin later this year in time for a 2010 debut.

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High School Musical 4 Already Being Planned

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Kids, Music, Cable, Gossip, News

High School Musical, Zac Efron, Vanessa HudgensPlease don’t confuse this post with something we wrote earlier this month.  With production on High School Musical 3 just about underway, Disney has already moved on to its next project:  High School Musical 4.

The cable channel confirmed that they are already in scriptwriting mode for the franchise’s third sequel.  Although the current installment will be heading directly to the big screen, HSM4 will be another made-for-TV movie.  At least that’s what they’re saying now.

At this point, no cast has been announced for the latest venture.  (Most of the original actors have claimed they were done after three.)  But who knows - if Tori Spelling is willing to come back to the 90210 spinoff, anything can happen.

My theory? This is all connected to the summer reality series based on the musical.  At this point, no one seems to know what the ‘winners’ will be getting.  I’m guessing it’s their opportunity to be the latest Disney stars.

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High School Musical Spawns a Reality Series

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Kids, Music, Prime Time, Reality, ABC, Gossip, News

High School MusicalHave you ever wondered what it would look like to see young wannabes stab each other in the back for a reality prize?  Well, you may soon have your chance!

Disney - with sister channel ABC - has just now come up with a new way to milk the franchise to death.  Apparently a big screen version of the triquel wasn’t enough; the series has now become the inspiration for a TV reality competition.

After a nationwide hunt for vocal talent, competitors will attend a ‘music conservatory’ to finesse their singing chops.  (I’m guessing this would be equivalent to American Idol‘s Hollywood Week?)  Details beyond that are quite hazy.  Although we should be expecting appearances from HSM stars, what the show’s winner will ultimately receive has not been disclosed.  But really - shouldn’t they all just be happy with bragging rights?

is hoping to get the program produced in time for their target audience’s summer break.

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Zac Efron Rushed to Hospital

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Kids, Music, Cable, Gossip

Zac EfronChalk up another one for Cedars-Sinai..

The LA hospital welcomed another celebrity today when star was admitted to the hospital.  The 20-year-old was apparently suffering from a case of appendicitis.  According to his rep, the actor has since had his surgery and is now recuperating.  (Maybe can shoot a few new photos to keep him company?)

Efron, who has already been confirmed for the big-screen version of , is currently shooting the Freaky Friday-esque comedy, .

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Vanessa Hudgens Talks About the Nude Photos

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Kids, Music, Cable, Gossip

Vanessa HudgensFor a while, seemed to be the Golden Girl for . Female lead of the mega-successful franchise, girlfriend to heartthrob —it seemed Hudgens could do no wrong. Until she did.

of the star surfaced, a scandal broke, and abounded. Now, Hudgens is being candid about the revealing shots for the first time.

The young star bared it all (figuratively speaking) to Seventeen magazine, saying the pics were taken for someone she was dating at one time. She called the experience “traumatic,” thanked her fans for their continued support, and expressed desire that others might learn from her mistakes. Hudgens also glowingly reported on boyfriend and co-star Zac Efron, though gossip suggests the pair have a somewhat on-again, off-again affair.

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Nose News: Ashley Tisdale

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Kids, Music, Cable, Gossip

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songstress has reappeared after canceling two of her concerts post-surgery. (She supposedly went in to fix a ‘deviated septum’.)  Recovery took longer than expected, but Tisdale is back to performing with her new nose.

Lots of celebs have had plastic surgery, shaving off a little here and there. Some celebs have had such minute changes made fans can hardly tell the difference, while others who have changed their look managed to cancel their careers at the same time. Anyone remember ? Tisdale does look different, but maybe the diva will find her fame remains intact. Only time will tell.

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Fans Must Pay to See ‘High School Musical 3’

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Kids, Music, Cable, News

High School MusicalAs I previously mentioned, the bigwigs at Disney opted to boost Vanessa Hudgens’ salary for .  Now we know where that extra money will be coming from: your pocketbooks.

Fans looking forward to the latest musical installment will now have to pay for the experience.  That’s right - the movie will be moving from to the big screen.  The entire cast, including a heavily-rewarded , will begin filming the sequel this March.

Although many will be bothered by decision to financially exploit HSM-addicted families, here are a few good things parents can take away from this:

  1. No more parties at your home for another HSM premiere*.
  2. No more endless viewings of the show thanks to the miracles of Tivo*.
  3. No more lip-gloss kisses on the plasma TV screen*.
  4. You can dump the kids off at the theater and not be within earshot of the catchy tunes*.
  5. You can now force your children to earn the price of a ticket.
  6. You can know say you were forced to watch the movie with your kids; you could have left the living room before*.

(*This all, of course, only applies until the DVD is released.)

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Vanessa Hudgens Offered Raise for ‘High School Musical 3’

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Kids, Music, Cable, Editorial, Gossip, News

Vanessa HudgensWow.  Wow.  Ladies and gents, it’s now official.  Apparently sex does sell.

Despite her now infamous photo scandal, has been asked back for .  And though could have used the embarrassment as reason to lowball their offer, they have instead rewarded the nudie queen with a raise.  According to Us Magazine, has also been confirmed for the sequel—though I doubt her paycheck will be as ‘substantial’ as the one reportedly given to Hudgens.

I’m still not really not sure why I was surprised to hear this news.  As a former marketing major, I’m fully aware there’s no such thing as bad publicity.  And given s ability to still launch a hit album these days, it’s apparent the public really doesn’t care what celebrities do in their private lives anymore.

Now if or any of the other were smart enough, they’d get themselves into some ‘trouble’ real quick; apparently Disney’s willing to shell out the dough.

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High School Musical’s Ashley Tisdale Kicks Off Mall Tour

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Kids, Music, Cable, News

Ashley TisdaleStroller moms beware.  A star may soon be coming to a local shopping center near you…

Starting today, (HSM’s Sharpay Evans) will be touring malls nationwide for the next few weeks.  Tisdale—this holiday’s spokesperson for Red—will be on scene to promote the Marc Ecko clothing line.  Following the lead of 80’s mall queen, Tiffany, Ashley will also be performing three songs off her debut album, Headstrong.  Rabid fans who avoid being trampled may also have the chance to participate in a scheduled fashion show.

Tisdale’s tour is currently slated for ten cities (additional locales may be added).  To assure you won’t be unexpectedly surrounded by shrieking pre-teens, click below and take note of the stops:

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Vanessa Hudgens Lawsuit Trouble

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Daytime, Kids, Music, Talk Shows, Cable, Gossip, Rumors

DescriptionAlready wondering if she’ll be cashing another paycheck from Disney, is now facing a different financial matter.  According to TMZ, the star is reportedly delinquent in paying her attorney’s legal fees.  Of the $5 million he’s apparently helped her secure, lawyer Brad Schall claims he is still owed $150,000.  One sold photo could take care of all that.

On a side note—our latest girl done wrong has provided my favorite ‘Quote of the Week’ thus far.  During an interview on yesterday (something taped before her scandal), Vanessa said:  “I’m very low-key. I keep my personal life to myself.”  

No further comment needed.

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