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Remember When: Zac Efron Was Just Starting Out?

Zac Efron has become one of the biggest hearthrobs in the worldZac Efron has become one of the biggest hearthrobs in the world, due to his roles in the High School Musical franchise and, admit it, by being incredibly handsome!

Where did this grounded, hunky actor get his start in showbiz? In the beginning of this decade, the 21-year-old began appearing on random TV shows, like ER, CSI: Miami, and The Replacements. Then, in 2004, he was cast in two films, the Lifetime original movie Miracle Run and the feature film The Derby Stallion.

Casting agents were blown away by Zac’s irresistible on-stage appeal, and Continue reading

Demi Lovato: I’ve Never Kissed a Jonas Brother!

Demi Lovato

Demi Lovato says there’s no way she’s smooched Joe Jonas – or any of his brothers, for that matter.

"No! I’ve never kissed Joe Jonas in my life. I’ve never kissed a Jonas brother, period!" The Disney star, 16, says in the prom issue of Seventeen.

How well do you know your teen stars?

"That would be weird…We’re all friends, but they’re not the type of guys that I’d be into dating – or else I’d be dating one!" she adds.

(Lovato’s BFF, Selena Gomez, is currently linked to Nick Jonas, while Joe dumped Taylor Swift for "Lovebug" actress Camilla Belle earlier this year.)

Lovato calls the Jonas Bros "great guys, real gentleman – they’ve become like brothers to me.

"I even put on my glasses and wear sweatpants around them because you wouldn’t put makeup on for just your brothers!" she adds. Continue reading

Miley Cyrus to Spend New Year’s Eve Singing in Fan’s Bedroom

Miley Cyrus Don’t make your New Year’s Eve plans just yet — you might have a chance to hang with Miley Cyrus.

Cyrus will take over the house of one lucky fan to host an MTV special on Dec. 31.

 

The winning fan — someone who spent 2008 helping to improve the lives of others — will get to spend some quality time with the Hannah Montana star. After Cyrus surprises the fan by showing op on her doorstep, they will spend the day hanging out together, participating in activities for the fan’s favorite charity and visiting friends.

The fan will also get gifts from the singer and a performance that will be broadcast straight out of her bedroom.

Cyrus’ brother’s band, Metro Station, will also perform.

 

The 90-minute special, "FNMTV Presents: A Miley-Sized Surprise," airs live at 8 p.m. EST with an encore presentation featuring a live countdown from NYC’s Times Square at 10:30 p.m. EST.

 

 

 

 

Even stars get bad gifts

As the holiday season is in full bloom,

celebrities like the Jonas Brothers and Snoop Dogg reveal the worst gifts they've ever received.

Selena Gomez: Ashlee’s Baby to Be “the Cutest Punk Rock Kid Ever”

Selena GomezBronx Mowgli will grow up to just like his parents Ashlee Simpson-Wentz and Pete Wentz, Disney star Selena Gomez tells Usmagazine.com.

"They’re going to have the cutest punk rock kid ever!" Gomez, 16, said at the CNN Heroes event at L.A.’s Kodak Theatre Saturday.

Added Gomez: "He’s going to be so well dressed."

(Pete designs unisex clothes for Clandestine Industries, while Ashlee has a T-shirt line at Wet Seal.)

Bronx was born Nov. 20, and weighed in at 7 lbs., 11 oz., a rep for the couple confirmed to Us. Aunt Jessica called the newborn "beyond precious.

"Ashlee and Pete are healthy, happy and enjoying every moment," Jessica told Us Friday in a statement.

So why did the Wentzs go with the name Bronx Mowgli?

"Obviously they’re into Disney big time!" Linda Rosenkrantz, co-author of The Baby Name Bible (and online baby guide Nameberry.com) told Us.

(Mowgli is the 10-year-old boy brought up by wolves in the Jungle Book.)

"Just weeks ago, the mother-to-be was given a Winnie the Pooh-themed baby shower," Rosenkrantz pointed out. "Prior to that, the couple were married in an Alice in Wonderland-themed ceremony."

Miss Santa

Miss Santa will be the perfect on coming Christmas. You can assist her to choose what is the best. Isn’t she nice? Play and enjoy, and make your own ideas of what you wish to put on this Christmas eve.

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Miley Cyrus Biography

Miley Cyrus BiographyBorn to country singer-actor Billy Ray Cyrus and his wife Leticia "Tish" Cyrus, she was given the name Destiny Hope Cyrus upon her parents’ thought that she would accomplish great things in life. Frequently smiles as a youngster she then obtained the nickname of "Miley," which was directed from the word "smiley." And so, people began to notice the young, beautiful, and talented star simply as Miley Cyrus. She would later on changed her birth name to Miley Ray Cyrus in honor of her father. Born in Franklin, Tennessee, a suburb of Nashville, on November 23, 1992, the girl was raised on her parents’ farm in the backwoods of Nashville. She initially attended Heritage Middle School before then had a private tutor. She has a younger brother, Braison, and a younger sister, Noah Lindsey Cyrus, who is also an actress, in addition to two older half-brothers, Christopher Cody and Trace, and an older half-sister named Brandi.

Finding herself interested in acting at mere age of nine, Miley had her acting debut in an episode of her father’s television series "Doc" in 2003, playing the guest role of a girl named Kylie. The same year she landed a small role in Tim Burton’s film direction "Big Fish" in which she played the Young Ruthie. Developing an interest in music prior to her acting career, Miley who began writing songs and learning to sing while still a preteen, got a chance to explore her music skills as she was tapped to be featured in Rhonda Vincent’s music video for "If Heartaches Have Wings" and to appear on "Colgate Country Showdown," a TV program which her father was hosting. It was not until she was cast in the title role of the Disney Channel’s original series, "Hannah Montana" (2006), that she gained her nation wide popularity for playing a teenage girl leading a double life. She was 12 when she came to the audition of the TV series. Beside landing her eyes on the titular character, Miley also aimed for the best friends role but because she was deemed too small by the executives, she failed the first round. Nevertheless, the execs changed their mind and cast the girl who "loves every minute of her life" as Hannah Montana. Continue reading