After starring in teen roles like the “High School Musical” series, “Hairspray,” and “17 Again,” Zac Efron started his gradual transition towards drama as the lead in Charlie St. Cloud. With “The Lucky One,” Efron continues his that trend (Click on the audio player to hear Zac Efron)
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To learn what it means to be a Marine, Zac got the opportunity to find out first-hand, going to Marine bases and talking to guys who’d lived through it. (Click on the audio player to hear Zac Efron)
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And all that preparation helped Zac get through the most difficult parts of the shoot. (Click on the audio player to hear Zac Efron)
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At the heart of the movie, of course, is a love story. Zac’s character comes back from the war and seeks out a woman who he doesn’t know, although he holds a highly special connection with her. Zac Efron and Taylor Schilling star in “The Lucky One,” which opens in theaters tomorrow.
Christina Milian, who started off in the industry as a pop singer and an actress (Love Don’t Cost a Thing, Be Cool), is trying her hand at television, as she currently serves as the Social Media Correspondent for The Voice. Milian is also working on her fourth album with rapper/producer Lil’ Wayne. We spoke to Christina Milian who gave us details on the new album. (Click on the audio player to hear Christina Milian)
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When news broke of Dick Clark’s death yesterday, the Internet was abuzz with tributes — many including YouTube videos featuring some of Clark’s finest, funniest, or most memorable moments.
This one, however, might be one that Randy Jackson would like to forget. First of all, he’s playing bass for… Michael Bolton??? (And not the cool Michael Bolton from “Office Space.”) Second of all, look at that hair! It’s as if he had it styled to look like a Green Bay Packers “cheesehead” hat, which isn’t a good look on anybody.
And, sadly, it also explains why Randy said he actually liked Sanjaya’s “fauxhawk” during Season 6 of “Idol.”
Check out Randy Jackson’s current hair style — or lack thereof — tonight on the “American Idol” elimination show at 8/7c on Fox.
Dick Clark’s passing was on the minds of many at Idol this week. While most of the contestants were a decade or two too young to remember American Bandstand, they clearly had an appreciation for Clark’s contribution to the music world - especially his ability to use TV to further inspire people’s love of music. We caught up with all of the contestants backstage after the show and asked them to tell us about the show, movie, or artist they remember inspiring them early in their lives. The variety of answers may surprise you. Check it out!
So the question now? Which of the American Idol contestants is inspiring you? Who do you hope makes it another week? Answers will be revealed tomorrow, so tune in Thursday at 8/7c on FOX to find out!
Sad news from Los Angeles today: Iconic producer/host Dick Clark has passed away at the age of 82 after suffering a massive heart attack. Clark’s health had been on the decline since his 2004 stroke.
Clark, whose boyish looks helped earn him the nickname of “America’s Oldest Teenager,” began his career as a radio host in 1947. He made the transition to television with “American Bandstand,” which helped turn musical acts into household names for decades. Although Clark hosted the show from 1964 to 1989, he once reminded us that the show actually got started in 1952. (Click on the audio player to hear Dick Clark)
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When Clark landed the “Bandstand” gig, it transformed the face of music on television — and his career — forever. He recalled what it was like when he was offered the job hosting the show. (Click on the audio player to hear Dick Clark)
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Clark has always been proud of “American Bandstand’s” legacy, because it preserved so many classic musical performances for the ages, and because of the way it broke down racial barriers by integrating its dance floor back in the ’60s. (Click on the audio player to hear Dick Clark)
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Clark proved himself to be just as adept behind a desk as he was in front of a camera. He was a brilliant businessman who built a media empire, producing numerous television shows and event programming, such as the Golden Globe Awards, the American Music Awards, and the annual “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” special from Times Square which, of course, he also hosted.
There will never be another Dick Clark. He was an innovator and an icon. But he was also one of the nicest men you could ever hope to meet. And his contributions to music and television will live on forever.
Beloved author Nicholas Sparks has published seventeen books. Out of those stories, several of his films have been made into films. The Lucky One, starring Zac Efron and based on a Sparks book, opens in theatres this Friday.
The author is not a control freak when it comes to his films, as he tells us he has complete faith in The Lucky One producer Denise Di Novi, who also produced an adaptation of one of Sparks’ most popular stories, A Walk to Remember. (Click on the audio player to hear Nicholas Sparks )
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After carving out a solid career a veteran TV writer and producer of such shows Family Guy and Yes Dear, Greg Garcia reached new creative heights with his acclaimed show My Name Is Earl. He has achieved similar success with his Fox show Raising Hope, and his irreverent humor and vision is praised by cast member Martha Plimpton. The actress explains why the show, which also stars Garret Dillahunt and Lucas Neff, has a huge fan base. (Click on the audio player to hear Martha Plimpton)
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Don’t miss the Raising Hope season finale tonight 9:30/8:30 central on FOX
Eric Hutchinson’s “Moving Up Living Down” album is out today. To celebrate, he will be kicking off a U.S. headlining tour tonight in Denver. Between now and June, you’ll get a chance to see Eric live, who by the way, puts on an amazing show. Fox All Access host Chris Leary caught up with Eric during his rehearsal yesterday at L.A.’s Hotel Cafe. Hutchinson was very candid as he talked about his new album and current single titled, “Watching You Watch Him.” This song is amazing and we got to hear it up close and personal as Eric serenaded us. We would love to share it with you because it’s THAT amazing!
Former American Idol runner contestant Adam Lambert is back on the music charts with his new single Better Than I Know Myself which is featured on his new album Trespassing which will be released May 15,
Lambert released his 2009 album For Your Entertainment, and it spun off the hit singles Whataya Want From Me and If I Had You. Lambert explored his poppy, glam rock side with his debut album, but and he sees Trespassing as an “evolution.” (Click on the audio player to hear Adam Lambert)
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One of last year’s more inspired animated movies, Winnie the Pooh, succeeded on many creative fronts. Featuring songs from actress and She & Him member Zooey Deschanel, the project also enlisted Craig Ferguson and John Cleese as the voice talent (Jim Cummings voiced Winnie the Pooh).
Zooey Deschanel who currently stars in the FOX hit comedy series New Girl performed three songs in the movie which includes the Winnie the Pooh theme song, A Very Important Thing to Do and wrote the song So Long for the film was also nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media.
We spoke to Deschanel who claimed she was flattered they asked her to sing in the film and goes on to talk about how the whole process worked out.
Winnie the Pooh is currently on DVD and check out and hear Deschanel who sings the New Girl theme song Tuesday nights 9:00/ 8:00 central on FOX
