Zac Efron Gets Charitable with the Children

Doing his part to help bring a little cheer this holiday season, Zac Efron paid a visit to the Mattel Children’s Hospital on the UCLA campus on Friday (December 19). Teaming up with Gifts.com, the “High School Musical” heartthrob happily presented gifts, signed autographs and posed alongside his giddy fans as he made his hospital rounds to the facility’s patients. And though he happened to be at UCLA this particular day, the 21-year-old Efron had at one time planned to attend rival school USC. “I was accepted to the film program, but I deferred,” Zac recently told press. And though his post-secondary plans were derailed by the success of “High School Musical,” Zac still sees himself hitting the books someday. “Eventually," he said. “But not at this moment.”

Vanessa Hudgens: Stylish at the Studio

Looking oh-so-stylish, Looking oh-so-stylish, Vanessa Hudgens was spotted coming out of a studio after four hours of recording in Westwood on Thursday (December 18). The “High School Musical” hottie showed off a bangy look, chatting it up on her cell phone as she made her way to an awaiting ride. And now that “High School Musical” is finished up, the 20-year-old brunette beauty has her sights set on the release of her new movie “Bandslam,” which is due out in theaters July 31. The film tells the tale of “A high school outcast’s bond with a popular girl over their shared love of music results in them assembling a rock group that looks to win their school’s upcoming battle of the bands competition.”

Vanessa Hudgens: All Business in LA

Looking forward to the next step in her career, Vanessa Hudgens braved the chilly Los Angeles rain to take care of some business on Wednesday (December 17). The Disney starlet dressed warmly in wool tights and a thick coat, stopping at a Beverly Hills Starbucks for coffee before meeting up with one of her reps. According to a source on the scene, the two chatted and laughed as they walked along after meeting up - discussing important business matters. Miss Hudgens enjoyed a lovely date the previous evening, attending the Los Angeles Lakers game with HSM co-star beau Zac Efron.

Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens: Lakers Lovin'

Back out side-by-side, Disney co-star lovers Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens were spotted taking in a Lakers game at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Tuesday night (December 16). The couple doted on one another throughout an intense game which saw the Lakers beat the visiting NY Knicks 116-114, afterwards making their way to the car, with Vanessa giggling as fans barraged the two with autograph requests. Meanwhile, it appears as if Zac got a little advice from “Titanic” hunk Lenardo DiCaprio during a previous visit to a Lakers game. His advice to the rising star? “The flashbulbs, the interviews, all that stuff won’t amount to anything unless you create a body of work that people want to see,” Leo tells.

Zac Dotes On His Birthday Girl

In what was quite the romantic outing, Vanessa Hudgens was all smiles as she was escorted out for her 20th birthday meal with boyfriend Zac Efron on Sunday afternoon (December 14). The duo enjoyed a two hour dining session at Stanley’s, with even more pictures of the “High School Musical” co-star lovers getting lovey-dovey with one another just being released. For the trip to Stanley’s, Vanessa looked cute in a a black and white floral print dress overtop a pair of black stretch pants with high heeled sandals. Meanwhile, Zac was a little bit more dressed up than his usual Sunday garb, clad in white v-neck underneath a dark teal cardigan whith black jeans and black sneakers.

Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron: Birthday Buddies

Celebrating what was yet another successful year, Vanessa Hudgens enjoyed a oh-so-sweet 20th birthday thanks to boyfriend Zac Efron on Sunday afternoon (December 14). According to a paparazzi eyewitness, Efron arrived at the Disney starlet’s abode with a beautiful bouquet of flowers and a large gift under his arm while smiling giddily when Vanessa opened the door. From there, Efron reportedly drove his lovely lady to Los Angeles eatery Stanley’s, where the two walked inside arm-in-arm before being seated. After staying at Stanley’s for about two hours, the Disney co-star couple snuck out the back door, returning to Hudgens’ home to continue the birthday celebration in private!