Friday, December 26, 2008

Vanessa Hudgens is a Christmas Eve Shopper

Doing some last minute shopping, Vanessa Hudgens was spotted grabbing up a few gifts at Frends Beauty Supply Company in Los Angeles on Wednesday (December 24). Accompanied by her sister Stella, the “High School Musical” hottie combed the racks before making her final purchases ahead of the Christmas Eve festivities. Making sure that she’s got everyone on her list taken care of, Miss Hudgens also happened to be spotted out shopping with co-star boyfriend Zac Efron ealier in the week. The lovely pair stopped by the popular Barneys department store, looking ever-the-cute couple as they helped one another pick out gifts for their loved ones.

Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens: Shopping Sweethearts

Teaming up to get their holiday shopping accomplished, Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens were spotted out at Barneys New York in Los Angeles yesterday (December 22). The “High School Musical 3: Senior Year” lovers looked blissful as they made their way past the paparazzi, with Zac sporting a plaid button-up and jeans, while Vanessa opted for a beige top with jeans and knee-high black boots. Efron and Hudgens were in good celebrity company as they perused the store, as stars like Samantha Ronson, Lindsay Lohan, Juliette Lewis, and Kelly Osbourne were all in the house, boosting the local economy. And just when we thought they were done with all of their “High School Musical” promotion, it turns out Zanessa will be heading over to Japan in January for their last dose of it.

Saturday, December 20, 2008

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.”

Friday, December 19, 2008

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.