In this MySpace video interview with "Band Slam" co-star Vanessa Hudgens, Alyson Michalka (of Ally & AJ fame) tells aspiring child performers: "Only get in the business if you're really passionate about it and you want to do it because you love music or acting not because you want to famous or have money or
On Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 8 p.m. the "Donate Life Concert Series" featuring talented Disney teen star Ashley Tisdale is open FREE to the public at the upscale outdoor mall, Americana at Brand in Glendale, CA. Ashley Tisdale is the adorable actress your kids know and love from the mega-hit High School Musical franchise
Walt Disney is surely turning in his frozen cryonic chamber grave this morning. In a seeming effort not to be outdone by the naked elephant in the room (Vanessa Hudgens latest camera phone pics) Miley Cyrus' performance at the Teen Choice Awards had her making her grand entrance via a trailer home and concluding with
I'm fascinated with this clip because it's the perfect example of why young children need publicists and wranglers accompanying them in media situations. I don't think Noah Cyrus (younger sister of Miley Cyrus) could have properly introduced herself to these interviewers or so quickly surmised her involvement in the Hannah Montana movie the way her
William Morris talent agent Bonnie Liedke discusses the four traits she looks for in child actors she may potentially represent: Looks, Talent, Poise, and Charm. Of the latter trait she expounds, "Once they have that 5 seconds [in her office] you hope to god they can be very engaging." Liedke represents "High School Musical" stars
"I'm not creating a career for a 'child' actor. I'm creating a career for an actor."
Courtesy of Back Stage: Former child stars Danny Bonaduce (The Patridge Family) and Malcolm-Jamal Warner (The Cosby Show), along with talent agent Mitchell Gossett and casting director Judy Taylor, discuss the business of being a child star today. Judy explains that with the easy accessibility of video clips more children than ever are auditioning from
The Jonas' parenting philosophy is family-friendly and straight forward. Momager Denise Jonas doesn't sweat the small stuff and never dwells on the negatives aspects of having children in show business.
A few days ago when I was strapped for content, I posted The Spill's "Then and Now" list of child actors. Since then more "Then and Now" lists of Hollywood Child Stars have cropped up - the latest from the website of the television show, "The Insider." Here's their round-up. This list showcases both the
The casting department of the feature film comedy "Grown Ups" starring Adam Sandler, Kevin James and Chris Rock, is continuing their search for boys ages 10-13 who are good basketball players to work in this star-studded movie. The film's premise is five good friends reuniting for a Fourth of July holiday weekend, thirty years after