Madonna’s Bro Sets Date with GMA
Madonna sure likes attention, but even she can’t be too thrilled with how this week has started.
First was the A-Rod debaclenow there’s more from her estranged brother, Christopher Ciccone…
Just this morning, the publisher of Ciccone’s upcoming memoir, Life With My Sister Madonna, jumped on the Madge bandwagon by releasing the cover of the top-secret tome.
A rep for Simon Spotlight Entertainment says Ciccone’s first on-camera interview will be with Deborah Roberts for Good Morning America. Their taped interview will air July 14, followed by a live, in-studio one-on-one the next day, when the book officially goes on sale.
I can also report that Ciccone has been booked for an in-studio interview with E!’s own Chelsea Handler. A rep for Chelsea Lately confirms the sit-down is scheduled for July 23.
Until then, Ciccone is keeping quiet. Except for a July 1 update he posted on his Facebook profile, which reads, “Christopher is dancing on thin ice and loving it…”
Zac Efron Heats Up the Valley
Zac Efron Heats Up the Valley
Wearing a pair of celebrity shades and a “Rock and or Roll” t-shirt, Zac Efron was spotted out and about in the Valley on Wednesday morning (July 2).
The “High School Musical” hunk checked out the floor plans mounted on the wall while readjusting his sunglasses before quickly moving along about his business.
Meanwhile, Zac’s HSM co-star girlfriend Vanessa Hudgens has been busily promoting her new album in New York City.
Hoping to find success with Identified, Hudgens dropped by “Good Morning America” and “Live with Regis & Kelly” for press duties earlier today.
Vanessa Hudgens: Keeping Busy in NYC
Vanessa Hudgens: Keeping Busy in NYC
It’s the beginning of a whirlwind few months for Vanessa Hudgens. And she’s been spending the week in New York City tending to her promotional duties.
Yesterday, the High School Musical cutie was spotted on her way to a photo shoot at the Pier 59 Studios in the Chelsea Piers district of Manhattan, following appearances on Good Morning America and Live with Regis and Kelly.
And the day before, Miss Hudgens was busying herself with a visit to MTV Studios in Times Square to tape a segment for the teen-popular Total Request Live.
Vanessa recently told press that despite her nude photo scandal last year, she’s still holding out hope that she can maintain her image as a role model for young girls.
She said, “At the end of the day I have to be happy with myself. Just going to live my life and enjoy doing it. You only have one shot… of course I want to be a good role model and try to do my best but I’m still me.”
Vanessa Hudgens Stops By Regis and Kelly
Vanessa Hudgens Stops By Regis and Kelly
With her hectic schedule, this girl must be toting some Red Bull around with her! Vanessa Hudgens tended to her promotional duties this morning (July 2) with an appearance on “Good Morning America” followed by a stop at “Live with Regis and Kelly.”
And the “High School Musical” hottie looked as cute as ever in a wispy white and blue shirt teamed with a pair of designer jeans and strappy heeled sandals.
Vanessa has been going non-stop since she arrived at JFK International Airport earlier this week. And with the release of her new album Identified, it’s no wonder.
Of the new disc, Vanessa tells: “Identified is a lot of fun. It’s my second album. It’s just me identifying myself. I’ve also been into things that are a little different–a jazzier feel. I wanted to interpret that into my album. It’s a different part of me that no one’s ever heard before.”
Talking about her upcoming tour, the HSM cutie explains: “In August, I’m gonna go on a state fair tour, which I’m really excited about. I’m just gonna be eating cotton candy all morning! [And] I’m actually going to be doing some show with (High School Musical co-star) Corbin Bleu, so I’m just thrilled to do it.”
Meanwhile, yesterday she paid a visit to MTV Studios in Times Square for an appearance on Total Request Live, followed by a high-profile dinner out at the Waverly Inn.