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The New Year is all about positivity and being successful without getting off track. Stars like Ashley Tisdale, iCarly's Miranda Cosgrove, AnnaLynne McCord and more talked to Hollyscoop about the pressures of fame and what keeps them grounded.
"You just never know with everybody, where they are and what's going on in their life. For me my family has always kept me really grounded and I just have always gone to regular school my whole life and had this as my job. I've always separated it," Ashley Tisdale told Hollyscoop at the 2011 People's Choice Awards on Wednesday night.
She added, "I have a normal life at home and this is what I do for a living and I love it. I don't ever take it for granted. I just got into the whole Hollywood scene. Just because I live in Hollywood doesn't mean I have to be Hollywood; I guess you could say."
If anyone knows what it's like being under a microscope right now it's iCarly star Miranda Cosgrove. Miranda makes $180,000 an episode on iCarly, making her the second highest paid child star on television, but she refuses to let fame get to her.
She jokingly told Hollyscoop, "I don't drive, just kidding. I actually just passed drivers ED that's exciting," adding, "A big part of it is just my family. I've lived in LA my whole life and my mom comes with me everywhere. I also have a close group of friends."
90210 star AnnaLynne McCord has just one piece of advice--stay away from booze! "I don't drink so I can't get drunk and fall off a bar," she told Hollyscoop. "I actually would be most likely to fall off the bar sober, which is sad."
She added, "I feel really blessed to be in this position. I feel like it's my obligation to keep a strong face. I work several charities that I support and like to raise awareness for them. I like to say thank you to everyone who has put me here with their support and sheer positivity, I feel blessed."
Actress Malin Akerman knows a thing or two about troubled actresses. She recently replaced Lindsay Lohan in 'Inferno' because Lilo became so unreliable.
"Everyone has their own path and everyone makes it in such a different way so it's so hard to give advice," she told Hollyscoop. "I really wouldn't have anything to say or give back. I hope the best for everyone and hope they find their way."
But according to Vanessa Williams, it's all about finding your passion. "Find something you love and get good at it. Fame is one thing, but being good at something is a lot more important and that will give you longevity. If you want to act get into production do summer theatre, community theatre, do the theatre that is in your high school. If you want to sing get training it doesn't happen over night."
Wise words from women who have been on top, and continue to reign. Lindsay, Miley and Demi: hope you're taking notes!
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But rather than list off the characters who play them, we’re counting down the top 10 real-life cougars—who also happen to be on television. Boys, eat your heart out!
According to gossip site Zap2it.com, Williams is the front runner to play a new character on the show. And now that Ugly Betty is over, she’ll definitely have more time on her hands!
There was a reported recent casting call for an “African American mother and daughter,” but an ABC spokesperson said casting Vanessa isn’t set in stone. "We haven't really figured out what that person is," executive producer Bob Daily says. "What we're looking for is sort of a provocateur, a muckraker. We've had a couple different people filling that role over the years. When Dana Delany joined The Lane, her function was partially to sort of stir things up a little bit. I think that's really what we're looking for."
He added, "We love Vanessa Williams and I knew her name has been floated. If she were available, we would certainly be interested in talking to her. We haven't had a moment to really think about the new characters for next season. I think we're primarily looking for what kind of character we want to add next year. In terms of gender or age or race, we haven't thought that far yet. [Vanessa Williams] has come up, but nothing more at this point.”
We think she’s a perfect fit on that show!!
October 24, 2008
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As we reported previously, Lindsay’s role on the show was cut from six episodes to four, fueling speculation that she was acting like a diva on set. But Vanessa insists it’s not true, and that Lindsay was nothing but professional on set.
She says, "That’s what the press does, that’s what gossip’s about, and media is about. I had a few scenes with Lindsay. She was a hard worker, she showed up on time and in the scenes I had with her, she was completely prepared. In terms of me working with Lindsay, she was professional, she knew her lines and she was great with me."
We can’t understand why the show execs would cut Lindsay’s part short especially since she got promoted to associate editior in last night's episode. She’s obviously a ratings-booster and they obviously had plans to keep her around. Do you believe Vanessa?
September 22, 2008
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Hollyscoop was on the gigantic red carpet at the Nokia theater where we caught up with Emmy winners Tina Fey along with her “30 Rock” co-stars, Cynthia Nixon, Larry David, Vanessa Williams, Kevin Dillon, Tracy Morgan and Lauren Conrad, among others.
Check out which star shed tears backstage in the pressroom and which star brought audience’s member’s lots of laughter. Enjoy the video below...
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