The “High School Musical 3: Senior Year” Press Conference!

Showing off their contagious smiles, Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens giggled amongst one another and their “High School Musical 3: Senior Year” co-stars during a movie press conference held on Friday (May 2).

And Zanessa are taking the third installment of their hit Disney franchise in stride, claiming that they’re not feeling pressure to top the success of the two previous films.

According to press reports, “The franchise debuted in 2006 as a Disney Channel original movie and quickly became an international hit seen by more than 250 million viewers in 100 countries and 20 languages. The sequel’s August 2007 premiere was seen by 18.6 million viewers, becoming the top basic cable telecast of all time. Disney says the DVD release topped all sales records for 2007 and the movie’s soundtrack went triple platinum.”

Unfazed by such grandiose numbers, Efron tells: “I kind of think of it as the third act. This is the third movie. We’re not looking to top anything, just to do it justice.”

Meanwhile, Vanessa said that the only pressure she feels is that the movie hits the big screen rather than going straight to DVD.

Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt at Kentucky Derby!

 

Reality co-star couple Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt were on hand in the bluegrass state, as the duo attended the 134th running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday (May 3).

Held at the famed Churchill Downs track, the stars of The Hills gladly posed for photographers upon arrival, with Heidi wearing a strapless, multi-colored floral print dress with a pink Kentucky Derby hat and Spencer sticking with a seasonable suit and tie.

During the race, the peroxide blonde pair cheered on as Big Brown validated himself as a super horse Saturday by winning the granddaddy of all equestrian races.

On a sad note, the event had a tragic end – “as filly Eight Belles, who finished second, had to be euthanized on the track after collapsing and breaking both front ankles.”

We love Heidi, but she can do better than Spencer! 🙂

Miley Cyrus Hits the Stage, and Thanks Fans!

Not far removed from an uproar created by her recent Vanity Fair “topless” portrait, a still-smiling Miley Cyrus took to the stage at the Disney Channel Games concert on Saturday night (May 3).

Thanking fans for their continued support, Miley spoke to the crowd following her performance, saying: “I hope you had an awesome time. I saw a sign back there that said, ‘Miley, I’m praying for you.’ I could not be more appreciative.”

The 15-year-old Disney star continued: “Thank you guys for all your support. Without you, none of this would be possible. I love every one of you and I could not be more appreciative. God bless you.”

According to People reports, Cyrus started the night off with her hit tune “See You Again” – also debuting two new songs off of her upcoming album, “Fly on the Wall” and “Breakout.”

Sure to be a big seller, photo controversy or not, Miley’s latest studio endeavor hits store shelves on July 22, 2008! 🙂