(Hopefully last) UPDATE!!!Speaking out for the first time since her nude and racy photos slipped into cybercirculation, Vanessa Hudgens offers impressionable High School Musical fans an earnest mea culpa (have Mom look it up in a Latin dictionary). "I want to apologize to my fans, whose support and trust means the world to me," the 18-year-old starlet says in a statement released to TVGuide.com. "I am embarrassed over this situation and regret having ever taken these photos. I am thankful for the support of my family and friends."
As reported here Friday morning, Disney is sticking to a firm "no comment" regarding talk that the incident has cost Hudgens a possible role in HSM3.
(Original) Since I don't want to post the picture here, for obvious reasons, click here, to see another Disney star gone wild. Here is the official story from TMZ:
A naked photo of "High School Musical" star Vanessa Hudgens has been making the rounds on the Internet and TMZ can confirm that it's real.
In a statement to TMZ, Hudgens' rep says, "This was a photo which was taken privately. It is a personal matter and it is unfortunate that this has become public." The National Enquirer was the first to report of the photo's existence, and it has since surfaced on various blogs across the net.
Hudgens, 18, is dating her "HSM" co-star, Zac Efron.
LOS ANGELES,Calif., Sept. 6th--Due to the recent scandal of "High School Musical" star Vanessa Hudgens' naked photo scandal, Execs at Disney have parted ways with the star and have decided to replace her with "Cheetah Girls" star Adrienne Bailon. The decision came just hours after the scandal became public and got to the offices at Disney. Says insiders "It was an extremely hard decision to do. Vanessa has become apart of the family, but we felt it was irresponsible of her to do what she did." It has now been announced that Bailon, star of another hugely successful Disney franchise "The Cheetah Girls" will replace Hudgens in the role of Gabriella, Zac Efron's love interest in the upcoming "High School Musical 3". Both Hudgens and Bailon's reps denied a comment, as well as the reps for Disney.
Disney Backs 'High School Musical' Star
NEW YORK (AP) — The Walt Disney Co. is sticking with the 18-year-old star of its wildly successful "High School Musical" franchise, despite her "lapse in judgment" in posing for racy photos that were leaked to the Internet.
Vanessa Hudgens apologized Friday for the photos, which show her smiling as she posed naked and in underwear in a bedroom with a red curtain behind her.
"Vanessa has apologized for what was obviously a lapse in judgment," said Disney Channel spokeswoman Patti McTeague. "We hope she's learned a valuable lesson."
She said negotiations were ongoing to land all the actors for a "High School Musical 3" feature film — including Hudgens.
Hudgens, who played the brainy Gabriella in the first two made-for-cable TV movies, told her fans she was sorry.
"I am embarrassed over this situation and regret having ever taken these photos," she said. "I am thankful for the support of my family and friends."
Hudgens' publicist, Jill Fritzo, wouldn't say anything about who took the pictures and how they slipped out onto the Internet.
The bookworm Gabriella was the love interest of Troy, the basketball star played by pinup king Zac Efron. The sequel's premiere on Disney Channel last month attracted more than 17 million viewers, making it the summer's most-watched TV program.
Hudgens is a superstar among the preteen set, and Disney has spun a wide merchandising net around the series with albums and concert tours. She and Efron reportedly date in real life, making them big attractions for celebrity magazines.
The films' wholesome nature — for a company that has made its name on family-friendly fare for generations — is a big part of its success. Parents can relax with their children watching, knowing it won't make for any uncomfortable questions.
Gabriella and Troy coo, they make googly eyes, they barely kiss. Gabriella would doubtlessly blush at the idea of a young actress posing for nude photos.
If Disney executives had cut ties to Hudgens, not wanting the company's name associated with anything not G-rated, they would have run the risk of upsetting a formula that has made the company millions upon millions of dollars.
How would parents explain to the show's young fans that the old Gabriella was being replaced by another actress?
"That's her private life, not her public life. That picture got leaked by somebody who broke a trust with her," said Michele Smith of Westborough, Mass., whose 8-year-old daughter Kathryn is a devoted "High School Musical" fan.
Dropping her from future movies or other "High School Musical" projects would not only be unfair to Hudgens but to fans such as Kathryn, Smith said.
"If Vanessa is not in the movie, my daughter would not be so excited to see it," she said.
Smith said she hopes that Kathryn doesn't hear about the photo but, if she does, she's prepared to talk about it. She'll say that it's something private for Vanessa that shouldn't have been shared.
The best thing for Disney was to do nothing, said Michael Levine, a Hollywood image consultant and author of 18 books.
"What they shouldn't do is make a bigger deal out of it than is necessary," he said. "The picture is not salacious."
Michael Sands, a publicist whose clients have included the divorce attorney for Britney Spears' ex-husband Kevin Federline, said Hudgens should be commended for coming forward quickly and saying it was her pictures.
"She's very talented and this is a big cash cow for Disney," he said.
1 | 1 | HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2 | WALT DISNEY RECORDS | 195,124 | -47% | |
| SOUNDTRACK | ||||||
| -- | 2 | CASTING CROWNS | REUNION | 92,707 | -- | |
| ALTAR & THE DOOR | ||||||
| -- | 3 | YUNG JOC | BAD BOY/ATLANTIC/ATL G | 66,392 | -- | |
| HUSTLENOMICS | ||||||
| 3 | 4 | HANNAH MONTANA 2 - MEET MILEY | WALT DISNEY RECORDS | 61,573 | +14% | |
| SOUNDTRACK | ||||||
| 6 | 5 | FERGIE | A&M/INTERSCOPE | 51,801 | +4% | |
| THE DUTCHESS | ||||||
| 4 | 6 | HAIRSPRAY | NEW LINE | 47,377 | -12% | |
| ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK | ||||||
| -- | 7 | ATREYU | HOLLYWOOD | 45,068 | -- | |
| LEAD SAILS PAPER ANCHOR | ||||||
| 5 | 8 | NOW 25 | UTV | 43,743 | -17% | |
| VARIOUS ARTISTS | ||||||
| 9 | 9 | NICKELBACK | ROADRUNNER | 38,488 | -2% | |
| ALL THE RIGHT REASONS | ||||||
| -- | 10 | BEN HARPER & INNOCENT CRIMINALS | VIRGIN | 35,455 | -- | |
| LIFELINE | ||||||
| 11 | 11 | LINKIN PARK | WARNER BROS. | 30,410 | -12% | |
| MINUTES TO MIDNIGHT | ||||||
| 13 | 12 | T.I. | ATLANTIC/ATL G | 29,420 | -12% | |
| T.I. VS. T.I.P. | ||||||
| 14 | 13 | AMY WINEHOUSE | UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC | 28,496 | -14% | |
| BACK TO BLACK | ||||||
| 19 | 14 | TAYLOR SWIFT | BIG MACHINE | 26,676 | +1% | |
| TAYLOR SWIFT | ||||||
| 12 | 15 | U.G.K. | JIVE/ZLG | 26,437 | -23% | |
| UNDERGROUND KINGZ | ||||||
| 15 | 16 | COMMON | GEFFEN | 26,396 | -16% | |
| FINDING FOREVER | ||||||
| 21 | 17 | MAROON 5 | A&M/OCTONE | 26,279 | +3% | |
| IT WON'T BE SOON BEFORE LONG | ||||||
| 10 | 18 | JONAS BROTHERS | HOLLYWOOD | 26,075 | -27% | |
| JONAS BROTHERS | ||||||
| 17 | 19 | HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL | WALT DISNEY RECORDS | 25,784 | -9% | |
| SOUNDTRACK | ||||||
| 30 | 20 | MICHAEL BUBLE | REPRISE | 24,221 | +14% | |
| CALL ME IRRESPONSIBLE | ||||||
You might be able to expect the full demo CD tonight.Source from X17 have revealed exclusively to BritneyExperts.com that these tracks are being leaked from a Jive source. X17 informs BritneyExperts that these are from a 2005 demo and Jive is leaking the tracks for hype and promotion on her current untitled album. BritneyExperts.com will continue to update you exclusively. Stay tuned.
Source: BritneyExperts.com
"BRAVE" TRACKLIST
01. Stay Together
02. Hold It, Don’t Drop It
03. Do It Well
04. Gotta Be There
05. Never Gonna Give Up
06. Mile In These Shoes
07. The Way It Is
08. Be Mine
09. I Need Love
10. Wrong When You’re Gone
11. Brave
Onlinejlofan.com has released the official tracklist of the upcoming english album of pop diva Jennifer Lopez entitled "Brave". It will oficially contain 11 tracks and maybe a couple of bonus tracks who knows. Also there will be a Deluxe Edition to be released simoultaneously with the normal one. This special version will contain an extra DVD of yet unknown content. The album's first single is the song "Do It Well" which music video will premiere on September 6th. Jennifer has worked on this new project with Ryan Tedder, Swizz Beatz, Timbaland, Cory Rooney, Jermaine Dupri, and Jonathan Rotem and is due out on October 9th.
Thanks to Kevipod Music!!
Here is the deleted song and video, Humuhumunukunukuapua'a, from the TV movie phenomenon, High School Musical 2. It is preformed by Ashley Tisdale and Lucas Grabeel. It is also only a 1:23 clip of it, but it's a good start! Enjoy!
Now, before you read this, you should know that this has not been confirmed true, though it is looking pretty sure. The one thing holding it back is that it is on the National Enquirer which makes it look fake. Just don't take my word on it. It's a 50/50 chance.
By Cathy Beers
Aug 31, 2007
Vanessa Hudgens nude photos taken for her boyfriend Zac Efron have been leaked the National Enquirer is reporting. The magazine reports that pictures that star Vanessa Hudgens took were intended only for costar slash boyfriend Zac Efron – but have recently surfaced, and their discovery could bring down the wholesome Disney blockbuster that's captivated millions of teen fans.
Vanessa Hudgens Nude Photos Scandal: Pics For Zac Efron Leaked? (image: Wenn)
"Vanessa took some suggestive shots of herself in the buff as a surprise for Zac," a source told the Enquirer. Now the scandal is threatening to destroy the "High School Musical" phenomenon sweeping America, Enquirer reports.
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The Enquirer reports that it has learned that a third party has obtained the sexy pictures that were meant just for Vanessa and Zac. "Vanessa's only 18, so she had no idea how her flirtatious act could threaten the future of the multimillion-dollar plans Disney has for the show," said the source. "She just wanted to keep Zac interested."
But the brunette beauty's naughty photos could throw Disney's massive marketing and production plans into complete turmoil.
"It's a kids' show, aimed a children, teenagers and their parents and starring a bunch of cute, wholesome youngsters," said a show insider. "Naked pictures of one of the stars would be catastrophic. "It could bring the whole 'High School Musical' franchise to its knees."
The squeaky clean star of Disney’s mega hit teen show High School Musical, Vanessa Hudgens, has a rather naughty side.Your thoughts? Will this screw up her career, especially with her label and Disney, if proven true?
Steamy snaps of the 19-year-old singer / actress have reportedly surfaced and the all-American beauty is terrified they will fall into the wrong hands.
Vanessa allegedly took the shots as a present for co-star and boyfriend Zac Efron, which feature her in various states of undress, posing seductively for the camera.
‘She took some suggestive shots of herself in the buff as a surprise for Zac,’ an insider told Popcrunch.com.
‘Vanessa is only 19-years-old so she had no idea how her flirtatious act could threaten the future of the show.
‘Vanessa took photos of herself naked except for a gold chain around her waist.
‘She also photographed herself naked in the bathtub, blowing kisses and sensuously pulling down her bikini bottom. And she took a photo on the beach of her wearing a Zac button pinned to the top of her swimsuit. She just wanted to keep Zac interested.’
We wonder what ol’ Walt would have to say? Yet another Disney star tarnishing their wholesome image.
Let’s just hope she doesn’t end up like Lindsay. Now, where can we sneak a peek at those snaps?
By: Stan Leigh, 31.08.07
