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Zac and Ashley Grab Lunch

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'Footloose' Director Cuts Loose From Movie

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- First Zac Efron leaves the "Footloose" reboot and now director Kenny Ortega has reportedly left the movie as well.

According to Variety, the director, who helmed the Michael Jackson concert film "This Is It," parted from the project due to differences with Paramount over budget and tone.

Celebrity birthdays for Oct. 18-24

AP - Celebrity birthdays for the week of Oct. 18-24: more »

Zac Efron Thinks Most of His Movies Are Boring

Watching his new flick was the first time "I didn't check my watch!" more »

'Brangelina' or The Obamas? - Who Is 'Sexiest Couple' In New Poll?

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- The summer's headlines have been dominated by the death of pop icons, reality star relationships gone wrong and the Commander-in-Chief and First Lady. Parade.com has taken the pulse of America to find out what everyone has been talking about the most in its annual Summer Pop Culture Poll.

Could Zac Efron's Next Role Be As Publicist?

BURBANK, Calif. -- Zac Efron reportedly could be spinning gossip rather than basketballs, for his next character on the big screen.

According to E! Online's Marc Malkin, Zac is considering playing the lead role in the big screen adaptation of "Spin," a new novel from first-time fiction author Robert Rave. The novel is due out August 18.

Megan Fox Would 'Never Pass' On 'James Bond'; Wants To Eat Zac Efron

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- If box office receipts for "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" are any indication, the Comic-Con crowd loves Megan Fox - and she told Access Hollywood at the convention on Thursday that they wouldn't be disappointed with this fall's "Jennifer's Body."

Vanessa Hudgens On Life After Her Internet Photo Incident: 'I'm Extremely Guarded'

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Vanessa Hudgens has revealed she's gotten very protective of herself since photos of the "High School Musical" star -- sans clothing -- cropped up on the Internet in 2007.

Glam Slam: Shady Stars

By Ryan Patterson

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- What would Hollywood Stars do without their signature sunglasses? Many would feel exposed without them and they certainly wouldn't look as cool or as glamorous, that's for sure!

ROLL CALL: Jake Gyllenhaal's 'Prince of Persia' Poster Revealed

By Jesse Spero

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Plus, did Gwyneth Paltrow get snubbed by a magazine for it's cover? How did Chace Crawford celebrate his birthday. And, how did Zac Efron cheat death?

Your Daily Dispatch of Celebrity Shenanigans!