Vanessa Hudgens: Ravishing on the HSM3 Red Carpet

One look back over her High School Musical career is all it takes to realize how much she's grown up. And tonight Vanessa Hudgens was the center of paparazzi attention at the Los Angeles Premiere of "High School Musical 3: Senior Year."

The "Identified" babe kept the guys drooling all night, sporting a sleeved white thigh-length dress with heels and a Celtic cross around her neck.

And while the HSM series has helped catapult Miss Hudgens into the spotlight, she's had some help dealing with the pressures of fame from a guy who has been in the business forever - Tom Cruise.



She told press, "Tom was so sweet and such a nice guy… Just telling me there isn't much that you can do [about being in the limelight]. It's just part of your life now, so you have to accept it. He is an amazing guy and I look up to him. I was at a Spice Girls concert because Victoria (Beckham) invited me and Suri, Kate and Tom walk in ... and I got to talk to them, they are all really great people."

Lauren Conrad Shines at LA Fashion Week

Though she's mostly known for her Reality TV career, Lauren Conrad's secret passion has always been fashion design. And yesterday she looked cool and confident at her Mercedes-Benz LA Fashion Week Spring 2009 show.

The "Hills" hottie was spotted backstage at Smashbox Studios, putting the finishing touches on her models, as well as giving a few interviews.

And it seems LC's new line has piqued the interest of some Hollywood celebrities, as best friend Lauren "Lo" Bosworth and "Girls Next Door" babe Holly Madison were both spotted in the arrivals area before the show.


With her fashion design career getting stronger and stronger, Lauren has been seriously contemplating her exit from her MTV hit reality show. She told press, "It's coming to a point where I love this show so much, but I'm ready to kind of walk away. I've been doing it for five years now. Five years on TV is a really, really long time."

Conrad also commented that she's ready for a normal life. "It's more difficult when not only everyone knows about your problems, but they make them worse because things escalate and things get twisted. It's hard to have an actual friendship be torn apart in the media."

Enjoy the pictures of Lauren Conrad and friends at Mercedes Benz Rashion Week

Hayden Panettiere: Dinner and a Concert

Taking a break from the hustle and bustle of her everyday life, Hayden Panettiere was spotted enjoying a delicious dinner out at West Hollywood's Katsuya sushi restaurant along with dropping by the Palladium to see Jay-Z in concert.

The "I Love You Beth Cooper" babe looked stunning throughout the night, amidst a throng of paparazzi, sporting a tie-dye-style minidress with a black studded belt and a pair of peep-toe heels.

And it sounds like Hayden is getting even more vocal about her disdain for Republican Presidential Candidate John McCain. In a recent video spot on Funny or Die, she goes on a brief sarcasm-laden rant about the Senator's shortcomings.


She says, "I'm hot enough to know I have your attention for 30 seconds…There are three things I think all citizens should do: smoke cigarettes, vote for John MCCain and don't wear a seatbelt. A vote for McCain is a vote against change; he'll keep tax breaks for the rich, start another war and we'll all probably die."

She continues, "John McCain, he's had affairs with lobbyists, so you'll get f**ked and he'll get f**ked. Everybody wins. Nobody f**ks with John McCain."

Enjoy the pictures of Hayden Panettiere out on the town last night

Leona Lewis: Hennessy Artistry Concert Series

Opting to perform in the States as opposed to collecting her MOBO Awards last night (October 15), Leona Lewis took to the stage for her "first ever live concert" as part of the Third Annual Hennessy Artistry Concert Series.

After the six-song show at New York City's Gotham Hall, Lewis told press on-hand: "Performing to people is always what this has been about for me. I've been waiting quite a while to do this."



Leona continued, "I've performed live at various showcases and TV shows over the last 12 months but this was a completely different experience. I can't wait to do it again."

Meanwhile, Miss Lewis reportedly received a negative reaction from the crown at MOBO (Music of Black Origin) Awards due to her non-appearance.

Nonetheless, the 23-year-old picked up two awards including Best Album for the multi million-selling "Spirit," as well as Best Video for "Bleeding Love".

Enjoy the pictures of Leona Lewis at the Third Annual Hennessy Artistry Concert Series