Did you know that many of the performers on Glee first became famous through their work on Broadway. Lea Michele starred in Spring Awakening, and Matthew Morrison played Link Larkin in Hairspray!

Think you’ve got what it takes to land a Broadway lead? Check out our latest theater casting calls now!

Who’s your favorite star of Glee? Would you rather harmonize with Kurt (Chris Colfer), or bust a movie with Mercedes (Amber Riley)?

By Molly, InstantCast staff writer

You could win a superstar photo shoot with Adam Lambert himself! You’re bound to get major exposure in this one-on-one photo shoot. Just click here to enter the Adam Lambert photo shoot contest now!

By Alisha, InstantCast assistant editor

The contest expires Sunday and the winner will be announced Monday. Remember, you’re allowed 100 votes per day. Click here to win Tyler Perry tickets!

By: Isabelle Dungan, InstantCast Editor

The show stars Mischa Barton and is bound to be a hit. Stay tuned and let’s talk tomorrow and hear what the critics (and you guys!) have to say. Will we see any of you InstantCasters on the TV screen this season?

Click here to apply to TV casting calls now!

Click here to learn more about The Beautiful Life!

By: Isabelle Dungan, InstantCast Editor

Some of you must have seen it because it raked in $24 million in ticket sales and ranked number one, above hits like Inglorious Basterds and 9! And did you know that we have Tyler Perry casting calls on InstantCast?

Click here to see our Meet the Browns casting call now!

I Can Do Bad All By Myself features Tyler Perry as Madea, his hilarious cross-dressing alter ego. Also starring is Oscar nominee Taraji P. Henson who plays a liquor-drenched, nightclub singer forced to care for her delinquent niece and nephews.

Last year Tyler opened the first African American-owned movie studio in the world, Tyler Perry Studios. Click here to hear about Tyler Perry’s rise to fame and add him to your favorites today!

By: Isabelle Dungan, InstantCast Editor

GREAT: The New York Post’s Linda Stasi gives The Vampire Diaries 4 stars, citing the bloody action scenes. “These killers are more fun than a cemetery full of psycho zombie killers on Halloween.”

GOOD: Entertainment Weekly critic Ken Tucker rates the show a solid B+, and especially likes the  “snappy dialogue and quirky pop cult references.”

OKAY: Glenn Garvin at the Miami Herald can’t shake off the stunning similarity to a certain vampire blockbuster, but admits, “No, it’s not Twilight — but it’s not bad, either.”

YUCK: TV Guide’s Matt Roush would rather be buried alive than sit through another episode: “It’s not that The Vampire Diaries is a truly terrible show. It’s just so insipid and uninspired.”

So what did YOU think about The CW’s venture into vampire territory? Did it live up to your expectations? Or is this one vampire show you’d wish would stay dead?

By Alisha, InstantCast assistant editor

PS – Whether you loved or hated The Vampire Diaries, don’t forget to play our vampire-themed Fantasy Casting contests this week! You could win awesome Twilight-themed prizes… click here to find out how!

Did you know that Selena Gomez was discovered by Disney at an open call at age 11?

Selena appears on the cover of Seventeen magazine’s September issue AND she’s about to release her first album! What else is she up to?! Oh, there’s more…

The video for Selena’s first single, “Falling Down,” comes out soon on the Disney Channel following her movie. Gomez also appears in Sears department stores back-to-school ads for clothes targeted at kids her age. As if all this isn’t enough exposure, her face will be seen on 30 million packages of Sara Lee Soft & Smooth bread, mini-bagels and buns, part of  Disney’s Wizards of Waverly Place marketing campaign…. Whoa!

But remember she’s only 17 AND she got discovered at an open call…you can be next! Click here to apply to casting calls and rise to fame like Selena Gomez!

And don’t forget to become a fan of Selena Gomez right now!

By: Isabelle Dungan, InstantCast Editor

With veteran talent like Denzel and upcoming faces like Star Trek’s Chris Pine, this movie is sure to be a hit. Click here for our Unstoppable casting call!

The guest of honor was none other than Jessie…the blonde, thick-skinned, outspoken teen who could (and will?) at any moment take over Manhattan with the sweep of her well-manicured, bejeweled hand. I was a bit uneasy to have the 18 year-old reality TV starlet lurk behind me while I watched her unravel on screen.

So what was she like in-person? The same as on the show! It is reality TV, after all…but really she was 100% passionate about her charity, Operation Smile, open about her love for fashion & bling, and she had an overwhelming air of confidence about her that definitely translates to her on-screen character.

What’s next for J? She’s off to FIT in the fall to study fashion. When I asked Jessie if Bravo was doing another season she threw her hands in the air and said “I don’t know…” with a sneaky lift of her perfectly-groomed eyebrows …guess we’ll just have to sit back & wait to find out!

If you want to become a reality TV star like Jessie click here to apply away on InstantCast today!

By: Isabelle Dungan, InstantCast Editor

Right now on InstantCast we have tons of reality TV casting calls ranging from game shows, to dating shows, to weight loss shows…the list goes on!

Click here to join in on the reality TV trend and get cast today! Remember, anyone can be a star and audiences are waiting to watch YOU!

Think you have what it takes it be on reality TV? What will make US want to watch YOU? Leave a comment on this blog right now & tell casting directors nationwide about your dream reality TV show!

By: Isabelle Dungan, InstantCast Editor

It’s also a good time to find out the inner scoop on what shows you should be auditioning for and what ones you’ll be setting your DVR. I already have a few picked out myself.

I’m excited to see what’s up with The Good Wife on CBS. It stars Julianna Margulies as an attorney who goes back to work after her politician husband is caught red handed.

The buzz is good so far and her husband is played by Chris Noth, who I of course remember from two years of working on Law & Order: Criminal Intent.

Whether on CI or Sex in the City, Noth has brought interesting characters to life. I can’t wait to see what he does with this one and how much his character is going to figure into the series going forward. If the chance comes up, think about auditioning for this one.

So here’s my suggestion to everyone, start looking up information on this season’s press tour and soak up all you can about this fall’s upcoming shows. You might find a new series that fits you perfectly. Find out the production company and who does the casting.

It’s not a lot of detective work to find out the information you need. This is your opportunity to get your foot in the door, especially while new shows are figuring out their identity.

By Casting Director Renee Godbout

PS – You could get a personal casting consultation with me today! Click here to learn more.

If you’re a JoBros fan, you’ll be psyched to know that production has started on the sequel to Camp Rock! We’ve got all the details you need to snag a part in our Camp Rock 2 casting call!

Check out InstantCast editor Isabelle Dungan’s awesome blog post on the Top 5 Ways to Get Discovered in Your Hometown! For more fun with our theme of the week, enter yourself in our latest Celebrity Discovery Fantasy Casting Contests!

By Molly, InstantCast staff writer

Actress Kathryn Hahn of Crossing Jordan was pregnant both in real life and on-camera, and she gave birth to baby girl yesterday, over a month before she was due! Fortunately, Kathryn has just one day of filming left, and producers says it can wait till after she recovers. How Do You Know also stars Reese Witherspoon, Paul Rudd, Owen Wilson, and Jack Nicholson–geez, what a cast!

This delay in production could be the perfect opportunity to snag yourself a part–and InstantCast has the call for you! Click here to get cast in How Do You Know today!

By Molly, InstantCast staff writer

Jillian joins Lost stars Evangeline Lilly and Dominic Monaghan, Christina Milian, and–a tad ironically–former Bachelor contestant Melissa Rycroft among the ranks of recently engaged celebs! As you may have previously read on our blog, only one Bachelorette so far–and no Bachelors–have managed to make their TV romance last. But we at InstantCast wish Jillian and Ed the best of luck!

Jealous of Jillian? Find your own fairytale by applying to our updated Bachelor casting call now!  And if you’re itching to get back into shape in the name of stardom–or love!–read the latest blog by our consulting casting director Courtney Maglione!

By Molly, InstantCast staff writer

Rumor has it that Jamie-Lynn’s character will be spiritual and wonked out–sounds like as much fun for her as it will be for us! You’ll recognize Jamie-Lynn as Meadow, Tony’s daughter on The Sopranos.

More recently, she’s appeared on Saturday Night Live and as herself on Entourage–as Jerry Ferrara’s on- and off-screen girlfriend! If you think you have what it takes to act on this ABC hit, apply to our Ugly Betty casting call right now!

By Molly, InstantCast staff writer

Selena Gomez,

Not only is Selena involved with a bunch of charities, she’s also filming Ramona and Beezus with Big Love’s Ginnifer Goodwin! What a busy girl!

Celebrate Selena’s birthday by telling us why you love her on her AllStar page! Selena may have feuded with Miley Cyrus over ex Nick Jonas, but she’s so over that now–and you can get on screen with Selena’s current bf Taylor Lautner by applying to our Twilight: Eclipse casting call!

By Molly, InstantCast staff writer

Peter Facinelli

He says he wishes his character Carlisle Cullen would have cool powers like his son Edward. Awww–as if being a vampire weren’t fun enough!

Some of you might recognize Peter from his role as Dr. Cooper on Showtime’s Nurse Jackie. If you’d like to join him in Twilight: Eclipse, check out our updated Twilight casting call! And if you’re just interested in getting next to Robert Pattinson, apply to our Remember Me casting call!

By Molly, InstantCast staff writer

The Beautiful Life is always looking for models and actors to appear on-screen with Elle Macpherson and Corbin Bleu, and who knows? Executive producer Ashton Kutcher might need a new face to replace Mischa if things don’t get better for the O.C. alum soon…could it be you?! Apply to our red-hot Beautiful Life casting call now! Get better soon, Mischa–and get famous, members!

By Molly, InstantCast staff writer

Well, we’ve got good news for you, moviegoers–Tom is up for the role of Riley in Twilight: Eclipse! While G.I. Joe’s Channing Tatum is also said to be in the running for the part, Tom definitely remains a fan favorite. Don’t worry–InstantCast will keep you updated!

The Potter-Twilight teen fantasy series double whammy is a feat already completed by sparkly vampire Robert Pattinson, who played Quidditch captain Cedric Diggory. If you’d like to land a role next to Tom, apply to our Eclipse casting call today!

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince has been in theaters for less than a day but is already reporting huge box office profits from midnight and early showings alone–have you seen it? What did you think?

By Molly, InstantCast staff writer

Rupert Grint, a.k.a. Ron Weasley, was recently diagnosed with swine flu! But don’t worry, he’s feeling much better, and attended the London premiere of the film. In more unfortunate news, Jamie Waylett, who plays Vincent Crabbe, has been arrested and charged with growing marijuana. Let’s hope he was planning to use them for his Potions class…

Meanwhile, Daniel Radcliffe–on the cover of the latest issue of Esquire–and Emma Watson–set to attend Brown University next year–are doing just fine. Phew.

Who’s your favorite Potter cast member? We’ve got to go for Ralph Fiennes as Voldemort, but we see how that could be a controversial choice. For more summer blockbuster fun, nominate yourself and your friends in our fantasy casting contests today!

By Molly, InstantCast staff writer