How Wild Things King Max Records Landed the Role [People]
UPDATE: TLC Is Suing Jon Gosselin [US]
Exclusive: Beyonce And Lady Gaga’s ‘Video Phone’ Clip Confirmed! [MTV]
MovieMantz Review: ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ [AccessHollywood]
Justin Timberlake attempts $1 million hole-in-one for Charity [ET]

By: Desirea LaSalle, InstantCast Staff Writer

2009 Emmys: Mad Men, 30 Rock Still Champs [E!]
NPH Hosts and Jokes His Way Through Mad Men, 30 Rock’s Big Emmy Night! [PopSugar]
Emmys’ Funniest: Alec Baldwin, Toni Collette, Kristin Chenoweth & Jon Cryer [People]
Emmy Catch Phrase? “I’m Pulling a Kanye!” [Us]
Justin Timberlake Joins Emmy Presenters [MTV]
Emmys ‘09: Best and Worst Moments [EW]

By Alisha, InstantCast assistant editor

It’s that time of year again where pop culture fanatics from all over the country tune into the MTV VMAs. I am very fortunate to have worked the 2006 VMA’s & attended the show in 2008. It was definitely one of my favorite productions to be a part of. However, my job had nothing to do with my background as a Casting Director or my involvement at MTV. I volunteered at the 2006 VMAs as a talent escort for Shakira.

In many ways, this experience was a lot more exciting than being an attendee of the show. My job was to escort Shakira’s band through Radio City Music Hall for rehearsal and the live event. In this role, I saw some of my favorite artists rehearse for their performances including Christina Aguilera, The Killers, and of course Justin Timberlake! Read the rest of this entry »

Celebrities, casting directors, record …you never know who is WATCHING you on the web! You may get your big break just by uploading a video of yourself on InstantCast today! Think you have what it takes to be the next big talent to get discovered on the web? Prove it by playing this week’s web celeb contests:

1. Justin Timberlake discovered vocal talent Esmee Denters on YouTube… click here to be next.
2. Tila Tequila went from MySpace user to relaity television diva. Why not you? Click here now.
3. Bree aka lonelygirl15 Jessica Lee Rose went from suburban YouTube videos to red carpet fame. Click here to be next.

Click here to see all the web celeb contests this week.

By: Isabelle Dungan, InstantCast Editor

Renée Zellweger to Pack It On Again for Bridget Jones [People]
Joey McIntyre Expecting His Second Son [Us]
This Is Why We Love Anne Hathaway [E!]
Taylor Swift Promises ‘Theatrics’ For 2009 VMA Performance [MTV]
Timberlake Isn’t Always Camera-Ready [PopSugar]
Harry Potter Films: Home to Great British Actors [EW]

By Alisha, InstantCast assistant editor

InstantCast is happy to introduce the newest member of our team… Casting Director Courtney Maglione! Courtney has worked in the casting business for many years and knows what you need to become a star.

She was one of the top casting directors at MTV on TRL (check out the pic on the left of Courtney & Justin Timberlake at the TRL finale!), My Super Sweet 16, Room Raiders… and more!

She’s great with kids and has worked for Nickelodeon casting adorable young talents for ME:TV. As if this isn’t enough, she ALSO teaches youth acting classes at The Performing Option Acting School!

Courtney Maglione will be available for phone casting consultations and any questions you may have. Click here to reserve your phone time with Courtney now!

By: Isabelle, InstantCast Editor

Justin Timberlake Gears Up to Invade Your TV [People]
Melissa Rycroft: Teri Hatcher Taught Me How to Be a ‘Man Eater’ [Us]
Transformers 2 Is ‘Bigger, Badder, Better’ [MTV]
Chace Crawford: Footloose Tripped Up by Gossip? [E!]
Could Jennifer Aniston Be Having a Spring Fling? [PopSugar]

By Alisha, InstantCast assistant editor

Slumdog Producers Donate $740,000 to Indian Kids [People]
EXCLUSIVE: Mel Gibson’s 24-Year-Old Lover Confirms Their “Union” [Us]
Eight Great Recent TV Engagements [BuzzSugar]
Justin Wants You To Answer ‘The Phone’ [MTV]
American Idol Makes History, Simon Secedes From the Union [E!]

By Alisha, InstantCast assistant editor

As aspiring actors and models, it’s important to prepare yourself for the limelight.

Once you become a celebrity your every move is caught on camera! So,  it’s important that you are putting your best self out there…because people ARE watching! This week InstantCast celebrates celebrity role models who motivate and inspire us on our paths to stardom.

Let’s take a look at the top 3 celebrity role model themed fantasy casting contests as we wrap up this week:

Whose Role Model is Self-Made Millionaire Tyler Perry?
Whose Role Model is Brains & Beauty Actress Natalie Portman?
Whose Role Model is Mickey Mouse Club to Megastar: Justin Timberlake?

Don’t delay…nominate yourself & others for celebrity role model fantasy casting contests! Get going & prove to everyone that you will be the next big celebrity role model!

By: Desirea LaSalle, InstantCast Staff Writer

Watch Trailer for Justin Timberlake’s New Action Reality Show [People]
EXCLUSIVE: John Mayer Debuts “Heartbreak” Song After Splitting With Jennifer Aniston [Us]
‘American Idol’ Recap: Adam Lambert Gets Funky On iTunes Night [MTV]
Kellan Lutz Adds to the Sexy Shirtless Posse of Twilight Boys [PopSugar]
Miley: I’m Not Doing Anything Wrong With Justin [E!]

By Alisha, InstantCast assistant editor

SNEAK PEEK: In the Bedroom on Britney’s Video Shoot [People]
SJP: “We Have to Think About” Making SATC Recession-Friendly [US]
Housewives’ Bethenny Tells All! [Star]
T.I.’s ‘Dead And Gone’ Video, Featuring Justin Timberlake, Pays Tribute To Friend [MTV]
Cyrus: ‘There Are Very Few People I Trust’ [Showbiz Spy]

By Alisha, InstantCast assistant editor