Michelle Obama Helps Sesame Street Mark the Big 4-0 [People]
‘Family Guy’ Kills Off Miley Cyrus [PopEater]
Taylor Swift’s ‘SNL’ Gig Includes Jokes About Taylor Lautner, Kanye West [MTV]
Lindsay Lohan In Tears During Club Outing [US]
Wanda Sykes talk show outpaces ‘MADtv’ [EW]

By: Desirea LaSalle, InstantCast Staff Writer

This week we’re trying to help you make the transition from Disney fan to Disney star! What better way to get in the Disney spirit than by entering our Disney casting contests?! Check out the top three contests that went live this morning… they’re active through this Sunday… so be sure to start voting now & get an edge on your competition! Remember, you can vote for yourself up to 100 times per day!

Who will get cast with Sterling Knight in the new Disney movie “Starstruck”?
Who will land a lead role in Disney’s new TV show “Smart Alec”?
Who will be the next Miley Cyrus breakout Disney star?

…click here to see all ten active contests and start voting now!

Click here to access a full listing to all our Disney casting calls.

By: Isabelle Dungan, InstantCast Editor

Christina Hendricks Marries in New York [People
Michael Jackson's "This Is It" Single: Hear It Now [E!]
Video: Miley Cyrus Raps About Quitting Twitter [Us]
Spider-Man 4 Director Sam Raimi Exclusively Reveals Plans for the Film [MTV]
Box Office Report: Couples Retreat Dominates [EW]
Matt Damon Gets Charitable in Parade Magazine [PopSugar]

By Alisha, InstantCast assistant editor

Barack Obama Wins Nobel Peace Prize [People]
Modern Family/Cougar Town Live; Southland Dies [E!]
Taylor Swift Announces New Leg Of Tour [MTV]
Miley Cyrus Quits Twitter for Boyfriend [Us]
The Office: Will You Love Jim and Pam’s Wedding… ‘Forever’? [EW]
Taylor Lautner Gets Dangerous for Rolling Stone [PopSugar]

By Alisha, InstantCast assistant editor

Katherine Heigl Introduces Baby Naleigh [People]
Dirty Dancing Town to Hold Swayze Memorial [Us]
Whitney Houston’s the O.G. Diva in New Video [E!]
VH1 Divas Ushers In A New Class With Miley Cyrus, Kelly Clarkson [MTV]
Matt Damon to Star in Eastwood’s Hereafter [EW]
Eva, Salma and Selena Are ALMA Awards Beauties [PopSugar]

By Alisha, InstantCast assistant editor

Movies, television, and music can definitely become addicting and some people take their obsession to a higher level and become what I like to call “crazy fans.”

For example, the nation is currently teeming with Twilight addicts who know everything about the series, have pictures of Robert Pattinson all over their rooms, and wish that they were vampires! The idea of the “crazy fan” may seem silly and over the top…

…but that said, crazy fans make great television and pay a big role in promoting entertainment.

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Fall Fantasy Casting contests are in full force this Thursday! Join in the fun and start casting your votes right now. Here are the top 5 contests:

1. Which member deserves to a win a walk-on role to Gossip Girl this fall?
2. Who will transform into a vampire this fall in the Twilight sequels?
3. Who will find fame in Disney films like Miley Cyrus?
4. Which InstantCast Member is most likely to succeed this fall?
5. Who has what it takes to walk the runway at NYC’s fall fashion week?

…click here for a full listing of all our Fantasy Cast contests now!

By: Isabelle Dungan, InstantCast Editor

Rachel, Brad, and Eric Look Heavenly at Time Traveler’s Wife [PopSugar]
Brad Pitt to Run for Mayor of New Orleans? [People]
BREAKING: Kourtney Kardashian Is Pregnant! [Us]
Miley, Demi, Selena & the JoBros Are the World [E!]
Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner Grew ‘Very Close’ Before New Moon [EW]
Spider-Man Musical on Life Support? [EW]

By Alisha, InstantCast assistant editor

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt Get Cozy on the Red Carpet [Us]
Jon & Kate: Jon Swears “It’s Not a Midlife Crisis” [E!]
Miley Cyrus On Britney: ‘I’m Proud Of Her’ [MTV]
Robert Pattinson Arrives in Vancouver [PopSugar]
Ashley Greene Threatens Legal Action over Nude Pictures [People]
The 25 Best Biopics Ever [EW]

By Alisha, InstantCast assistant editor

Twilight Takes a Bite Out of Teen Choice Awards [E!]
Megan, Cameron, and Gossip Girl Cast Show Off Their Boards [PopSugar]
Miley Cyrus Spoofs Her Tennessee Roots at Teen Choice Awards [MTV]
5 Things to Know About TV’s New Vampire [People]
ABC Prez: We’d “Love” Paula to Join DWTS [Us]
House Scoop: Cameron and Chase Are “Back!’ [EW]

By Alisha, InstantCast assistant editor

Click on any of these new casting calls and be the 1st to apply today! Stop lazing around this summer: jump out of the pool and into action:

1. Get Cast in Eat, Pray, Love with Julia Roberts, Javier Bardem, and Richard Jenkins!
2. ABC Family TV Series Greek Needs You!
3. Star in Je’Caryous Johnson’s Film Adaptation of Men, Money, and Gold Diggers!

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