Lauren Conrad to Author a Style Book! [People]
Jim Carrey’s Daughter Weds! [US]
‘New Moon’ ticket pre-sales breaking records [EW]
Chaz Bono: Sex Change Is His ‘Best Decision’ [AccessHollywood]
Robert Pattinson ‘Confirms’ All The Rumors About Him On ‘Today’ Show [MTV]

By: Desirea LaSalle, InstantCast Staff Writer

The Twilight stars are human?! It’s true… they aren’t born into stardom like Edward Cullen was born into…vampdom? Before the Breaking Dawn began…each of these stars started out just like any ol’ kid with a dream. For instance, Robert Pattinson got his first Hollywood fill in 2005’s Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire after acting in school plays. Kristen Stewart landed her first major film role in 2002 as Jodie Foster’s diabetic daughter in the thriller Panic Room after getting discovered in a school play.Taylor Lautner competed as a martial artist and was in the 2003 U.S. Karate Open! Kellan Lutz was a struggling actor until he landed his Twilight role: Before he had only appeared on an eight-episode arc in Lisa Kudrow’s short-lived 2005 HBO sitcom The Comeback.  Read the rest of this entry »

The Sexiest Man Alive: Johnny Depp [People]
Janet Jackson: We Knew About Michael’s Drug Problem [PopEater]
Is Robert Pattinson Or Taylor Lautner More Like His ‘New Moon’ Role? [MTV]
Twilight’ Stars Attend Charity Screening In Knoxville [AccessHollywood]
Sacha Baron Cohen talks — as himself! [EW]

By: Desirea LaSalle, InstantCast Staff Writer

The moment we’ve all been waiting for is about to arrive…only TWO days until New Moon hits the big screen! This also means you only have TWO days left to enter to win TWO FREE tickets this Friday! Click here to get going and win this contest now. Currently, VIP member LaTerria is in 1st place…she wrtites “I love Robert Pattinson! He is my inspiration to become an actress/model and helps me to believe i really can find love!” Can you beat her? Get going now!

By: Isabelle Dungan, InstantCast Editor

Did you know…
- Robert Pattinson didn’t start acting til the age of 15 in school plays
- He used to throw up on set Harry Potter  because of nerves
- He had nightmares about his Harry Potter premiere for months before it happened
- One of Robert’s first roles was a small part as a Cuban dancer
- He aspires to be like Jack Nicholson
Click here to become a fan of Robert Pattinson on InstantCast right now!

By: Isabelle Dungan, InstantCast Editor

Happy Monday everyone! This week we want to hear from YOU: Tell us why you think you’re the next big thing to breakout in Hollywood. Get in the game by playing this week’s themed casting contests. Eleven new contests were posted today and will run until Sunday night…so get an early start right now. The top three contests right now are:
Who’s the next most popular Hollywood star like Robert Pattinson?
Who can attract as much paparazzi as Lindsay Lohan?
Who’s the next big reality TV star to find fame like Tila Tequila?

Click here to access all ten contests right now and get voting! Remember, you can vote for yourself up to 100 times per day.

By: Isabelle Dungan, InstantCast Editor

Sex and the City’s Chris Noth Is Engaged! [Us]
Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood to Perform at CMA Awards [People]
90210 Studs Gush About Guest Star Samantha Ronson: “She Was Awesome!” [E!]
Jay-Z Is The Hottest MC In The Game! [MTV]
Zombieland Rises to the Top with $25 Million [EW]
Robert and Kristen Play It Coy Leaving Dinner Together [PopSugar]

By Alisha, InstantCast assistant editor

Britney Spears’s Latest Single Released [People]
Mya: I Wish DWTS‘ Lacey a “Speedy Recovery” [Us]
Vancouver Locals: Rob and Kristen Are Always Together [E!]
Joe Jonas Says He Isn’t In Valentine’s Day [MTV]
Olivia Wilde, Jonathan Tucker Join The Next Three Days [EW]
The Ladies of Mad Men Score New Roles [BuzzSugar]

By Alisha, InstantCast assistant editor

First, Stephenie Meyer took the literary world by storm with her best-selling Twilight saga. Then, when upcoming stars Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart starred in the film adaptation… well, you know the rest.

Now you can STAR in the next Stephenie Meyer movie! Based on the best-selling novel, The Host is looking for fresh, undiscovered talent for the lead roles in this new film. Click here for The Host casting call now!

By Alisha, InstantCast assistant editor

POLL: Re-Cast The Wizard of Oz! [People]
Update: It’s a Girl for Jude Law! [Us]
Swayze Tribute Far More Touching Than DWTS’ Dual Elimination [E!]
Britney Announces The Singles Collection [MTV]
25 Greatest Movie Musicals of All Time! [EW]
Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart Take A Ride on Eclipse Set [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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