“Asher Book, the sweet-and-sincere singer Marco in the new “Fame,” is already on his way to being well-known as part of V Factory, an R&B pop boy band whose first album comes out this fall. The 21-year-old who got his break as Chip the teacup in a touring company of “Beauty and the Beast” did his homework and watched the old “Fame.”
“It was a lot edgier than I thought,” he said of the R-rated version that touches upon abortion and religion, topics that are MIA in the new PG rendition. Still, he says, “It’s a great movie and a great message.”
One thing he couldn’t connect to, however, was the dated characters, who have been replaced by 21st-century counterparts. “We bring a new flavor. Our film is very based in today, what it’s like to be in the industry now.” For those worried this “Fame” is sanitized Disney Channel make-believe, Book assures, “There is the realism of what artists go through and the work ethic involved, what it’s like to be rejected and not giving up afterwards.”"
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Anna Maria Perez de Tagle dished Camp Rock 2 details to OK! Have Kevin, Joe and Nick changed since the first Camp Rock? ‘Not at all, which is what I love. They’re still the sweet gentleman that pull out your chair and push it back in. It’s easy to talk to them. They’re normal guys, and that’s what I love. They haven’t changed at all. We’ve all just grown; we’ve all just aged.’
What present will she get for Kevin and Danielle’s wedding? ‘I honestly don’t know because both Danielle and Kevin are amazing people, and just to see them as a couple is incredible. I don’t know what I’d give them because they have everything already.’
What has she learned from JB? ‘Just by watching them onstage, I got to see how their stage presence translates onscreen. They’re amazing guys, so any chance I get to talk to them, I do.’
Camp Rock 2 details: ‘People are going to be surprised by Camp Rock 2. It’s gonna be a good movie You’ll see amazing songs by the Jonas Brothers, Demi has an amazing song. Just bigger and better dance numbers. It’s more intense this time. It’s more of a musical, so people will look forward to that.’
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Even though you may recognize him as Chad from the ‘High School Musical’ trilogy, singer/actor/dancer - Corbin Bleu – is set to create a more mature image as he steps away from the Disney way. While already embarking on a more mature acting career, as well as evolving into rock music, Bleu is taking the correct steps towards forming a lingering career in the industry. His movie “Free Style” is set out in October and we had the opportunity to speak to him about the film. For more on FREE STYLE head to; www.freestylemovie.com .
