The search is on for the new Danny Zuko and Sandy Dumbrowski. The names don’t ring a bell? These are the lead characters played by John Travolta and Olivia Newton John in the movie “Grease”. Now, a different kind of audition and one of the biggest casting calls has taken place to bring in the new leads for the original high school musical.

Talk about American Idol meets Broadway. You’re The One That I Want is reality TV show that is the biggest casting call for the lead role of the hit musical. The 12 finalists were chosen from among thousands of hopefuls. Everyone from teenagers to housewives; in fact anyone who wants to get on Broadway, had musical talent and loved the show has tried out. There’s a very real gem of a prize at the end - performing on Broadway and not just a trophy and cheque.

The only female judge for the show is Kathleen Marshall, who is the Director and choreographer for the upcoming production. She is joined by co-creator of the musical, Jim Jacobs and David Ian, the theatrical producer. The show will be hosted by Billy Bush of Access Hollywood” and British Star Denise Van Outen.

Olivia Newton John is scheduled to guest on the first two episodes of the show as well.

[tags] Grease,reality TV,Broadway, Olivia Newton-John [/tags]

Whose side are you on? Do you agree with Donald Trump and want to give Rosie what for? Would you like to give the Donald a piece of your mind but can’t actually get to him? Now you can get at either one of them on the new game by GSN.com.

Called Rosie vs. Trump, the game has the two slugging it out. Kick Rosie until magazines fall out. Punch Donald Trump and have money pop out. Rosie yells stuff like “You’re a hot bag of wind with bad hair” and Donald Trump replies with stuff like “You’re a mental midget”. Press the spacebar to make use of their special moves - Rosie uses her tongue to lash the Donald while Trump uses his comb over hair to get even.

No matter who you choose, you’ll have Barbara Walters cheering you on with signs going “Go Rosie” or “Go Trump”. Miss USA, Tara Connor, is also part of the game with a bottle of champagne that she shakes and waves around.

[tags] Rosie O’Donnell, Donald Trump, Barbar Walters, Tara Connor, Miss USA, GSN.com [/tags]

The King of Pop, Michael Jackson, has finally decided to take the next step in coming back on the music scene. He’s preparing a new album and has looked to new blood to help him make it hopefully a good one. His choice of collaborater: super producer William James Adams Jr. who Jacko has described as innovative and a creator of wonderful, great music.

Adams, or Will.I.Am as he is better known, is the founder of the Black Eyed Peas. He has collaborated with artists such as Justin Timberlake, the Pussycat Dolls, Snoop Dog and John Legend, to produce chart topping albums with really catchy tunes and videos. This is quite a coup for Adams. Jackson is a legend who built his career on some really cool music and the use of technology to increase his fan base. Who can forget the Thriller album and videos?

Will.i.am says that he is excited to be working with Jackson. He says that this is a great opportunity to make something really big. He feels that it is either that or no one will take notice at all. Naturally he hopes it will be the former.

[tags] music,videos, Michael Jackson,Will.I.Am,album [/tags]

Looks like Britney Spears is running out of steam. The pop singer was hosting the New Year’s event at the Las Vegas club Pure for which she was reportedly paid $300,000. At around 12:50 am, Spears was assisted out of the club after she suddenly collapsed.

Spears’ camp denies rumors that she collapsed on stage or was drunk, in spite of various eye witness accounts. Her manager says that Britney was simply exhausted and badly needed to rest. Looks like a case of the spirit is willing but the body is very weak.

If the start of the year sets the tone for the rest of 2007, it looks like Britney might be better of resting. It looks like she really isn’t ready to get back to the tough life of being a pop singer and celebrity. She can always try and make her comeback at a later date when she has herself and her life under better control.

[tags] Britney Spears, New Year, Pure, party,asleep [/tags]