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  • Hilary Duff Rocks Bikini in “Chasing the Sun” Video

    Hilary Duff Rocks Bikini in “Chasing the Sun” Video

    Hilary Duff is rocking a black bikini in the video for her comeback single “Chasing the Sun.”

    The song and video officially released on Tuesday, although it leaked online the day before.

    Duff described it as a “light and fun summer song.” Colbie Caillat, Toby Gad, and Jason Reeves co-wrote the tune, which Duff hopes “helps people to feel a little more carefree.”

    The song marks Duff’s return to the music industry after a seven-year break.

    “I took a break from music for quite awhile, but it gave me the power to choose my next steps carefully and I’m really proud of the album I’ve made,” Duff said.

    “I’ve worked very hard and the album is a great representation of the experiences I’ve had in my life and where I want to go from here!”

    The upcoming studio album will be Duff’s fifth. The singer and actor, who rose to fame as star of Disney’s hit series Lizzie McGuire, released her first album (Santa Claus Lane) in 2002.

    She followed that up with Metamorphosis, her best-selling album to date, in 2003. It included two hit singles, “Come Clean” and “So Yesterday” and went triple platinum.

    Duff went on to release a self-titled studio album in 2004, a compilation album (Most Wanted) in 2005, her fourth studio album (Dignity) in 2007, and a greatest hits album (Best of Hilary Duff) in 2008.

    Duff has kept busy acting and being a mother during her break from music.

    Besides starring in a spin-off movie of the Lizzie McGuire series, Duff stared in Agent Cody Banks (2003,) Cheaper by the Dozen (also 2003,) and A Cinderella Story (2004.)

    She guest-starred on series such as George Lopez, Gossip Girl, Joan of Arcadia, and Two and a Half Men.

    Most recently she’s been attached to TV Land’s upcoming single-camera comedy series Younger. Written and executive-produced by Darren Star (Beverly Hills 90210, Melrose Place, Sex and the City) the series will also star Sutton Foster (Bunheads, Shrek the Musical,) Debi Mazar (Collateral, Goodfellas,) and Miriam Shor (Bedazzled, The Cake Eaters.)

    Duff also provided voice for the animated film Wings: Sky Force Heroes opposite Josh Duhamel and Rob Schneider, and starred in the yet-to-be-released Flock of Dudes with Skylar Astin, Bryan Greenberg, and New Girl’s Hannah Simone.

    Duff is also a New York Times best selling author. In 2010 she released Elixir, the first installment of her young adult trilogy, a collaboration with Elise Allen. Devoted released in 2011 and True in 2013.

    Duff and her estranged husband Mike Comrie have a son, Luca, who was born in March 2012.

    Image via Instagram, Hilary Duff

  • Skylar Astin Is Set To Guest Star On Glee

    Skylar Astin Is Set To Guest Star On Glee

    Glee is a show that likes to rack up the amount of guest stars that it features, and has also made a point to include particular actors that have already been seen in musicals before. Skylar Astin is the latest to be added as a guest star, and will appear on the show in the spring.

    Astin, the young star, has previously been seen in a production of Spring Awakening, which included Lea Michelle and Jenna Ushkowitz, who are both stars on Glee, showing that he already has chemistry with the cast. He is the latest member of the Spring Awakening cast to be featured on the show, and has a close relationship with Lea Michelle after working together.

    Glee is a musical comedy created by Ryan Murphy, which airs on Fox, and also recently received a nomination at the Golden Globes for Best Televsion Series-Musical Or Comedy. In addition to Lea Michelle, the series stars an ensemble cast that has been recognized during multiple award shows, and includes Darren Criss, Jane Lynch, Chris Colfer, Naya Rivera, and more.

    On the show, Skylar Astin will play Jean-Bapttiste, the leader of Throat Explosion, the competition for New Direction at Nationals. He will join Phoebe Strole and Johnathan Groff, who are both new members on the show.

    Whether he knew the two other co-stars already is unknown, but he seems to be getting close with Darren Criss and Chord Overstreet already, as the news was revealed via Darren Criss’ Instagram, after the three of them posted a selfie together.

    The decision to cast Skylar Astin in the show comes after Lea Michelle continued to campaign for him, and has done so for several seasons. Lea Michelle, who plays Rachel on the show, said of Astin, “I’m his biggest fan, he’s one of my best friends, and I couldn’t be happier for him and his success. He’s amazing in Pitch Perfect. The minute I can get him on Glee, I want him on the show.” After trying to several seasons, she finally got her wish, and will be reunited with her friend for an episode of Glee.

    In addition to Spring Awakening, Astin has been seen in the hit film Pitch Perfect, and a few other films, as well as an episode of HBO’s Girls. He is currently a star on TBS’ Ground Floor.

    Skylar Astin will appear on an episode of the show that airs in March of 2014.

    Image via Youtube