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  • Ashley Tisdale: Vanessa Hudgens’ BFF to Serve as Presenter at Tony Awards in June

    Ashley Tisdale and Vanessa Hudgens have long been best friends–and now the High School Musical costars have one more thing in common. A love of Broadway has taken Vanessa Hudgens all the way to the stage, starring in the title role in Gigi. Ashley Tisdale will serve as a presenter at the 2015 Tony Awards–celebrating all things Broadway–next month.

    A star-studded cast joins The Suite Life of Zack & Cody star as presenters at the Tony Awards. Bradley Cooper, Bryan Cranston, Taylor Schilling, Joe Manganiello, Amanda Seyfried, Rose Byrne, and Taye Diggs are just some of the stars to hand out awards at the prestigious event.

    Back in January, Ashley Tisdale surprised Vanessa Hudgens by showing up in Washington, D.C. where she was then starring in Gigi before playing the role on Broadway. The Clipped star shocked her pal when she greeted her backstage at the John F. Kennedy Theater.

    The 2015 Tony Awards will be hosted by Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming. Laura Osnes and Darren Criss will host the festivities live from the red carpet.

    The event will once again pose an opportunity for BFFs Ashley Tisdale and Vanessa Hudgens to come together. As Tisdale serves as a presenter, Vanessa Hudgens will perform a number from the Broadway production of Gigi.

    Will you be tuning in to the 2015 Tony Awards to see both Ashley Tisdale and Vanessa Hudgens–as well as a wealth of entertainers and additional presenters?

    The show will air live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City, on CBS, on Sunday, June 7th at 8:00 p.m. ET.

  • Katie Holmes Originally Wanted For OITNB Lead

    If you are a fan of Netflix’s original raunchy series Orange is the New Black, then it would probably be hard for you to picture anyone else playing the main characters.

    However, Jenji Kohan, OITNB creator, recently revealed that she had a very different idea of who would play the bisexual, drug smuggling Piper.

    Kohan exclusively revealed to E! News that she had originally wanted former Dawson’s Creek star Katie Holmes to play the part of Piper.

    Kohan even admitted that she met with Holmes about the part. “I’m a big fan of hers,” Kohan said during the OITNB event at the DGA. “You know, I met with her.”

    Holmes turned the part down, claiming she had too much other stuff to do, and didn’t really know what the show was going to be at the time. “She [Holmes] had other things to do,” Kohan explained. “And also in the beginning, no one knew what this was.” Unfortunately for Katie, OITNB has been a smashing success and was nominated for multiple Emmy’s. “I don’t know if it’s the subject, the characters, the way it’s consumed or a combination of all those factors, but people’s investment with these women is greater than anything I’ve seen before,” Kohan said.

    We all know that the part ultimately went to the Emmy-nominated Taylor Schilling, who says she is a big fan of Holmes. “I’m a big fan of Katie Holmes,” Schilling said. “She could be friends with Lorna or like Lorna’s Boston sister.” Schilling continued, referring to the possibility of Holmes landing a guest role on the show.

    Do you think Holmes regrets not taking the part? Could you imagine Holmes in Schillings role? Leave your comments below.

  • Taylor Schilling Talks Body Image In Allure Magazine

    Taylor Schilling Talks Body Image In Allure Magazine

    Orange is the New Black star Taylor Schilling recently posed for Allure magazine and opened up about her views on her body image.

    Although she may play an inmate on Netflix’s original series, Schilling refuses to feel imprisoned by the standards of Hollywood. Taylor explained that she doesn’t feel that her looks are the most important part of her, and she said she feels that has a lot more to offer the world other than her appearance.

    “I don’t feel bound by my face or my body,” Schilling said. “I don’t feel like that’s the biggest gift I have to offer the world. I feel like there are more parts of me to offer than that.”

    On Orange is the New Black, Taylor plays the role of Piper Chapman and said that the experience has been totally liberating by not having to worry about wardrobe changes and extreme makeup.

    “It’s totally liberating,” the 29-year-old actress admitted to the magazine. “There’s freedom in not having to make it about how my jeans fit or what my boobs look like in a top. All I have to do now is play.”

    Another aspect of the show that Taylor finds intriguing is the diverse cast. The show features women from all walks of life, in all different shapes and sizes. “When we walk down the street, we see a huge variety of women, and that’s just not usually reflected in entertainment,” Taylor explained. “Yet this show does that.”

    Laura Prepon, who plays Taylor’s love interest on the show, also recently discussed the diverseness of the cast. “All the women on the show are different shapes, sizes, colors and creed—everything! You really embrace who you are, your curves and everything,” Prepon said. “So if anything on this show, it’s the most comfortable I’ve ever been because all of us just really embrace who we are. It’s wonderful.”

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  • Laura Prepon Talks ‘Orange Is The New Black’

    Laura Prepon Talks ‘Orange Is The New Black’

    Laura Prepon stunned the crowd in a cleavage bearing Alice & Olivia gown at the 2014 Critics’ Choice TV awards on Thursday, June 19.

    Prepon must be getting used to showing off her body since joining the cast of Netflix’s original series Orange Is The New Black. Laura plays the role of Alex Vause, a former badass drug dealer and love interest of Piper Chapman, who is played by Laura’s co-star Taylor Schilling.

    While speaking to E! on the red carpet, Laura opened up about the show and how she has adjusted to so many sexually charged scenes.

    “Honestly, Taylor and I are so comfortable with each other—Thank God!” Prepon said. Season two of OITNB just recently premiered on Netflix in June, and season three is already in the works. Laura revealed that she and Schilling would be filming a major sex scene on Monday and was very happy that they are so relaxed around each other. “We’re like, ‘Girl, thank God we’re so comfortable!” she said, and then added, “I can’t say much.”

    Laura admits that all the women on the show were originally very self conscious about their bodies. However, they quickly realized that they are all different sizes and shapes, and started feeling more comfortable being naked in front of each other. “All the women on the show are different shapes, sizes, colors and creed—everything! You really embrace who you are, your curves and everything,” Prepon said. “So if anything on this show, it’s the most comfortable I’ve ever been because all of us just really embrace who we are. It’s wonderful.”

    While at the event, US Weekly also got the chance to talk to Prepon and how she felt about sitting on the sidelines for most of the second season’s episodes. She explained that her schedule was very hectic while the filming was taking place for season two, but that she had worked it out for her to be in every episode of season three.

    “It sucked because [show creator] Jenji Kohan and I wanted me to be in it more, but with the schedule, it didn’t happen,” Prepon explained. “I was so bummed out. But I handled it, so I’m in every [episode] in season three. It is so good.”

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  • Laura Prepon is Back as Alex Vause in ‘OITNB’

    After some initial doubts, it became clear this week that Laura Prepon will return in her role as Alex Vause in Season 2 of Netflix’s Orange is the New Black.

    Netflix released photos this week of the new season of the hit series that showed Alex Vause is back.

    Prepon had reportedly not signed on as a series regular for the show’s second season, but the photos make it clear her character will appear for more than just what was initially rumored to be just four episodes.

    While the photos did not give much away in terms of plot, they do indeed show Alex Vause in different scenarios with the other inmates. One shot shows Vause with character Piper Chapman wearing normal clothes, which may be a flashback scene. Another shows Vause alongside other inmates dressed in business attire for a job fair.

    Prepon’s character Alex is the ex-girlfriend of the show’s lead character, Piper Chapman, played by Taylor Schilling. Piper is a young, bisexual woman who was sent to prison for carrying drug money for Alex, and the two meet again in prison.

    The show is based on Piper Kerman’s memoir and was adapted by Jenji Kohan, who was also behind Weeds. The popular series was renewed for a second season last June, weeks before it even premiered on Netflix.

    “It’s a true ensemble,” Schilling told People.

    “In season two, we’ll see how Piper’s story continues, but the show also gets wider and deeper to tell the stories of even more of the women,” explained Schilling.

    Viewers can catch Season 2 of Orange is the New Black on Netflix on June 6, when it will be released in its entirety.

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  • Orange Is The New Black Releases Teaser Trailer, Reveals Season 2 Premiere Date

    How many people have been going crazy wondering about the second season of Orange Is The New Black, and when it will finally be available to stream?

    The show is one of the first to be streamed exclusively for Netflix, and became an instant hit for its unique subject matter, and the strong acting from its large ensemble cast.

    The show was nominated for a handful of awards after its first season, and Taylor Schilling, who plays Piper Chapman, received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress In A Drama Series.

    Well there is some good news, and some bad news. The good news is that fans of the show are finally aware of when season 2 will be available, but the bad news is that it will not be available until June 6th. The show is created Jenji Kohan, who was also the face behind the popular Showtime drama Weeds.

    For those that somehow missed season one of the acclaimed Netflix series, Orange Is The New Black tells the story of a woman whose drug smuggling past catches up with her, and is forced to spend time in a women’s prison.

    The show is also a true story, and is based on the memoir Orange Is The New Black: My Year In A Women’s Prison by Piper Kerman.

    The show has been celebrated for its outstanding ensemble cast, and includes people such as Jason Biggs, known for hit comedies such as American Pie, and Laura Prepon, known mostly for That 70’s Show. Taylor Schilling plays the main character on the show, and is joined in the prison by a variety of colorful characters, while Natasha Lyonne, a co-star of Biggs’ from American Pie, is also an inmate on the show.

    Netflix just announced Orange Is The New Black’s season 2 premiere date along with a teaser trailer that is brief, but filled with everyone’s favorite characters, and will surely get everyone even more excited for season 2.

    House Of Cards, the other hit show that premiered on Netflix last season, was finally made available for streaming yesterday. The new episodes had everyone going crazy, and even President Barack Obama shared his excitement for the show, tweeting that he did not want any spoilers.

    The political drama follows Frank and Claire Underwood (Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright) in their rise to the top, and the obstacles that they face along the way, including reporter Zoe Barnes (Kate Mara). Frank Underwood plays a congressman from South Carolina, and the success of the show has already officially secured a third season that is in the works for next year.

    With the help of shows such as Orange Is The New Black and House Of Cards, Netflix has become a big factor in television awards, and in rankings, just in the past year. In this year’s Golden Globe awards, Netflix was second in nominations to only HBO, and Netflix also has more subscribers in the US than HBO.

    Does season 2 of Orange Is the New Black have the ability to top season 1? How many people plan to binge the show when it is released on June 6th? As with other Netflix shows, all 13 episodes of the second season will be available to watch immediately.

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  • ‘Orange Is The New Black’ Season 2 Will Be Even More Compelling, According To Star Taylor Schilling

    If you liked Netflix’s Orange is the New Black Season 1, it sounds like you’re really going to enjoy Season 2, if recent comments from the cast are any indication. Things are being taken up a notch, according to star Taylor Schilling, for example, who discussed working on the show in a nearly half-hour interview with The Huffington Post.

    When asked what we can expect in the second season, Schilling says, “I think all of the characters and all the dynamics are just going deeper. Everybody is getting…it’s just getting fuller and richer, and to me, more compelling because we kind of know these women more, so we can dive more deeply into who they are.”

    This somewhat mirrors comments made by other cast members. Danielle Brooks, who plays Taystee, and was recently promoted to series regular, said the writing on this season has gotten better.

    “It’s really good,” she told E! News. “I think people are going to be so excited about season 2.”

    We can certainly expect to see more of certain characters than we saw in Season 1. In addition to Brooks, actresses Uzo Aduba (Crazy Eyes) and Taryn Manning (Pennsatucky) have also been promoted to series regulars. Naturally, the promotion should equate to more screen time for these actresses, which means more character development.

    It appears that Laura Prepon (Alex) will be leaving the show after a limited number of episodes. She was a major part of the first season, so her absence should free up plenty of time for other characters.

    The events that occurred at the end of the first season will become a “ginormous” plot point in the second season, according to Manning, who recently spoke with Entertainment Tonight about her own character’s coming development:

    ”I think she’s ignorant in the sense that she didn’t go to school and made poor choices, but I think if she had, her brain is the type of brain that would have soaked up school. So when she calls her that, it’s totally jealousy. I think that’s where we’re going this season. Tiffany doesn’t necessarily think she sh*t doesn’t stink any more. She’s like, ‘I guess I’m not as tough as I thought because she kicked my ass.’”

    Manning says she wants to keep the character “out there,” and “dive into her left brain.”

    A couple other bits we’ve obtained from cast interviews: Dayanara Diaz may or may not be pregnant and Red apparently has plans to make sure nobody ever “taints her gravy” again.

    “You will find out everything in the second season,” she told LA Weekly.

    Season 2 does not have an official release date yet, but is due out in 2014. Production began last month.

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  • ‘Orange Is The New Black’ Cast Members Talk Season 2, Laura Prepon

    E! News has just released a new interview with Danielle Brooks and Taylor Schilling, two stars of Netflix’s Orange is the New Black. The pair talk a little bit about the second season, what’s going on with Laura Prepon (who is rumored to be leaving), and more.

    On the Prepon situation, Schilling says, “I don’t really know anything about that. I just know she’s an amazing actress, and I’ve really had an incredible time working with her, and I know that that relationship…there’s no end to that relationship.”

    It then cuts, so if she had anything else to say about it, we really don’t get to hear it.

    Co-star Taryn Manning spoke a little about it with Entertainment Tonight as well.

    “That’s the cool thing about this show,” Brooks says. “You never know what’s going to happen. People can go away or come back or like, you never know, obviously. That happened to me – my character.”

    Brooks says the writing, which was “amazing before,” has gotten even better in the upcoming season. “It’s really good. I think people are going to be so excited about season 2,” she adds.

    Oh yeah, and the twerking video comes up in the interview oo. Brooks says there are more videos to come.

    Season 2 does not have an official release date yet, but is due out in 2014. Production began last month, and Brooks has been promoted to a series regular.

    Thumbnail images on site related to this article via E!News(YouTube)

  • Orange is the New Black on Netflix

    Orange is the New Black on Netflix

    Netflix has released a new television show, “Orange is the New Black. They released all 13 episodes of the first season on July 11, 2013.

    From the creator of the hit television show “Weeds”, Jenji Kohan, “Orange is the New Black” is about a woman named Piper Chapman who is sent to prison due to her relationship with a drug smuggler.

    Piper, played by Taylor Schilling, was persuaded by the woman she loved, to be a drug mule for her. Her lover Alex, played by Laura Prepon, named Piper as part of a drug ring 10 years later. Piper is sentenced to 15 months in Litchfield correctional facility, the same facility where Alex has been sentenced. “Orange is the New Black” follows Piper’s experience, as she struggles being an inmate.

    Laura Prepon says that her character originally intimidated her, but was excited to take on the challenge.

    When I read it, it was so good but I was like, ‘Wow, Alex scares me a little bit,’ which is exactly why I needed to do it and I’m so glad that I did. I feel like every actress is always looking to push the envelope because the minute you get complacent, hang it up.
    -Prepon

    Prepon discusses the “realness” of the show. Kohan “wanted it to be as raw and real as possible,” she said. “We wear like literally the federal prison-issue wardrobe. We’re not allowed to wear a lot of makeup. … There’s a story line where I actually barter to get black eyeliner, so every inmate has their own kind of thing that individualizes them.”

    “Orange is the New Black” has become an instant Netflix hit, and is already set up for a second season, which fans are anxiously awaiting for.