VANESSA HUDGENS

When Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi recorded the bulk of his new album, the melodic rapper wanted to visually highlight the songs without depending on short music videos.

Jennifer Lopez was honored with the Generation Award at the MTV Movie & TV Awards on Sunday.

Jennifer Lopez will be honored for her film and television achievements at the MTV Movie & TV Awards.

This week’s new entertainment releases include albums from Post Malone and Drive-By Truckers, “Fast & Furious” alum Elsa Pataky leading her own action picture with “Interceptor,” and the modern romantic comedy “Fire Island,” set in the iconic LGBTQ vacation spot.

Robert De Niro was the honored guest at the 28th annual amfAR Gala Cannes, where one lucky guest won an auction to have lunch with the actor and a piece of his family history.

Jessica Chastain hit the Oscars red carpet in a purple and copper sparkle gown Sunday.

John Mayer spoke sparingly during his Super Bowl week concert, but the singer let his music do most of the talking – until one moment when he made sure a concertgoer was safe.

Will Smith, Lady Gaga and Ben Affleck landed individual nominations for the 28th Screen Actors Guild Awards on Wednesday, while the casts of “Belfast” and “CODA” were among those nominated for the guild’s top award, best ensemble.

Rihanna might be extremely consumed with rolling out her popular lingerie line, but finishing her forthcoming album is still a priority.

(NBC/Apple/HBO Max/Netflix/Disney + via AP)LOS ANGELES – Bring on the sentimental holiday rom-coms, the chorus of Christmas music specials and the nostalgia of last century’s animated charmers. HOLIDAY HARMONY— “My Gift: A Christmas Special From Carrie Underwood,” now streaming on HBO Max. — “Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special,” Dec. 4, Apple TV+. Music, dancing, animation and surprise guest stars help create what the streaming service promises to be a heartwarming journey with the pop star. Dolly Parton sings hymns, holiday pop classics and tunes from her new album, and shares personal and faith-based Christmas memories.

Vanessa Hudgens was soarin', flyin' this weekend as she performed a High School Musical classic at karaoke. Dear lord lol ," Hudgens wrote alongside the video. After the success of High School Musical, Hudgens went on to star in two more HSM movies. Hudgens and Efron split in 2010 -- but not before she learned how to manage relationship drama on a movie set. I think because I was so young, I think that relationship stabilized me."

Vanessa Hudgens has found her knight in shining armor! On Thursday, Netflix dropped the first trailer for Hudgens' upcoming holiday flick, The Knight Before Christmas, in which a medieval knight named Sir Cole (Josh Whitehouse) gets transported to modern-day Ohio by a magical sorceress and befriends Brooke (Hudgens), a science teacher. In the trailer, Hudgens narrates in a voice-over, lamenting, "We all grow up fantasizing about finding true love with a knight in shining armor and living happily ever after, but that's all it is -- a fantasy." That all changes rather quickly for Hudgens, though, when she hits a mysterious man dressed as a 14th-century knight with her car. Last year, she starred in The Princess Switch and she's already signed on for her third film, a sequel called The Princess Switch: Switched Again, which is due out next year.

Vanessa Hudgens is back -- times three! The 30-year-old actress will reprise her roles as lookalikes Duchess Margaret and Stacy in The Princess Switch: Switched Again, the upcoming sequel to Netflix's 2018 holiday movie, The Princess Switch. Hudgens is also producing the upcoming movie, pulling quadruple duty. But as he and Brooke grow closer, Sir Cole begins to wonder just how much he wants to return to his old life. RELATED CONTENT:Netflix Christmas Movies and TV Shows Debuting in 2019 -- See All of ThemSee How Sarah Hyland Asked Vanessa Hudgens to Be One of Her Bridesmaids

Sarah Hyland went all out when came to enlisting a certain BFF to stand by her side on her upcoming wedding day! Over the weekend, Vanessa Hudgens revealed in her Instagram Story that she received a very special gift from Hyland. In the image, she proudly showcases a wooden box wrapped with white ribbon and adorned with some decorative leaves. The next month, Hyland and longtime boyfriend Wells Adams got engaged while they were on a tropical vacation together. RELATED CONTENT:Kate Middleton's Brother James Announces Engagement to Alizee ThevenetCountry Singer Jon Pardi Engaged to Girlfriend Summer Duncan -- See Exclusive Pics!

The pop star-turned-designer debuted her latest collection for her lingerie line, Savage x Fenty, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on Tuesday night -- and had Gigi Hadid, Normani, Vanessa Hudgens and more rocking the sexiest silhouettes on the red carpet. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Savage X Fenty Show Presented by Amazon Prime VideoBella Hadid also showed some skin in a lace bra and forest green power suit. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Savage X Fenty Show Presented by Amazon Prime VideoLooking too cool for school was Big Sean. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Savage X Fenty Show Presented by Amazon Prime VideoPatrick Schwarzenegger dared to be bold, wearing a hot pink velvet matching set. Catch up on all the best celebrity looks from NYFW:RELATED CONTENT:Rihanna's Savage X Fenty Lingerie Line Is Now Available on Amazon -- Shop!

The first trailer for High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (yes, that's the official title) debuted on Friday during Disney's D23 Expo, providing fans with a first look at the very meta follow-up to the Zac Efron-Vanessa Hudgens movie. Only joking -- they're performing High School Musical and realizing that "there is as much drama that happens offstage as there is onstage." This High School Musical production is overseen by Miss Jenn (Kate Reindeers), the "high-energy, low-reality" drama teacher, and Mr. Mazzara (Mark St. Cyr), the self-serious S.T.E.M. RELATED CONTENT:'High School Musical' TV Series Cast Unveiled: Meet the Stars! 'High School Musical' Co-Stars Ashley Tisdale and Vanessa Hudgens Reunite for Giggly Duet

Austin Butler is already exuding the iconic charisma of The King. Just days after it was revealed that the 27-year-old actor had been cast to play Elvis Presley in an upcoming biopic from director Baz Luhrmann, Butler donned a black-on-black ensemble that gave everyone serious Elvis vibes. "I am just profoundly honored that Baz has invited me on this journey with him," Butler marveled. ET exclusively spoke with Butler about the film last month, where he revealed the acting advice he received from Pitt. RELATED CONTENT:All the Times Austin Butler Proved He Has the Singing Chops to Play Elvis PresleyAustin Butler to Play Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann BiopicVanessa Hudgens and Austin Butler Couple Up at 'The Dead Don't Die' Premiere