Zanessa Gossip

It was her party, and Vanessa Hudgens could have cried if she wanted to... but, instead, she chose to get really dressed up.

The actress celebrated her 21st birthday last night by dining at EAST Restaurant and Bar in North Hollywood with attractive boyfriend Zac Efron, Ashley Tisdale and others.

While Efron donned casual attire for the affair, Hudgens sent a message: I'm all grown up now! Look at her outfit:

Of course, a short skirt and fancy hairstyle isn't the only sign that Hudgens has moved on from High School Musical.

Her next starring role is in Sucker Punch, a movie directed by Zack Snyder, best known for the bloody and violent 300, among other R-rated flicks.

For larger images of Zanessa, Tisdale and Scott Speer (the latter's boyfriend) out and about, click on the pics below. Also, don't forget to send Hudgens your birthday wishes today!

Last night, Carmelo Anthony scored 34 points as the Denver Nuggets evened their series with the Los Angeles Lakers with a 106-103 win in Game Two.

It was a tough loss, but Kobe Bryant and the Lake Show remain the #1 game in town. Here's Tom Cruise and son Connor Cruise at last night's game:

CRUISE CONTROL: Tom and Connor are locked in on NBA action.

While Los Angeles' pro baseball team has been making a strong case of late (check out our gallery of celebrity Dodger fans), L.A. Lakers games at Staples Center remain the hottest sports spot for celebrities from A-List to Spencer Pratt.

Click to enlarge pictures of stars showing their L.A. Lakers love:

Zac Efron has many reasons to smile today.

His most recent movie, 17 Again, opened at the top of the box office.

His favorite basketball team, the Los Angeles Lakers, defeated the Utah Jazz in the opening game of the playoffs yesterday, 113-100, behind 24 points from Kobe Bryant and 21 points from Trevor Ariza.

And his girlfriend, Vanessa Hudgens, is downright beautiful.

The couple known as "Zanessa" took in the aforementioned game from the front row, yet another perk of being young, beautiful and rich in Hollywood...

Click on the Zanessa pics above for enlarged images of this adorable twosome.

From walking the halls of East High School to walking down the aisle?

According to rumors - which ought to be taken with a grain of salt bigger than High School Musical 3's box office haul - Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens are planning a September wedding in Hawaii.

Sources say the stars may be "young, but they know it’s the real thing.”

"The proposal was something Zac had been thinking about for a while," said an insider. "They are both really excited about the wedding; it will be a star-studded day. They fell in love with Hawaii while there for a friend’s wedding. And Vanessa wants to get married on a beach so it’s perfect."

He May Kiss the Bride? As a possible wedding preview, Zac Efron plants a peck on the cheek of Vanessa Hudgens.

Following the Vanessa Hudgens nude photo scandal of 2007, some fans reacted in horror.

Other reacted with glee.

But one person familiar with the actress interpreted the pictures as a sign that her son was all grown up. The racy images, after all, were intended for the eyes of Zac Efron.

As a result, the High School Musical star told Elle magazine that his mother gave him a surprising, responsible gift this past holiday season.

"My stocking was full of condoms this Christmas. She buys me the economy box," he said.

The whole world now knows that Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens are having sex. But at least they're being safe about it.

The world's most popular young couple attended the premiere of the world's most anticipated spring movie this week.

Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens were among a number of celebrities that walked the red carpet for Watchmen yesterday, as fans await the Friday opening of this graphic novel adaption.

What did Zanessa think of the film? We can't say for sure.

But we can provide readers with a glimpse of this duo at the event:

Click the pics below for more shots of Zac, Vanessa and others at the world premiere of Watchmen:

[Photos: Splash News]

From an acting standpoint, Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens have a ways to go before being spoken of in the same breath as Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.

The High School Musical duo is already challenging them in terms of pure popularity, however, and their collective sexiness was on display at the Oscars.

Two sexy couples. Trend-setting dresses and hot tuxes. The biggest night in all of entertainment. Who will win this celebrity fashion face-off for the ages?

Who looked better at the Oscars?

That earth-shattering sound felt in Tokyo this week wasn't the re-emergence of Godzilla in the region.

Instead, it was the chaos created by Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens, as the couple touched down in Japan for that country's premiere of High School Musical 3: Senior Year.

As you can see, Efron himself led the cheers:

High School Musical 3: Senior Year opens on February 7 in Japan. It will be released on DVD in the United States on February 17.

Click on the following photos of Zanessa for larger images of this adorable couple:

The life of the gorgeous and talented knows no rest.

Months after High School Musical 3 premiered in America, stars Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens touched down in Tokyo to promote the film.

Upon landing, the couple known as "Zanessa" was greeted by a throng of supporters.

"I've never seen anything like it," said a onlooker. "Their fans were screaming and some were crying because they were so happy to see them."

Try to control your screams and tears as you click on the following images of Zanessa...

[Photo Credits: Splash News]

How did Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens celebrate being named among our staff's top Celebrities of the Year? By attending the Los Angeles Lakers/New York Knicks game last night.

Behind Kobe Bryant's 28 points, the Lakers hung on for a 116-114 victory. They still lost to the Celtics in last year's NBA Finals, though.

In the photos below, Hudgens watches the game intently, while Efron can't stop thinking about his hair...

Click on the pictures above for enlarged shots of Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron.