Zac Efron

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?

Zac Efron will take part in a unique song-and-dance routine at this year's Academy Awards.

But that's not the only exciting piece of movie news we have for fans of this young stud muffin.

Efron is appearing in his first, non-High School Musical big screen feature this April, as he stars alongside Matthew Perry in 17 Again. Think of it like Big, in reverse.

Here's a sneak peak at the family comedy, which premiere on April 17:

17 Again Preview

Will you see 17 again?

The 81st annual Academy Awards will have a decidely Zanessa-like feel to them.

It's just been announced that Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens will perform at this Sunday's big event!

The High School Musical couple will hit the stage alongside host Hugh Jackman, Beyonce and actress Amanda Seyfried in a special song-and-dance routine.

Vanessa Hudgens?!? Zac Efron?!? The Academy Awards just got a lot more exciting!

Fellas, go ogle Megan Fox nude for awhile.

This post is for the ladies!

Zac Efron went for a run in West Hollywood yesterday, and he did so wearing nary an article of clothing on the top half of his body.

That's right, gals, the High School Musical hunk went shirtless.

God, we hate Vanessa Hudgens sometimes...

Hey, Zac Efron: can our female readers borrow that water? You're making them hot!

Fortunately, this isn't the only time Efron has gone shirtless in public. Click on the photos below - and prepare to swoon:

This may be heresy to some, but Nolan Gerard Funk is setting his sights high.

The young actor is being promoted as the next Zac Efron. He'll star in next week's Nickelodeon original movie Spectacular!

Will High School Musical fans jump aboard the bandwagon of this new franchise, now that Efron and company have moved on? Funk, a Vancouver native that is fluent in French and filmed a music video last year alongside Miranda Cosgrove, leads the film's cast. He plays Nikko.

Spectacular! premieres on Monday night, February 16.

For now, compare the young actors below and then respond to our poll question:

Who is studlier: Nolan Gerard Funk or Zac Efron?

Circle April 17 on your calendar, Zac Efron fans.

On that date, the actor kicks off his post-High School Musical career with the comedy 17 Again.

The movie centers on a guy (Matthew Perry) that turns back time and is transported back to being 17... again. Think of it like Big in reverse.

Efron leads an impressive cast that includes: Leslie Mann, Michelle Trachtenberg, Melora Hardin (The Office), Hunter Parrish (Weeds) and Adam Gregory (90210).

Here's the first official poster for 17 Again:

Will you go see this Zac Efron movie?

Note to Zac Efron:

You are very, very, very good looking.

There's no reason to mess with this cuteness by overly accessorizing.

The High School Musical actor made such a mistake when he was caught wearing a fedora in public the other day. At least we think so.

Do you agree?

What do you think of Zac Efron's fedora?

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: