J-14's resident star reporter Asher Book -- who you know from V Factory and the movie Fame -- is attending the premiere of the late Michael Jackson's movie This Is It tonight in L.A., and he'll be Twittering about the whole experience just for J-14!
So don't forget to follow us on Twitter @j14magazine.
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Asher Book, Jared Murillo, Nathaniel Flatt, Nick Teti, and Wesley Quinn of
V Factory take J-14ers behind the scenes of their performance at Wendy Williams on Monday, where they made their national TV debut with "Love Struck."
What do you think of V Factory?
J-14 caught up with our star reporter Asher Book on the red carpet at the Teen Vogue Young Hollywood Party last night, where he had a message for all of you about why you should see his movie Fame, in theaters now!
For the scoop on the whole cast of Fame, pick up the new issue of J-14, on stands now to read the story Asher is holding above at the MTV VMA red carpet.
Check out his video below:
And get all the deets on Fame here on j14.com:
- J-14 Exclusive Q&A with Fame's Asher Book and Kay Panabaker
- J-14 Exclusive Debut: FAME Photos!
- J-14 Confirms It: J-14 is Asher Book's Fave Magazine!
- Fame's Soundtrack Rocks!
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J-14: Were you familiar with the original Fame before you became a part of this one?
Kay Panabaker: Kind of. I didn't watch it until I was being considered for the part. I was actually the first person to be cast for this, so I was really excited about that.
Asher Book: And I was the last one to be cast!
Kay: But when I did the screen tests reading the script with Asher, our chemistry was instantaneous. We just got each other and we got the humor. We were constantly goofing off.
J-14: How do you think this movie compares to the other musicals out there like High School Musical and Hairspray?
Asher: I think this shows the more emotional side of what people go through -- it's about the more emotional side of relationships and the more emotional side of the downfalls of trying to achieve your goals in music and dance. It's not as easy as what people sometimes make it out to be.
Kay: This is different from High School Musical in the sense that they show a bubbly happy version and in our movie every character goes through some heartache or some struggle.
J-14: What can you tell us about the music in the film?
Kay: There's this song that Asher sings that takes my breath away. It's called "Try," and it's a ballad. It's beautiful and he plays the piano while singing it -- literally girls will be playing this on their iPods on repeat because it's so pretty.
J-14: Was your own high school experience as dramatic as the film?
Asher: I actually went to this school we're filming at -- in performing arts schools, there are all kinds of talents walking through the hallways so you never know what you are going to find. But there were definitely those people that were singing in the hallway.
J-14:For all of the teens out there today who have never seen the original Fame, why should they go and see this movie?
Kay: Because it's their story. It's about following your dreams. And also, this generation is all about YouTube and that instantaneous fame and the movie shows that if you want long-term success than you have to put the work into it.
Asher: All of the artists out there will appreciate this movie. But I think everyone young and old will enjoy it too because it has that edgy appeal to it and I think there are so many more aspects to the movie that will really attract people of all ages.
Also check out our video from the set:
The movie musical you've been waiting for is finally in theaters today... but that's enough about Fame from us! Check out what stars Asher Book and Kay Panabaker had to say about it... straight from the set of the movie during our J-14 visit!
Are you planning on seeing Fame this weekend?
With fronting the hot new boy band V-Factory AND starring in Fame - which sings and dances into theaters next Friday, September 25! - Asher Book has a lot on his plate. But he better not forget to make room for some bday cake -- today is Asher's 21st birthday! Happy birthday, Asher!!
Fun Facts About Asher:
-Asher revealed to J-14 exclusively that he was the last person to be cast for Fame -- definitely a good final piece to the puzzle :)
-The school that they filmed Fame in is where Asher actually went for three years! "It's so random," Asher told J-14. "It's so crazy that we're shooting on the roof of my middle school."
-Asher used to audition with Zac Efron -- he was even up for the parts of Troy in High School Musical and Link in Hairspray!
Leave your birthday wishes for Asher below! And don't forget to pick up the new issue of J-14 -- with an inside look at Fame! -- on newsstands this Monday!
Photo: Courtesy of MGM
The youngest Jonas Brother is growing up... today is Nick Jonas' 17th birthday!
Fun Facts About Nick:
- As a kid, Nick performed on Broadway in musicals like Les Miserables, The Sound of Music, and Beauty and the Beast -- as Chip the teacup (Fame star Asher Book also played Chip!)
- When he was a solo artist known as Nicholas Jonas, he released the singles "Dear God" and "Joy to the World (A Christmas Prayer)".
- Nick is gearing up to be one of two best men in his brother Kevin's wedding (Joe will be the other best man).
- What does Nick look for in a girl? "A girl who understands my crazy schedule and who will be there so support me, and just a girl who can make me smile."
So let's all put a big smile on Nick's face by sending him birthday wishes!!!
Leave your happy birthday wishes for Nick below!
Photo: Courtesy of Disney Channel
J-14 is thrilled to exclusively debut two images from the upcoming movie musical Fame (out September 25) featuring three of your favorite stars:
V Factory's Asher Book, Summerland's Kay Panabaker and Camp Rock's Anna Maria Perez Da Tagle.
In the photo above, Jenny (Kay) and Marco (Asher) share a sweet moment... and in the one below, Jenny and Joy (Anna Maria) kick back in class. We were on the set as Kay and Asher shared a dramatic scene... and boy did it get intense!
And don't forget to check out J-14's other Fame content:
- Fame's Soundtrack Rocks!
- High School Musical + Harry Potter = Fame?
- J-14 Exclusive FAME Set Visit Video!
Are you looking forward to seeing Fame?
Photos: Courtesy of Saeed Adyani/© 2009 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc.
Get to know the entire cast of Fame -- and win signed goodies from the set! -- in the new issue of J-14, on stands now!
On Tuesday, September 8, J-14 will be debuting two EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS from the upcoming movie Fame that you won't be able to see anywhere else... ONLY on j14.com.
The photos will feature V Factory's Asher Book, Summerland's Kay Panabaker, and Camp Rock's Anna Maria Perez de Tagle!
So check back on Tuesday at 3a.m. ET/12midnight PT to see the DEBUT of the exclusive Fame photos.
In the meantime, check out the FAME "Magic" trailer again...
Photo: Courtesy of MGM
Yesterday Fame star and V Factory member Asher Book answered fan questions on Fame's official Facebook page. J-14 thought it'd be fun to get in on the action and ask our friend Asher a question. Asher got hundreds of questions, and guess what -- he responded to ours! Take a look:
Remember, J-14 will be premiering exclusive photos from Fame next week, so keep checking back!
What's your favorite thing about J-14? The gossip? The quizzes? Fashion? We want to know!
To see why Asher loves J-14, make sure to get your copy of our rockin' September issue now!
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We're just a few weeks away from V Factory's Asher Book's big screen debut in Fame... and to gear up for it, he's answering questions from the Fame Facebook page today! He'll be online in just about an hour (at 6p.m. ET/3p.m. PT), so hurry up and get your questions in!
Just search for "Fame" on Facebook or click on the link below (you do need to be signed in to Facebook when you do so!):
facebook.com/topic.php?uid=125854655715&topic=9350
And stay tuned to j14.com for exclusive photos of Fame to debut next week!!!!!
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Hey J-14ers!
It's Jenna again, J-14 intern and music lover. I've mentioned before my love for music, and now I'm gonna tell you guys about the songs I'm currently playing repeatedly on my iTunes, the Fame Soundtrack -- in stores now!
Like you guys, I'm counting down the days 'til Fame premieres, because hey- musicals count as music too! So when one of our editors, Rachel Chang, asked if I wanted to hear the soundtrack, I was so excited! Thankfully, the soundtrack did not disappoint me! Some of the cool, new singers from the movie featured on this soundtrack like Naturi Naughton and V Factory's Asher Book are amazing!
Naturi Naughton's voice has the ability to hit so many different vocal ranges my jaw literally dropped when I heard her! As for Asher, along with being really cute, he has a great voice that makes you want to hear more. Ironically, Asher sang my favorite song on the album called "Ordinary People"! All the songs help you understand the story of the character that sings it, and hearing the album only made me more excited for the movie!
Fame's soundtrack is already available, so if you haven't already, you J-14ers should definitely go out and pick it up- you won't be disappointed either!
Your Intern,
Jenna<3
Photo: Courtesy of MGM
What do you get when you take a High School Musical and add some Harry Potter magical flying? The upcoming MGM movie, Fame!
Okay, maybe not exactly... but you've got to get out this new trailer for Fame, starring J-14's resident star reporter Asher Book of V Factory.
Asher Book (far right) and Kay Panabaker (second from right) look on as their classmates including Camp Rock's Anna Mara Perez de Tagle get their groove on.
Are you looking forward to the movie Fame in September?
Photos: Courtesy of MGM
J-14's resident star reporter Asher Book -- who you know from V Factory and the upcoming movie Fame -- is opening for Ashley Tisdale today at a free concert at The Grove in L.A... and Twittering about the whole experience just for J-14.
Don't miss a minute of the action... log on to twitter.com/j14magazine now!
For more on Asher and all of V Factory, pick up the new issue of J-14 on stands now!
Hi Hi Chicadees!
I don't know about you, but I will always have a soft spot for boy bands. Full disclosure: My walls were plastered with NYSNC posters back in the day. And more recently, I freaked out when Selena Gomez told me on the Princess Protection Program set that her ringtone is "Tearing Up My Heart" by the guys! Sigh!
Anyways, so as you would imagine, I was totally stoked when I got to cover
J-14's exclusive photo shoot with V Factory in NYC. The boys are such charmers and we had a blast that day -- I mean they did call the shoot the "best shoot they've ever done!"
Basically, I fell in love with a boy band all over again! (It didn't hurt that I also happen to see the guys shirtless -- but don't tell them, it'll be our little secret!
;-))
When Wes, Jared, Asher, Nathaniel, and Nicky T premiered their video for "Love Stuck" on Friday, it started my holiday weekend on a high note. I couldn't get the song out of my head ALL. WEEKEND. LONG. But trust me, I'm not complaining! In fact, I had a V Factory dream one night!
I dreamt that I was at a water park with the guys! LOL! The dream was complete with bright colored inner tubes, fast water slides, lazy rivers, and, of course, shirtless guys! (I must have still had the photo shoot on my mind! hehe) Talk about a sweet dream!
So I gotta know -- do you have dreams about your fave celebs? What's the craziest celeb dream you've ever had?
Don't hold back girls! Let's dish!
xoxo Kim
J-14 Editor
We got a sneak peek at V Factory's video for "Love Struck" at their exclusive J-14 photo shoot in NYC -- and they just premiered the full video! Remember, we had member Asher Book Twitter us from the set of the video shoot!
Don't forget to check out all our V Factory features:
-V Factory plays our game "14 Questions"
-V Factory answers your Twitter questions
-V Factory's message to Miley and Mandy
Do you like the "Love Struck" video?
Psst! Don't forget -- JB's premiering their music video for "Paranoid" tomorrow!
Not only did V Factory answer your Twitter questions at their exclusive J-14 photo shoot, they also played our new game, "14 Questions!"
Here are the questions we asked Nicky T, Wesley, Nathaniel, Asher, and Jared:
1. Coke or Pepsi?
2. M&Ms or Skittles?
3. Team Edward or Team Jacob?
4. Roses or Chocolates?
5. MySpace or Facebook?
6. Mean Girls or The Notebook?
7. American Idol or Dancing With the Stars?
8. Cheerleader or Band Geek?
9. L.A. or NYC?
10. Blondes or Brunettes?
11. Taylor Swift or Taylor Momsen?
12. Convertible or SUV?
13. Surfing or Skiing?
14. TV or Movies?
How would you answer the "14 Questions?"
We were totally "Love Struck" when we got to spend the whole day with
V Factory at their exclusive J-14 photo shoot in NYC!
As Asher, Jared, Nicky T, Wesley, and Nathaniel got ready for the big shoot, we ate a yummy breakfast of eggs, oatmeal, bacon, and fruit. They dished to us how excited they are for their fans to see the video for their new song "Love Struck," which they shot the week before. They even showed us a special behind the scenes video on Jared's laptop!
We're not going to spill too many deets from the shoot - you'll have to check out J-14's August issue, out July 6, to see all the cool photos! The boys told us this was the "best shoot they've ever done!"
But keep checking J14.com this week for more exclusive videos from the shoot - the boys answered YOUR Twitter questions and played our new game, "14 Questions."
Are you into V Factory's music? Are they someone you want to see more of in J-14?
