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Nick Lachey, 34, will host an ABC talent show based on Disney’s High School Musical franchise.

Tentatively titled High School Musical: Summer Session, the show will feature contestants between the ages of 16 and 22.

High School Musical: Summer Session, is launching open casting calls this weekend with a series premiere set for Sunday, June 20.

High School Musical 3: Senior Year is currently being filmed in Utah while a fourth installment of the hit series is being written.

WHAT DO YOU THINK about Nick hosting High School Musical: Summer Session?

Currently working on High School Musical 3, Ashley Tisdale has had her hands full with various projects, including producing a second album. She spoke to TVGuide.com about High School Musical, her previous television experiences, and her campaign with Degree Girl deodorant. Here are some of the highlights of the interview:

On High School Musical and her scariest and most exhilirating moments. “I think every single moment with High School Musical was nerve-racking and exciting as well. It was a whole snowball effect, starting with the ratings themselves, and then going into the Billboard charts and getting a Billboard Award for the No. 1 album of the year. Every single moment of High School Musical was an OMG moment. It’s been a crazy ride.”

On what we can expect from her character in High School Musical 3. “I don’t know much, because I haven’t read the script yet! But I have recorded the songs, so I do know a little bit about it. It is senior year, so there’s going to be graduation and prom, but I can’t spill much else.”

On the songs and music of High School Musical 3. “All the music is great. They’re much bigger productions this time — they’re huge — so it’s going to be really exciting.”

In an Extra interview, Ashley also commented on possible cameos. “I would love for Johnny Depp to be in it. He did say in an interview that his kids love High School Musical and he wouldn’t mind doing a cameo. We should really jump on that one.”

BFFs Vanessa Hudgens and Ashley Tisdale (with puppy Maui) are seen leaving a rigorous four-hour dance rehearsal at a top secret location in Utah on Thursday.

Of course, this was in preparation for their upcoming feature film, High School Musical 3: Senior Year, which also costars Lucas Grabeel (below).

Also spotted on set, but not pictured below: Monique Coleman, Olesya Rulin, Chris Warren Jr and director/choreographer Kenny Ortega.

Seems like the gang is all back together–but where’s Zac Efron and Corbin Bleu?? Stay tuned for new pics from the set of HSM3, which has a tentative release date of Friday, Oct. 24.

10+ pictures inside of the very first pictures from the set of High School Musical 3… More Here! »

Actresses Vanessa Hudgens and Ashley Tisdale take to the stage during the 2007 American Music Awards held at the Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on November 18, 2007.

In the press room, they join fellow High School Musical alums Ryne Sanborn, Kaycee Stroh, and Monique Coleman to pose with their award for Favorite Soundtrack Album.

8+ pictures of the High School Musical castmates inside… More Here! »

High School Musical’s Kaycee Stroh not only meets up with co-star Ashley Tisdale and Ryne Sanborn (Jason in HSM and HSM2), but also shakes hands with Fergie on the red carpet at the 35th annual American Music Awards Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007, at the Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles.

Exciting news! Filming for High School Musical 3 begins in January, according to OK! magazine.

“The script is getting written — it starts in January, and it’s a feature film,” HSM’s Jason (Ryne Sanborn, 18) said at the world premiere of High School Musical: The Ice Tour in NYC on Sept. 29. “[But] I haven’t gotten a call saying, ‘We want you to do it.’”

Olesya Rulin, 21, aka piano player Kelsi, added, “It if happens, I’ll be ecstatic to be in the third one.”

OK! also reports, “After the Vanessa Hudgens nude photo scandal, and the rising profile of series star Zac Efron, Kaycee Stroh, 23, who plays Martha, hopes the cast remains the same. ‘Our fingers are crossed because we love each other. The chemistry’s great with the 10 of us.’”

According to Life & Style, Zac is being offered $3.25 million dollars to star in HSM3 and Vanessa, a measly $1.3 million dollars. Chump change, people!

According to IMDB, two of the film’s working titles are High School Musical 3: Gradu-Dancin and Haunted High School Musical. Do you like any of those titles?

The Early Show aired their High School Musical 2 segment on Monday morning with Zac Efron, Monique Coleman, Ashley Tisdale, Vanessa Hudgens.

Vanessa mentioned that there’s a love triangle square in High School Musical 2. “It gets really complicated,” she said.

We’ll just have to tune into the premiere when it airs the Disney Channel on August 17th to find out between who!

Watch the High School Musical 2 cast get interviewed below!

On-screen and off-screen sweethearts Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens chat up High School Musical 2 on Friday in New York City.

The matching red strings ‘n rings are back! And how cute is Vanessa???!!!

This segment will air on Monday and include High School co-stars Ashley Tisdale and Monique Coleman. Anne Hathaway will also be promoting Becoming Jane on Monday.

The original High School Musical which has been seen by more than 160 million viewers worldwide. The sequel, High School Musical 2, will premiere on The Disney Channel on August 17th!