It’s no secret that Fame and Parenthood actor Asher Monroe has a musical side to him. The singer has showcased his chops on Broadway in the Beauty and The Beast musical, in Fame and even as the lead singer in the defunct boy band V Factory. These days, Asher has gone solo and has recently debuted a new music video for his single “Hello Baby”. Check out Asher Monroe’s video above.

Flash Mob in NYC to celebrate the release of FAME – Now in Theaters Everywhere! www.generationfame.com

Actor Collins Pennie will appear in the lead role of “Malik” in the much anticipated MGM movie Fame, which will be released this Friday, September 25. In the movie, Collins gives a memorable performance as a poor kid from the wrong side of the tracks, who lands a scholarship to a performing arts school. In addition, to acting in the story, Collins also performs 4 cuts on the Fame soundtrack and collaborated on the Fame theme song that he and his co-star Naturi Naughton both perform on and they are also featured in the video. The Fame remix theme song is currently burning its way up the Billboard Dance Charts!

In addition, Collins’ single “Dirty Martini” recently debuted on Power 106 a couple of weeks ago! The song is produced by DJ Felli Fell and is currently the highest requested song on the station, which is LA’s #1 hip hop and r&b station.

Check out ALMOST THERE by Collins at www.myspace.com/officialcollins!

Or, check out this MissExclusive.com SNEAK PEEK!

We like it! It’s catchy!

Go behind the scenes with MGM’s new movie, FAME! “A reinvention of the original 1980 hit film, Fame follows a talented group of dancers, singers, actors, and artists over four years at the New York City High School of Performing Arts, a diverse, creative powerhouse where students from all walks of life are given a chance to live out their dreams and achieve real and lasting fame…the kind that comes only from talent, dedication, and hard work. In an incredibly competitive atmosphere, plagued by self-doubt, each student’s passion will be put to the test. In addition to their artistic goals, they have to deal with everything else that goes along with high school, a tumultuous time full of schoolwork, deep friendships, budding romance, and self-discovery. As each student strives for his or her moment in the spotlight, they’ll discover who among them has the innate talent and necessary discipline to succeed. With the love and support of their friends and fellow artists, they’ll find out who amongst them will achieve Fame..”

Genres:Drama, Musical/Performing Arts, Remake And Teen

Starring:Kherington Payne, Anna Maria Perez de Tagle, Paul McGill, Asher Book, Kelsey Grammer

Directed By:Kevin Tancharoen

Produced By:Mark Canton, Tom Rosenberg, Gary Lucchesi

‘Fame’ Official Music Video (HD)
Naturi Naughton and Collins Pennie revamp the movie’s classic theme song.
Look for our friend, Asher Book!

First on the red carpet, interviews with the nervous 15 year old Justin Bieber were key, alongside Taylor Lautner & Asher Book from V-Factory for FAME. The music video for “Fame” sung by Naturi Naughton premiered right there!

Starting off the show with the most PHENOMENAL tribute to the King, Michael Jackson, Madonna gave a very heartfelt speech about the fallen King of Pop and supported his lost childhood. Madonna gave tribute to the love he had for his childhood and the love he had for his life.

Host Russell Brand talked (not sure if anyone listened after last year’s horrendous show)…
Country Cutie Taylor Swift won the “Best Female Video” award (from the gorgeous new teen King Taylor Lautner. In the middle of her heartfelt speech, Rapper Kanye West, stormed the stage, took T-Sweezy’s microphone and told Taylor that he’d let her continue, but Beyonce‘s music video was the best of all time, “‘I’m sorry, but Beyoncé had one of the best videos of all time”, leaving the poor girl stunned onstage. Taylor didn’t get to finish her speech, but looking out into the crowd was all she needed. The cameras showed West being booed and Taylor’s best friend, Abigail, standing up to give the girl the standing ovation she deserved. The crowd joined in and every time Kanye was shown on the screen, he was greeted with angry crowd boos. (West was later escorted from the arena and his performance for the night was canceled).

Besides the drama filled FIRST 10 MINUTES, the night went on as scheduled. Green Day took home the moon man for “Best Rock Video”. Justin Bieber & Miranda Cosgrove introduced Taylor Swift as she performed “You Belong With Me” while dancing through the subways and on taxis! Next performance, Pete Wentz from Fallout Boy & Gabe Saporta from Cobra Starship introduced Lady Gaga‘s performance which included falling chandeliers and lots of… blood? Well, at least she sounded good.

Britney Spears wins “Best Pop Video”… surprise, surprise. Green Day performed and let a ton of people on stage to party with them! Taylor Lautner, Kristen Stewart & Robert Pattinson came out and introduced a new trailer for “New Moon”. Gossip Girl‘s Chace Crawford & Ne-Yo introduces Beyonce who put on a beautiful dance filled number.

Following Beyonce, T.I. wins an award for “Best Male Video” from jail… MUSE performs… Then, KANYE WEST is escorted from the building and has his performance canceled (not shown on television). Eminem wins a well deserved moon man for “Best Hip Hop Video” where he classily thanks his fans and family. He presents the next award to Lady GaGa for “Best New Artist“. Pink performs next, singing and doing an entire phenomenal acrobatic act. That’s two years in row with brilliant performances.

It all came down to the last video, “Video of The Year“, which was presented to the ever fabulous Beyonce. In one of the most heart-warming moments of any MTV Video Music Award, Beyonce smiles, grabs her award, and calls Taylor Swift back to the stage, to give the girl her spotlight for winning her first ever moon man. Personally, the moment gave me chills. To win the biggest award of the night, and to step out of the spotlight to give your time to someone else is the most amazing things anyone could ever do. Props to you, Beyonce. That was a brilliant thing to do. (side note- Taylor thanked her fans, her little brother’s high school & our favorite, Lucas TIll)

The show was not over at that moment though, as it came back Jay-Z featuring Alicia Keys rocking out to his new song “Welcome to New York”.

As the night was dedicated to the King of Pop, it was only appropriate to end it with him, as the trailer for his new movie, “This Is It” showed. Opening on October 28th, 2009, it’s sure to be a great dedication to the late performer.

The 2009 MTV Video Music Awards was sure filled with tons of drama, amazing performances & most importantly in this business, great outfits.

See a list of nominees & winners under the cut.

Video of the Year
* Beyonce, “Single Ladies”
Lady Gaga, “Poker Face”
Eminem, “We Made You”
Kanye West, “Love Lockdown”
Britney Spears, “Womanizer”

Best Female Video
* Taylor Swift, “You Belong With Me”
Lady Gaga, “Poker Face”
Beyonce, “Single Ladies”
Katy Perry, “Hot n Cold”
Kelly Clarkson, “My Life Would Suck Without You”
Pink, “So What”

Best Male Video
* T.I. featuring Rihanna, “Live Your Life”
Eminem, “We Made You”
Kanye West, “Love Lockdown”
Jay-Z, “D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)”
Ne-Yo, “Miss Independent”

Best Pop Video
* Britney Spears, “Womanizer”
Lady Gaga, “Poker Face”
Beyonce, “Single Ladies”
Cobra Starship, “Good Girls Go Bad”
Wisin Y Yandel, “Abusadora”

Best New Artist
* Lady Gaga
Drake
Kid Cudi
Asher Roth
3OH!3

Best Rock Video
* Green Day, “21 Guns”
Coldplay, “Viva La Vida”
Fall Out Boy, “I Don’t Care”
Kings of Leon, “Use Somebody”
Paramore, “Decode”

Best Hip Hop Video
* Eminem, “We Made You”
Kanye West, “Love Lockdown”
Jay-Z, “D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)”
Asher Roth, “I Love College”
Flo Rida, “Right Round”

Best Breakthrough Video
* Matt & Kim: “Lessons Learned”
Death Cab For Cutie: “Grapevine Fires”
Gnarls Barkley: “Who’s Gonna Save My Soul”
Anjulie: “Boom”
Cold War Kids: “I’ve Seen Enough”
Chairlift: “Evident Utensil”
Bat For Lashes: “Daniel
Major Lazer: “Hold The Line”
Passion Pit: “The Reeling”
Yeah Yeah Yeahs: “Heads Will Roll”

Best Video That Should Have Won A Moonman
* Beastie Boys, “Sabotage”
Bjork, “Human Nature”
David Lee Roth, “California Girls”
Dr. Dre, “Nuthin’ But A ‘G’ Thang”
Foo Fighters, “Everlong”
George Michael, “Freedom”
OK Go, “Here It Goes Again”
Radiohead, “Karma Police”
Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers, “Into the Great Wide Open”
U2, “Where The Streets Have No Name”

01. Welcome To P.A. – Raney Shockne
02. Fame – Naturi Naughton
03. Big Things – Anjulie
04. Ordinary People – Asher Book
05. This Is My Life – Hopsin, Ak’Sent, Tynisha Keli & Donte “Burger” Winston
06. Out Here On My Own – Naturi Naughton
07. Street Hustlin’ – Raney Shockne featuring Stella Moon
08. You’ll Find A Way (Switch & Sinden Remix) – Santigold
09. Can’t Hide From Love – Naturi Naughton & Collins Pennie
10. Black & Gold – Sam Sparro
11. Back To Back – Collins Pennie featuring Ashleigh Haney
12. I Put A Spell On You – Raney Shockne featuring Eddie Wakes
13. Get On The Floor – Naturi Naughton & Collins Pennie
14. Try – Asher Book
15. You Took Advantage Of Me – Megan Mullally
16. Too Many Women (Damon Elliott Remix) – Rachael Sage
17. Someone To Watch Over Me – Asher Book
18. You Made Me Love You – Raney Shockne featuring Oren Waters
19. Hold Your Dream – Naturi Naughton, Asher Book, Kay Panabaker

MissExclusive.com picks:
Personally, I’d pick all the songs on the album because this cast is full of talent!
“Fame” by newcomer Naturi Naughton is the movie’s title track and catchiest tune. She also belts the soulful “Out Here On My Own” which is one to add to the playlist.
Personally, I love all three of Asher Book‘s songs, “Ordinary People”, “Try”, and “Someone to Watch Over Me” which are all beautifully sung accompanied by a piano.

See under for a preview of all the movie’s tracks.

Preview the Soundtrack: