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From boy band to Broadway. Ashley Parker Angel has come a long way since his "All or Nothing" days. APA has made a name for himself as a successful solo artist and performer as Link Larkin in the musical smash hit Hairspray. NYC Hollyscoop correspondent Matthew Hoffman caught up with the star backstage moments before the show where we got the scoop on Hairspray, Zac Efron and fatherhood. Check out the hilarious interview below, Enjoy!

Grease lightning! American Idol contestant Ace Young is headed to Broadway! Ace is joining the revival of Grease next month. He's stepping into the role of T-Bird Kenickie on September 9th at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre in NYC. American Idol contestants sure do end up on Broadway a lot! In fact, Ace is joining AI winner Taylor Hicks in the Grease cast. He plays the part of Teen Angel. You can find more info at www.greaseonbroadway.com.

First of all…WTF are these people thinking? Paris Hilton + Broadway should never be in the same sentence. Paris was offered a role in Chicago playing Roxie Hart in London's West End, but she declined. Not because she can't really sing, but because she's "too busy." She says, "We did some rehearsals, but then I found out it was six days a week for a couple of months. I was flattered, but with my schedule, there was...

Aubrey O'Day of Danity Kane is hitting Broadway! When will it stop??? Broadway used to be reserved for true professionals with talent. Now it's going down the drain. Aubrey will play the role of tween Amber in Hairspray. Thankfully, her stint will be brief. She'll only be a part of the production from July 18th thru August 31st. Rehearsals started today. Wonder what the cast thinks of their new Amber…

Apparently it's not all about A.C. Slater when you get to Broadway, and Mario Lopez doesn't like that all the attention isn't on him. He's been feuding with one of his A Chorus Line co-stars Nick Adams since day one, and now it's gotten worse. Mario went diva on Nick early on and wanted him to wear a sweatshirt on stage so Mario's muscles were the only visible ones during their scenes...

Mel B. is really on the fast track these days! She just announced that she'll be collaborating with Janet on a track for her new album, and now she's headed to Broadway! Mel told reporters Wednesday that she's been offered a role in Legally Blonde on Broadway. Not only that, but she dished on a new sitcom she's working on and planning on launching her own clothing line to launch on Project Runway. Busy Busy! Who...
Katie Holmes has signed her contract and is making her Broadway debut in Arthur Miller's All My Sons. She's joined by a great cast, including John Lithgow. The dates will be announced soon. Can you see Katie performing on Broadway? She's never really blown anyone away with her film roles, so we're not sure how she'll be able to bring on the big stage!

Taylor Hicks is headed to the place where all the ex-Idols go. Broadway! Taylor is set to be a part of Grease playing the part of Teen Angel as soon as June 6th. He says he wants to make Beauty School Dropout more soulful with his performance. Hey whatever works! Let's hope this Broadway thing is a success for him, because it's definitely been a career booster for Clay, Fantasia, and Frenchie! After Idol, there's not...

Former 'Destiny's Child' singer Kelly Rowland is set to take the stage on Broadway. Rowland wants a spot on either "Cat On A Hot Tin Roof" or "The Color Purple," and producers of both shows are just as interested in having Rowland. Rowland is also going to be stripping down for Playboy soon. Busy girl!

Who knew all these celebrities could sing? Mario Lopez is the latest star to leave tinsel town for NYC. He'll be joining the cast of A Chorus Line next month. Lopez will play Zach, the show's demanding director, in the revival of one of the longest-running Broadway musicals of all time. And producer John Breglio has high hopes for Mario saying, "His talents and charm will transfer beautifully to the Broadway stage." Lopez, who will join the...