Vanessa will be helping out at the Hope For Haiti Now Telethon taking place from 8pm ET this evening. The two hour event will run commercial free on various television networks worldwide. Other stars confirmed include Zac Efron and Ashley Tisdale. *Update: Photos now available in the VanessaH gallery.

Vanessa’s BFF Ashley tweeted earlier:

On my way to the telethon with Nessa. So excited to be helping out!

Lines are already open for donations to the Hope For Haiti Now Fund. You can donate in the following ways:

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Vanessa has recorded her version of the song ‘Winter Wonderland‘ for the new album ‘A Very Special Christmas’ (Volume 7) alongside artists like Sean Kingston,  Miley Cyrus and Carrie Underwood. The record hits the shelves on November 23rd 2009. (Click here to pre-order the record on Amazon!)

Click here for a video which has loads of behind-the-scenes footage, an interview with Vanessa and the other artists and even a preview of the song that Vanessa recorded!

For more information visit specialolympics.org

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Just a day after Vanessa’s Bandslam Premiere she becomes an Honorary Girl Scout! Its been a busy week for Vanessa, but she smiled her whole through this event held at the Harmony Gold Theatre in Los Angeles (August 7). She received her Honorary title and the girls who attended were treated to an advanced screening of Bandslam. Lucky girls! Check out more pictures in the Gallery.

*Update: Videos now inside

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Wendy Campos had her wish granted on May 13th. Vanessa Hudgens visited her and her family at their home in Las Vegas Nevada and granted her last wish. To meet Vanessa Hudgens. She was just like any other ten year old girl. She loved watching High School musical and knew all the songs. (more…)

Photos from the “Reel Thinking Music Awareness” Event  at The GRAMMY Museum from earlier today (5/15) are now in the VanessaH Gallery. Vanessa (in Black Halo and Joie) alongside co-stars Aly Michalka (in sass and bide), and Gaelan Connell helped host the event which  ”help[s] students examine the role and positive impact of music in society based on the themes from their upcoming film: BANDSLAM MORE.”

*Update: Video from the event now inside

*Update 2: Additional news coverage video uploaded

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“Own the Habitat for Humanity hardhat autographed by Vanessa Hudgens. Ms. Hudgens (High School Musical) signed the hat to support Habitat’s mission of providing safe and decent housing for all.

Proceeds from the auction benefit families served by Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles through the Hollywood for Habitat for Humanity program. “ For more info and to visit the auction, click HERE.

Thanks to Just Jared Jr for a look at backstage activities and guest panel of the ‘08 Environmental Youth Conference Vanessa attended earlier in the month. Click above for several screen-caps and view footage at the link below (Her parts are at: 1:15, 1:47, and 1:57):

Click here to view the video on YouTube