Vanessa Hudgens on 'darker' role

High Star Musical star Vanessa Hudgens hits cinema screens in Bandslam on Wednesday but even though it has a musical theme she says it's nothing like her previous movies. She explains why her new character is so different to Gabriella and reveals what she hates most about being famous.

Vanessa learnt to play the guitar for her role in Bandslam

So what's Bandslam about?

And what about your character in the film?

You had to learn to play guitar for this role - how was that?

Vanessa on the red carpet with Bandslam co-star Gaelan Connell

How is it different to the High School Musical movies?

Lisa Kudrow, who was a huge star in Friends, is also in it - what's she like?

Any plans to make more movies with Zac? [Efron - her HSM co-star]

How are you coping with fame?

What's the best thing and worst thing about being famous?

What are your plans for the future?

Bandslam is in UK cinemas on 12 August.

Vanessa Hudgens was talking to Newsbeat reporter Duncan Crawford.