US TV
'High School Musical'
The High School Musical star said he used to attend live shows on a regular basis to watch the contestants on stage.
He told MTV: "I like American Idol because it deals with regular people who really have a dream and like to perform.
"There was a period where I was actually going to the shows of American Idol. A few years ago, I went, like, almost every week. That was the season Taylor Hicks won."
The 20-year-old added: "It was great. It's a completely different experience live. You really get to see who is a good singer, and who can really captivate a crowd. And you can tell it's really influential on the judges' decisions."
Tube Talk
'Skins': The most violent episode ever?Tube Talk previews this week's violent episode of the E4 drama Skins.
2012-13 Season
Blythe Danner for ABC's 'Gilded Lilys'Madeline Zima is also cast in the period drama pilot produced by Shonda Rhimes.
US TV Interviews
'Homeland' Damian Lewis, David HarewoodDamian Lewis and David Harewood talk smash US drama Homeland.
US TV Ratings
'Blue Bloods', 'Grimm' rise on FridayCBS beats ABC to win Friday night's ratings battle, thanks to Blue Bloods.
