Nick Lachey to Help Find New HSM Troys and Gabs

Nick Lachey is getting busier by the day. Having recently announced his new MTV reality project, he's now set to host the upcoming High School Musical: Summer Session.Summer Session will seek out new talents on par with those of the High School Musical cast — meaning that, if you're between the ages of 16 and 22 (and have some talent), you might just have the chance to duet with Zac, Vanessa, the Tizz and others — or at least get some exposure. Open casting calls take place April 27 in Long Beach, California, and May 7 in Orlando, Florida. The auditions, in Idol style, will form part of the series, which debuts July 20 (8 pm/ET) on ABC. Final prize details are TBA.The rest of us, meanwhile, can get warmed up to watch the show with simultaneous basketball-dribbling and singing, sibling duets and lots of longing looks by the piano. Will Lachey help you get your HSM songs on? — Anna DimondUse our Online Video Guide to get warmed up for the High School Musical show auditi...

TV GuideNews April 24, 2008 at 10:14 p.m. PT