Brian in LA

Brian is spending time in Los Angeles during 'pilot season' when actors and performers are cast in trial 'pilot' episodes of new American TV shows. Successful pilots will be developed into TV series with the hope that they will become hits with the viewing public. Brian is likely to be in the US until at least the end of April.

He has tweeted a pic from his new photoshoot.

For lucky dance students in California, Brian will be spending a day coaching at the Rose City Ballroom in Pasadena. The date has yet to be confirmed. For more information, or to sign up for the coaching, visit the Rose City Ballroom website.

Brian took a break from auditioning and surprised his parents Andy and Sandra when he flew in to Dallas to judge the Texas Star Ball last weekend.

Ali celebrates birthday on UK Chicago tour

Ali celebrates her birthday today but there's no chance of a day off - she is in the seaside town of Southend, Essex, appearing as Roxie in the UK tour of Chicago.

The tour started in Bradford on 10th February and continues through to this summer with dates across the country. Tour dates are here.

Ali spoke about her first musical role in this interview on the Total Essex website.