Vanessa Hudgens & Austin Butler's Coachella Smooch Session

Kicking \off the weekend with some heavy duty PDA, Vanessa Hudgens and Austin Butler were spotted locking lips during the first day of the Coachella Music & Arts Festival in Indio, CA on Friday (April 13).

The "High School Musical" alum and her studly actor beau both looked warm weather ready in skin-baring attire as they roamed the grounds at the Empire Polo Club.

The trip to Coachella comes just as Vanessa recently finished up filming her newest movie, "Spring Breakers," alongside other co-stars Selena Gomez and Ashley Benson.

In an interview with E! News, Hudgens explains how this role is fitting for her, saying, “I think at the end of the day you have to do parts that you could semi-relate to. I'm certainly not one who is going to rob a bank, but there is a part of me that loves smashing things and I get to do that [in this film]."

The new flick follows four college friends who try to fund their latest spring break trip by robbing a restaurant, which of course leads them straight to the slammer where they get bailed out by a drug dealer who is looking for them to do some dirty work.

The Harmony Korine film, which is set to release in 2013, also stars Rachel Korine and James Franco.

Vanessa Hudgens & Austin Butler's SoHo Shopping Sunday

Closing out the weekend with a romantic stroll, Vanessa Hudgens and Austin Butler were hand-in-hand while out in SoHo on Sunday afternoon (March 25).

The former "High School Musical" hottie sported cute heart-shaped shades as she and her actor beau roamed from shop to shop to make a few purchases during the midday excursion.

As previously reported by GossipCenter, Miss Hudgens is visiting her man in NYC during a respite from shooting her new movie "Spring Breakers"

The film, which co-stars Selena Gomez, Ashley Benson and Rachel Korine, tells the story of four college girls who land in jail after robbing a restaurant in order to fund their spring break vacation. They then find themselves bailed out by a drug and arms dealer who wants them to do some dirty work.

Of taking on the gig, Vanessa previously told E! Online, “I think at the end of the day you have to do parts that you could semi-relate to. I’m certainly not one who is going to rob a bank, but there is a part of me that loves smashing things and I get to do that.”

Vanessa Hudgens' Valentine's Day Shopping Spree

Shopping the holiday away in the City of Lights, Vanessa Hudgens spent part of her Valentine's Day (February 14) at a Chanel boutique in Paris, France.

Looking chic in a black cardigan, ruffle-laden top, white trousers and platform booties, the "Journey 2" actress quickly made her exit out of the store while toting her pricey new purchase by the nearby paps.

Meanwhile, Ms. Hudgens recently dished about a much less glamorous time in her life, recalling her two week long stay at a homeless shelter to prep for a movie role.

"For 'Gimme Shelter,' my character ends up at this pregnant, homeless teen shelter that's actually ran in New Jersey by a woman and I actually went and stayed in the shelter for two weeks before I started filming, so I mean like, I lived there with all the girls, with all the kids, so I think that it's really interesting because you find so much more about yourself," Vanessa told Rachel Ray in an interview.

The 23-year-old star also dished about cropping her coif for the role, telling Ray, "I actually cut my own hair for this movie, I did that to myself, yes I did."

Vanessa Hudgens Premieres "Journey 2" in Mexico City!

After holding a press conference and photocall the previous day, Vanessa Hudgens was back in promotional mode for the "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island" premiere in Mexico City, Mexico on Saturday (January 28).

The 23-year-old brunette beauty joined alongside co-stars Josh Hutcherson and Dwayne Johnson while warmly greeting their south of the border fans lining the venue before heading inside the Cinemark Reforma 222 theater to screen their action/adventure film.

Directed by Brad Peyton, the upcoming film sees "Sean Anderson partner with his mom's boyfriend on a mission to find his grandfather, who is thought to be missing on a mythical island."

Also starring Luis Guzman, Michael Caine and Kristin Davis. "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island" swings into Stateside theaters on Friday, February 10th!

Vanessa Hudgens Takes "Journey 2" to Mexico City

Swinging through the south of the border locale to do a little promotional work, Vanessa Hudgens joined Josh Hutcherson and Dwayne Johnson in Mexico City, Mexico on Friday (january 27).

The good looking trio posed for pictures, offering solo takes and group ops during the session which preceded a scheduled press conference so that Vanessa, Josh and Dwayne could present their upcoming motion picture "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island".

Hitting theaters on February 10th, the action/adventure flick was directed by Brad Peyton while also starring Luis Guzman, Michael Caine and Kristin Davis.

With a brand new trailer having just been released (watch below!), the film sees "Sean Anderson partner with his mom's boyfriend on a mission to find his grandfather, who is thought to be missing on a mythical island."

Vanessa Hudgens Premieres "Journey 2" in Melbourne!

Kicking off what's set to be a month-long promotional trek, Vanessa Hudgens and Josh Hutcherson hit the red carpet for the world premiere of "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island" in Melbourne, Australia on Sunday (January 15).

Held at the Jam Factory Cinema, the cute, young co-stars received quite the warm Land Down Under welcome while set to continue forth with their "Journey 2" tour with a premiere event in Sydney on Tuesday, January 17th.

Hitting theaters on February 10th, the action/adventure flick was directed by Brad Peyton and also stars Dwanye Johnson, Luis Guzman and Kristin Davis.

Available in 3D, the movie begins finding a young adventurist named Sean (played by Hutcherson) receiving a code of distress signal from a mysterious island.

Sean, who cannot help himself but to set out for the locale, is joined by his new stepfather (Johnson) after he’s unable to talk his stepson out of the dangerous outing.

Vanessa Hudgens: 2012 People’s Choice Awards Sexy

She’s a seasoned veteran when it comes to big events, and Vanessa Hudgens was cool and confident as she arrived at the 38th People's Choice Awards tonight (January 11).

The “Sucker Punch” starlet brought her fashion A-game and signature smile for the paparazzi as she worked the red carpet outside the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.

Meanwhile, top nominees this year include Katy Perry with seven (1 in Movies, 1 in Television and 5 in Music), along with the hit FOX show "Glee" at seven and the movie "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2" garnering nine bids for PCA glory.

With the People's Choice Awards being the only major awards show voted on entirely by the public for fan favorites in music, movies and television, the ceremony is being hosted by Kaley Cuoco with performances by Demi Lovato and Faith Hill.