It's Pop Week here at MTV News, and that means we're catching up with and getting to know everyone who's going to make a splash in pop music and culture over the next 12 months. Whether they're just arriving on the scene or are already the name on everyone's lips, these are the artists we expect big things from in 2009.

When MTV News caught up with "High School Musical" star Lucas Grabeel to talk all things Pop Week, he shared with us his passion for filmmaking. He also shared a few anecdotes about his experiences making short films and music videos for the songs he's written over the past few years. Read more...

It's Pop Week here at MTV News, and that means we're catching up with and getting to know everyone who's going to make a splash in pop music and culture over the next 12 months. Whether they're just arriving on the scene or are already the name on everyone's lips, these are the artists we expect big things from in 2009. Are you ready?

You won't see Lucas Grabeel hitting the clubs anytime soon. That's because the "High School Musical" star — who also recently starred in "Milk" alongside fellow rookie Dave Franco — describes himself as a "homebody."

"Well, I spend a lot of time doing other art projects," he shared with MTV News. "I like to paint and draw, play around in my music studio, play video games. I'm a homebody. I like to stay home."

(More from Lucas plus his DIY Music Videos, after the jump!)
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