'Pitch Perfect' star Skylar Astin reveals the weirdest rumor he ever heard about himself and 9 more things you probably didn't know

• Skylar Astin currently stars on NBC's musical show "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist," which got renewed for a second season.
• The singer and dancer answered some rapid-fire questions for Insider about his role on the series, his partnership with Hill's Pet Nutrition in support of NBC's Clear the Shelters pet adoption campaign, and more.

Skylar Astin is perhaps best known for his roles in the "Pitch Perfect" movies and "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist."

The 32-year old singer and dancer answered some rapid-fire questions for Insider about his role on "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist" (which recently got renewed for a second season at NBC), the last show he binge-watched, and more.

Astin also spoke about his partnership with Hill's Pet Nutrition in support of NBC's Clear the Shelters pet adoption campaign. On Friday at 6 p.m. ET, he'll be hosting an Instagram Live on his account to read the "A Home for Hilly," an illustrated eBook created by Hill's, and raise up to $10,000 to support shelter pets throughout the US.

What's one thing you'll never travel without?

Headphones and a toothbrush!

Who was your first concert?

Beach Boys at Radio City Music Hall (with my parents).

What's the last show you binged?

"Watchmen."

Have you ever been starstruck? Who was it and what happened?

Billy Joel. I just kept trying to think, "What would Skylar say in this situation?" and tried to act normal.

What's the weirdest rumor you've ever heard about yourself?

I died.

Who's your most listened to artist on Spotify?

Khalid.

Which musical moment from season one of "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist" are you most proud of?

I am really fond of "American Pie." To execute a six-minute-long shot with no cuts in between with so many moving parts was quite the accomplishment.

Where were you when you found out that the show got renewed for a second season and what was your immediate reaction?

I was elated! I was honestly happy for everyone involved. I know how much this show means to so many people (myself included) and it is so great that we get to continue telling this story!

Can you tell us about your partnership with Hill's Pet Nutrition and why it's a natural fit for you?

Growing up, my family fed my dog Hill's, and I know the impact that quality nutrition can make in a pet's life. This was certainly the case with our dog Angel.

As a long term pet lover and champion - I am excited to announce that I am partnering with @HillsPet for a Live IG reading of A Home for Hilly on August 21st at 6 pm EST/3 pm PST! Join me for the live reading - every video view will trigger a donation to support shelter pets across the U.S. Hill's is dedicated to transforming the lives of pets through science-based nutrition. Since 2002 Hill's Food, Shelter & Love program has provided over $295 million worth of Hill’s pet foods to more than 1,000 shelters and helped over 11 million pets find new homes. #HillsTransformingLives

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Why is NBC's Clear The Shelters campaign important to you?

Well for one, Clear The Shelters has resulted in more than 411,000 pet adoptions since 2015. That is a stunning statistic, and I have now seen firsthand how they achieve their mission to help shelter animals find their forever homes.

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