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Cher Lands Two New Jobs: Burlesque and Zookeeper

BuzzSugar — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:30:26 -0700

I was just talking about ladies above a certain age landing more roles and today there are two pieces of news that make me feel like someone was listening. We haven't seen Cher on the silver screen in years, and now she has landed not one but two interesting movie roles.

First she will be joining Christina Aguilera in the movie musical Burlesque. Cher will play Tess, the woman who runs the Sunset Boulevard burlesque club where Aguilera's small-town character finds success. Also, Cher will sing onscreen which "will mark the first time she'll be seen singing in a film she stars in."

Cher has also joined the cast of voices for an Adam Sandler-produced film starring Kevin James and Rosario Dawson titled The Zookeeper. The movie "centers on zoo animals trying to teach the keeper their methods of dating and mating to help him win back the woman of his dreams." No word yet on which zoo animal Cher will voice. Other people lending their voices to the project include Sandler, Jon Favreau, Sylvester Stallone and Judd Apatow.

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Christina Aguilera to Star in Burlesque Movie Musical

BuzzSugar — Tue, 05 May 2009 10:30:10 -0700

It seems just right that Christina Aguilera will make her feature film debut (OK, live-action debut, if we're counting Shark Tale) in a movie musical titled Burlesque. It sounds like she'll be able to easily take on this role:

Aguilera will play an ambitious small-town girl with a big voice who finds love, family and success in a Los Angeles neo-burlesque club that appears to be right out of Bob Fosse's Cabaret.

Steven Antin, an actor who played Andy's preppy boyfriend Troy Perkins in Goonies, is directing the project.

The "small-town girl making it her own way in a big, bad city" angle seems a little tired, but I am excited to see how this neo-burlesque club turns out. And apparently the movie was written with Aguilera in mind, so I could see this being totally entertaining.

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BuzzSugar — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 15:26:09 -0800

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Link Time! Eric Dane Dances His Way Into Burlesque

BuzzSugar — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:30:13 -0800

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Kristen Bell to Shed Her Squeaky Clean Image For Burlesque

BuzzSugar — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:30:31 -0700

It sounds like Kristen Bell may be growing tired being typecast as an adorably bubbly blonde - she's just signed on to star opposite Christina Aguilera in the musical drama Burlesque.

Bell will star as one of the club's headliners, a "loose cannon" who doesn't exactly welcome Christina Aguilera's character with open arms. Bell did the bad girl thing during her stint on Heroes, but for some reason I just can't see her as a risque pole dancer. Plus, she's supposed to be the big fish that intimidates Aguilera? Seems like it should be the other way around.

What's your take on this casting news? Can you envision Kristen scantily clad singing and dancing side by side with Christina Aguilera, or should she stick to what she knows?

Buzz-Worthy Video of the Day: Adam Lambert's Time For Miracles

BuzzSugar — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:30:04 -0700

Adam Lambert's new song "Time For Miracles" leaked online a few days ago, and I was admittedly mixed about it. Now, the music video for the song is making the rounds on the blogosphere, and I'm actually digging it more than I thought I would!

It's from the upcoming film 2012, so it has the obligatory movie scenes, but dare I say, Lambert's pretty darn sexy in it. (I bet TresSugar would agree with me!) Plus, the way he starts wailing around the three-minute mark could even give Christina Aguilera a run for her money. I'm still waiting for his video duet with Kris Allen, but until then check out "Miracles" and tell me what you think when you read more.

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Do You Agree With This Week's Project Runway Winner and Loser?

BuzzSugar — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:38:27 -0700

This week's Project Runway brought on a legendary stage costume designer who loves to use sequins and glitz (Bob Mackie) and a star who loves to wear them (Christina Aguilera). It also marked the triumphant return of Nina Garcia on the judging panel, who's been mostly absent this season. Her judging and critique are such a comfort to hear (and I would have paid Tim Gunn to tell someone "Don't bore Nina!").

The winner is someone I felt was particularly deserving this round, and the loser is someone I was a little surprised to see go. What did you think of the judging?

(Note: the pictured outfits are not necessarily the winning and losing looks).

Photos courtesy of Lifetime

Jennifer Aniston and John Mayer Try Again, Britney Is the No. 1 Mom, & a Sneak Peek at Project Runway and The Vampire Diaries

Molly — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:41:20 -0700

Jennifer Aniston and John Mayer are supposedly giving it another go, but we're a little suspicious about the perfect timing to line up with his new album release. Plus, behind the scenes at a New Moon cast photo shoot, and Britney Spears edges out Angelina Jolie to be named mom of the year in a UK poll. Watch sneak peeks of Christina Aguilera on Project Runway and the The Vampire Diaries flashback episode. Watch PopSugar Rush now!