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Actor and star of the forthcoming movie, Burlesque, Alan Cumming, began shooting for the film last week. He said:

"I go to LA this week to start shooting my role.I have already recorded one of the songs. I play Alexis,the door man of the burlesque club run by Cher, and where Christina Aguilera becomes the star."

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Burlesque babe Go Go Amy and her Peep Show Burlesque bring burlesque to the most unlikely places, and the crowd loves it.

The Pasadena Playhouse closes.

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Christina Aguilera is rumored to be making her silver-screen debut in Burlesque, a musical about a small-town gal who moves to LA and finds work at a burlesque club.

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The Burlesque Hall of Fame announced the lineup for Exotic World Weekend, June 4-7. (Click on lineup.)

A Wink and A Smile gets more love.

Canada.com chats with Tanya Cheex.

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Rumor has it that Christina Aguilera might shimmy onto the big screen with Burlesque, a film about a modern-day striptease dancer. According to MTV, Steve Antin, whose sister is Pussycat Dolls creator Robin Antin, wrote the script and is reportedly going to direct. Screen Gems, the studio behind the project, has confirmed the movie is in development and is aiming for a January 2010 production start.

In other news ...

Variety artist Scot Nery polishes his craft last week between striptease acts.

Tony-winning choreographer and director Jerry Mitchell unveiled his new Las Vegas spectacle Peepshow this weekend. Former Spice Girl Mel B. portrays "The Peep Diva," who serves as the evening's emcee, and guides "Bo Peep" (portrayed by Dancing with the Stars contestant Kelly Monaco on her search for love.

Rachel Shteir celebrated her birthday and the launch of Gypsy on Friday. Jo Boobs led the affair, which included performances by Dr. Lucky and Catherine D'Lish.